QCPCA State President, Margaret Black

A message from our President
(May 2008)

Browse previous editions of the President's Message here.


Who is QCPCA?

Why join the P & C?



Supporting State  School P&C's for 60 years

Latest News

New Training Programs for P & C Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers.
These programs are developed through a collaboration of QCPCA and Brisbane North TAFE. Their aim is to provide a range of skills and give you the confidence to undertake the role of a office bearer.   > Read more .                 

59th AGM & State Conference
12th - 14th September 2008 at The Pavilion Conference Centre Gympie    > Read more


Q150 Community Funding Program
The grants, which range from $2,000 to $10,000, are available to Queensland educational institutions, as well as community groups, local councils and not-for-profit organisation's.
> Read more

Parent Talk
Volume 11, Number 2, Term 1
Read More ( May 2008 )

Brochure
Just developed a New P & C brochure to help raise awareness and participation in your P&C.
Click here

P&C Calendar of Events in 2008
A list of important dates and events for your P&C in 2008 Read More

Hot Topics

Risk Management Strategy for P & Cs

This document has been complied by QCPCA with reference to Education Queensland policies and procedures to assist P & Cs to comply with the legislative requirements.

This Strategy MUST be endorsed and implemented by 30th June 2008. > Read More
        
Public Private Partnership
An Open Letter to Queensland P & Cs
You will have heard a lot of media and issues flagged in recent times about the 7 schools being proposed under the PPP (Public Private Partnership). What does this mean for P & Cs? > Read more
 

OSHC Business Name Alert
It has been brought to our attention that the Office of Fair Trading (Queensland) have certain requirements for legally using a business name in Queensland. These requirements impact on the use of a name for the Outside School Hours Care Service operated under the sponsorship of another entity, association or organisation.
> Read more

Food Act
State Schools are not bound by the Food Act 2006, however, there are Equivalent Administrative Arrangements being developed that may require them to achieve similar levels of compliance as part of their duty of care.
> Read more



                         ********* Insurance Offer*********.

QCPCA has negotiated a travel insurance offer with AIG Australia,which entitles QCPCA Affiliated Members, their families and friends a saving on travel insurance.

                             

Regional News

Reports from Queensland's regions
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