Victorian Parents Council - Parent Podcast Series

Victorian Parents Council
Victorian Parents Council - Parent Podcast Series

Talking all things education for parents, carers & educators around Australia.

  1. 30/12/2024

    Ep80 VPC - Navigating the Transition from Primary School to Secondary School (12mins)

    To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this VPC Podcast at bit.ly/survey80vpc ~About the VPC~  * Building Informed Confident Parents  * Celebrating More Than 65 Years Of Service as a non-profit organisation  Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2024 VPC celebrated 65 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.  VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au  On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    12 min
  2. 24/11/2024

    Ep78 #VPCLive - An Introduction to Home Education for School Can't Families with Pavlina McMaster from Home Education Network

    To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey78vpc ARE YOU CONSIDERING HOME EDUCATION? - Are you looking at options, and considering Home Education? - Do you want to know more about Home Education? - Could Home Education work for your family? Join the VPC with an introduction to a Home Education with Pavlina McMaster, Home Education Network Coordinator Extensive Q&A session at end. Whether you're considering home education as an alternative or seeking strategies to support your child through school refusal, this webinar is the perfect starting point. Pavlina will share invaluable insights and practical tips, empowering you to navigate the world of home education with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded parents and discover new pathways for your child's learning journey! HEN is a not for profit, fully volunteer run organisation, which has been supporting home educating families for forty years. They provide information and support for families at every stage of their home education journey. For more information visit their website: www.home-ed.vic.edu.au  ~About the VPC~  * Building Informed Confident Parents  * Celebrating 65 Years Of Service as a non-profit organisation Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.  In 2024 VPC celebrated 65 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au  On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    1h 21m
  3. 16/11/2024

    Ep77 #VPCLive - Empower Students to Manage Bullying with Evelyn M. Field

    To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey77vpc Best selling author Evelyn M Field, international expert in addressing school and workplace bullying. Evelyn will share valuable strategies to enhance social survival skills among students.   Evelyn's dedication to combating bullying was recognised in 2014 when she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).   Her approach combines factual insights with practical strategies, ensuring that participants leave with actionable ideas to implement immediately. ~About the VPC~  Building Informed Confident Parents  Celebrating More Than 65 Years Of Service as a non-profit organisation  Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2024 VPC celebrated 65 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.  VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au  On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    48 min
  4. 03/10/2024

    Ep76 #VPCLive Forum - School Refusal, School Avoidance, School Can't

    School Refusal, School Avoidance, School Can't RE-ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION Our panel of speakers discuss a variety of pathways the provide options for students who are experiencing challenges engaging in education. Recorded 6 August 2024. ~About the VPC~ * Building Informed Confident Parents * Celebrating More Than 65 Years Of Service as a non-profit organisation Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2024 VPC celebrated 65 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you a link to purchase an on-demand copy of the episode, or you can become a member of VPC to receive all of our resources.

    1h 21m
  5. 01/07/2024

    Ep75 #VPCLive - Your world. Your VCE. Senior Secondary in Victoria has changed.

    SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION IN VICTORIA HAS CHANGED. Every student can choose a pathway that supports their strengths and goals. To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey75vpc ~About the VPC~  * Building Informed Confident Parents  * Celebrating More Than 65 Years Of Service as a non-profit organisation  Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2024 VPC celebrated 65 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.  VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au  On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    56 min
  6. 14/10/2023

    Ep74 VPC - Exam Day - before, during & after - Dianna Daou

    To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey74vpc Join the VPC and Dianna Daou, founder of True Coaching as she share her wisdom on helping High School students with their study skills. This will be a great event for Educators, parents and students, who can all take home key takeaways to help the students heading into their final exams.If the last 3 years have shown us anything, it is that we all need to be able to adapt, and quickly. With a disrupted school over the last few years, stress levels are at an all-time high going into final exams. It is important the students are equipped with strategies to manage their time and stress on exam day to give them the best chance at achieving their academic goals.True Coaching aims to support families through exams and help high school students develop life-long skills and strategies they are not getting from the traditional schooling system Bio Dianna Daou: Dianna is an academic performance coach of nearly a decade specialising in working with year 10-12 students to achieve their academic goals. Through her time as a student studying Biochemistry and a Master's in Education as well as 6 years working in workplace training and development, Dianna noticed a set of fundamental skills that are not being taught at school or university. These missing skills are affecting student's ability to organise their time, process information and create habits that help them achieve their goals. Because of this, Dianna has made it her personal mission to help students develop these skills and strategies they are not getting from the traditional schooling system and over the 9 years has helped thousands of students maximise results and minimise stress. ~About the VPC~ * Building Informed Confident Parents * Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

    49 min
  7. 22/09/2023

    Ep68 VPC - New options for years 10-12 - Dept Education & Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

    To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey68vpc Senior secondary education in Victoria is changing, and there’s a new way for your child to complete the VCE: the VCE Vocational Major. The Victorian Parents Council is partnering with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and Department of Education to share how your child can pursue their goals in years 10-12. ~About the VPC~ * Building Informed Confident Parents * Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au An on-Demand video presentation of this podcast is available on request. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

    45 min

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