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Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)

This is a reminder that if you are eligable to claim the CSEF for 2018, please contact the office at Concord School to fill out the application form.  You must also provide a copy of your current health care card to apply for this funding.  

 

Who can apply

Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply.

There are two criteria that must be met:

 

Criteria 1 - Eligibility

On the first day of term one (29 January 2018) or the first day of term two (18 April 2018), a parent or legal guardian of a student must:

  • be an eligible beneficiary of one of these cards:
  • Veterans Affairs Gold Card
  • Centrelink Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • OR they must be a temporary foster parent
  • OR the student is 16 years or older and holds a valid concession card (such as a Youth Allowance Health Care Card)
  • AND the parent or legal guardian must submit an application by the due date.

Parents who receive a carer allowance on behalf of a child, or any other benefit or allowance not income tested by Centrelink, are not eligible for the CSEF unless they also comply with the above.

Eligibility will be determined when the parent’s concession card successfully validates with Centrelink on either the first day of term one or term two.​

If the eligible card is in the name of the student, the fund is only granted to that student, not their siblings.

 

Criteria 2 - Be of school age and attend a Victorian school Special consideration

Special consideration is given to:

 

Families on a bridging visa, temporary protection visa, are in community detention or are asylum seeker familiesStudents in out of home careStudents in statutory kinship carePayment amounts

 

Payments are:

  • $125 per year for eligible primary school students
  • $225 per year for eligible secondary school students.

Payments are made directly to the school and are tied to the student. Most payments start from March onwards.

 

Applications can be received over term one and two. Payments are for the application year and cannot be claimed for previous years.

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Weekend by the Seaside

Book now for the next Anglesea YMCA Camping Escape!

Date: Friday, 13 April 2018 to Sunday, 15 April 2018

Location: Anglesea YMCA Camp

Pick up & drop off: IKON Park, Carlton, Melbourne

Age group: 8-17 years

Open to clients aged 8-17 years, who are looking for a weekend of fun and adventure by the seaside this school holidays.

 

Participants will get the chance to explore the picturesque beaches of Anglesea, enjoy exciting camp activities and make connections with others!

 

Our experienced support staff will be leading activities to ensure everyone will get the most out of their experience. 

What's included:

  • Adventure activities (such as high ropes, archery and giant swings).
  • Non adventure activities (such as games, sports, disco, cooking, dance and art).
  • All meals, snacks and drinks.
  • Accommodation in shared cabins.
  • All camp consumables and camp equipment.
  • Experienced YMCA support staff.
  • Bus transport from Carlton, Melbourne to camp and return.
  • We can provide 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 support ratios for NDIS, ISP or self-funded participants.

YMCA Victoria is a registered NDIS Provider

Fees for our camps are set in alignment with NDIS Pricing Guidelines. We accept payment from NDIS funding, other forms of funding and personal accounts. Contact us for further info on payment options. 

Book Now - places are limited!

Our friendly staff can arrange personalised quotes for your clients. We're happy to organise bookings with you or with your clients directly.

 

Please get in touch through the following options:

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Kind Regards,

Miia Tolvanen

YMCA Camping Escapes Manager