Mr J Carr, impressed by the success of the mothers' clubs in state schools, suggested that the Federation be formed.The inaugural office bearers were: president, Mrs Cullen, vice presidents Mrs Dynon and Mrs Crough, secretary Mrs Cuffley, Treasurer Mrs Phelan. Mrs Marie Kohn, president in 1969 was a tireless worker and held positions of president, secretary, assistant secretary and regional organiser throughout the federation's existence. She was made a Life Member.

The aims of the federation were:
*To promote the educational welfare of children in the community.
* Publicise the work, achievements and needs of Catholic schools.
* Foster a desire for better educational facilities and opportunities.
* Provide schools with modern improvements and teaching aids.
* Seek free education for all children from kindergarten to matriculation in the schools of their parents' choices.
* To promote co-operation between parents and teachers and to assist parents to better fulfil their role in the education and training of their children.
* To encourage proper co-operation between Mothers' Clubs in different districts.
* To express the views of Catholic mothers on matters affecting the education and welfare of their children.

The Federation could claim some success when the federal Government introduced a per capita grant of $35.00 per primary child and $50.00 per secondary student in 1969.

The final address of the Victorian Federation of Catholic Parents' Clubs was
22 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Vic. 3065

Sources used to compile this entry: The Advocate, 28 August 1958.