The Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network (QIS Parents Network) is proud to represent the families of more than 128,000 students enrolled in 218 independent schools.
We are regularly consulted by governments and other peak education groups on policy matters that affect the families of independent school children.
We are also a strong advocate for positive and respectful learning partnerships between schools, parents and children!
Our People
The QIS Parents Network is governed by a Board of Directors (our Board Chair is Shari Armistead, Director of Strategic Relations at Independent Schools Queensland).
The QIS Parents Network is staffed by a part-time Executive Officer and part-time Communications officer. Our Executive Officer – Justine Cirocco – is supported by a Consultative Committee comprised of parents from small and large independent schools across Queensland.
We regularly update the news section of our website with topical stories about changes in the schooling sector and the latest research on student well-being. Our Facebook page also keeps our community of parents, schools and supporters up-to-date with relevant and informative news and information. You can also join our email list here.
Supporting partners
The QIS Parents Network works with a number of not-for-profit and government bodies as part of its work to support parents to engage more deeply in their child’s learning and life. Read more about our supporting partners:
Nature Play Qld
Schools Plus
Independent Schools Queensland and Queensland Government
The QIS Parents Network acknowledges and thanks the Queensland Government for its funding support, and Independent Schools Queensland – the peak body representing the state’s more than 210 independent schools – for its in-kind and Board secretarial support.
