Australian Parents Council

The Australian Parents Council (APC) is the national organisation representing the parents of non-government school children in Australia. The VPC is an affiliate of the Australian Parents Council giving Victorian non-government school parents a voice in national education issues.

APC Mission

To promote choice and quality in schooling, the equitable distribution of government funds for schooling and effective partnerships to maximise schooling outcomes.

Key Principles of the APC

• Parents are the primary educators of their children
• Parents have the right to choose the type of schooling that best suits their children
• Governments are obliged to support parents' capacity to exercise their right to choice of schooling
• All students have a right to access and receive a quality education to enable them to attain their full potential
• The student, not the school, must be the focus for the allocation of government funds for schooling
• Effective partnerships with and between parents, school communities and school authorities are central to the success of schooling outcomes
• APC is committed to supporting and nurturing affiliates and like-minded parent groups to develop and strengthen their voices.

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