ICPA (Aust) advocate for the Federal Government to provide a placement and travel allowance to support rural and remote students attending mandatory university placements and/or residential schools that is not contingent on the receipt of other commonwealth student payments.
We ask for the establishment of a dedicated placement and travel allowance to support rural and remote university students undertaking mandatory placements. While some financial assistance exists, current provisions are limited and often insufficient to cover the full costs associated with these placements.
We ask that financial support to all rural and remote university students, irrespective of their field of study or institution, to ensure equitable access to mandatory placements. A dedicated placement and travel allowance would alleviate the financial burden on these students and enable them to gain essential practical experience without the added stress of financial constraints.
By establishing a comprehensive placement and travel allowance, the government can support rural and remote university students in accessing and completing mandatory placements, thereby promoting equity and enhancing the quality of education in our communities.
