WELCOME TO CONGRESS
During this course you will learn some essential information about VicSRC Congress, why it is important and what it all means
This course is for Congress delegates to get ready for the event - providing some background on Congress and VicSRC.
Congress is VicSRC's flagship student-led event. Every year, students from across Victoria come together to plan action that will help solve the top issues in the education system, as voted by students. These action priorities become VicSRC’s advocacy platform for the next 12 months, spearheaded by our Student Executive Advisory Committee.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved with VicSRC, visit our website or contact us at [email protected].
Work through this course at your own pace before Congress begins.
access_time This course will take approximately 45 mins - 1.5 hours to complete
Welcome to Congress
What to Expect
What is Congress?
Who's at Congress?
Your Role at Congress
About VicSRC
About the Exec
You and Congress
Changing Education Overview
Our Education System
How Does Congress Change Things?
What is Advocacy?
Example: Students on School Council
Example: Teach the Teacher
Example: LGBTIQ+ Equality
Issues Affecting You and Your Community
Pitching Overview
What is a Pitch?
Prepare a Pitch
Mitch's Pitch
Pitch Inspo
Previous Congress Action Priorities
Checklist: Are you Ready to Pitch?
Wrap Up
Key Info Overview
Code of Conduct
The Congress App
Zoom Etiquette
Where to Get Help
Glossary of Terms
Tech Requirements