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Australian Parents Council Inc. - APC is the national organisation representing the parents with children at non-government schools. NSWPC is the state affiliate to APC.   read more...  

Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau - The Bureau is a joint initiative of the APC and the Australian Council of State Schools Organisation. It has the support of the Federal Minister, Education, Julia Gillard and has been established to undertake and provide research, online advice and support to parents and schools. read more...

Parliament of AustraliaSitting days, Hansard, legislation-in-progress and Inquiries.   read more...

The Hon Julia GillardMedia Centre of Minister Gillard, media releases, speeches, transcripts.   read more...

Department of Education - The Australian Federal Governments's matters relating to schooling.  read more...

Parliament of NSW - To contact Members, sitting days, Hansard, legislation and Inquiries.   read more...

Association of Independent Schools of NSWrepresenting the governing bodies of independent schools.   read more...

Independent Schools in NSW: School Finder

Catholic Education Commission of NSWrepresenting the authorities of Catholic systemic (diocesan) schools and most independent Catholic schools.   read more...

Board of Studies of NSW
BOSNSW is the government agency responsible for the development of the mandatory curriculum for all schools; the conduct of the School Certificate and HSC; and the registration of non-government schools.   read more...

NSW Department of Education & Training
DETNSW is the state government department relating to schooling matters and the central authority for NSW public schools.   read more...

Other Key Links    
 Board of Studies NSW - Parent Page
 NSW Institute of Teachers
 Council of Catholic School Parents
 Isolated Children Parents Association (NSW)
 Rural Education Forum Australia
 NSW School Canteen Association
 NSW Commission for Children and Young People

Relevant Reviews    
Review of Non-government Schools in NSW (Grimshaw Review)
Inquiry into NSW Public Education (Vinson Review)
Seat Belts on School Buses (NSW Working Group) Oct 2004

Curriculum    
 The Learning Federation: Curriculum Content Online
 The Real Game Series: Career education and life skills programmes.
 Mind Matters: A mental health promotion program for secondary schools.
 Families Matter Program for Parents

Teaching & Learning    
 Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme (NSW)
 National Literacy & Numeracy Week resources
 National School Drug Education Strategy - NSW
 National Goals for Schooling in 21st Century
 Literacy and Numeracy Learning support for parents.
 StudentNet: Online learning resource provided by Association of Independent Schools NSW

Social Issues    

Cybersafety support for parents of school aged children

Parenting : Australian Federal Government Sponsored Publication

Drugs In Sport : Can athletes under the age of under 18 years be tested?

Drinkwise website offering parents and students informaiton on the affects of alchohol

NSW Child Obesity Summit
Dollars and Sense: Provides young people with practical information on how to manage their money.

Boys Forward: A resource for issues in the education of boys.

The Parent Jury: Provides an online forum for parents on issues relating to childrens health


Career Advice    
 HSC/TAFE Subjects Credit Transfer
 Career FAQs
 The Job Guide
 My Future: National Career Information Website