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Letter to the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP and the Hon. Jason Clare MP

23/01/2025

22 January 2025 The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP Prime Minister of Australia Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600 The Hon. Jason Clare MP Minister for Education Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600 Subject: Urgent Call for Election Commitments for Full Funding and…

Letter to the Hon. Peter Dutton MP and Senator Sarah Henderson

23/01/2025

22 January 2025 The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Leader of the Opposition Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600 Senator Sarah Henderson Shadow Minister for Education Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600 Subject: Urgent Call for Election Commitments for Full Funding and Infrastructure…

P&C Federation Urges Major Parties to Commit to Free and Fully Funded Public Education

22/01/2025

22 January 2025 The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales (P&C Federation) has written to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and their respective education ministers, calling on them to release their federal election…

P&C Federation Welcomes New President

02/12/2024

The P&C Federation of NSW is proud to announce a new chapter in its leadership, as Aresha Quaass has been elected as President of the Board following the December Board Meeting held this past weekend. Aresha, who represents the South…

P&C Federation Meets with Deputy Premier to Advocate for Parents and Carers in NSW

17/10/2024

Today, Yvonne Hilsz, President of the P&C Federation of NSW, and Gemma Quinn, CEO of the Federation, met with The Deputy Premier of NSW, The Hon. Prue Car MP, Minister for Education and Early Learning, at Parliament House. The meeting…

Announcement: New CEO of The P&C Federation of NSW, Gemma Quinn

04/07/2024

The P&C Federation of NSW is excited to announce the appointment of Gemma Quinn as our new Chief Executive Officer. Gemma has been an integral part of our team for the past year, making an exceptional contribution as Member Services…

Major Strides in Education Funding, Yet Full Funding Goal Remains Elusive

19/06/2024

The P&C Federation today commends the NSW Government for the record investment in Education, which sees a historic allocation of $27.9 billion towards improving facilities and resources across New South Wales. This budget marks a substantial commitment to lifting the…

Road Show Gallery

11/06/2024

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More than Two Million Health Professionals and Parents back government Vaping reform

27/05/2024

The P&C Federation and the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand have come together to back the Federal Government vaping prescription legislation. Quote attributable to P&C Federation President Yvonne Hilsz: “As we see growing concerns among parents, carers, and…

Statement to Members from the President

24/05/2024

We know that many of our members are concerned about the recently announced funding cuts to public schools. We are also aware that some confusion exists with respect to P&C raised funds and frozen accounts. The NSW Department of…