Proud supporters of Australian Year of the Farmer 2012
Home Economics Victoria is a proud supporter of the Australian Year of the Farmer 2012. The Australian Year of the Farmer is a celebration of the vital role farmers play in feeding, clothing and sheltering us all. To learn more and view educational links and classroom ideas visit
Australian Year of the Farmer
National curriculum
Home Economics Victoria has provided a submission paper to the board of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) stating our position on home economics as a curriculum entitilement for all students. For further details on the National Curriculum visit ACARA.
Download the Home Economics Victoria submission to ACARA
Parliament of Victoria inquiry
The Victorian Parliament's Education and Training Committee has conducted an inquiry into the potential for developing opportunities for schools to become a focus for promoting healthy community living. Home Economics Victoria made a submission to this inquiry and it can be viewed online. The report and recommendations were released in October 2010.
Recent media articles
Home Economics Victoria members are invited to send us published media articles that highlight the great work that home economics teachers are doing in the community.
Griffith News, May 2011, Food literacy essential in fighting childhood obesity