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Enabling sound government policy and empowered parents to ensure academic, social and emotional success in all students.

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Enabling sound government policy and empowered parents to ensure academic, social and emotional success in all students.

What’s new with APC

The Australian Parents Council (‘APC’) is the peak body for parents with children in independent schools, under which there are many projects and endeavours that have been undertaken.

Educational resources

From curriculum guides and assessment tools to parenting advice and professional development opportunities, APC provides insights fostering your child’s academic growth.

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Educational Resources

Advocacy efforts

This involves working closely with government officials, education leaders and community stakeholders to address key issues in education, such as funding, equity and more.

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Advocacy Efforts

Events, webinars and forums

Join us for forums, online workshops and interactive discussions where to network with like-minded parents, learn from experts, and share your experiences.

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Events, Webinars & Forums

Community building

Join us for local parent groups, networking events, and online forums where you can build relationships, exchange ideas, and create a sense of belonging.

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Community Building

Upcoming events

APC hosts a variety of events designed to connect parents, educators, and community members. Whether you’re interested in learning about the latest educational trends, networking with other parents, or simply having a fun family outing, we have something for everyone.

  • Sexual extortion: What parents and carers need to know

    Sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude...
    18-Jun-2025 | 12:30 PM
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  • For educators: Sexual extortion: What educators need to know

    Sexual extortion is a serious online concern, especially for young people. But what exactly is...
    19-Jun-2025 | 3:45 PM
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  • For educators: The changing face of cyberbullying – supporting young people

    eSafety has learning for teachers.  As cyberbullying evolves, our prevention and support strategies must evolve...
    29-Jul-2025 | 3:45 PM
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  • Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men

    For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection,...
    30-Jul-2025 | 12:30 PM
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What our families say

Raffy Sgroi - President of APFACTS
Mark
Lisa

As the President of APFACTS, the association representing parents and carers of independent schools in Canberra, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable role of the APC. Their commitment to fostering collaboration between parents and schools is vital in ensuring that parents’ voices are heard and respected. The APC is a crucial bridge, facilitating communication and understanding between families and educational institutions. Through their efforts, we have witnessed a significant increase in engagement, allowing us to connect more deeply with our schools.

As a parent, I’m deeply grateful to APC for their tireless work in advocating for our children’s wellbeing. Their powerful submission no doubt contributed to the government’s decision to ban social media for under-16s—a major step in protecting kids’ (including mine) mental health and online safety. Thanks to APC, parents like myself can feel more secure knowing our children are better protected from the potential harms of early social media exposure, whilst raising awareness about the critical issue of children’s safety online.

We had an unfortunate change in school leadership and the culture no longer reflected what we valued about the school. I’m glad I reached out to Jenny as she was very supportive and understood the complex position it placed us in as a family.

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Raffy Sgroi

As the President of APFACTS, the association representing parents and carers of independent schools in Canberra, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable role of the APC. Their commitment to fostering collaboration between parents and schools is vital in ensuring that parents' voices are heard and respected. The APC is a crucial bridge, facilitating communication and understanding between families and educational institutions. Through their efforts, we have witnessed a significant increase in engagement, allowing us to connect more deeply with our schools.

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Mark

As a parent, I’m deeply grateful to APC for their tireless work in advocating for our children’s wellbeing. Their powerful submission no doubt contributed to the government's decision to ban social media for under-16s—a major step in protecting kids’ (including mine) mental health and online safety. Thanks to APC, parents like myself can feel more secure knowing our children are better protected from the potential harms of early social media exposure, whilst raising awareness about the critical issue of children's safety online.

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Lisa

We had an unfortunate change in school leadership and the culture no longer reflected what we valued about the school. I’m glad I reached out to Jenny as she was very supportive and understood the complex position it placed us in as a family.

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