Parents Voice in Government School Education

Regulations

Parent Clubs need to work within a framework of government regulations. There are specific regulations for Parent Clubs, so even if you have experience with other non-profit groups, you may find the regulatory environment is different for your Parent Club. 

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Government regulations

The Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Part 4, Division 7) sets out rules for Parent Clubs, including: Formation of a Parent Club Fundraising Use of funds

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Membership

Applying for membership The membership form attached to the Model Constitution must be used to apply for membership. Once the form is submitted at the

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Merging Parent Clubs

When schools merge When schools merge there is sometimes anxiety over the ongoing role of the Parent Club. A large school with no Parent Club

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Winding up a club

Dissolution of a Parent Club The Education and Training Reform Regulations   (Regulation 55) state: (1) A parents’ club of a Government school may not be

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Your Parent Club Constitution

All Parent Clubs must ensure they have a Ministerially approved constitution, which is consistent with the current Education Regulations . More information on Parent Club

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