Purpose
To assist schools by providing multiagency support to vulnerable students for continuous schooling. It equips regions with resources to coordinate support efforts and promotes early intervention and seamless collaboration among agencies. The initiative aims to improve educational engagement and outcomes through enhanced data collection and effective multi-agency practices.
Duration of program
2024–2026
Eligibility
State schools
Expenditure guidelines
Schools should follow the processes set out in the Student Child and Family Connect implementation guidelines. Departmental staff can access the guidelines by searching for 'Student Child and Family Connect implementation guidelines' on OnePortal.
Student Child and Family Connect funds are provided as revenue through OneSchool cost centre 1180 and must be expended under expenditure OneSchool cost centre 2084.
Allocation of funds
Annual funding of $100,000 has been allocated to each of the 8 regions to assist schools with vulnerable students and families to access multi-agency support to remain in education.
These funds will be managed by regions and paid directly to eligible schools.
Amounts will be determined based on specific needs and the business case presented by the schools requesting assistance.
Payment details
On application
| In line with monthly payment
| 100%
|
Recoupment policy
Funds may be reallocated when a student changes schools.
How to apply
Schools can request support by contacting their regional office.
Contact
Central office
Engagement team
Student Support branch
State Schools Strategy
Phone: (07) 3513 5390
Email:
engagement@qed.qld.gov.au
Central Queensland
Phone: (07) 4842 8300
Darling Downs and South West
Phone: (07) 4616 3771
Far North Queensland
Phone: (07) 4037 3822
Metropolitan North
Phone: (07) 3634 0952
Metropolitan South
Phone: (07) 3028 8052
North Coast
Phone: (07) 3203 9000
North Queensland
Phone: (07) 4758 3222
South East
Phone: (07) 5656 6688