Public schools have a vital role in ensuring every child gets a high quality education. But they are under-resourced. Teachers and parents are joining together to convince the Federal Government to invest more in our public schools.

Australia's public schools are among the best in the world. They deliver high quality education to millions of students every day.

Seventy per cent of the nation's children attend a public school, yet they receive only a third of Federal Government funding.

That is why the Australian Education Union has launched a new national campaign, Public Education For Our Future. We are calling on teachers and parents to join together to get more federal funding for public schools.

Public education is at a critical juncture. Right now funding discussions between the Federal, state and territory governments are underway to decide how public schools are funded.

The Federal Government is in discussions with the state and territory governments about the development of a new National Education Agreement.

We need your support now to make sure the new National Education Agreement delivers more funds for public schools, including the development of new targeted programs to address issues of disadvantage and quality teaching.

Join the campaign and find out more by visiting www.forourfuture.org.au. Make your voice heard by emailing the Prime Minister and getting involved with local activities at your school.

Together, the parents and teachers of 2.2 million Australian public school students can make a difference.