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Five top tips for advocating for your child’s right to education

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Updated: 1 Aug 2023
Author: Lisa Pirihi
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Worried your child’s rights or best interests aren’t being respected?

Here’s a helpful tool to empower you in seeking the best educational outcomes for your child and family.

Five top tips for advocating for your child’s right to education ( PDF file, 4.85MB )

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