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P&C Member Representatives
Each P&C appoints a member representative to act as the link between their school community and ACT Parents. This role helps ensure parent and carer perspectives from individual schools inform system-level conversations about public education in the ACT.
The role is about connection and communication, not decision-making or acting independently.
ACT Parents represents the collective voice of public school parents and carers. Member representatives help make that voice stronger by:
This two-way flow of information supports better advocacy and more informed decision-making across the system.
A P&C member representative typically:
Each P&C may also nominate an alternate representative who can attend when the primary representative is unavailable.
Good practice includes:
Member representatives:
Include a standing agenda item at P&C meetings for “ACT Parents updates” or “issues to raise” can make this role easier and more effective.
ACT Parents provides members with:
If you’re unsure how to approach an issue or what’s appropriate to share, it’s okay to ask.
If you’re interested in becoming a member representative or want to understand how the role works in practice, contact your P&C.
