At the 2024 Federal Conference, the Alice Springs Branch successfully passed a motion requesting ICPA to lobby for the inclusion of a travel allowance in the Boarding AIC payment. Currently, the travel allowance accessible under the ABSTUDY payment is worked out on a student's residential address; this is our goal for Boarding AIC payment.
To help the newly appointed Social Services Minister the Hon. Minister Tanya Plibersek better understand the financial impact of sending children to boarding school, we need your valuable input on the travel costs your family incurred in 2023 and 2024. Your responses will strengthen our case for improved support and resources for families in similar situations.
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions — your feedback is essential in helping us drive positive change.
Thank you for your time and support.
Your responses are invaluable to us and will directly contribute to a better understanding of the financial pressures faced by families in rural and isolated areas. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
