Cost of schooling 2022: PV media comment
PV Chief Executive Officer Gail McHardy was interviewed by Tony Jones on 3AW’s Morning Show on Monday 10 January. (Tony Jones is hosting Neil Mitchell’s
Vaccination for children aged 5-12
PV Chief Executive Officer Gail McHardy is quoted in an article published in the Herald-Sun today. The article covers the issue of Covid-19 vaccines for
Merry Christmas from Parents Victoria
What a year! The PV Board wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Hillcrest Primary School tragedy
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, Tasmania. We know that many others will be
Teacher strike? PV media comment
According to an article in the Age, “Victorian teachers have vowed to strike in term one next year, forcing students to miss out on class
Our Achievements in 2021
Our Board and staff have been very busy this year working across a range of issues, making sure that parent views are represented in decision-making
Think. Wait. Communicate.
Something to say to your school? Think (about what you want to say) Wait (seek an appropriate time) Communicate (clearly and respectfully) In keeping with
Disability Inclusion in Victorian schools
Disability Inclusion is the new approach to supporting students with disability at Victorian government schools. This year Disability Inclusion was made available to schools in
Vax mandate for kids: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article today under the headline, “Andrews government won’t rule out jab mandates for kids”. According to the article, “The Victorian government
Unvaxxed parents: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article on Saturday about the banning of unvaccinated parents from school premises and end-of-year events. According to the article, “Under new
COVID in schools: PV media comment
The Age published an article on Friday about the impacts of COVID-19 infections in Victorian schools. When a student tests positive to COVID, other students
Your teen’s mental wellbeing
Being a parent or guardian of a teenager has its challenges. The teenage years are a period of rapid emotional and social development, and with
Return to the classroom: PV media comment
PV Executive Officer Gail McHardy is quoted in an ABC News report on the return to on-site learning in Victorian schools. Gail said parents were
Teacher industrial action: PV media comment
PV Executive Officer Gail McHardy has commented on reports of planned teacher industrial action in Victoria.
Minister’s opening/Joan Kirner Award – Conference 2021
Our 2021 Conference was officially opened by the Minister for Education, James Merlino. In a second (pre-recorded) video, Mr Merlino also announced the winners of
Caring through Connection – Conference 2021
Elspeth Stephenson’s presentation at our 2021 Online Conference.
Collective Conversation on Consent – Conference 2021
Presentations by Debbie Ollis, Chanel Contos and Katrina Marson.
Teacher industrial action: PV media comment
PV Executive Officer Gail McHardy is quoted in a Herald-Sun article published yesterday, about the possibility of industrial action by Victorian teachers over the coming
