The ICPA (Aust) advocate for an Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) allowance to support rural and remote university students studying from home in establishing a dedicated study space equipped with the necessary classroom-style resources.
Rural and remote students starting university from home require a dedicated study space, just as school students do, equipped with up-to-date technology to support effective learning. The costs of essential items such as laptops, printers, and reliable internet access quickly add up, making it challenging for families to create a positive and productive home learning environment. An AIC allowance would help ease this financial burden and ensure these students are set up for success from the start of their tertiary studies.
