News and Events
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.
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.
Increase AIC Petition
Increase $4000+ to Federal Govt Assistance for Isolated Children Basic Boarding Allowance
2024 AIC Updates - Rates and Dates
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has made some policy changes in relation to AIC.
Travel Survey
ICPA is lobbying for the inclusion of a travel allowance in the Boarding AIC payment. Please take a few moments to answer the following survey.
Federal Allowances 2025
The 2025 Federal Allowances for rural and remote education has been collated and released.
IHC Announcement
Exciting news regarding the qualification exemption for In Home Care (IHC) educators working in remote and very remote areas.
Call for Critical Funding Increases
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) Australia is calling on the Federal Government to commit to critical funding increases.
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Second Instalment Information
The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is designed to support students from outer regional, remote, or very remote locations in pursuing tertiary education.
Federal Conference 30/31 July, 2025 & Timeline
The 2025 Federal Conference is coming to Adelaide on 30th & 31st July, 2025
Rural and Remote Education Day
ICPA to launch Rural and Remote Education Day (RREd Day) taking place on Wednesday, 15th October 2025.
Are you 3G closure ready?
Is your mobile device and Telstra GO Repeater ready for the closure of the 3G network?
Post Conference Wrap Up
An update following the 2024 ICPA Federal Conference in Sydney 24/25 July, 2024.
nbn Conversations
nbn Elise Petty in conversation with ICPA Federal President Louise Martin regarding SkyMuster Plus Premium.
Federal Council - Join The Team
Have you thought of joining a fantastic team of like minded individuals?
Survey Results
ICPA (Aust) would like to thank members for their contribution to our recent ‘Member Engagement Survey’.
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.
Tertiary Access Payment 2024
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.
ICPA is 50!
What a memorable mileston of ICPA in Australia and we have had some fun celebrating.
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.
