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Pathways to Education

Getting to school is important

Our Pathways to Education program assists young people who are experiencing financial difficulties and are at the risk of disengaging with education because of their financial situation.

 
This program is currently under review to ensure its sustainability in the future. Updated information will be provided here by February 2013. If you have any queries, please call the Social Policy Adviser on 03 9654 2600.
 
The program is funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), philanthropy, agency and general donations.
 
This service is kindly partnered by V/Line.
 

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)

Travellers Aid Australia NILS provides interest-free loans for half-yearly and yearly student travel passes for families on low income (primary and secondary students only).

It is a community-based program that enables people to access fair, safe and equitable credit for the purchase of goods and services. for more information download our NILS Booklet 

 

 

Parent collecting Children at Southern Cross station

"I live out of home, so this helps me save for food and rent as well as getting me to school every day."

Student

"This has made a huge difference to my children’s lives and made sure that they get an education."

Parent

 

As little as $5.54 (the cost of a Zone 1 & 2 myki fare) can get someone else to safety

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