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Regional School Bus Eligibility Update
Changes to eligibility for regional families to access transport assistance are being applied for the 2024 school year following recommendations from the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee's Bus Fair Report conducted in 2023.
A summary of key eligibility changes is available here
The Student Transport Assistance Policy has been updated to reflect a number of the recommendation in the Report.
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Student Transport Assistance Program – Apply Now
Applications for Student Transport Assistance are to be submitted by 15 December 2023 to secure a seat, where available, for the commencement of Term 1,2024. Applications received after this date may not be able to access a service, where available, in the first few weeks of the start of term.
School Bus Service endeavours to process Transport Assistance Applications within 10 business days.
To view Department of Education Term dates select this link Term dates - Department of Education
Transport Application Processing Delays
The volume of applications received increases at the end of the school year, particularly over the Christmas school holiday period. You may experience delays in receiving application outcomes and we ask for your patience and understanding during this busy period.
During the Christmas school holiday period, school bus staff will be in contact with you regarding your application outcome by mid-January the following year.
To help reduce the volume of calls we receive and to assist with processing applications, please refer to our FAQ sheet to get answers to your questions straight away.
If you do get in touch, please do if possible after 10 days of your application submission date. Please refrain from sending multiple requests whilst we process your application, as this leads to further processing delays.
Please note:
• If your child is changing schools or residential address, a new application is to be submitted.
• Each child requires their own application for school bus services.
Applications can be submitted by pressing the ‘Apply Now’ button above or clicking here
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.