The Federal Member for Durack, the Hon Melissa Price MP, is encouraging schools across the electorate of Durack who are interested in traveling to Canberra to apply for the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER).
PACER is an Australian Government initiative that provides financial assistance for students in Years 4-12 across the country to travel to Canberra, our nation’s capital. The program aims to bring civics and citizenship education to life for students by providing them with the opportunity to experience our capital first-hand.
“This opportunity is particularly important for regional, rural, and remote students who may not otherwise have the chance to visit our nation’s capital” said Melissa Price MP. “Students’ horizons are broadened when they have the opportunity to see democracy in action and learn about our nation’s government and history”.
The PACER rebate is paid directly to the school, helping to reduce costs for each participant. This funding ensures that pupils who otherwise may not have the finances to cover the trip, are now able to explore our nation’s capital.
Under PACER, students who learn about civics and citizenship in the classroom can visit Parliament House, Old Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and many other cultural and historical sites of interest.
PACER rebates are available to all eligible Australian schools, including home schools. With a recently increased rebate by 50%, this is an opportunity that should not be missed.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit https://www.pacer.org.au/
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