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Wendy
Eves
Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an educator, and has worked across a variety of educational settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. She has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school. She…
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Martine
Oglethorpe
Martine is a parent educator, and qualified youth and family counsellor at the Modern Parent. She speaks, writes and consults on the challenges faced by families in the modern world. With a background in secondary teaching she presents workshops to parents and teachers on parenting in the modern world, cyber safety and living with technology.…
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Kathryn
Taylor
Kathryn has been awarded a Career Management Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship from The Teachers Guild of NSW for her work in education and with educational leaders encompassing consultation, educational programs and student workshops through her company Turning Point Consulting. Her commitment is to support individuals in identifying and developing themselves through motivation and engagement. Kathryn…
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Dr. Kate
Jacobs
Dr Kate Jacobs (B.A., Post.Grad.Dip.Psych., PhD/M.Psych., MAPS, MCEDP) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. In 2013 she was awarded the Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal for the best PhD thesis for the year in the Education Faculty at Monash University. In addition to working as a university lecturer and researcher, Kate is the founder, director and…
Read MoreVPC E-News 5, 2019
Safer Internet Day 2020, Tuesday 11 February On Safer Internet Day, millions of people around the world unite to raise awareness about online safety issues and inspire positive change. So it’s a great opportunity to start that chat about online safety with the kids in your life. Celebrated in 150 countries. In Australia, the eSafety Commissioner…
Read MoreVPC E-News 4, 2019
VPC BGS Collaboration Event – Dr Simon Rice from Orygen, presenting “Promoting a healthy masculinity” Steve Biddulph – Raising Boys sold out event 28th October Steve Biddulph – Raising Girls sold out event 29th October
Read MoreVPC E-News 3, 2019
2019, in VPC’s 60th year, has become dedicated to transition.Here are some of the changes so far: VPC moved office, within Brighton In July we launched our new vibrant and modern logo The VPC brand has transitioned online in social media to a new look New brand business cards and banners are nearing completion A new…
Read MoreVPC E-News 3, 2020
Currently, we run a very short NAPLAN Survey. NAPLAN is an important topic for parents and we have received a large response already. If you would like to share your views with us please participate in the Survey. The results will be communicated to the Government. VPC is continuing its collaboration with researchers at…
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