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P&C Federation

The P&C Federation is committed to a free public education system which is inclusive of all, irrespective of culture, gender, academic ability and socio-economic status. Parents, as partners in the education process, have a right and a responsibility to play an active role in the education of their children. We support nearly 2,000 P&C Associations across NSW, represent the voice of parents and work to help public school communities to thrive.

5 years ago

NSW P&C Volunteer of the Year 2020 Announced

Congratulations to Tracey Lowrey from Dungog Public School P&C Association in the Hunter electorate for being awarded NSW P&C Volunteer of the Year 2020. The announcement was made at the Awards Dinner on Friday 26 February at L’Aqua Cockle Bay Sydney….

5 years ago

New South Wales State of Volunteering Survey – Deadline extended 12 March

Deadline extended 12 March The Centre for Volunteering and Department of Communities and Justice is preparing the inaugural State of Volunteering Report. The report aims to “highlight the value of…

5 years ago

Annual General Meetings – Frequently Asked Questions

This is the time many P&C Associations have their Annual General Meetings. We have collated below some of the most common questions about AGMs: Do we need a professional auditor…

5 years ago

Launch of Rural and Remote Education Strategy 2021-2024

The NSW Department of Education has launched the Rural and Remote Education Strategy (2021-2024). The full report can be read here. P&C Federation was involved in the consultation process, and…

5 years ago

P&C Meetings and COVID-19 Safety Plans

When having meetings on school sites, the Department of Education advises P&C Associations to consult with their school principals to develop a brief plan that addresses running meetings that meet…

5 years ago

Vale John Hennessy

We pay our respects to John Hennessy, former General Secretary of NSW Teachers Federation, who recently passed away at home. On top of his role in Teachers Federation, John Hennessy…

5 years ago

Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020

The NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee No. 3 – Education is currently conducting an inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020. The bill can be read here,…

5 years ago

Holding your AGM – A checklist

This time of year, many P&C Associations will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM). The reasons for holding an AGM include tabling audit and other reports, holding elections, and…

5 years ago

NSW Department of Education COVID-19 Advice for families | Term 1 2021

The NSW Department of Education has updated its COVID-19 Advice for families for Term 1. Below is a summary of changes relating to guidelines for parents, carers and P&C Associations. The full guidelines can be read…

5 years ago

Maintaining your registration status with ACNC

Has your P&C recently had its AGM? Have you had any changes in your P&C? P&C Associations registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) need to be aware…

5 years ago

Have you recently been elected as an Office Bearer at your P&C Association?

Your P&C Association may be using P&C Affiliate emails or have access to the P&C Member Portal. If you’re not sure, you can get in contact with our office by…

5 years ago

Revision of Department of Education Code of Conduct

The NSW Department of Education is revising its Code of Conduct, in part to reflect recent changes to the social, political and legislative landscape. The Discussion Paper and information on…

5 years ago

Survey on New Student Behaviour Strategy

SURVEY NOW CLOSED The NSW Department of Education has developed a new Student Behaviour Strategy to lift educational outcomes through early intervention and targeted support. The draft strategy can be…

5 years ago

P&C Federation Councillor Up For Prestigious Regional Award

Congratulations to Dr Saba Nabi, P&C Federation Councillor for the Riverina electorate, for being announced as a finalist in the 2020 NSW & ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Run…

5 years ago

Growing Up Digital Australia

Growing Up Digital Australia: Invitation for parents and grandparents to have your say! Survey closing date has been extended to 30 November 2020 Complete the survey Are you a parent,…

5 years ago

Update on Holding P&C Association Meetings

We have received several phone calls from P&C Associations about recent announcements and additional safety measure updates on the Department of Education’s website. For more information on additional safety measures relevant to P&C Associations, please…

5 years ago

Last Chance to Register: Technology for Parents & Carers Webinar

Thursday 6 August 7:00PM This session is designed to support parents and carers to engage with their children’s education by introducing them to the technology most commonly used by the…

6 years ago

Survey on NSW Government Response to COVID-19

The NSW Government has opened an inquiry to its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. P&C Federation is keen to relay the experiences of P&C Associations and the impact of the…

6 years ago

Call for Submissions for Revision of Prescribed Constitution for P&C Associations

The Federation of P&C Associations of NSW is planning to revise the Prescribed Constitution which is used by all P&C Associations incorporated under the Parents and Citizens Associations Incorporation Act…

6 years ago

Amended Constitution For Incorporated P&C Associations

What are the changes? Historically, NSW P&C Associations incorporated by the NSW Minister for Education have not had an enabler within their constitution to hold meetings other than face to…

6 years ago

THIS JUST IN: Virtual Meetings Have Been Approved For P&C Associations

We are pleased to announce that the NSW Minister for Education has just today officially amended the Constitution of incorporated P&C Associations to allow for virtual meetings. The new Constitution…

6 years ago

Return to face-to-face learning

Schools will return to fulltime face-to-face learning from Monday 25 May. To prepare for this, we encourage all families to read the NSW Department of Education’s guidance. It covers information…

6 years ago

Is your P&C Association under Fair Trading?

If your P&C Association is under a Fair Trading Constitution, there have been important changes to the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your P&C Association can…

6 years ago

School Canteens and Uniform Shops Can Soon Open Again

In what will be a relief to many school communities, the Department of Education has confirmed that school canteens can begin operating again starting on 11 May. Uniform shops may…

6 years ago

P&C Virtual Meeting Update

Virtual meetings have never been possible for P&C Associations, as the Constitutions for P&C Associations have no enabler for virtual meetings. This means that the only way P&C Associations can…

6 years ago

UPDATE: P&C Federation 2020 Election of Councillors and Delegates

The current P&C Federation 2020 Election of Councillors and Delegates will not be taking place as scheduled. The NSW Electoral Commission informed P&C Federation and the Minister that they are…

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