Financial Assistance
Information for Parents
State Schools’ Relief is a not-for-profit organisation that improves the lives of tens of thousands of disadvantaged Victorian students, and their families, each year.
Our simple and practical service ensures that all students can attend school in warmth and comfort with a greater sense of belonging and improved self-esteem, which in turn enhances their educational engagement.
Information for Students going into Foundation in 2025 - A Summer CSEF Uniform Package is now available!
Eligibility
Any 2025 Foundation students whose families hold a current/valid health care card.
What’s in the package? The Foundation 2025 Summer Uniform Package contains the following items:
- Tops x 2 pieces (i.e., polo shirts / school dress)
- Bottoms x 2 pieces (i.e., shorts / skorts / trackpants)
- Outerwear x 1 piece (i.e., windcheater / bomber jacket / polar fleece jacket)
- Socks x 2 pairs
- Shoes x 1 pair - shoes must be requested in UK sizes (please see our shoe size conversion chart)
Please note the following:
- All vouchers supplied have an expiry and must be redeemed before the expiration date.
- All applications for this package will close at the end of Term 1, 2025.
CSEF Applications for 2025
If you are the holder of a Centrelink Health Care Card, Veterans Affairs Gold Card or a Foster Parent and meet eligibility requirements, you can apply for CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund). This provides funds for student to assist covering the cost of camps (Beyond Boundaries), sport activities, excursions and incursions for that child. These funds wont be available to use until received late in Term 1, 2025
If you are eligible:
- Complete the attached form and return to the school office as soon as possible (paper copy available at the office)
- Provide a copy of your Centrelink card with the application
If you have applied in previous years, you will need to complete the attached form to receive the payment for 2025. Please email your application and a copy / photo of your Centrelink card or evidence of being a Foster Parent to rowville.ps@education.vic.gov.au
In addition to support with uniforms, State Schools' Relief can also assist students who travel by public transport to school with their Travel Pass Program.
The Department of Transport & Planning Travel Pass Program provides free 30-day Travel Passes to Victorian students who are experiencing crisis to ensure they can continue to attend school by using public transport. The program was recently expanded to include caregivers of eligible students, ensuring that they can accompany a student on their journey.
Students’ eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis by the school and the passes can be used across Victoria’s public transport network.
Travel Passes can be used on:
- bus, train and tram trips in metropolitan Melbourne (Zone 1 and 2)
- all regional town buses
- PTV inter-town buses
- V/Line coaches
- V/Line trains.
If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to speak to Sue, Tracey or Nicole at the office, telephone 9764 1955 or email rowville.ps@education.vic.gov.au
