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VicSRC Congress 2023 Advocacy Themes Announced

After a huge response from our call for Congress Pitches, the students of Victoria have spoken and we're excited to announce the key themes that will be discussed at Congress 2023.

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Supporting Student Voice – time-wasting or time well-spent?

By Winnie Tsang

Tips on using time on student empowerment from our Partner Schools community

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VicSRC stands with AEU's 'Save Visiting Teachers' Jobs' Campaign

VicSRC stands with the AEU's new campaign calling on the Victorian Government to reconsider this decision which will result in less support for Victorian students who often need it the most.

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Victorian State Budget 2023/24 In-depth Analysis

We've been deep in Budget World this week, with some of us attending wonderful events like the VCOSS Treasurer's Lunch to hear from Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas himself (below), while others have been diving deep into the budget papers to deliver you an in-depth analysis. Check out what our dedicated Policy & Research Manager, William, found in this year's budget for students.

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On the road for Education Week

We were lucky enough to get away from our desks and hit the road over Education Week (May 15 - 20) and visit some of our wonderful regional & rural schools.

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Victorian State Budget: At a Glance

Earlier this afternoon, the Victorian State Budget was announced. So how did students and the broader education system fair? Our Policy & Advocacy Manager, William (he/him), has outlined some key findings below..

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VicSRC's Bite-Sized Budget Explainer

Last night’s release of the 2023-24 Federal Budget saw a lot of conversation about some really important topics like cost-of-living, affordable housing and Medicare, but what about school students and education? We’re here to give you the facts.

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April Executive Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

As the organisation continues to undergo exciting change, this meeting focused on the importance of the involvement of the Executive Committee in organisational goals, active advocacy work and more.

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Inclusive Education for Students of All Faiths in Religious Schools

Student Executive Advisory Committee member, Wesley (he/him), spoke to The Age last week about how his school's diversity and inclusion.

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Responding to call for LGBTQ+ students exclusion from leadership

Content warning: this article contains references to homophobia & transphobia.

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Student voice represented at The Age Schools Summit

In late March, four of our Student Executive Advisory Committee members were invited to present a panel on the benefits of embedding student voice at every level of education.

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March Executive Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

Last weekend, the Student Executive Advisory Committee held their monthly meeting and touched on some important actions that are to be taken prior to the April meeting.