Educate Your Kids

Australian Curriculum Consultation Portal

From March 2010, the community is invited to review and comment on the draft K-10 Australian curriculum in English, History, Mathematics and Science. ...read more »

Parent Association Bodies - Government Schools

This list provides links to state and territory peak bodies, representing parent associations for government schools. Many have parent sections on their websites with further resources and links. ...read more »

Parent Association Bodies - Non-Government Schools

This list provides links to state and territory bodies, representing parent associations for non-government schools. Many have parent sections on their websites with further resources and links.

These associations are represented on a national level by the Australian Parents Council (APC). The APC is the peak national organisation representing the interests of the parents, families and school communities of 1.1 million children attending non-government schools throughout Australia. ...read more »

State and Territory Government Education Authorities

This list provides links to the state and territory government authorities, responsible for government schools. ...read more »

State and Territory Boards of Studies

This list provides links to the state and territory boards of studies, generally responsible for setting the curriculum and certifying schools.

New Head Announced for Curriculum Authority

September 9, 2009 The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced the appointment of Dr Peter Hill as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). ...read more »

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority

3 June 2009 Australian Education Ministers have today announced the membership of the new Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). ACARA will be a key driver of the new era of transparency and quality in all Australian schools. ...read more »

Family-School and Community Partnerships Bureau

The Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau is a government-funded organisation dedicated to greater parental engagement and community involvement in schools. It conducts research, disseminates best practice and provides practical support and advice to parents, principals, teachers and others about how to build and sustain partnerships. ...read more »

Languages Education in Australia

Languages Education in Australia is a dedicated and independent website established and maintained by The Australian Council of State School Organisations and the Australian Parents Council. It provides a useful national information resource on all aspects of languages education and is intended to meet the information needs of: parents and families; students; teachers (languages and other); principals; and the wider community. Here, you will find a newsletter, research and resources for language education.

Ensemble: Music Education in Australia

The Australian Council of State School Organisations has produced the Ensemble website, with the goal of exploring what role music should play in the curricular system of education. The ACSSO has been actively involved in a national Review and is working closely with the Australian Music Council, the Australian Music Association and other stakeholders to find effective ways to progress the review’s findings and recommendations.

The website offers a newsletter and stories from local schools on music events and programs. ...read more »