What is the ICPA?
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association is a voluntary organisation for parents who live in rural areas and whose children:-
- Attend a small rural school
- Study by Distance Education Lessons
- Travel to school by bus or private vehicle
- Board away from home at a boarding school, hostel, private board or maintain a second home to access High School or Tertiary studies including TAFE Colleges
- Attend a preschool or access early childhood services through a mobile service
How does the ICPA work?
ICPA seeks to achieve equality of access to educational opportunities for geographically isolated students living in rural and remote areas by way of government funded allowances to compensate for the costs incurred in gaining access to an appropriate educational facility. The recent increase in the AIC allowances, were gained through the persistent lobbying by State and Federal Councils.
What will I be entitled to if I join the ICPA?
Membership entitles you to free copies of our quarterly newsletter “The Top Wire” and the national magazine “Pedals”. Details of scholarships, allowances and information that affect your child’s education are found in the Top Wire. When you join you will be kept informed on the activities of ICPA and the education providers as well as Government decisions. State Council members are all volunteers but are happy to give advice on individual problems. They receive no remuneration for their time but are happy to help you access an education for your child regardless of where you live.
How do I join?
Contact one of the following State Council members for details of your local branch.
ICPA would appreciate your support
President: Mr David Cameron
53 Cameron’s Lane, Rowena, 2387
T: 0267 965 166 M: 0427 005 040
E: NSWPresident@icpa.com.au
Secretary: Mrs Meg Merrylees
“Coonara”, Carrathool, 2711
T: (02) 6993 5012 M: 0429 935 012
E: NSWSecretary@icpa.com.au
Assistant Secretary: Mrs Trish Williams
Magenta, Balranald, 2715
T: 0350 206 840
E: NSWAssistSecretary@icpa.com.au
Boarding, Agricultural High Schools & Hostels Convenor:
Mrs Sharne Dutton
Urunda, Hermidale, 2831
T: 0268 330 638
E: quillion@bigpond.com
Lone Members Officer:
Mrs Caroline McDonald
Riverwood, 1539 Urila Rd
Tinderry via Queanbeyan, 2620
T: 02 6236 3200
E: NSWLoneMembers@icpa.com.au
Allowances: Mrs Heather Druce
“Idlewilde”, Nevertire, 2831
T: 02 6847 6288
E: jhdruce@bigpond.com
Website: www.icpa.com.au
