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.

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.

Schools can request a 30-Day Travel Pass for any primary, secondary or specialist school student experiencing a crisis, such as family violence or sudden financial hardship, to ensure they can continue to travel by public transport. 

If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to speak to Robyn, Sue or Tracey at the office, telephone 9764 1955 or email rowville.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Funding for Camps, Excursions or Sporting Activities 

If you hold a current concession card and are eligible for CSEF (Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund) you can apply for a Winter Uniform Package for your Foundation child. Please see the attached documents for further information and order form. The order needs to be returned to the school office as soon as possible for processing. Orders close 15th September.

There are shoe sizing charts available at the school office if you would like to measure your child's foot to order the correct size shoes. If you have not applied for CSEF yet and have a valid concession card, please do so prior to the end of Term One, forms are available at the school office. 

CSEF, if eligible, provides $125 to the school for you to use to pay for camps, sports and excursion costs. It 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.

Please read the attached information for all the details. 

Applications close on 23rd June 2023

The CSEF application form is available at the school office and also with this newsletter. If you are eligible, please complete the application form below and return to the office with a copy of your concession card to enable us to process the application.

 Please ensure you apply as soon as possible.