Rural & Remote Schools

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Rural and Remote locations in Australia provide the greatest challenges for improving provision of education options and pathways for children and families. Many children attend small schools with limited subject availability.  More isolated schools consist of one teacher classrooms that comprise multi-levels from Prep to year 6.

Motions passed at Federal Conference are actioned by Federal Council. Prior to the next conference a Conference Motion Update is released to update members on the actions and developments pertaining to all motions. Please follow this link to view the current and previous Conference Motion Updates.

Information for the Rural & Remote Schools portfolio

Federal Rural Schools Briefing Paper

Updated: Tuesday, 10 October 2023

The Rural Schools Briefing Paper provides an outline of the current key issues ICPA (Aust) is advocating for with the Government and relevant stakeholders.

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Federal Rural Schools / School Travel Reports presented to Federal Conference

Updated: Saturday, 13 July 2024

Conference Portfolio Reports are a detailed document highlighting advocacy completed throughout the year regarding that portfolio.

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Federal Rural Schools Motions presented to Federal Conference

Updated: Friday, 22 March 2024

Federal Rural Schools motions from the past three Federal Conferences are available on this page.

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Relevant Policies to Rural & Remote Schools Portfolio

Updated: Friday, 27 September 2024

The below policies are relevant to the Rural & Remote Schools Portfolio

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Recent Reviews and Reforms relevant to Rural Schools / School Travel

Updated: Saturday, 3 April 2021

Recent Reviews and Reforms relevant to Rural Schools / School Travel

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Useful Links and Resources - Rural Schools / School Travel

Updated: Thursday, 16 December 2021

This page provides links to useful resources, websites and news which will assist families when navigating all things involving communication.

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