The Gonski Review made it clear we urgently need to invest more in education and public schools.

 

But only NSW has so far signed an agreement with the Federal Government.

 

Register your support below to help convince all our political leaders to act.

 

88,409 supporters so far
Saturday 25th May 2013
Fiona Cassar says: As a parent and a teacher, I give a gonski
Stacey Findlay says: I give a Gonski.
Erica Molesworth says: I give a Gonski!
Steven Shaw says: I give a gonski
Annie Willis says: I give a Gonski.
Sally Bramley says: Public education is the most important thing we can give our children. Please support our public education system not the private one!
geoff clark says: Gonski reforms are critical for a much better education of our children and for a future competitive Australia. We are way behind our foreign competitors.
ngan nguyen says: igiveagonski too
Rob Mattingly says: I give a Gonski.
Renee King says: I give a Gonski.
Vicki Guthrie says: funding must be guaranteed.
Liz Dingle says: I give a Gonski
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Matt Clear says: Dear Premier Napthine, Please sign up. Thank you!
Julie McNeill says: I give a Gonski!
Susan Brawn says: I give a Gonski
John Smith says: If Australia is to compete in the world market, it is the children of today who will help that happen. The best thing we can ever give our children is a great education. Governments role both Federal and State is to provide the best possible Education System for our children. I give a Gonski
Charlie Myatt says: Our children are the future...everyone will benefit with effective education measures. This valuable opportunity must not be undervalued.
Raeanne Maclean says: I want my future children to be able to have the opportunity to excel in school and this is the best way to achieve that.
Larissa Johnson says: Our children need more support
Kevin Barry says: I give a Gonski
Helen Yeates says: I give a Gonski
Ben Azzopardi says: Our kids deserve better, our state has been ripped off to fast and hard!
Guy Batten says: I give a Gonski.
Cameron Browne says: While they're at it teachers need a huge pay rise.
Kristie morse says: I give a gonski
breege Corscadden says: All children deserve a great start in life. The only way out of poverty is education.
Jane Perry says: I give a Gonski.
Keith Mewes says: Invest in our children's future, the most important investment we can make.
Michael Black says: Gonski is so right!
Madison Nixon says: I give a Gonski
Emily Rhodes says: I give a Gonski.
Rebecca Peacock says: I give a Gonski.
Greg Nibbs says: It's time all kids got the resources they need!
Kait says: I give a Gonski.
Kellie Nicholls says: I give a Gonski.
Donna Mersin says: I give a gonski
Kathy Hu says: I give a Gonski!!!!!!
louise ramsay says: Public education is the foundation of a strong democratic Australia and should not be compromised by politics.
Sally Jenkins says: I give a Gonski.
Rob Bolton says: Public Education needs more support!
Melanie Morris says: - Smaller class sizes - Extra specialist teachers in areas such as literacy and numeracy - Greater support for students with higher needs such as those with disabilities - Additional training and classroom support for teachers I give a Gonski.
Navjot kaur says: All States and Federal positions should sign on
Susan Willett says: I urge all state and territory leaders to sign on to the governent's 2 for 1 Gonski scheme in the interest of all our kids. Education is the way forward. Mr Weatherill?
Scott says: Without the Gonski agreement the education system will take yet another blow, one that we cannot afford. Education in this country has been strong despite having been underfunded for such a long time. With these resources our children will benefit exponentially, and thus there is no reason, no excuse, nothing at all that should stop us from doing so.
Chris Lovelock says: Just do it Stop the the rubbish and sign up!
Martine says: The gonski still does not cater for children with poor literacy skills in middle and higher socio economic areas. What about children with dyslexia who without extra help could not even achieve year 10 literacy levels!!! Why aren't they getting the funding to help them!!! I am sick of the governments ignoring these children and there needs! Gonski leaves these children underfunded and that is unacceptable!!!!
Peter Gribben says: This is the most important initiative in Education I've seen in over 30 years of teaching. I urge all politicians, regardless of party to support this. It is too valuable to lose because of political partisanship.
sheila elliott says: Cliche but true, the children are the future. They all deserve the best possible chance to succeed.
Leitha Assan says: I give a Gonski!
Vanessa says: I give a Gonski.
Jacqueline Trawn says: I give a Gonski.
Astrid odeon ell says: WA needs Gonski or we will be disadvantaged.
David Wilkinson says: WA needs Gonski - we don't want to be left behind.
Celine Nardella says: I Give A Gonski
David McDonald says: If you want to shortchange education, know that you are shortchanging society of the future
irene fornasier says: I give a Gonski
Ulla Monaghan says: I give a Gonski
Anita Barry says: I give a Gonski
Sharon.L.Young says: I give a Gonski.
Gayle Sawkins says: Equitiy for all students.
Lynette Johns says: I give a Gonski
Rachael Hopewell says: I give a Gonski
deb Bridge says: I give a Gonski
Melinda Phelps says: Please ensure our children have a positive future!
Lee Duncan says: All schools need the best education resources to bring out the best in our kids
Sharon Biggs says: I give a Gonski.
Liam fetherstonhaugh says: I give a Gonski.
Marie Mellon says: I give a Gonski.
Sam kondraciuk says: I give a gonski!
Melanie says: I give a Gonski! I care about our childrens' futures!!
Carole PREECE says: The Gonski funding helps alleviate the current inequalities that plague education. "Bring It On ".
Simon Harding says: I give a Gonski.
Pam Brodie says: I give a Gonski
Cheryl crane says: I give a Gonski.
Debbie Hodson says: I give a Gonski. Educating our children should be the soul focus to ensure that we have successful future in this country.
BRIANNA SMITH says: I give a Gonski! I also care about Public Education and the future of our nation! There is nothing more important that quality education!
marg phillips says: We need to ensure these reforms are delivered regardless of the next federal election result. A quality education should be available to all Australian children.
Susan Forner says: I am a secondary teacher in a regional community servicing students from a low socio-economic background. Many of our students have problems learning and require additional support to assist them overcoming barriers to meet successful educational outcomes. My dream is to have a head teacher inclusive education in all schools to direct funding, teachers aides, special staff and support to the students who need it most. This ensures equity and fairness and means that every students can go to their local government school and receive a brilliant education - regardless of their social status or whether they are rich or poor.
Maree says: I give a Gonski
Donna Wileman says: Proper resourcing for every child's education is vital and not an optional extra
Lucas Frost says: I fully support the Gonski reforms.
Melissa Farr says: I give a Gonski.
Julie Attard says: I GIVE A GONSKI!
Greg Hayden says: I would like to see the Gonski review made possible for all students in Australia.
Rebecca Pezzinga says: I give a Gonski this funding must be guaranteed our kids deserve it.
Berenice Torstensson says: NSW DET have already reduced the funding needed to support children with learning difficulties.We need this funding to help these children and others with special needs. The teachers workload has increased enormously by having to cater for these children without the necessary support .
Jan.Finkelstein says: I give a Gonski
Allison garner says: My kids deserve it
Nicholas Simoes Da Silva says: As a young person who is about to vote, I am very disappointed that the opposition has promised to cut public education to the detriment of every young person under the public system, as well as damaging the future of Australia.
kathryn isbell says: If we don't go with Gonski Report public education is over in Aust. End up like UK where a public school is actually private fee payinjg. State Govt. already trying to privatise by local schools local decisions with funding which will be lowered gradually until fees essential for basic education to be offered ensuring lower socio_economic areas stay that way
Susan Birrell says: Yes I strongly support the Federal Government's reform in education. As a teacher I do want to teach children with the best educational delivery possible so that they do not get left behind.
Paul Bollard says: If Australia is to compete with the rest of the world we need an education system that addresses needs of all its citizens.
Erica Griffiths says: All children deserve funding. Education is key to our future as a nation.
May Bouchet says: Education is vital. We need to support this!
kelly c says: Its all about the children, they are our future, their education matters!!
Jennifer Boyle says: Our children are the future. Without a health education system, their future is bleak.
Chris Vertigan says: To me its about a child's right to an education. But to those who worry we cant afford to spend more on education...read on: Investing in our nation's future like this will pay dividends - we will have one of the most intelligent and educated populations in the world...this means BIG bucks for our economy. Its a no brainer.
Melissa Brokman says: Support our childrens future this is important for their education.