CSEF
Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund
The department administers the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) to help eligible families with the costs of camps, sporting activities and excursions/incursions.
The Victorian Budget 2025-26 invests $152.3 million to significantly increase the funding available through CSEF.
From 1 January 2026, families eligible for CSEF will see an increase in support to $400 for primary school children. That is an increase of $246
Secondary school students, up from $154 and $256 respectively.
Applications for 2026 CSEF support will open from 27 January 2026.
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities like:
- school camps or trips
- swimming extension activities and other school-organised sport programs
- outdoor education programs
- excursions and incursions
- graduations/valedictories.
Key dates for submitting an application
CSEF payments for 2026
- 27 January to 26 June 2026