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Resources
Website for Student ResourcesThe Department of Education and Training has developed a number of Pathfinders containing curriculum-related resources suitable for students in various phases of development. Pathfinders are guides to locating a range of suitable resources on-line and off-line which can guide the student needing to achieve particular learning outcomes within or across Learning Areas.
Resource CentresIn some Districts, there is a District Resource Centre with collections of resources from which home educators can borrow by paying an annual joining fee. Home educators interested in using such resources should enquire with the home education moderator. The Midwest, West Coast and Swan District Resource Centres offer services to local district users. The Fremantle-Peel District Resource Centre offers a comprehensive service to the whole state; enquiries can be made direct to Fremantle-Peel Education District Resource Centre.List of District Resource Centres and links to their websites.
Student allowances - Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS)The Student Assistance Scheme is intended to provide assistance to secondary students in meeting the costs of books and uniforms and includes eligible home-educated students.Applications must be received by the Schools Resourcing Branch (08 9264 4516) by the last day of term 1 of the current school year.
Details of those who are eligible and how to apply are available on the
Department’s webpage at:
In term swimming classesEligible home-educated students of primary school age registered for home education are entitled to access in term swimming classes by arrangement through the local government primary school (for metropolitan students) and through the local district education office (for country students).
Medical and dental servicesHome-educated students are entitled to access the school medical service and the school dental service provided by the Department of Health. Local government schools can provide the telephone number of the school nurse and the school dentist for appointments. Evidence of registration will be needed at the appointment.
Student travel permits - SmartRider cardsSecondary students registered for home education are eligible for student travel permits (known as a 'SmartRider' card from April 2005) which provide student concessions on public transport. These permits are made available by the Department of Transport.If you wish your child to be issued with a Student SmartRider you should contact a Transperth Information Office. You will need to provide student information and proof that you are registered as the child’s home educator. A fee of $5.00 is made for the purchase of the card.
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