Victorian families want public schools that are valued, supported and respected. With the state election approaching, Parents Victoria is asking Victoria’s political leaders four simple questions about the future of public education and the role of families. We’re asking for clear commitments — not complicated promises. How you can HELP: If a local candidate comes to your
What would make a positive difference to your school community? Parents and carers have a lot to say about their children’s education — but don’t always have the opportunity to be heard. Ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election, Parents Victoria is creating an opportunity for parents and carers to share their ideas, aspirations and
Parents Victoria recently ran a parent survey about the recent industrial action in Victorian schools. Overall, responses to the survey reflected a diverse and sometimes polarised range of views about teacher industrial action. While some families expressed significant frustration about disruption, childcare, missed learning and the financial impact, many strongly supported teachers and education support
Have your say on Victoria’s government school zones Have Victorian Government school zones affected your family’s schooling decisions? Whether you’ve experienced challenges, benefited from current arrangements, or have ideas for the future, we want to hear from you. Parents Victoria is collecting parent feedback to help inform government and education decision-makers about what families value
An article in today’s Age features advice from school principal and author Ryan Martin, about how parents and teachers can work together to give children the best possible education. Ryan Martin is an experienced educator (and current school principal), speaker and parent who ‘specialises in helping families navigate the wild terrain of raising challenging kids’.
We surveyed parents at Victorian public schools about their experience of volunteering at their children’s school. In a separate survey, we asked schools for a ‘snapshot’ of volunteering in their school community. Here are the results. Demographics There are some very clear trends in the school level, location and level of involvement amongst respondents to