Applying for ABSTUDY – a message for parents of children finishing year 6

Please share this message with parents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are finishing year 6. These students are eligible for ABSTUDY from the start of secondary school. Their parents and guardians should claim ABSTUDY now as it may help with the cost of school materials, school fees, boarding fees and travel.

ABSTUDY is a group of payments that can help students from secondary school through to tertiary studies. There are ABSTUDY payments for parents whose children live at home as well as away from home. The ABSTUDY Resources eKit can help families work out what payments they’re eligible for. For more information, visit ABSTUDY – Secondary and primary students ­– Services Australia.

Contact Amani Vassiliou on STUDENT.COMMUNICATION@servicesaustralia.gov.au.