ICPA calls for hardship fund to battle flood, drought
BIG ISSUES: ICPA federal council members secretary Suzanne Wilson, Darwin, newly-elected president Alana Moller, Clermont, Qld, immediate past president Wendy Hick, Camooweal, Qld, and treasurer Lisa Slade, Flinders Ranges, SA.
PARENTS are having to make tough decisions about the education of their children as the drought continues across large areas of Australia, according to the Isolated Children's Parents' Association.
At this year's federal conference, held in Adelaide, the impact of widespread drought, and flooding in North West Qld, were present, particularly with the impact on education.
In response, the ICPA would like to see the federal government establish a Rural Hardship Education Fund, to help rural and regional children continue their education during tough times.
Immediate past president Wendy Hicks, who stepped down after four years in the role at this conference, was a major driver behind the policy.
Read more: https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6307547/icpa-calls-for-hardship-fund-to-battle-flood-drought/?cs=4698
PARENTS are having to make tough decisions about the education of their children as the drought continues across large areas of Australia, according to the Isolated Children's Parents' Association.
At this year's federal conference, held in Adelaide, the impact of widespread drought, and flooding in North West Qld, were present, particularly with the impact on education.
In response, the ICPA would like to see the federal government establish a Rural Hardship Education Fund, to help rural and regional children continue their education during tough times.
Immediate past president Wendy Hicks, who stepped down after four years in the role at this conference, was a major driver behind the policy.
Read more: https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6307547/icpa-calls-for-hardship-fund-to-battle-flood-drought/?cs=4698
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