News and Events

National Code for Boarding School Students 17/9/21
National Cabinet reunites boarding students with their families.

Survey - 30 June
The Valuing Children Initiative is driven by a passion for children’s wellbeing and they have an important survey for our members to complete.

Federal Conference Motion Deadlines
Agenda and Supplementary motion dates for ICPA Federal Conference to be held in Perth 3/4 August, 2022

2022 Conference Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance for Branches to attend Conference

Tracey Dewell - Pedals Publisher
Welcome Tracey Dewell, ICPA (Aust) new Pedals Publisher.

Hannah Calcino – Pedals Editor
Welcome Hannah Calcino, ICPA (Aust) new Pedals Editor.

Dorothea MacKellar Poetry Awards
In 2022, the Dorothea MacKellar Memorial Society has chosen the theme “In My Opinion.”

2022 Federal Conference
The 2022 FEDERAL CONFERENCE will be held on 3-4 August in Perth, Western Australia.

ICPA (Aust) calls for a Distance Education Teaching Allowance(DETA)
An open letter to all stakeholders who value rural and remote education

Higher Education Support for Regional and Remote Students
Higher Education Support for Regional and Remote Students

ICPA is 50!
What a memorable mileston of ICPA in Australia and we have had some fun celebrating.

GERRIC: Gifted Education
The GERRIC Student Programs are offered to gifted and talented students (students who are capable of performing in the top 10% among age peers) in Yrs 3 to 10.

2022 AIC Updates - Rates and Dates
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently made some policy changes in relation to AIC.

GIDE Day - 1/12/21
ICPA (Aust) will launch a three-month campaign calling on the Federal Govt to formally acknowledge geographically isolated families who educate at home via DE.

Federal Allowances 2022 for Rural and Remote Students
Federal Allowances 2022 for Rural and Remote Students

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.

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