By Ewen McRae
The state government will continue to help Melton students attend excursions and school camps under a special grants program.
Almost $5 million has been allocated to Melton students since 2015 under the government’s Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund, helping students attend activities such as school trips, sport programs, excursions and incursions.
Local MP Steve McGhie said it was important that all Melton’s students had the same opportunities.
“For students across the City of Melton, these payments will mean that no student misses out on joining their classmates in important and fun educational activities,” Mr McGhie said.
“Since 2015, we’ve distributed more than $4.9 million in payments to families and schools in Melton to ensure that every student, regardless of where they live or their family’s situation, can participate in fun, educational activities that enrich their learning and school experience.”
Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents with a child enrolled in a Victorian government or non-government school, are eligible to apply.
Payments of $125 per year for eligible primary school students and $225 per year for eligible secondary school students are made directly to the school and are tied to the student.
