aDVOCACY
Students leading change in education
At VicSRC, advocacy means turning student voices into action. We make sure the issues that matter most to students are heard by decision-makers and turned into real change in schools and across the education system.
Together, we make an impact – VicSRC has already influenced big decisions in education, and we’re just getting started.
Students know what works – You live education every day. Your experiences and ideas drive our priorities.
Change happens when we speak up – From classrooms to Parliament, we amplify student voices where they need to be heard.
WHY ADVOCACY MATTERS
see how students are driving change
An education system which uplifts, respects, and responds to the voices of students, fostering better outcomes for everyone.
Students are the experts in their own education. When our voices are respected, listened to, and acted on, schools become places where everyone can thrive. VicSRC works to put student voice at the centre of decision-making across Victoria’s education system.
Effective, available, and place-based mental health and wellbeing support for every Victorian student.
Every student deserves access to the right support, at the right time, in the right place. We’re advocating for effective, place-based mental health and wellbeing services in schools and communities so all students can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.Accessible and inclusive education which provides for all students’ needs.
Education should work for every student. That means removing barriers, celebrating diversity, and creating schools where all students, regardless of ability, background, or identity, are fully included and supported to succeed.Changing our understanding of what success looks and feels like at school.
Success at school should be about more than just grades. Students want a system that values creativity, wellbeing, and growth alongside academic achievement. We’re working to redefine what success looks like so every student feels recognised and capable.Greater investments and strong systems to ensure equitable access to quality education experiences for Victorian students, teachers, and schools.
Where you live or what school you go to should never limit your opportunities. We’re pushing for strong systems and greater investment to make sure every Victorian student has access to high-quality learning experiences, no matter their postcode or circumstances.
In 2024, over 300 students from across Victoria came together to shape VicSRC’s Policy Platform, a powerful statement of what students want to see change in education.
This platform guides our advocacy priorities. Each year at Congress, students review, refine and update it to reflect current experiences and make sure it truly represents what matters most to you.