Conference Motions
A01MITCHELL -TOMOO / DUNKELD BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the relevant Ministers and the Premier to commit to the establishment of a State-run boarding facility in conjunction with a dedicated Agricultural High School in Queensland, with planned expansion to additional locations, to ensure greater choice and accessibility for rural and remote families.”
A02NORTH BURNETT BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Minister for Education and The Arts, the Director-General of Education and governing bodies to ensure that Queensland boarding schools have a benchmark that is relevant for all school boarding facilities in Queensland, and which can be met or surpassed by individual schools to suit their community.”
A03HUGHENDEN BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld State Council, Federal Council, and ABSA be acknowledged for their prompt, dedicated, and effective work in progressing the motions relating to improved inclusion and support for students with diverse learning needs in boarding schools. Their continued advocacy on enrolment equity, the development of parent resources, and the facilitation of appropriate supports is appreciated and recognised by the Hughenden Branch.”
A04BELYANDO / MT COOLON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies Telstra to ensure the transition timeline for the closure of the CAN Radio Network is extended, clearly communicated and adequately resourced to guarantee that all affected customers are successfully migrated to reliable, secure and future-ready telecommunications services, with no loss of access or service continuity for rural and remote users.”
A05BELYANDO / MT COOLON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies Telstra to ensure that any replacement for the CAN Radio Network provides a reliable, fit-for-purpose telecommunications service with an appropriate and supported power solution, ensuring rural and remote customers maintain continuous access to essential communication services.”
A06BELYANDO / MT COOLON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the relevant State Ministers to ensure the provision of reliable electricity supply and/or appropriate, supported backup power solutions to enable continuous and dependable telephone connectivity for rural and remote residents.”
A07MITCHELL-TOMOO / DUNKELD BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld seeks reassurance from Telstra that with the phasing out of the HCRCS telephones in all rural areas with the transition to a Satellite system, that the existing solar power equipment will continue to be used or an alternative option offered, particularly in areas without any Mobile reception.”
A08YARAKA ISISFORD BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld advocates to the Queensland Department of Education (DoE) to review and amend current social media governance settings to allow individual schools greater control over the sharing functionality of their official social media pages, including the ability to restrict or disable the public sharing of posts where appropriate.”
A09HUGHENDEN BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to urgently provide clear and transparent communication, along with a structured implementation plan, regarding the transition from Independent Learning Materials (ILMs) to Curriculum Support Materials (CSMs) under the Australian Curriculum, and to ensure the timely provision of comprehensive, user-friendly resources that clearly guide lesson delivery and support student understanding.”
A10TAMBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld urgently lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to provide a clear and immediate update on the development, availability and distribution of Curriculum Support Materials (CSMs), including confirmed timelines for all subject areas, and to ensure that high-quality, paper-based (printable) versions of these materials are consistently accessible to all Schools of Distance Education (SDE) students.”
A11RICHMOND BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to ensure printable curriculum content is always readily available for every geographically isolated distance education student, for every subject, for every school term.”
A12ARAMAC MUTTABURRA BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the relevant bodies to ensure that the Department of Education (DoE) continues to develop, create and provide access to both digital and print format Independent Learning Materials (ILMs) for all subjects within the Version 9 Australian Curriculum to ensure equitable educational materials are provided for Distance Education students.”
A13CHANNEL COUNTRY BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld continues to lobby the Department of Education (DoE) to write, develop and provide Curriculum Support Materials (CSMs) in printable, paper-based format across all primary Distance Education year levels and subjects to ensure equitable access to education for geographically isolated students when technology, internet connectivity, or live online access is unavailable.”
A14RICHMOND BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Schools of Distance Education (SDEs) to simultaneously release any new year level subject units with both printable and digital versions finalised, including all videos and audio to have transcripts, that are readable and printable.”
A15WINTON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to fund the creation of paper-based learning materials for schools of distance education (SDE's), that match lesson for lesson the content being taught in online lessons, to ensure that a child’s individual learning needs can be met, without reliance on technology, enabling the teacher and home tutor to deliver age-appropriate pedagogies.”
A16HUGHENDEN BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to urgently address the impacts of the Version 9 Curriculum implementation on Distance Education (DE) families, specifically the loss of flexibility in learning delivery and the lack of access to structured, appropriate learning materials.”
A17RICHMOND BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to adopt the sequencing of content within the Australian Version 9 Curriculum across the new Curriculum Support Materials (CSMs), the Curriculum Gateway and Home Tutor Hub to better support Schools of Distance Education (SDEs) multi-age/grade classrooms.’’
A18AUGATHELLA BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies Local Government, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), and all relevant stakeholders, for the establishment and ongoing provision of services, to ensure rural and remote towns who have a need, can access local registered Early Childhood Care Services for families to utilise.”
A19CUNNAMULLA BRANCH
“That ICPA QLD lobbies the Minister for Education and The Arts and Early Childhood providers to deliver regular and reliable, quality early childhood programs for highly vulnerable and remote locations.”
A20DIRRANBANDI BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies relevant departments, government bodies, and other organisations to provide targeted financial and logistical support for rural and remote early childhood educators undertaking training and placement requirements, including:
• travel and accommodation subsidies;
• access to or support for childcare during training and placements;
• increased availability of locally accessible or outreach training services; and
• flexible delivery models that reduce the need for extended travel and time away from home.”
A21McKINLAY BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) and all relevant stakeholders to provide financial assistance to support rural and remote families whose children attend eKindy Playdays (face-to-face learning), recognising the unavoidable travel and accommodation costs associated with eKindy, as a barrier to equitable access to early childhood education.”
A22WINTON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to ensure that all Lead Educators in schools offering State Delivered Kindergarten (SDK) are remunerated and provided additional non-contact time (NCT) to reflect the additional requirements in implementing the kindergarten program.”
A23ARAMAC MUTTABURRA BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the relevant bodies to ensure that all education allowances for geographically isolated students automatically rise at a minimum of the full CPI increases.”
A24CHANNEL COUNTRY BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Minister for Education and The Arts (Queensland) and the Queensland Department of Education (DoE) to extend the Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme (LAFHAS) to include Queensland students attending approved non-state boarding schools in Adelaide, South Australia.”
A25CHARLEVILLE BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Queensland Government for a desperately needed substantial increase in the Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme (LAFHAS), to assist geographically isolated families with the increasing costs of boarding school.”
A26MITCHELL -TOMOO / DUNKELD BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the relevant Ministers and the Premier to provide an immediate increase to the Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme (LAFHAS), to better support rural and remote families with the rising costs of secondary schooling during the current cost-of-living crisis.”
A27CLARKE CREEK BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) and the State Government to review and increase the Living Away from Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS), ensuring it provides ongoing, sustainable and practical financial support that is indexed and reflective of real cost-of-living increases so that rural and remote students can access affordable and equitable educational opportunities.”
A28SOUTHERN DOWNS
“That ICPA Qld remains committed to advocating to the State Government for sustained funding through LAFHAS, which continues to account for CPI and also increases in line with rising fees, ensuring rural students have fair and affordable access to education.”
A29TAMBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to review and increase the Living Away from Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS) as a matter of priority, ensuring it is indexed and aligned with the true and ongoing cost of living.”
A30FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH
“Far North Queensland Branch thanks State Council for its past advocacy to the Department of Education on Motion A24 (2022) which seeks to extend eligibility criteria for the Living Away From Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS) to include students, whose home address is in Queensland, and are enrolled in Years 1 to 12 at approved schools in all States and Territories in Australia. Our Branch supports the efforts of ICPA Qld to continue to lobby the Department of Education (DoE)on this issue.”
A31FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH
“Far North Queensland Branch extends its appreciation to State Council for its ongoing efforts in progressing Motion A23, aimed at improving the LAFHAS payment process. Recent feedback has been encouraging, and we commend the progress made to date. We look forward to State Council’s continued advocacy to further enhance the timelines and efficiency of the LAFHAS application process.”
A32CLARKE CREEK BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld continues to lobby the State Government to provide targeted, ongoing financial assistance in the form of a Distance Education Supervisor Subsidy (DESS) for all geographically isolated families accessing Distance Education.”
A33FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH
“Far North Queensland Branch acknowledges and thanks State Council for its continued advocacy to all relevant government departments and Ministers regarding the introduction of a Distance Education Supervisor Subsidy; and further, that this Branch supports ongoing efforts to progress this initiative to assist rural and remote families with the cost of providing compulsory supervision for their children undertaking Distance Education.”
A34TAMBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Minister for Education and The Arts to provide Remuneration for Isolated Classroom Supervisors (RICS), in recognition of the vital role of compulsory supervision of students in geographically isolated Distance Education classrooms.”
A35NEBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to implement regular, independent reviews of beginning Principals in rural and remote schools, aligned with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals framework and ensure reviews are implemented, measured and monitored.”
A36SOUTHERN DOWNS BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld continues to advocate to the Department of Education (DoE) to ensure disruptions in Schools of Distance Education and rural and remote schools are reduced, particularly those arising from ongoing Acting Principal appointments.”
A37NEBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education to provide enhanced employment packages to attract and retain experienced Principals in rural and remote schools.”
A38NEBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to provide support and mandatory training for teachers, teacher aides and Principals in rural and remote schools to identify early signs of learning difficulties and to ensure timely communication with parents and referral to appropriate support services.”
A39NEBO BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to review the current inclusion model in small rural and remote schools, informed by school survey data and student outcomes, and implement targeted adjustments where required.”
A40FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH
“Far North Queensland Branch would like to thank State Council for their continued work on motion A30, to advocate to the Department of Education (DoE) to ensure disruptions within Schools of Distance Education and rural and remote schools are minimized, noting that issues associated with Acting Principal appointments remain ongoing and continue to impact school communities.”
A41ARAMAC MUTTABURRA BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the State Government and the Department of Education to cease sending teachers on Permission to Teach (PTT) to rural and remote schools.”
A42DAWSON VALLEY BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld seeks clarification from the Queensland Department of Education (DoE) as to whether teaching service undertaken under Permission to Teach (PTT) arrangements is recognised as eligible service for the purpose of accruing rural and remote incentive benefits, including transfer rating points and associated service recognition, and advocate for its inclusion if it is currently excluded (where appropriate and subject to meeting minimum service thresholds).”
A43CLARKE CREEK BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to provide Teacher Relief Staff (TRS) servicing TR4–7 regional and remote schools, who travel more than 40 km from their principal place of residence, with a travel allowance at the ATO-approved rate of 88 cents per kilometre, to offset the cost of using a private vehicle.”
A44CHARTERS TOWERS BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld continues to lobby the Department of Education (DoE) to lower the threshold enrolment requirements deemed necessary for two full time teachers in a small rural school, from 21 to 16 enrolments.”
A45BOLLON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Queensland Government and the Department of Education (DoE) to implement a coordinated and structured telehealth service model for students enrolled in remote and very remote state schools.”
A46BOLLON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Queensland Department of Education to implement a staffing supplementation model for small rural and remote schools that recognises enrolment growth, instructional complexity, and multi-age classroom delivery, including provision for fractional or second-teacher allocations.”
A47McKINLAY BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) for the development and implementation of a statewide Year 6 secondary school readiness program for all Queensland Schools, ensuring rural and remote students experience an equitable and supported transition to secondary school.”
A48CLARKE CREEK BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to provide funded, school-based Occupational Therapy (OT) services to identified students in rural and remote schools, including term-based onsite assessments and ongoing tailored weekly support through face-to-face and online delivery.”
A49WESTMAR INGLESTONE BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Queensland Department of Education (DoE) for increased allocations of specialist support staff to rural and remote schools, with funding models that explicitly account for travel time as part of staffing provisions.”
A50CLARKE CREEK BRANCH
“That Clarke Creek ICPA Branch commends the work of Queensland State Council and encourages ongoing advocacy for the establishment and expansion of Country University Centres (CUCs).”
A51DIRRANBANDI BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies relevant departments, government bodies, and other organisations to:
• recognise the prior qualifications and experience of rural and remote early childhood educators;
• reduce duplication in Certificate III (or other) training requirements;
• improve Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes; and
• provide flexible course delivery and alternative pathways for meeting placement requirements where access to services and age groups is limited.”
A52MITCHELL -TOMOO / DUNKELD BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE) to offer renumeration to Permission to Teach (PTT) teachers while undertaking mandatory practicum placements required as part of their university studies.”
A53SOUTHERN DOWNS BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies Queensland universities and their affiliated residential colleges to implement a policy reserving a designated percentage of on-campus accommodation placements for rural and remote students who are required to relocate in order to access tertiary education.”
A54ARAMAC MUTTABURRA BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Department of Education (DoE), Department of Transport and TransLink to recognise and allow Kindergarten children on buses that service schools offering State Delivered Kindergarten (SDK).”
A55WINTON BRANCH
“That ICPA Qld lobbies the Queensland Government to ensure that airlines operating on regional regulated routes offer reduced airfares to students accessing educational opportunities, such as boarding school and university.”
A56ICPA QLD STATE COUNCIL
“That the Minutes of the 2025 ICPA Qld State Conference held in St George 2-3 June 2025 be accepted.”
