08-Feb-2021
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works, while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
- $125 for primary school students
HOW TO APPLY
New applicants should complete the attached form or contact the school office to obtain a CSEF form.
If you have applied for CSEF at EPS last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:
- New student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year
- Changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this yearFor more information about CSEF visit:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx
Please click on the attachment to download the application form.
If you have any queries regarding this please contact the school office.
