ICPA Qld advocate to ensure the delivery of the best possible educational service to Geographically Isolated (GI) students who do not have daily face to face contact with their teacher, through the support of a decentralised distance education network.
The Distance Education portfolio is focused on addressing key issues including:
- Curriculum Support Materials (CSMs): Clear communication, implementation timelines and improved resource quality.
- Paper-based learning: High-quality printable curriculum materials available for all subjects, year levels and terms.
- Independent Learning Materials (ILMs): Retain and develop comprehensive print and digital ILMs.
- V9 Curriculum: Address impacts on flexibility, curriculum delivery and access to quality learning resources.
- Quality curriculum resources: Ensure CSMs are practical, accessible, flexible and provide full curriculum coverage.
- Consistent curriculum delivery: Align sequencing across CSMs, Curriculum Gateway and Home Tutor Hub.
- Digital learning: Review the suitability, safety and accessibility of online platforms while maintaining paper-based alternatives.
- Distance Education representation: Expand the CSM Working Group to include representatives from every School of Distance Education and Home Tutors.
The Distance Education Report 2026 is available for your perusal. View the Distance Education Policy 2026 - 2027.
The Qld Department of Education delivers distance education through seven Schools of Distance Education (SDEs), providing educational opportunities for geographically isolated students and other learners unable to access mainstream schooling. SDEs also expand curriculum access by offering specialist subjects to mainstream schools and supporting home-based learners and students enrolled in alternative education settings.
Qld State Schools of Distance Education (SDEs)
- Brisbane School of Distance Education
- Cairns School of Distance Education
- Capricornia School of Distance Education
- Charleville School of Distance Education
- Charters Towers School of Distance Education
- Longreach School of Distance Education
- Mount Isa School of the Air
Qld Private Distance Education Schools
- Australian Christian College
- Faith Christian School of Distance Education
- Groves Christian College
- Ipswich Grammar School
- Jubilee Christian College
- Kingsley College
- Riverside Christian College
Allowances
Families with children enrolled in Distance Education may be eligible for a range of allowances to help offset the costs of education. Further information is available in the Qld State Allowances 2026 for Rural and Remote Students or on the Department of Education's website.
Schools Of Distance Education – Loan Hire Scheme
The Loan Hire Scheme is available through participating Queensland Schools of Distance Education (SDEs) for geographically isolated students in Prep to Year 12. Families can hire a fully supported laptop package through their SDE to complement the available computer and broadband subsidies.
Benefits of the scheme include:
- Laptop with all required software pre-installed
- Technical support from SDE technicians
- Priority repair service with a replacement device provided if required
- Device replacement every three years
Families interested in the Loan Hire Scheme should contact their School of Distance Education for further information.
