Information for Parents

So much information is available now at the click of a button. Yet it can be hard to find what you’re looking for, and what you find quite often turns out to be not very helpful.

The Federation produces a range of information sheets for parents and families, and we are always looking for useful web resources and other information.

This year, we are updating our information sheets and developing some new ones, so keep an eye on the list below it and let us know if there are any topics you would like us to cover.

Updated Information Sheets

• Composite Classes - No Better. No Worse.
• Learning Conversations - For Primary School Parents
• Parent and Family Engagement in Children's Learning - The Benefits
• Supporting Student Learning at Home - Parents and Teachers

Other Useful Information for Parents and Families

• ARACY: Perspectives of Young People on Parent Engagement and Doing Well at School

• Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority – Parent Information

• Beyond Blue – Healthy Families

• Cracks in the Ice – Trustworthy Information on Crystal Meth for Families & Friends

• Drug & Alcohol Research & Training Australia – Fact Sheets for Young People and Parents

• Gearing Up for Parent Engagement – For Primary School Parents

• Gearing Up for Parent Engagement – For Secondary School Parents

• Getting Young People with Disability Ready for Study and Work – Guides for Parents and Students

• Headspace – For Young People and for Friends & Families

• Learning Potential – Parent Information & Resources (website and app)

• Positive Choices – Drug & Alcohol Information

• Raising Children Network – Trusted Information for Parents

• ReachOut.com