The funding distributed to date has supported over 5,000 students from 2,500 Canberra families.
01 May 2025
The ACT Government has now provided more than $3 million in financial support to Canberra families through the 2025 Future of Education Equity Fund.
Since it opened in December 2024, the Equity Fund has supported over 5,000 students from more than 2,500 Canberra families.
The fund helps ACT students from eligible families access everyday essentials to assist with their education and wellbeing.
This includes as book packs, uniforms and excursions, sport equipment and activities, tuition, and music lessons.
It supports financially disadvantaged families with students who are enrolled in preschool through to Year 12 in any ACT school.
Payments are:
- $400 for preschool students
- $500 for primary school students
- $750 for high school and college students
Having such items and services, that they otherwise might not have, helps students fully engage with their education.
Applications for the 2025 school year will remain open until 28 November 2025.
Find information about the fund, and a link to apply online.
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