About QCPCA
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Who is QCPCA?
The Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations Inc is a community organisation which represents the interests of state school Parents and Citizens Associations throughout Queensland. It has a history of more than 60 years. Approximately 1300 P&C Associations are affiliated.
QCPCA's Aims and Objectives are:
- To represent and co-ordinate the activities of P&C Associations.
- To foster, establish and encourage the activities of P&C Associations in the interest of the school students.
- To be involved in all areas of education affecting the parent, the school and the community.
- To co-operate with State education authorities and other bodies having objectives similar to those of the Council.
- To promote closer co-operation between Principals, Teachers, Students and Parents.
- To win general support for the objects of the State Council.
- To be non-sectarian and non-party political.
QCPCA is:
- governed by its Policy and Constitution
- a service organisation to its members in all areas relevant to their operation
- an advocacy group to governments, political parties, departments and the wider community
- managed by a voluntary executive elected each year from the 11 Regions covering the 36 Education Queensland Districts
- serviced by an operational unit based in Brisbane
QCPCA provide:
- A personalised information service and support to all P&Cs, parents, staff, principals and members of Education Queensland. Information can be provided by mail, telephone, fax or e-mail
- A Newsletter, Parent Talk, which presents information of interest to P&C Associations, schools and parents (1 issue per term, 3 copies to each P&C)
- Guest speakers on request
- Research and reports *Networking support for all target groups
- Analysis of federal and state education policies/budgets
- Representation at district, state and federal levels
- Regional conferences, seminars and workshops
- Resources, kits, videos, tapes, journals eg from other state parent organisations
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