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The Victorian Budget 2023/24 continues to support disadvantaged students so they can thrive. It includes $69.5 million to continue the School Breakfast Clubs program.

Victorian Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins provided a fantastic overview in her #mediarelease following today’s #budget announcement. 👉 vimeo.com/828901668/97b9…

We’re here at the VCOSS Treasurer’s lunch! Student Executive Committee members Wesley & Anjali, along with our CEO Julia and me, Abby, Comms & Marketing, are keen to hear Vic Treasurer Tim Pallas’s words about the latest Vic budget!

Treasurer Tim Pallas has taken the stage and echoed what we’re all thinking - the shift from a breakfast event to a lunch event was a good call. #VCOSSPallas

The Victorian Government commitment to providing “the best start in life” will see significant support from the Government through school infrastructure, free period products and more. #VCOSSPallas

We spy one of our Executive Committee members attending Federal Parliament's review workshop for the National Student Reform Agreement 👉👉 sbs.com.au/news/video/maj…

Our Executive Committee member, Grace (she/her), met Minister for Education Jason Clare MP and Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly MP earlier this month for a special Ministerial Reference Group meeting at Parliament House Canberra. Read about it on our #StudentVoice Hub: vicsrc.org.au/blog/providing…

📣 GOOD NEWS MOMENT 📣 VicSRC enthusiastically welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Government that the successful Teacher Learning Initiative will be extended for two years!

It’s #Congress2023 day!! 📣 Stay tuned for all the latest from this year’s biggest Student Voice Event! #studentvoice #education

We've kicked off the day with an incredible #WelcometoCountry by Wurundjeri elder, Uncle Bill Nicholson. So many important reflections about the privilege to meet on Country for today's #Congress2023 event and coming at such an important time.

So privileged to be joined by Natalie Hutchins in our opening address for #Congress2023. "I know there are a lot of challenges that you, as school leaders, are facing in your schools and [as your Minister] I want to hear that feedback." What a welcome pathway for change!

The first sessions of #Congress2023 Action Teams are IN PROGRESS!

In case you missed our #Instagram post the other day about our key themes for #Congress2023 (as chosen by the students of Victoria) - here's a refresher! We have two teams working on each topic and can't wait to hear their ideas.

After a HUGE day of working on the four advocacy themes, #Congress2023 is on the home stretch with Action Team presentations happening RIGHT NOW!

2024 Executive Committee Nominations Deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED. 🚨 Head to our website for more information and share with your networks - Victorian secondary school students have until THIS FRIDAY 12PM to nominate! buff.ly/3jEPpLr

VicSRC is thrilled by the announcement from Minister for Education Ben Carroll stating that additional funding to improve inclusivity and accessibility to ensure all students have access to quality education. Read our response here: buff.ly/3NdKEGI. Jacinta Allan

Our CEO and Policy & Advocacy Manager had the pleasure of meeting Minister for Education @bencarrollmp to discuss our latest #CongressReport and the importance of enabling true #studentvoice in #education. We can't wait to continue our work with the Victorian Government!

Good luck to all Prep students starting school this week! 🎒 To help celebrate, every child attending a Victorian government school will get a free Prep bag. Take a look at what’s inside! 👀 Find out more at brnw.ch/21wGt9b

We're on the hunt to fill not one, not two, but FOUR brand new roles in our growing team. We're looking for a: 🔍 Program Manager 🔍 Policy & Research Officer 🔍 Community & Co-Design Lead 🔍 Communications & Memberships Officer Head to vicsrc.org.au/careers for more info!

Our CEO, Julia Baron spoke to Mike Amor about the important role of #studentvoice in improving student engagement and increasing school retention rates which are at their lowest for the last decade.