The Secondary Assistance Scheme is available to parents/guardians with children enrolled in secondary schooling who hold an eligible concession card.  The Secondary Assistance Scheme comprises of an Education Program Allowance which is paid to the school and a Clothing Allowance that is paid to the parent.

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Students in Years 7 to 12 may be eligible for up to $350 comprising of: 

• $115 Clothing Allowance

• $235 Educational Program Allowance

 

To be eligible parents or guardians must hold one of the following cards:

• Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Health Care Card

• Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Pensioner Concession Card

• Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card

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Completed Secondary Assistance Scheme application forms must be sent via post to:

Student Allowances

Financial Planning and Resources

Department of Education

151 Royal Street

EAST PERTH WA 6004​​