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2 years ago

P&C Federation Meets with Deputy Premier to Advocate for Parents and Carers in NSW

Today, Yvonne Hilsz, President of the P&C Federation of NSW, and Gemma Quinn, CEO of the Federation, met with The Deputy Premier of NSW, The Hon. Prue Car MP, Minister…

2 years ago

Message from the CEO

This week, I had the privilege of standing alongside teachers, principals, students, and staff in public education to represent NSW parents in calling for full funding of our public schools….

2 years ago

Message from the CEO

As we mark Public Education Week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible community that makes our public schools in NSW truly exceptional. For over…

2 years ago

Announcement: New CEO of The P&C Federation of NSW, Gemma Quinn

The P&C Federation of NSW is excited to announce the appointment of Gemma Quinn as our new Chief Executive Officer. Gemma has been an integral part of our team for…

2 years ago

Major Strides in Education Funding, Yet Full Funding Goal Remains Elusive

The P&C Federation today commends the NSW Government for the record investment in Education, which sees a historic allocation of $27.9 billion towards improving facilities and resources across New South…

2 years ago

A delicious way to fundraise for your school

Hear from our President Yvonne Hilsz on our new partnership with Providoor GET STARTED The P&C Federation is thrilled to announce a delicious new way for our member schools to…

3 years ago

Murat Dizdar is the new Education Department Secretary

Murat Dizdar is the new Education Department Secretary Congratulations to Murat Dizdar on his appointment as the new NSW Education Department Secretary. We look forward to continuing our continuing partnership…

3 years ago

P&C Associations May Now Incorporate Free of Charge

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…

3 years ago

Improving the experience of transitioning to high school for all students

Transitioning to high school can be an exciting and challenging time for students, their parents and carers, and schools. In consultation with schools, the NSW Department of Education (the department)…

4 years ago

P&C Day | Wednesday, 1 March 2023

P&C Day is your day to celebrate the incredible work that your P&C Association has achieved, and to tell everyone about your school community volunteers that generously give their time…

4 years ago

P&C Federation 2023 Election of Board Councillors and Delegates

The P&C Federation NSW was established over 100 years ago and is committed to a free public education system, open to all people irrespective of culture, gender, academic ability,…

4 years ago

Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into Disruption in Australian School Classrooms

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…

4 years ago

Support for families in flood-affected areas

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…

4 years ago

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

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…

4 years ago

Fee relief for families with children in preschool

Starting in 2023, the NSW Government will be providing fee relief for families with children attending a preschool program. Families with 3-5 year old children in community, mobile and NSW…

4 years ago

P&C Federation Centenary Celebrations 2022

In 2022 the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations celebrates 100 years of volunteering for NSW public schools. We are sharing highlights from key events including our 2022 Conference and…

4 years ago

P&C Federation NSW & NSW Department of Education Partnership Agreement Consultation with P&C Associations

P&C Federation NSW and the NSW Department of Education are developing a long-term Partnership Agreement that will further build on our strong working relationship. By partnering together, we can better…

4 years ago

Rewarding excellence in teaching – the NSW Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers

Parents and carers have the opportunity to hear about the Rewarding Excellence in Teaching project and how you can be involved in the consultation process. The Rewarding Excellence in Teaching…

4 years ago

2022 Christmas BBQ Raffle – Three amazing BBQ gift sets to give away!

To get into the festive spirit, we are giving away three BBQ gift sets to Office Bearers of Member P&C Associations for all your BBQ fundraising needs as part of…

4 years ago

P&C Federation finalists in Association Forum’s Association Awardsᵀᴹ

P&C Federation was honoured to be recognised as a finalist in the Associations Forum 2022 Association Awardsᵀᴹ night on Tuesday, 8 November for the Association of the Year Award™ category….

4 years ago

P&C Federation NSW Annual Volunteer Awards 2022 Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the P&C Federation Annual Volunteer Awards 2022. A record number of submissions were received and all nominees and finalists demonstrated dedication, commitment and a passion…

4 years ago

Complimentary Incorporation for Unincorporated P&C Associations

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…

4 years ago

COVID-19 (coronavirus) updated advice for families

The NSW Department of Education has updated its advice to reflect the change to isolation requirements based on recommendations from NSW Health. COVID-smart measures continuing Schools will continue to follow…

4 years ago

P&C Federation NSW 2022 Volunteer Awards Finalists

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the P&C Federation NSW 2022 Volunteer Awards. A record number of submissions were received and finalists have now been selected. Winners will…

4 years ago

P&C Federation 2022 Conference – Registrations now open

Connection, Collaboration & Co-creation: Building the Future Together P&C Federation invites all members and stakeholders to join us at our annual P&C Federation Conference on Saturday, 29 October 2022 at…

4 years ago

Review of Suspension (return to school) and Tutorial Centres – Invitation from Department of Education NSW to participate in survey and focus groups

The NSW Department of Education has commissioned PwC Consulting to conduct a Review of Suspension and Tutorial Centres. The review aims to explore how suspension and tutorial centres are operating…

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