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Advice you can trust
Clear, practical guidance to help parents and carers understand ACT public schools and work confidently with their child’s school.
ACT Parents supports parents and carers by providing clear, practical guidance to help you understand school processes, prepare for conversations, and engage confidently with your school.
Our resources are designed to help you navigate issues early, communicate clearly and advocate effectively for your child.
These guides explain how ACT public schools work, who does what and how parents and carers can be involved.
How ACT public schools work
How does your school engage parents & carers
Supporting your child’s learning
School boards & P&Cs
Why set up a P&C association
These guides support parents and carers to communicate effectively, raise concerns respectfully, and work constructively with schools.
Who to contact at your school
Preparing for conversations with teachers and schools
Strong parent and teacher partnerships
When to raise concerns and when to wait
Raising issues respectfully and effectively
What good advocacy for a student looks like
Where to raise different types of concerns
Understanding school processes and constraints
What parents and carers can expect from schools for students with disability or additional needs
When things feel stuck: what do I do next
Supporting positive relationships during challenging times
