School Travel
Motion:
That ICPA (Aust) advocates to the Australian Government for travel assistance to be made available for geographically isolated students required to travel to compulsory in-school learning activities associated with approved distance education programs.
Explanation:
Students enrolled in School of the Air and distance education programs are required to attend face-to-face in-school learning activities throughout the year.
These activities are essential educational delivery components involving curriculum instruction, assessment, social development and teacher engagement.
Families often travel hundreds of kilometres at their own expense to attend these compulsory educational activities.
