That ICPA NT encourages the NT Department of Education and Training to annually review and improve the Student Assistance Scheme application, re-application and processing systems and ensure the scheme subsidies and assistance is appropriate to the needs of isolated students.
ICPA acknowledges the Grants NT online platform is a significant improvement, however, ICPA members continue to have issues with the Student Assistance Office in relation to applications, re-applying in subsequent years, and changes of circumstances during the school year. The Student Assistance Scheme must continue to be current and in line with the needs of users, cost of living, and currently, in comparison with other States, the Territory is falling short of coming anywhere near actual costs.
