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Terms of Reference 2010

Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence (QSAAV)

Terms of Reference

February-September 2010

The Alliance provides independent advice to the Minister for Education and Training in Queensland on effective strategies to respond to issues bullying and violence in schools. The terms of reference for the Alliance are to:

Collaborate cross-sectorally to ensure a cohesive and whole of state response to , bullying and violence in schools
Identify evidence-based best practice across Queensland education sectors, nationally and internationally which may be implemented in Queensland schools
Provide advice on Queensland's response to the Report: Enhancing Responses to Bullying in Queensland Schools by Dr Ken Rigby
Make recommendations about the professional development needs of school staff and graduate teacher training in responding to bullying and violence in schools
Make recommendations on the most effective ways to collaborate with the Australian Government initiatives in relevant areas.

Membership

Membership of the Alliance will include representatives of the following organisations and sectors:

Queensland Catholic Education Commission
Independent Schools Queensland
Nominees of the principal associations (3 members)
- Queensland Secondary Principals Association
- Association of Heads of Independent Schools
- Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools in Australia
Queensland Council for Parents and Citizens Associations
Federation of Parents and Friends Associations of Catholic Schools
The Queensland Independent School Parents Council
Nominee of the relevant industrial organisations (3 members)
- Queensland Teachers Union
- Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (Qld Branch)
- Independent Education Union of Australia
Education Queensland
Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian
Indigenous representative

Expert Guests

The Alliance can invite experts on specific topics to participate in the Alliance as required. This may include recognised academics in a range of fields, practitioners or other parties as determined by the Alliance.

The Alliance will also seek advice from other Government departments such as Queensland Police Service and the Department of Communities (Child Safety Services) as required.

Chair

Appoint an independent chairperson for the Alliance, to be nominated by the Minister for Education and Training.

Sub-committees

The Alliance can form other topic specific sub-committees as required for example a student sub-committee.

Meeting Schedule

The Alliance will meet according to the schedule determined by chair in consultation with the Minister. The Alliance will provide regular advice on progress to the Minister after meetings.

Minutes

Details of the meeting outcomes can be found in the minutes

Future meetings

14 May 2010
15 June 2010
12 July 2010
16 August 2010
16 September 2010

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This page was last reviewed on 22 Apr 2010