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Petition - fully fund our schools!
A group of parents has started an online petition, calling on Premier Ben Carroll to fully fund Victorian…
Funding 'tricks' still defrauding schools: SOS
A recently published article from Save Our Schools (SOS) focuses on the “accounting tricks” used in the bilateral…
"Our segregated school system" - Jane Caro
An article by Jane Caro in yesterday’s Age summarises many of the concerns that have been expressed by…
Voluntary contributions - PV media comment
An article in today’s Age examines the ‘moral dilemma’ facing Victorian public schools – they know that many…
School costs - PV media comment
Recent media stories in The Age and Herald-Sun have reported on the high costs of schooling in Victoria.…
School costs - PV media comment
Articles in today’s Age and Herald-Sun focus on the issue of under-funding of Victorian schools. The Age article…
News & views
When school gets tricky - PV Webinar and AGM
How your child behaves, feels and responds at school can be complicated. There can be things going on…
Four questions for Victoria's political leaders
Victorian families want public schools that are valued, supported and respected. With the state election approaching, Parents Victoria…
Petition - fully fund our schools!
A group of parents has started an online petition, calling on Premier Ben Carroll to fully fund Victorian…
The schools we want - parent webinars
What would make a positive difference to your school community? Parents and carers have a lot to say…
Industrial action cancelled
There will be no teachers’ strike this Wednesday (19 August), as public school teachers have accepted the government’s…
Survey results - industrial action in schools
Parents Victoria recently ran a parent survey about the recent industrial action in Victorian schools. Overall, responses to…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured issues
Family Engagement at Whitehorse Primary
We noticed some great family engagement initiatives in Whitehorse Primary School’s newsletter in September 2026. Parent Forums Principal…
Inquiry into student pathways
A State Parliament Inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries released its final report. in September 2026. The…
Senior secondary pathways - webinar videos
In August 2026, Parents Victoria hosted two parent webinars focused on senior secondary pathways, presented in collaboration with…
Engaging families with Parent Connect
Ringwood Secondary College has a simple and effective way to engage families – they run a regular session…
Raising resilient learners in an AI world
US public policy 'think-tank' the Brookings Institution has published a series of Tip Sheets for parents, about how…
Student Achievement Profile for school leavers
For young people leaving high school for employment, further training or other pursuits without completing a senior secondary…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured sections
Family
Engagement
Why parent-school partnerships are so important for kids, parents and schools.
Relationship Based Education
Why children need quality relationships to learn and thrive.
Parent Club Toolkit
Information, tips and templates to help you set up and manage a successful Parent Club.
Parents Victoria Membership
Why you should join us!
Parent Clubs, individuals and schools can be members.
Campaigns
Parents Victoria supports or participates in the following campaigns.
For Every Child campaign
This campaign is calling for full funding of all public schools. The campaign is led by the Australian Education Union and supported by groups representing
Know Your Country campaign
Parents Victoria is an ally of the Know Your Country campaign.
40km/h limit: RACV campaign
Parents Victoria supports the RACV’s call for all schools to have 40km/h speed limits on adjacent roads.