Other Financial Assistance and Payments
There are several grants, subsidies and assistance programs that may be available to home educating families, depending on your circumstances.
Families who are registered with the QHE and receive the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme under the geographical isolation category may be eligible for discounted access to the Sky Muster satellite service through the Education Port.
Contact a participating Sky Muster provider to find out about eligibility and available plans.
The Queensland Government’s Play On! program helps eligible children aged 5 to 17 participate in sport and active recreation by contributing towards membership, registration or participation fees.
Eligible families can receive one voucher per child each calendar year, helping children stay active and connected with their local community.
Check the current eligibility requirements and application details at https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon.
Saver Plus is a free community program that helps eligible families build savings for education expenses.
Eligible home educating families may receive up to $500 towards educational costs. The funds can be used in the way that best supports your child’s learning, including purchasing second-hand educational resources.
To be eligible, you generally need to:
- hold a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
- receive an eligible Centrelink payment (including Family Tax Benefit Parts A or B)
- be studying yourself, or have a child who is studying (home education is eligible)
- receive some income from work, including casual or informal work, child support or a partner’s income.
Visit the Saver Plus website for current eligibility information and application details.
The ICT Subsidy Scheme assists eligible families with students enrolled in a Queensland State School of Distance Education by helping offset the cost of technology and internet access.
Funding rounds are held in March and September each year.
Eligible students may receive:
- a hardware subsidy of up to $400 for students in the geographical isolation or medical categories
- an internet subsidy of up to $500 for students in the geographical isolation category.
State Schools of Distance Education will contact eligible families during each funding round.
Australian Homeschool Grants Program
The Australian Homeschool Grants Program is an independent annual grant program that provides financial assistance to home educating families experiencing financial hardship.
The program aims to help with educational expenses and ease some of the financial pressures that families may face while home educating.
For more information or to enquire about applications, contact:
australianhomeschoolgrants@gmail.com