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The close the gap campaign aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

ASC Students have the opportunity to participate in two outstanding programs supported by Rotary Australia.

Students aged 13 - 17 years can participate in a leadership camp at Lake Keepit. Armidale Rotary will sponsor some ASC students meaning there will be no cost. See RYPEN brochure.

Students aged 15 - 17 have the opportunity to spend a year overseas. See the rotary youth exchange brochure.

Representatives from Armidale Rotary will be at ASC to talk to students interested in both of these programs on Wednesday 22nd March. Students should see Mrs Holmes on Monday 20th March, to find out more.

We’d like to ensure families know about how ABSTUDY can help support high school students. This includes families whose children are living at home and may not know they’re eligible. When students live at home, eligible families can get support with school fees and school materials like uniforms, textbooks and stationery.

It’s not too late to claim ABSTUDY support for the 2023 school year. 

You can download the ABSTUDY high school eKit from our website and both:

• print or share by email the ABSTUDY payments when students live at home factsheet 
• use the ABSTUDY PowerPoint presentation to help families learn about the ABSTUDY support available. 

You can also:

• go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/abstudyproviders for more information for education providers about ABSTUDY
• follow us on facebook.com/ServicesAustralia to see future posts about ABSTUDY we would greatly appreciate your help sharing.