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Education conveyance allowance

The education conveyance allowance is provided by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to assist eligible students with the cost of travel to school. The allowance is available to eligible students attending government and non-government schools in all country and outer metropolitan areas. It applies to travel by public transport, private bus and private car. The Allowance is available to students aged between 5 and 21 who live more than 4.8km by the shortest practicable route from the nearest school and do not have access to the free school bus service.

Eligibility

You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:

    No card required

The Allowance is available to students aged between 5 and 21 who live more than 4.8km by the shortest practicable route from the nearest school and do not have access to the free school bus service.

How to apply

Contact the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development on 1800 809 834 or visit www.education.vic.gov.au.

More information

For information contact the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development on 1800 809 834 or visit www.education.vic.gov.au.

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