News & Updates

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

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Posted on Monday 20 March 2023

VicSRC updates

VicSRC provides Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry

With the introduction of the VCE vocational major this year, VicSRC was well-positioned to provide the student voice input for the inquiry into the perceptions and status of vocational education and training.

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Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023

VicSRC updates

February Executive Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

The first Student Executive Advisory Committee meeting of 2023 proved to be full of thoughtful insights and plenty of action planning for the month ahead.

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Posted on Monday 20 February 2023

SEV launches Student Empowerment course for teachers

Social Education Victoria (SEV) in partnership with VicSRC and the Victorian Department of Education launches online learning course and professional development opportunities for teachers.

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Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2023

VicSRC updates

Introducing our new CEO

We're so excited to welcome our new CEO, Julia Baron! With over ten years experience in the youth sector, Julia's energy and passion will continue to ignite and amplify the roar of student voice. Julia shares her thoughts on starting at VicSRC.

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Posted on Sunday 29 January 2023

Media

Students to benefit from hands-on reform of VCE

Executive Advisory Committee member Sienna, spoke with The Age about the reformed VCE and its greater attention to vocational education.

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Posted on Wednesday 11 January 2023

VicSRC updates | Media

What has VicSRC achieved with student voice?

Check out five articles in the last five years that showcase the awesome work VicSRC has been doing!

Outgoing VicSRC CEO Nina Laitala standing at a microphone in front of a VicSRC banner, smiling out at the crowd.

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Posted on Tuesday 22 November 2022

VicSRC updates

2022 in review

VicSRC looks back on an amazing 2022 and everything that has been accomplished.

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Posted on Monday 24 October 2022

VicSRC updates

CEO reflection

When I first took on the leadership role at VicSRC, student voice, agency and participation was more of an idea than a practice and much of my role as an advocate was to remind the decision makers at the table the importance of including students.

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Posted on Wednesday 19 October 2022

Updates for students

Special provision for VCE exams

With VCE exams coming up, don’t forget there’s support available to help if you have a disability or are sick, injured or experiencing a personal trauma around this time.