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Finding Calm in the Chaos

Understanding and Managing Stress for You and Your Child Dr Jodi Richardson Parenting is a constant juggle of responsibilities and emotions that can often feel overwhelming. From sleepless nights with a baby to school challenges and teen struggles, every stage brings its own unique stresses. If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely keeping up, you’re

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Conference report

Our online Conference on 27 November opened with a welcome from Education Minister Ben Carroll. While the Minister could not be there in person, we thank him for making the time to produce a video message. In his message, the Minister acknowledged parents as “the first and perhaps most important” educators in their children’s lives.

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Annual Report

The Parents Victoria 2024 Annual Report is now available. The report reviews the major issues PV has worked on this year, including school safety, family engagement, school funding and the “Value education, value those who provide it” campaign in support of teachers. There’s also a report on ACSSO (the national parent body, of which PV

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VCAA action to address exam errors

Are you affected by the errors that have impacted the 2024 VCE examinations? The VCAA is planning to deal with the errors by using its well-established “anomalous grade check process”. You can read the details on the VCAA website. Read more on VCAA website

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Senior school pathways – parent webinar

Senior secondary education in Victoria has changed. There are more options than ever for your child in Years 10 to 12. If your child is in Year 9 or 10, join this webinar (co-hosted by Parents Victoria) to learn more about how they can pursue their goals in senior secondary education. The Victorian Curriculum and

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