News & Updates

Find the latest updates & information for students, as well as our media appearances, media releases and updates about VicSRC!

sign VicSRC’s Open letter to the VCAA Review Panel

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Posted on Tuesday 10 June 2025

Media | Updates for students

An Open Letter on the Independent Review of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

All Victorian school-aged students are invited to sign VicSRC's open letter to the VCAA review panel

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Posted on Thursday 22 May 2025

Media | Updates for students

Key takeaways for students from the 2025 Vic State Budget

The Victorian State Budget was released May 20th, and saw the Victorian Government bring in its first surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2025 state budget does not address the structural change Victorian students have been asking for

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Posted on Tuesday 20 May 2025

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The 2025 state budget does not address the structural change Victorian students have been asking for

On May 20th, 2025, the Victorian state budget was released with measures to address equitable access to quality education, however students’ concerns on funding and classroom safety have been ignored.

What do victorian students want to see at the state budget

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Posted on Monday 19 May 2025

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What do Victorian students want to see at the 2025 Victorian State Budget?

Hear directly from two VicSRC students ahead of the 2025 Victorian State Budget

The Victorian state government’s Free Public Transport policy is a long-awaited win for Victorian students

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Posted on Monday 19 May 2025

Media | VicSRC updates

The Victorian state government’s Free Public Transport policy is a long-awaited win for Victorian students

This policy initiative by the Victorian State Government will reduce barriers to education and extra curriculars and support the independence of students.

VicSRC welcomes the state budget’s cost of living measures, but Victorian students cannot wait longer for school funding

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Posted on Thursday 15 May 2025

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VicSRC welcomes the state budget’s cost of living measures, but Victorian students cannot wait longer for school funding

Victorian students urge the Victorian state government to stick to its original commitment in achieving full funding for all schools as soon as possible.

The vcaa restructure is a great opportunity to embed student voice in all apsects of education

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Posted on Tuesday 15 April 2025

Media | VicSRC updates | Updates for students

The VCAA restructure is a great opportunity to embed student voice in all apsects of education

It is great to see strong action taken, and VicSRC looks forward to the great opportunity this presents for student voice.

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Posted on Wednesday 26 March 2025

Media | Updates for students

A long wait for full funding: VicSRC's federal budget reflection

The full funding agreement is a big win for all students, but there is a long wait until students benefit.

The new ACARA Civics and Citizenship results tell us what students have been saying for years

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Posted on Thursday 20 February 2025

Media | Updates for students | For schools

New ACARA Civics and Citizenship report tell us what students have been saying for years

ACARA's 2024 Civics and Citizenship Report shows us that excursions and joint-decision-making at school help improve outcomes. Students have been saying this for years.

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Posted on Sunday 16 February 2025

Media | VicSRC updates |

What can schools takeaway from our 2024 Congress Report?

The Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) hosted the 19th annual 2024 Congress on September 13th, 2024. The 2024 Congress Report is now available.

the 2025 school funding agreement is a big win for Victorian students

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Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Updates for students | Media

The 2025 school funding agreement is a big win for Victorian students

In a win for all students across the state, the federal and state governments announced that Victorian government schools will receive the full funding amount initially set out in the Gonski Review.

What can teachers take away from our LGBTIQA Student Empowerment Report

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Posted on Sunday 5 January 2025

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What can teachers take away from VicSRC's LGTBIQA+ Student Empowerment Report?

VicSRC is happy to officially launch "Inclusion and Safety in Victorian Schools: A Vision From Our LGBTIQA+ Students." This report is made possible from the YACVic HEY Grant and was written by Student Co-researcher Disha (she/her) with the VicSRC Advocacy and Research team.

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