Guidelines for Building Relationships with Politicians
All school communities should strive to have a good, active relationship with their local members of State and Federal Parliament, senators, and local councillors. These local members are our representatives, and the lives of our Catholic school communities are very important to them.
The development of positive relationships with your representatives at all levels of government is immensely important as it enables politicians to know first-hand the great work happening at your school and to form personal connections with parents (taxpayers and voters!). These established relationships mean that when there is an issue you would like addressed, they are more likely to take a personal interest and advocate on your behalf with the government or local council.
It is also very important to include senators in these relationships as they are usually a great source of support and information and can provide a broader state-wide perspective on issues.
The resources below will hopefully be of assistance as you plan your approach, however, please don’t hesitate to contact the office if you require additional assistance.
CSPWA A Guide to Building Relationships With Your Governement Representatives