ACT Parents says the ACT Public School System Resourcing Review has validated what parents and carers, educators and school leaders have been living for years: the ACT public school system is not resourced to consistently deliver the quality, equitable education experience our community expects. 

ACT Parents acknowledges that industrial action this Friday will impact many families, with all ACT public schools closed between 8:30 am and 10:30 am and no supervision of students available. Parents and carers will need to make alternative arrangements for work, supervision and transport, and a delayed school start is disruptive for households.

There have been significant changes in how students with disability and additional needs are supported in ACT public schools. The intent is positive: a more inclusive system where support is based on need, not diagnosis. 

But many families are telling us the reality feels less certain.

NOTE: If parents, carers or P&Cs are experiencing cuts or discontinuation of programs or offerings at their school, whether in early childhood, primary, high school or college, they are welcome to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We can help seek further information about the school’s circumstances and whether the change appears to relate to the school’s budget position or other factors, noting schools make these decisions regularly as part of managing their overall budgets. Having information about your school helps our advocacy.

A simple way for families to raise what’s happening  

The ACT Education Directorate has released a draft refresh of the Safe and Supportive Schools Policy Suite, which sets out how student wellbeing, behaviour, bullying, and safety are supported in ACT public schools.

As we commence a new school year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to both our returning families and those newly joining our vibrant public education community. 

ACT Parents, the peak body for ACT public school parents, is urging families to act now, with the organisation’s survey a final opportunity for parent experiences to be heard directly by the panel reviewing public school funding and staffing.

ACT Parents the peak body representing over 60,000 ACT public school parents and carers has launched a territory-wide survey calling on parents and carers to share their experiences and priorities as our public schools face growing strain.