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Federal “Right to Disconnect” legislation, passed in 2024, makes explicit that all employees have the right to refuse contact from their employer or a third
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Federal “Right to Disconnect” legislation, passed in 2024, makes explicit that all employees have the right to refuse contact from their employer or a third
In July 2022 the State Government introduced School Community Safety Orders (SCSOs) into Victorian schools. The Orders give Principals the power to ban parents, carers
Something to say to your school? Think (about what you want to say) Wait (seek an appropriate time) Communicate (clearly and respectfully) Most families have
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you should report a concern about the conduct of a registered teacher or early childhood
The State Government has a web page with advice for families who are experiencing financial hardship. The Department also has policies and guidance for schools
In February 2020 we surveyed parents about their school’s Parent Payment systems, and also how schools are managing the provision of personal digital devices. We
As reported on 8 June, Parents Victoria has concerns about the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) Bill 2021, which was passed by
Victoria was one of the first states in the world to introduce free education for children. The Education Act of 1872 provided that education should
Federal “Right to Disconnect” legislation, passed in 2024, makes explicit that all employees have the right to refuse contact from their employer or a third party (such as a student or a parent) outside of
In July 2022 the State Government introduced School Community Safety Orders (SCSOs) into Victorian schools. The Orders give Principals the power to ban parents, carers and other adults from school grounds or activities if they
Something to say to your school? Think (about what you want to say) Wait (seek an appropriate time) Communicate (clearly and respectfully) Most families have positive and constructive relationships with their child’s school. But sometimes
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you should report a concern about the conduct of a registered teacher or early childhood teacher, or about how the education setting may have handled
The State Government has a web page with advice for families who are experiencing financial hardship. The Department also has policies and guidance for schools on how they should support families experiencing financial hardship, set
In February 2020 we surveyed parents about their school’s Parent Payment systems, and also how schools are managing the provision of personal digital devices. We received 93 responses; here’s what they said. Parent Payments –
As reported on 8 June, Parents Victoria has concerns about the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) Bill 2021, which was passed by the Victorian Parliament on 28 June. PV advocacy PV successfully
Victoria was one of the first states in the world to introduce free education for children. The Education Act of 1872 provided that education should be “free, compulsory and secular.” The Education Departments Policy and
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