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QSAAV - Terms of Reference 2011

Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence (QSAAV)

Terms of Reference

October - December 2011

The Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence (QSAAV) provides independent advice to the Minister for Education and Industrial Relations in Queensland, when requested, on effective strategies to respond to issues of bullying and violence in schools. During 2010, QSAAV undertook extensive work in the area of bullying and violence.

The Minister is seeking further advice from QSAAV about current responses to weapons and the use of mobile communication devices. The terms of reference for QSAAV for October - December 2011 are to:

Consider an interim report on progress on the implementation of the recommendations of QSAAV in its October 2010 report
Consider the reports by Professor Paul Mazerolle on weapons in schools and Dr Michael Carr-Gregg on cyber bullying through the use of mobile phones and other mobile communication devices in schools
Provide advice to the Minister on responses to weapons in schools
Provide advice to the Minister on the use of mobile telephones and other mobile communication devices in schools
Consider data collection needs across all schools to inform future planning and policy development.

Membership

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

Education Queensland
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
he Queensland Independent School Parents Council
Nominee of the relevant industrial organisations (3 members)
Queensland Teachers Union
United Voice (Qld Branch)
Independent Education Union of Australia
Education Queensland
Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian
Indigenous representative.

Expert Guests

QSAAV can invite experts on specific topics to participate in QSAAV as required or engage appropriate experts to undertake specific pieces of work to support QSAAV's consideration of the issues.

QSAAV 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 QSAAV, to be nominated by the Minister for Education and Industrial Relations.

Sub-committees

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

Meeting Schedule

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

Minutes

Details of the meeting outcomes can be found in the minutes.

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