Australian Council of State School Organisations

16/06/2026

It's Day 2 of our Week of Action and we’re turning our attention to the future. 📮

When we talk about building Schools For Our Future, it can mean many things. Should the focus be on inclusion and wellbeing? How about environmental sustainability? Or perhaps integrating wraparound services?

Click here to bring your vision to life with a postcard from the future: schoolsforourfuture.org.au/week_of_action

11/06/2026

The International Day of Play is celebrated today, highlighting the importance of protecting play for children's well-being. The theme, Protect Play, Protect Children

08/06/2026

Congratulation Sharon. Such a well deserved honour

🎉 Congratulations to Sharon Ding! 🎉

ACT Parents is delighted to congratulate our Executive Committee member and Life Member, Sharon Ding, on her recognition in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List.

Sharon has been a valued member of our Executive Committee for more than a decade, bringing dedication, thoughtfulness and a genuine commitment to supporting children, families and public education. Her generosity, positivity and willingness to contribute have enriched our organisation and the communities we serve.

We are thrilled to see Sharon recognised and thank her for the many ways she has contributed to ACT school communities over the years.

Congratulations, Sharon, on this well-deserved honour.

📷 Here is Sharon receiving Life Membership of ACT Parents, one of the many recognitions of her longstanding commitment to children, families and public education.

04/06/2026

Can you share this with any 14-18 year olds

The On Your Terms survey gives 14–18 year olds a chance to share their views on consent, respectful relationships and s*x education. It’s anonymous, takes only 10–15 minutes, and participants can opt into a draw to win 1 of 40 $50 eGift cards.

Your help is needed to make sure no young person misses the opportunity to have their voice heard.

Survey can be found: https://go.wallis.social/1qx8k6

02/06/2026

Today. on Mabo Day, ACSSO acknowledges the legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the landmark decision that recognised the traditional land rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Mabo Day provides an opportunity for school communities to reflect on the importance of truth-telling, respect, and reconciliation, and to deepen our understanding of the histories, cultures, and enduring connection to Country of First Nations peoples.

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Today we celebrate Public Education Day — a chance to recognise the incredible role government schools play in shaping Australia’s future.
Every day, public schools open their doors to every child, in every community, supporting learning, wellbeing, inclusion and opportunity. They are places where young people discover who they are, build friendships, develop skills for their future, and are encouraged to be the best they can be.
Public education works because of people — students, teachers, school staff, families, carers, volunteers and communities working together.
At ACSSO, we are proud to stand alongside the families of more than 2.6 million students in government schools across Australia and to continue advocating for strong, inclusive and properly resourced public education for every child.
Happy Public Education Day!
You can find our media release here https://www.acsso.org.au/inde.../download_file/view/1339/299

26/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week is a time for reflection, learning, and action as we work together towards a more just, equitable, and reconciled Australia.

ACSSO acknowledges the strength, resilience, and enduring cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — the First Peoples of this land. We recognise that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility and that education plays a vital role in building understanding, respect, and truth-telling for future generations.

This week, we encourage school communities, families, and students to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations that support reconciliation in action.

25/05/2026

Today, on National Sorry Day, ACSSO acknowledges the strength, resilience and continuing cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and remembers the Stolen Generations and the lasting impact of policies of forced removal on children, families and communities.

As the national voice for families of students in government schools, we recognise that education has an important role to play in truth-telling, healing and building understanding. Schools are not only places of learning — they are places where young people develop identity, belonging, respect and connection.

National Sorry Day invites all Australians to reflect on our shared history and consider the responsibility we each hold in creating a future where every child feels seen, valued and connected to culture, community and opportunity.

We thank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, educators, Elders and communities who continue to lead, teach and strengthen our school communities every day.

Sorry Day reminds us that listening matters. Relationships matter. Families matter.

24/05/2026

National Check-In Week starts tomorrow.

This is a FREE national event available to every school, educator, family and community member. It’s not often that communities across Australia have access to leading voices on issues facing schools. young people and teachers today.

National Check-In Week makes real-time student wellbeing data, student voice and early intervention a priority, while recognising the pressure schools are
under
You’ll get access to:

✅ Free expert-led webinars
✅ Practical resources for schools and families
✅ Real-time student wellbeing insights
✅ Conversations that help connect schools, families and communities

Register. Share. Invite your school, colleagues, families and community to take part.

Because every child deserves to be seen, heard and supported.

Register here: https://nationalcheckinweek.com/events