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A.01Katherine Branch
That ICPA NT requests the Department of Education annually review the Student Assistance Scheme, including the zone methodology and allowance amounts, to ensure all geographically isolated students are adequately and fairly financially supported to complete their compulsory schooling.
A.02Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT continue to support ICPA Australia in their advocacy for a Remote Isolated Classroom Supervisor (RICS) allowance.
A.03Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT advocates the Northern Territory Minister for Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport and Qantas to enable its Resident Fares Scheme to include one way flights for Northern Territory student residents.
A.04NT State Council
That ICPA NT advocates for greater communication and awareness of travel options that may be available for NT boarding students if seats/tickets are available on ABStudy travel routes.
A.05Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT advocates to the Northern Territory Minister for Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, The Chief Minister and The Minister for Education to include geographically isolated students (recognised under Assistance for Isolated Children, AIC) who need to access public transport to access education facilities to be included in existing 'travel provisions' for children who are recognised under Abstudy Travel Scheme criteria.
A.06Katherine Branch
That ICPA NT ensure the NT Department of Education and Training, pay the full amount of schoolroom internet costs, including any hardware costs to families and ensure that ICPA NT remain a key participant and advisor to the Department of Education regarding the provision required for distance education.
A.07Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT work with the Ministers for Education, Training and Tourism and other relevant organisations to increase the visibility, awareness and recognition of pathways offering formal training for Home Tutors and their employment opportunities within the Northern Territory.
A.08Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT request the Northern Territory Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of Distance Education in the Northern Territory, ensuring that all aspects of the specialised educational service including funding, educational frameworks and all other relevant criteria meet the standards set by the Northern Territory Department of Education and the Australian Curriculum .
A.09Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT continue to work with the Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Education & Training, Department of Education and Training and all relevant stakeholders to establish and support Remuneration for Isolated Classroom Supervisors (RICS) as financial recognition for the work undertaken by Home Tutors supporting geographically isolated students enrolled in distance education.
A.10Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT thanks the Department of Education and Training for continuing to deliver FaFT playgroups during in-school weeks in Alice Springs, and requests that the Department develop and implement new early learning programs for geographically isolated children in Central Australia.
A.11Alice Springs Branch
That ICPA NT request feedback from Ministers, Senators and other relevant bodies on the allocation process of the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship Program in the context of the Northern Territory.
A.12Katherine Branch
That ICPA NT request that the Dept of Education provides targeted support and funding to the Additional Needs team at Schools of the Air to educate and support Home Tutors and families of students who are Geographically Isolated and have recognised additional needs.
A.13Katherine Branch
ICPA NT implores the Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics to ensure that all Northern Territory roads under Territory jurisdiction – including both sealed (bitumen) and unsealed (dirt) roads – are maintained to a minimum standard that supports safe and reliable travel for families and Department of Education staff.
AGM.01NT State Council
That the record of proceedings and motions, (made available electronically and print copy available from the Secretary) of the previous Conference, "Country Kids Count" held in Katherine onTue 4th March 2025, be accepted.
AGM.02NT State Council
That the previous AGM meeting minutes - held 4th March 2025 in Katherine - as circulated be accepted.
AGM.03NT State Council
That the Official reports as presented today during the conference and now in the AGM and as found in the 2026 NT State Reports document, be accepted.
AGM.04NT State Council
That the 2025 Financial Statements as audited by Venissa Mather, Your Local Auditor, be accepted.
AGM.05NT State Council
That Venissa Mather, Your Local Auditor be appointed the auditors for 2026
AGM.06NT State Council
That the NT component of annual membership fee for 2026 remain at $25
AGM.07NT State Council
That the Territory Wide Branch component of annual membership fee for 2026 remains at $25.
AGM.08NT State Council
That the Honorable Vicki O’Halloran AO, continue as Patron of ICPA NT for the 2026/2027 year.
AGM.09NT State Council
That the 2027 ICPA NT State Conference be hosted by the Alice Springs Branch.
AGM.10NT State Council
Be noted that Moira Lanzarin will be in the Ex Officio position of Immediate Past President for the following 12 months.
AGM.11NT State Council
That as per the completed and signed nomination form, Amanda Murphy be elected President
AGM.13NT State Council
That as per the completed and signed nomination form, XXX be elected Vice President
AGM.23NT State Council
That the signatories for ICPA NT bank accounts in 2026/2027be President, Treasurer and Secretary.
