Parents and Citizens' Associations

Overview

All state schools offer opportunities for parents to join a Parents and Citizens' (P & C) Association. These associations are involved in a variety of school activities from policy to financial planning as well as tuckshops, fundraising activities, school functions and out-of-school-hours care.

The Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Queensland Council of Parents & Citizens' Associations (QCPCA) Incorporated work together to support state school P&C groups. This partnership is governed by the EQ/QCPCA partnership protocols.

For further information on Parents and Citizens' Associations visit the Queensland Council of Parents & Citizens' Associations Incorporated website.

Policy, procedures and processes

The Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Queensland Council of Parents & Citizens' Associations Incorporated (QCPCA) are committed to providing consistent advice to state schools regarding the management of P&C associations.

The following policy, procedures and processes have been developed to inform all P&C operations:

Training

Parents and Citizens' Training and Information Manual for Executives

The Training and Information Manual for Executives (currently under review) has been developed as a training tool for P&C executives. Units include Effective Teamwork for P&C Executives. The Operations of the P&C. Involving Your School Community and Special Initiatives and Major Projects.

Financial Management Program for P&C Associations

The Financial Management Program for P&C Associations is currently under review. The program, for P&C executives, will outline the minimum requirements for financial management by P&C Associations. It will complement the Financial Management Programs for Principals and for School Business Administrators. Please refer to The Accounting Manual for P&C Associations (currently under review) in the interim.

Accessing grants and funding for your school projects

There are many grants and funding resources available to school communities for use toward school programs and initiatives and to support students. The Resourceful Schools guide (currently under review) has been developed to provide information on how to access some of these resources.

Liability

Education Queensland has prepared guidelines to help Parents and Citizens Associations understand liability issues.

Frequently asked questions

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This page was last reviewed on 27 Sep 2011 at 10:16AM