We have just added this report to our Relationship based Education (RbE) pages, because its conclusions are so closely aligned to the core principles of RbE. The report from the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition (UK) is based on a year-long inquiry into mental health and behaviour in schools. It supports many of the

Two webinars from Life Skills that may be of interest to parents: Parent Voice in Student Wellbeing – this one has already happened, but you can watch the video.  A panel of experts (including Di Giblin from national parent body ACSSO) discuss a range of challenges to student wellbeing, and the importance of families and

Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in a recent Age article about school zoning. According to the article, “Public schools will no longer be able to admit students outside their catchment area on curriculum grounds after school zoning rules were tightened in Victoria.” Gail is quoted as follows: Parents Victoria executive officer Gail McHardy

Columnist Julie Szego takes a satirical look at school funding in today’s Age. Here’s a brief sample: I think if anyone should feel pressured to pay for things like photocopying it ought to be governments given their stated commitment to a “world-class public education system”. Did I say something funny? Read the full article

With the calling of the Federal Election being imminent – education needs to be front of mind for all candidates. The last two years not only has highlighted but has exacerbated the equity gap. Have your say! This is a chance to add your voice to ACSSO‘s collective advocacy on behalf of government school parents

The plan for Victorian students’ return to school was announced today by Education Minister James Merlino and Premier Daniel Andrews in a media release. Today’s media release announces the details of Covid risk management that will be implemented in schools, including: Surveillance testing Ventilation Vaccinations Workforce planning   Read the Media Release There’s also an