Submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Review of Occupation Classification - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
ICPA(Aust) have put forth this submission to support the recognition of a Distance Education Classroom Supervisor role within in the current Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). Although Education Assistants, specifically Teaching Assistance are similar, they fall short of covering the unique skills and circumstances faced by geographically isolated Distance Education Classroom Supervisors.
Pre Budget Submission 2026 - 2027
Improving the educational outcomes of rural and remote students requires a nationwide, collaborative approach to ensure national consistency, no matter where education is provided. The financial cost to families educating children in geographically isolated locations continues to rise, and the loss of many families from these areas can be attributed to the cost and difficulties of accessing equitable education.
The Australian Government, Department of Education’s 2024-25 corporate plan states … “build a better and fairer education system for all Australians; a system based on the principals of access and equity, sustainability and excellence… deliver a system able to meet the challenges of our nation’s future” Tony Cook, PSM.
