Education Maintenance Allowance. Parents of children under 16 years of age may get help from the
Victorian Government through an education allowance. The parent needs to be
in possession of a Health Care Card or a Pension Card. The allowance is
split evenly between the parent/guardian and the school and is paid in two
instalments. The first instalment of 70 per cent is paid during Term 1 and
the second instalment of 30 percent is paid during Term 3.
Student
transport.
Students who live more than 4.8 km from their nearest school may be eligible
for transport support. If there is no free school bus the Victorian
Government provides a conveyance allowance for those students. More
information may be obtained from the student’s school.
Textbooks and Equipment.
Parents are expected to provide the required textbooks and equipment for
their children. Many schools assist parents with buying and selling of
second-hand books.
Uniforms.
The dress code is decided by the school council; some schools have a uniform
shop where new or second-hand uniforms can be purchased.
Voluntary contributions and school materials charges.
There are three possible categories for additional charges from the school:
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Materials
and services that parents should provide or pay the school to provide
(uniforms, textbooks, requisites);
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Materials
and services that parents have the option of paying, if they choose to use
them;
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School
materials and services that are supported by voluntary contributions; as
well as excursions or materials for elective subjects.
School
councils and principals have been asked to make sure that no student is
disadvantaged if parents cannot pay the voluntary contribution. If you feel
pressured by the school to pay voluntary contribution, or have any further
questions, please phone the Education Line on 1800 809 834.
