“That Richmond ICPA Branch would like to acknowledge and thank ICPA Qld for their continued lobbying for an increase in the Remote Area Tuition Allowance (RATuA) – under the Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme (LAFHAS).”
ICPA Queensland has tirelessly continued to lobby an increase in the RATuA over many years. With 12 shires in Queensland not having secondary school the RATuA has assisted geographically isolated families with the tuition fees at boarding schools so their children can obtain a secondary education in an environment that promotes more than just a curriculum but a sense of connection to peers and support staff.
With a recent press release and videos highlighting the importance of what an increase to families and communities will make, we wish to acknowledge councillors’ contribution and thank them for continuing to lobby this increase for us.
