Media Releases

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

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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.

Federal Election Media Release

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Page Updated: Tuesday, 19 April 2022

The date for the 2022 Federal election is now set as 21 May 2022.

Budget 2022-2023 Statement

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Page Updated: Thursday, 31 March 2022

ICPA (Aust) welcomes the Federal Govt’s 2022-2023 Federal Budget announcement which includes initiatives supporting rural and remote education and children.

2022 - 2023 Pre-Budget Media Release

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Page Updated: Friday, 25 March 2022

The 2022-23 Budget only days away, ICPA Aust is hopeful measures to address the access and equity needs of geographically isolated students will be delivered.