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What can students takeaway from our LGBTIQA+ 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 team.

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So, what actually happened with the VCE exams?

by VicSRC and VicSRC Staff Team

VicSRC gives a student explainer about the 2024 VCE exam mix up

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Respectful Relationships Program gets a student voice update.

VicSRC is celebrating this as a win for students across the state

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VicSRC's 2024 Congress is here, and with a fresh new look!

VicSRC's 2024 Congress is finally here, with general release tickets on sale August 5th.

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The Australian Federal Budget 2024-25: VicSRC's Analsysis

The 2024-25 Federal Budget was largely 'business-as-usual' at a time when students across the country are increasingly feeling the impacts of an under-resourced education system.

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The Victorian State Budget 2024-25: VicSRC's Analysis

With last week’s state budget, the Victorian Government has sent a strong message that they plan on slowing down major spending across key areas including health and infrastructure in the coming years.

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Victorian Government High School Retention Rates Are At Their Lowest in a Decade: VicSRC Responds

VicSRC can consider potential reasons for this drop in retention, but further data needs to be considered before a conclusion is drawn.

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Are you our new LGBTIQA+ Student Researcher?

VicSRC is looking for a Student Researcher to help lead the VicSRC LGBTIQA+ Student Empowerment Project.

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Department of Education's Smoking and Vaping Ban: VicSRC responds

VicSRC welcomes the Department of Education's new Smoking & Vaping Ban Policy that was released on March 4.

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A Year in Review: CEO's End of Year Reflections

With 2023 almost behind us, VicSRC CEO Julia Baron has shared reflections on her first year working with the students of Victoria.

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More funding for more inclusive education announced

Today, the MInister for Education Ben Carroll announced a boost in funding that will be shared by 37 Victorian schools to create more inclusive learning environments. VicSRC welcomes this announcement and has responded in support of the announcement.

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VicSRC at the ANROWS Respectful Relationships Webinar

Two VicSRC students represented Victorian students at the ANROWS national launch of Professor Emeritus Helen Cahill's latest research into Respectful Relationships education.