Our vision is for Western Australian schools to provide world-leading education to every student.
Determined to make this a reality, we engage with political decision-makers at the Federal, State, and Local Government levels to deliver real results for our P&C affiliates and public school parents.
Representation
Our network of State Councillors represent WACSSO on various committees, boards and executive groups, including the Children’s Crossing and Road Safety Committee, Nature Play WA and the WA Road Safety Education Committee. In addition, the WACSSO President meets regularly with both the Minister for Education and the Director General of Education. WACSSO is also frequently called on to provide comment in the media on issues, events and topics impacting parents.
Want to discuss your advocacy options?
As an affiliated P&C Association, you have the following avenues for advocacy open to you:
A staffed office is located within the Department of Education building that provides an expert advice service to affiliates and individual members.
1. Raise your concerns with your WACSSO State Council representative
Once you have notified your representative of your situation, they will be able to refer the matter to State Council for action. We encourage our affiliates to contact their State Councillors to discuss any queries, concerns, or advocacy opportunities.
2. Submit an Agenda Item for WACSSO Conference
WACSSO Conference is the forum where affiliates have the opportunity to propose agenda items seeking information or action from the Minister for Education, Director General of Education or other government authorities.
This is an important opportunity for P&C’s to have their voices heard and to make an impact on the direction of public education in Western Australia.
Please contact your State Councillor or the WACSSO Office should you require any advice or assistance with preparing your agenda item. They are experienced in offering helpful suggestions about support arguments, additional sources of information and wording of motions.
Agenda Item Help sheets for P&Cs
3. Raise your concerns with the WACSSO staff for referral to the State Council
Our staff will be able to refer P&C questions and concerns to State Council, as well as suggest action for P&Cs to take in the meantime. Contact the WACSSO office on 6210 0100 or [email protected] to discuss your options.
Individual Concerns
Please see the Department of Education’s ‘Complaints and Concerns’ page if your concerns are individual in nature and can be solved at a local level.
Our advocacy is affiliate-based and reflects the concerns, passions, and needs of our P&C Associations. For examples of our advocacy, see below.
