Links
Association of School Councils in Victoria (ASCIV) is the peak School Council organisation which represents the principal (as Executive Officer), staff representatives, parent representatives, community members and student councillors equally. Advising Councils and Boards on good, effective governance leading to improvement in student outcomes. www.asciv.org.au/
Australian Education Union - Victorian Branch - The body representing Victorian teachers striving for a high quality and accessible education system.
www.aeuvic.asn.au/
Parents Victoria is a statewide democratic organisation representing parents of students in Victorian government schools.
www.parentsvictoria.asn.au
The Victorian Council of School Organisations Inc (VICCSO) provides advice and support to State School Councils across Victoria. It is an independent, democratic organisation of over 500 school councils working towards achieving the best possible education for all in Victorian Government schools. On this site you will find a "Practical Help" section with more useful links.
www.viccso.org.au
The Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) is a state-wide network of, and run by, secondary school students from all sectors. The VicSRC is auspiced by the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria and funded through the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).
www.vicsrc.org.au
The Victorian Principals Association (VPA) represents the professional interests of Educational Leaders - Principal Class and Leading Teachers - in Victorian government schools.
www.vpa.org.au/
The Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals (VASSP) supports state secondary school principals and assistant principals in Victoria. www.vassp.org.au/
Ardoch Youth Foundation is a not for profit organisation working in schools and sites in Victoria and Queensland to assist disadvantaged families and young people to overcome the barriers to full participation in education.
www.ardoch.asn.au
Resources
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Parent Handbooks. The Welcome to Primary School, Welcome to Secondary School and Welcome to Early Childhood Services handbooks contain information about sending children to child care, kindergarten and Victorian government schools.
The Ardoch Back to School Information Booklet is principally aimed at students and their families accessing primary and secondary schools. Its purpose is to provide general information regarding choosing a school and identifying the types of support that may be available to reduce the cost of gaining an education - therefore supporting students to continue their learning.