News and Events

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ICPA (Aust) presents pre-Budget Submission

ICPA (Aust) has called upon the Federal Government to commit funds to isolated families across the country in its pre-budget Submission.

ICPA (Aust) presents pre-Budget Submission
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Open letter to the Federal Government calling for an urgent increase to the AIC

ICPA (Aust) has written to Minister for Social Services urging the government to increase the AIC Basic Boarding Allowance.

Open letter to the Federal Government calling for an urgent increase to the AIC
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Increase AIC Petition

Increase $4000+ to Federal Govt Assistance for Isolated Children Basic Boarding Allowance

Increase AIC Petition
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2024 AIC Updates - Rates and Dates

The Department of Social Services (DSS) has made some policy changes in relation to AIC.

2024 AIC Updates - Rates and Dates
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Survey Results

ICPA (Aust) would like to thank members for their contribution to our recent ‘Member Engagement Survey’. 

Survey Results
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ICPA Membership

ICPA is moving to a rolling membership. This means your membership will be for a 12-month period from when you join or renew your membership.

ICPA Membership
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Tertiary Access Payment 2023

The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment for students from regional and remote areas. It’s to help with the cost of moving for tertiary study.

Tertiary Access Payment 2023
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ICPA (Aust) calls for a Distance Education Teaching Allowance(DETA)

An open letter to all stakeholders who value rural and remote education

ICPA (Aust) calls for a Distance Education Teaching Allowance(DETA)
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ICPA is 50!

What a memorable mileston of ICPA in Australia and we have had some fun celebrating.

ICPA is 50!
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4 Season generous donation to ICPA

A NEW range of nutrition blocks has been launched with 5 per cent of sales going to the Isolated Children's Parent's Association.

4 Season generous donation to ICPA
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Conference Dates

Federal and State ICPA Councils hold annual Conferences across Australia where members gather to discuss rural and remote education challenges.

Conference Dates