Devices & screen time in primary schools – PV media comment
Education Minister Ben Carroll published a media release today announcing changes to the provision and use of electronic devices in Victorian public primary schools. Due
Camps survey results
In our last issue of Parents Voice we surveyed parents about school camps. Some clear messages emerged from the responses we received: Parents value school
NAPLAN results show inequality
The 2025 NAPLAN results demonstrate huge inequalities in Australia’s education system, according to an analysis by Save Our Schools (SOS). According to the analysis, the
Parents Battle of the Bands
If you have children at a public primary school – here’s an idea that’s much more than just a fundraiser: Parents Battle of the Bands!
Most parents are partners, not problems
Parents Victoria keeps hearing about aggressive parents in schools—and yes, there are a few extreme cases. But let’s not forget: most parents are doing the
Child safety overhaul: PV media comment
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy was interviewed on ABC Radio Statewide Drive yesterday, responding to the State Government’s announcement of an overhaul to the state’s
More options for your child in years 10 to 12
Senior secondary education in Victoria has changed. Join a webinar, hosted by Parents Victoria to learn about the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Major,
Parent-teacher interviews
We noticed this article in today’s Age about parent-teacher interviews. Writer Jenna Guillaume has gathered advice from education leaders and a psychologist on how to
Wearable devices in schools: PV media comment
You may remember that students were banned from having mobile phones in Victorian government schools in 2020. The Herald-Sun reported recently that “Teachers and education
New expulsion powers for principals – PV media comment
Today’s Herald-Sun reports on new powers that will soon be available to school principals to suspend or expel students for misconduct outside of school. According
Parents welcome cost-of-living initiatives
Media Release – 20 May 2025 Parents welcome cost-of-living initiatives Parents Victoria, which represents parents in Victorian government schools, has welcomed State Budget announcements of
Under-16s social media ban: the verification problem
An Australia-wide ban on under-16-year-olds using social media was legislated in November 2024 and is due to take effect in December this year. But how will
Defamation fines for parents?
There has been some media coverage of a suggestion that a system of fines for online defamation could be introduced. The suggestion was made by
Victorian government “cut $2.4bn from school funding”
Today’s Age reports on a major cut to school funding made by the Victorian government in 2024, and “buried in last year’s budget papers”. The
EFTPOS for Parent Clubs
The ability to accept credit or debit card payments has become essential for fundraising activities, as many people no longer carry cash. This may involve
Parent chat groups
The Age recently published an article about online chat groups that are often set up by parents within a school community. According to the article,
School uniform announcement
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Education Minister, Ben Carroll jointly announced – along with Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy – new policy changes that will
School funding: open letter to Peter Dutton
Parents Victoria is one of 31 organisations that have joined the Australian Education Union (AEU) to write to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, urging him to
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