Education and Training

Without a plan, closing schools will have potentially disastrous social consequences.

BY TALISHA OHANESSIAN When most of us think public education we think free education. This idea, after all, is a cornerstone of a

All kids in Victoria should be able to get to school, wherever they live and whatever their families’ circumstances.

We need a blueprint to help turn things around for thousands of young people trying to get a good job.

School ‘extras’ like camps, excursions, school swimming and other sports are a huge part of the school experience.

Giving every Victorian child a high-quality education relies on designing inclusive, engaging and affordable schools. Inclusive schools embrace diversity and

VicSRC is the peak body representing school-aged students in Victoria. We exist to empower all student voices to be valued

Single mother families do it tough when it comes to school costs, writes Jenny Davidson, CEO of Council of Single

How can we improve outcomes for kids – especially vulnerable children and young people – and their families?

School has gone back for another year, but many students with disability are being left behind, without the support they

Victoria is facing a growing dearth of disability and aged care workers. Waiving fees for entry level VET courses would help plug

There is more support for students facing disadvantage across early years and school years in the 2017 Victorian Budget, as

The 2017 Victorian Budget includes welcome initiatives to stimulate employment growth in new industries and in localities facing disadvantage. It

Education in a state school isn't really free, with parents increasingly asked to pay extra fees and charges. Do you

This video, prepared for VCOSS’s 70th birthday celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall in November 2016, charts the organisation’s progress