Media Releases

Provides up to date ICPA (Aust) Media Releases on current advocacy issues.

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ICPA Federal Pre Conference Media Statement

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Page Updated: Monday, 8 August 2022

The final preparations are underway for the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association 51st annual Federal Conference.

ICPA (AUST) Welcomes New Government and Calls For A Rural and Regional Education Minister

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Page Updated: Tuesday, 2 August 2022

ICPA (Aust) congratulates and welcomes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his newly elected federal Labor Government.

Distance Education Teaching Allowance

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Page Updated: Friday, 10 June 2022

Families living in isolated parts of Australia have the mammoth task of providing someone to support their children as they complete their schooling.

Education Gap Continues To Widen For Remote Kids

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Page Updated: Monday, 16 May 2022

Families living in geographically isolated parts of Australia are faced with little or no choice but to send their children to boarding school.

Support Those Making A Start For Themselves

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Page Updated: Monday, 16 May 2022

In the lead up to the 2022 Federal election ICPA (Aust) is calling on all sides of Govt to commit to increasing the Commonwealth Living Away from Home Allowance

Continuity of Education Through Crisis

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Page Updated: Thursday, 12 May 2022

As the Federal election looms, ICPA (Aust) is reaffirming its call to all parties to introduce a Rural Hardship Education Fund (RHEF).

Childcare Deserts

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Page Updated: Wednesday, 4 May 2022

The plight of rural and remote families who have no access to early childhood education other than by distance education continues to be a grave concern.