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.
Federal Rural Schools Briefing Paper
The Rural Schools Briefing Paper provides an outline of the current key issues ICPA (Aust) is advocating for with the Government and relevant stakeholders.
viewFederal Rural Schools / School Travel Reports presented to Federal Conference
Conference Portfolio Reports are a detailed document highlighting advocacy completed throughout the year regarding that portfolio.
viewFederal Rural Schools Motions presented to Federal Conference
Federal Rural Schools motions from the past three Federal Conferences are available on this page.
viewRelevant Policies to Rural & Remote Schools Portfolio
The below policies are relevant to the Rural & Remote Schools Portfolio
viewRecent Reviews and Reforms relevant to Rural Schools / School Travel
Recent Reviews and Reforms relevant to Rural Schools / School Travel
viewUseful Links and Resources - Rural Schools / School Travel
This page provides links to useful resources, websites and news which will assist families when navigating all things involving communication.
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