Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund (CSEF)

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.

CSEF can be used as payment towards: 

· School camps/trips

· Swimming and other school-organised sporting programs

· Excursions/incursions

To claim CSEF payments you need to have a valid Health Care Card or a valid Pension card. 

See examples of these cards below:

The annual CSEF amount that students will receive is:

· $150 for primary school students.

· $250 for secondary school students.

The CSEF funding does not cover Essential Education Items. 

How to apply 

Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form, complete the form and we’ll take a copy of your valid Health Care Card or valid Pension card.