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3 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…

3 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,…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago

P&C Federation Centenary Celebrations 2022

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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….

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago

School success – have your say on what school success looks like! The NSW Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers

Reflecting on the challenges of the past few years, the NSW Department of Education is reviewing and evaluating what school success looks like. It’s enhancing ways to support student success…

3 years ago

P&C Federation 2022 Conference – Registrations now open

3 years ago

Extending the school day- the Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers

Do you think that the current school day matches the needs of parents and carers juggling work commitments in the 21st century? The NSW Department of Education wants to hear…

3 years ago

P&C Federation NSW is seeking comments on draft revisions to its Constitution

The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales (P&C Federation NSW) has published draft revisions to its Constitution and is seeking comment from interested parties. Any input…

3 years ago

P&C Federation NSW Annual Volunteer Awards return in 2022

These awards recognise member, NSW P&C Associations and their volunteers who are contributing in outstanding ways to their school communities and in their support for public education. P&C Federation NSW’s…

4 years ago

Extra year of education an important equity measure

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…

4 years ago

Grants for apprentices and trainees, and government-funded (VET) learners in flood-affected areas

Grants are available for apprentices and trainees, and government-funded vocational education training (VET) Smart and Skilled learners in flood-affected areas of NSW. As part of the NSW Government North Coast…

4 years ago

P&C Federation NSW congratulates the new Federal Minister for Education on his appointment

MEDIA RELEASE 3 June 2022 P&C Federation NSW congratulates the new Federal Minister for Education on his appointment. The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales congratulates…

4 years ago

Education Hardship Fund for students and staff in Northern NSW flood-affected schools

Earlier this week, the Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell announced a NSW Government funding package to support public schools (and other education and care service providers) in…

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