The Constitution Education Fund Australia (CEFA) is a charity addressing setting up school parliaments across the nation which engage students K-12 with Australia's Democracy, history and system of government. Civics understanding develops from students forming political parties, voting and debating and expressing opinions on matters critical to their families, local communities and global communities. The Executive Director of CEFA, Mrs Kerry Jones, said in response to last week’s release of the National Civics Assessment Report: 

“We in CEFA believe an informed, responsible and engaged citizenry ensures the future success of our great nation.  Each student who participates in our Parliamentary Clubs develops their self-esteem, self-worth and ability to take personal responsibility within their local and wider communities. They gain knowledge of our enduring values such as freedom of speech, our rule of law and our rights under our Constitution. They understand the workings of our system of government through practical involvement. 

We believe if CEFA's parliaments in schools continue to flourish the results of future national assessments of civics and citizenship in Years 6 and 10 will be greatly improved as will be an informed citizen for the future.” 

For further information, please contact Mrs Kerry Jones, Executive Director, on (02) 9251 8511 or 1800 009 855.

1. Click here to read CEFA Scholar Joel Williams response to the National Civics Assessment Report.

2. Click here to read the full report.