About QCPCA

State Conference 2008
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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 50 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
a lobby 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 and staffed by a Manager State Operations and 4 other Staff Members

QCPCA provide:

A personalised information service and support to all P&C's, 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 (2 issues per term, 2 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

State Conference 2008

                                                                        QCPCA 59th AGM & STATE CONFERENCE 2008
                  12th - 14th September 2008 - The Pavilion Conference & Reception - Adrian McClintrock Park, Gympie, Queensland.

The Conference will include:

Keynote Speaker – Mr John Joseph (www.focuseducation.com.au)

John Joseph will present the Four Worlds Model, a framework that examines key ways of educating and inspiring young people. Using stunning graphics and fascinating anecdotes, you'll travel through the Four Worlds, developing ways to assess the inner strengths and talents of each individual.

1.) Civic Reception – to be hosted by the Gympie Regional Council

2.) Conference Dinner Gympie Civic Centre

3.) Business and Annual General Meeting

4.) Workshops
       - Unpacking the PR Campaign " Just Doing It For Our Kids"
       - Productive Relationships and Effective Communication

5.) Regional Executive Information Session, Regional Networking and Information sharing.

To download the Conference Registration Form please click here.
To download a flyer please click here.

For further information please contact our Operations Support Unit Ph: (07) 3352 3900.