Purpose
To assist identified remote schools to support the embedding of transition practices and perspectives into the education programs which will assist students to transition into boarding schools and residential facilities throughout Queensland at the end of Year 6.
Duration of program
Ongoing
Eligibility
Identified state schools in remote indigenous communities in Queensland
Allocation of funds
Allocation will be based on the actual costs associated with implementing the program on a school site to deliver transition readiness activities. These activities may include administration tasks such as the collation and preparation of required documentation to support applications, transition curriculum delivery, travel to and from boarding schools and residential facilities for orientation and re-engagement support in terms of finding an alternative boarding school placement.
Payment details
How to apply
Principals of identified remote schools must apply to the program manager, Transition Support Service by 15 March each year.
Contact
State Program Manager
Transition Support Services
Phone: (07) 4036 5021