Bodies And Authorities

Have Your Say on the Australian National Curriculum!

School Subjectsby the Editor     The Australian National Curriculum draft has been launched, and all Australians are invited to visit the new website and have their say.  The purpose of the new National Curriculum is to deliver a set of national education goals to better prepare young people for their participation in a changing world.

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Parent Association Bodies - Government Schools

This list provides links to state and territory peak bodies, representing parent associations for government schools.  Many have parent sections on their websites with further resources and links.  ...read more »

Parent Association Bodies - Non-Government Schools

This list provides links to state and territory bodies, representing parent associations for non-government schools. Many have parent sections on their websites with further resources and links.  ...read more »

State and Territory Government Education Authorities

This list provides links to the state and territory government authorities, responsible for government schools.  ...read more »

State and Territory Boards of Studies

This list provides links to the state and territory boards of studies, generally responsible for setting the curriculum and certifying schools.

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Parents Unite to Build Demand for Asian Language Studies

October 2011     The Australian Parents Council (APC) and the Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) are inviting parents from around Australia to be part of an exciting and innovative project, Parents Understanding Asia Literacy: Building demand for Asian languages and studies.  ...read more »

School Funding Review: Have Your Say!

January 2011     A school funding review is being conducted for the first time since 1973.  The review will draw from the nest models from Australia and around the world, and will examine all funding to schools. 

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Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is a key driver of the new era of transparency and quality in all Australian schools. ACARA is an independent authority responsible for the development of a national curriculum, a national assessment program and national data collection for all Australian students.  ...read more »

Family-School and Community Partnerships Bureau

The Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau is a government-funded organisation dedicated to greater parental engagement and community involvement in schools. It conducts research, disseminates best practice and provides practical support and advice to parents, principals, teachers and others about how to build and sustain partnerships.  ...read more »

Languages Education in Australia

Languages Education in Australia is a dedicated and independent website established and maintained by The Australian Council of State School Organisations and the Australian Parents Council.  It provides a useful national information resource on all aspects of languages education and is intended to meet the information needs of: parents and families; students; teachers (languages and other); principals; and the wider community.  ...read more »

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