Parents Voice in Government School Education

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School can’t

The issue of school can’t, also referred to as school refusal, has been in the media in recent years: The Age published a comprehensive article on 2

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Free career support

Jobs Victoria offers free support for jobseekers. There are two ways they can help. Work and Learning Centres There are five Work and Learning Centres

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Why parents choose public schools

This article from ABC Everyday focuses on three families in different states, and why they have chosen to send their kids to government schools. The reasons parents give are varied; a priority on children’s wellbeing,

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School can’t

The issue of school can’t, also referred to as school refusal, has been in the media in recent years: The Age published a comprehensive article on 2 February 2023, exploring the prevalence and impacts of the problem.

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Financial help for families

We know that some families are struggling to meet the costs of their children’s education. The Education Department has a useful list of support services available to help with schooling costs on its website. The

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Free career support

Jobs Victoria offers free support for jobseekers. There are two ways they can help. Work and Learning Centres There are five Work and Learning Centres around Victoria, located in Fitzroy, North Geelong, Morwell, Ballarat and

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Why parents and carers matter: podcast

This podcast from the Public Education Foundation focuses on partnerships between schools and families. How do we improve and strengthen these partnerships? The podcast aims to identify some of the barriers to family engagement, such

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Starting high school

It’s a big change in their lives. For the past six or seven years, your child has gone to primary school. But now they’re starting high school and going from being a ‘big kid’ to

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