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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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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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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.

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VicSRC Launches 2023 Congress Report

Following the hugely successful Congress event in September, a report has been officially launched at our Student Voice Awards outlining the key things that Victorian students care about the most in their education system.

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Victorian Student Representative Council CEO, Julia Baron shares her thoughts on ‘equity in education.’

This article is taken directly from the National Youth Commission Australia (NYCA)'s LinkedIn 'Equity in Education' Interviews in preparation for the Bridging the Divide Summit, an event held in April 2024 that aims to contribute to the nation-wide conversation on equity in education. Our CEO, Julia Baron, was interviewed in the lead up to her panel appearance at the summit.

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Farewell, Minister Hutchins, and a warm welcome to Minister Carroll

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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: 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.