The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (Pacer)
Canberra
The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) is an initiative of the Australian Government which provides some financial assistance for students in Year 4-12 across Australia to travel to Canberra, the nation’s capital.
Under PACER, students who learn about civics and citizenship in the classroom see their knowledge brought to life when they experience Canberra first hand. Students visit Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House and/or the National Electoral Education Centre and the Australian War Memorial, and have the opportunity to visit a number of other sites of cultural and historical interest.
To qualify, schools must be located at least 150 kilometres from Canberra. Rebates are paid on a sliding scale with more money paid to schools further away from Canberra. In addition to linking your trip to civics and citizenship learning in the classroom, your school must complete all paperwork and acknowledge PACER funding in your regular school newsletter or equivalent. This is a fantastic way to share learnings and celebrate the experience with parents and the school community.
If you require assistance or further details please contact PACER on 1300 368 248 or by email pacer@busyatwork.com.au
Save and Learn
The Northern Territory
Did you know your school may be eligible for to $3000 per student on your next NT excursion
Bring the learning outcomes of the Australian curriculum to life and discover a whole new way to engage your students right in the heart of the Northern Territiry
The ideal classroom is in the great outdoors, making the Northern Territory the perfect school excursion destination. With vast horizons and contrasting landscapes the NT provides endless inspiration. It’s a place unlike any other, different in every sense, where students and teachers take the great Aussie pilgrimage to discover ancient geology, rich Aboriginal culture and important historic events, and make learning – an adventure! Tourism NT recognises that costs and timing are major factors when planning an excursion for your students.The NTLA Save & Learn program makes it easy to choose the NT for your next excursion by providing up to $3,000 towards the cost of interstate school trips.
School tours departing up until 31 March 2021 are eligible for an increased incentive of $3,000 per school group.School tours departing from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021 are eligible for a $1,000 rebate per school group
Excursions can be tailored according to school requirements by our education team in preparation for the National Curriculum and the 2022 school year.
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Outback Education Experience Program
Queensland
Outback Queensland offers an authentic live classroom with a wealth of educational opportunities. Immerse your students in a land where dinosaurs once roamed, where Australian legends were born and experience life on the land.Teachers can take advantage of the Outback Queensland Education Experience Program and could receive up to $150 per student attending.
The subsidy is available upon application to all Queensland primary and secondary schoolsCall us today and one of our experienced destination specialist will help you plan an amazing Queensland excursion for your students
This increase in subsidy funding for the next two years is proudly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The increased amount for subsidy is only available for 2 years 2020 and 2021, and will return to a maximum $130 per student post this time period.
