Financial Assistance
Motion:
“That ICPA Qld continues the great work in lobbying all relevant Ministers and Departments to increase the Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHAS).”
Explanation:
Rural and remote families of the Far North are all too aware of the sacrifices made and distances necessary to travel in order for their children to again access to an education on a parity with their peers in urban areas. Boarding and travel fees come at an extraordinary cost to families and far exceed the LAFHAS rates. Whilst the current LAFHAS assistance is appreciated, it falls far short of the actual costs of living away from home education expenses. Therefore an urgent increase must occur.
CARRIED
