Posts by Patrick Doumani

Patrick Doumani

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Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into artificial intelligence in Australian education

21/06/2023

There is a national inquiry into artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the education system, to which the P&C Federation intends to make a submission. As this is a new and developing subject, we are keen to find out parents’ feelings…

P&C Associations May Now Incorporate Free of Charge

11/05/2023

The P&C Federation has decided to allow member P&C Associations to apply to become incorporated without paying a fee. Previously, P&C Associations wishing to incorporate had to pay an administration fee of $100, but this application process is now permanently…

Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into Disruption in Australian School Classrooms

31/01/2023

There is currently a Federal Senate inquiry into disruption in Australian school classrooms, conducted by the Senate Education and Employment Committee. Submissions are due on Friday, 31 March 2023. More information on this inquiry is available at this link. The…

Support for families in flood-affected areas

08/12/2022

The NSW Department of Education has provided the following advice on support for families in flood-affected areas. Mosquito-borne disease prevention NSW Health have shared the following important message about protecting yourself and loved ones against mosquito-borne diseases over the summer…

Requirements for P&C Associations to accept NSW Back-to-school vouchers

08/12/2022

Under the NSW Government’s Back-to-School program, every school child enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 12 in 2023 is entitled to 3 x $50 vouchers which will be valid until 30 June 2023. School P&C Associations may be eligible to…

Complimentary Incorporation for Unincorporated P&C Associations

02/11/2022

Note: The deadline for applications was originally 28 February 2023. It has now been extended to 31 March 2023. As a limited special offer as part of P&C Federation’s 100-year anniversary, unincorporated P&C Associations may apply for incorporation free of…

Extra year of education an important equity measure

21/06/2022

MEDIA RELEASE 21 June 2022 Extra year of education an important equity measure Public school parents have welcomed the major reform of early childhood education, announced today in the 2022-23 NSW Budget. The Budget’s signature education announcement is a $5.8…

P&C Federation celebrates National Volunteer Week: 16-22 May 2022

13/05/2022

This year, P&C Federation celebrates 100 years of P&C volunteering in NSW. P&C Associations and their parent, carer and community volunteers all around NSW support public schools in their local communities; taking roles in a range of fundraising activities, running…

Advice on P&C Election Day Fundraising

06/05/2022

As the Federal Election on 21 May approaches, many P&C Associations will be planning to hold fundraising events on the school grounds on the day. Please find below main points to consider for Election Day events: There are no specific…

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