No. However, you may like to contact Centrelink, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and/or Disability Services Queensland (DSQ) to check if there are any benefits that your family may be eligible for - such as the Education Tax Refund or various Centrelink family payments.
Yes. Participation in the NAPLAN tests is mandatory for all children and strongly encouraged by the HEU.
While the tests provide only a snapshot of your child's performance on one occasion, the results are a great way of receiving formal feedback about your child's progress in literacy and numeracy. This information can, in turn, be used to support future planning for your child's education. NAPLAN testing is only done at a school and within the school's testing timetable. Schools do try to accommodate the home educated child; however, a school may have a particular difficulty that prevents supervision. If a school cannot provide supervision, then your child is not able to sit the test at that school.
Prior to the tests in May each year, all parents with children in these year levels are contacted by the HEU with written information about the tests. A letter of introduction is supplied to assist you in your discussions with a school near you.
Yes. If requested, the HEU will make arrangements through School Dental Services and provide you with a phone contact so that you can make an appointment directly with the Oral Health Unit nearest your home.
Yes. The HEU holds an affiliation with the Queensland School Sports Association. A child who wishes to participate in the various sports available at this elite level should contact the HEU for specific details.
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