Victorian Parents Council - Parent Podcast Series

Victorian Parents Council

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

  1. 23/11/2025

    Ep85 #VPCLive - Why Social Smarts Matter for Every Child with Evelyn M. Field OAM FAPS

    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/survey85vpc ~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 vicpc@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    46 min

  2. 15/11/2025

    Ep82 #VPCLive Event Press B to Belong - Inclusive Gaming Groups in Schools - A/P Matt Harrison - Melbourne University

    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/survey82vpc ~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 vicpc@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    44 min

  3. 14/11/2025

    Ep84 #VPCLive Event. Supporting girls and women to feel safe when playing online - Jess Rowlings - Melbourne University

    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/survey84vpc ~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 vicpc@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au and we will send you an on-demand copy of the episode.

    46 min

  4. 13/09/2025

    Ep83 #VPCLive - Your world. Your VCE. More options than ever for your child in Years 10-12.

    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/survey83vpc ~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  Please contact the vicpc@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au for the on-demand video version of this podcast.

    58 min

  5. 24/05/2025

    Ep81 #VPCLive Event Creating Healthy Gaming Habits with A/Prof Matt Harrison from Melbourne University

    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/survey81vpc Join A/Prof Matt Harrison from Melbourne University on the first of the Healthy Gaming Series, titled 'Creating Healthy Gaming Habits'. Recorded 15 May 2025. The second webinar in the series 'Press B to Belong - Inclusive Gaming Groups in Schools' will be released after the live event on 12 June 2025. We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar titled "Press B to Belong," This session will explore the significant role that inclusive gaming groups play in fostering social connections among students, especially those who are neurodivergent, including autistic students and those with ADHD. Associate Professor Matthew Harrison (he/him) is an experienced teacher, researcher and digital creator who is an advocate for utilising technology to support social capacity building, belonging and inclusion in education. He has taught in Australia, South Korea and the United Kingdom at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Matthew is currently a member of the University of Melbourne Faculty of Education Learning Intervention team, a project lead at the University of Melbourne Neurodiversity Project and co-founder of Next Level Collaboration, the first neurodivergent-led social enterprise to spin out of the University of Melbourne. He was awarded the Dyason Fellowship in 2020, and the GEM Scott Teaching Fellowship and the International Society for Technology in Education 'Making IT Happen' award in 2023. Press B to Belong: Using Esports to Promote Inclusive School Communities by Matthew Harrison, Jess Rowlings and Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez Using Video Games to Level Up Collaboration for Students: A Fun, Practical Way to Support Social-emotional Skills Development by Matthew Harrison ~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

    47 min

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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