Funding Supports Available 

State Schools' Relief is a charitable organisation that operates in Victoria, Australia, with the primary aim of providing financial assistance to government school students for their uniform and footwear needs. We understand that some families may face financial difficulties in meeting the costs of appropriate uniforms for their children, which can impact their ability to participate fully in school life.

At State Schools' Relief, they treat all requests for assistance with compassion and respect, ensuring that they are handled confidentially. They offer support in the form of clothing or footwear, which is either sent from their own supply to the school at no cost, or the student can be authorised to purchase from their school shop or supplier on a co-payment basis.

Eligibility for State Schools' Relief support is open to any student attending a Victorian Government School, and schools can submit applications to them when we identify a student in need. They understand that these situations may arise due to various reasons such as health issues, natural disasters, house fires, independent living, homelessness, or financial difficulties.

If you are a parent or caregiver who needs assistance with uniform costs for your child, please feel free to visit our office to apply for State Schools’ Relief support. We are here to help ensure that every student can participate fully in school life, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is a Victorian Government funded initiative that assists eligible families with the cost of school camps, sports and excursion activities.

Eligible families receive $400 per student, per year, which is paid directly to the school and allocated to approved activities such as camps, excursions, and outdoor education. The funding is tied to the student and cannot be used for other purposes.

To be eligible, parents or carers must hold a valid means-tested concession card, including one of the following:

• Veterans Affairs Gold Card

• Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC)

• Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)
  
  

We encourage all eligible families to apply at the beginning of each school year. Applications are open from Term 1 and close at the end of Term 2.

For more information, please visit the Department of Education website or contact Kalianna on 03 5442 1311. You are also welcome to visit the school to collect an application form or for assistance with the process.

Carers Allowance is a financial benefit that may be available to parents or legal guardians who have custody, care, and control of a child who is under the age of sixteen (16) and has a disability. 

For further information please click here or visit your nearest Centrelink office.

The Pensioner Education Supplement is a financial benefit provided to eligible students who receive a support pension, to assist them with essential education expenses while they study an approved course at an approved educational institution. It is important for parents to advise their children to allocate these funds towards covering their necessary education costs.

For further information please click here or visit your nearest Centrelink office.