Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The funding distributed to date has supported 2591 students from 1225 Canberra families.
Just over one month into the 2024 school year and the ACT Government has provided more than $1.5 million to eligible Canberra parents and carers through its Future of Education Equity Fund.
The funding distributed to date has supported 2591 students from 1225 Canberra families.
The fund helps ACT students from eligible families access everyday essentials to assist with their education and wellbeing.
This includes as book packs, uniforms and excursions, sport equipment and activities, tuition, and music lessons.
It supports financially disadvantaged families with students who are enrolled in preschool through to Year 12 in any ACT school.
Payments are:
- $400 for preschool students
- $500 for primary school students
- $750 for high school and college students
Having such items and services, that they otherwise might not have, helps students fully engage with their education.
Last year the Fund supported 5000 students, with more than $2.9 million disbursed.
Applications for the 2024 school year will remain open until 29 November 2024.
Find information about the fund, and a link to apply online.
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