The subsidy is not intended to cover all costs of the planned activities or itinerary.
Funds are allocated to schools on a per-student basis, at rates corresponding to the round-trip distance travelled from the school as per the subsidy table below.
The subsidy rates (excluding GST) are as follows:
Total distance travelled (round trip)
Level 1, 500km – 999km: $50
Level 2, 1000km – 1499km: $75
Level 3, 1500km plus: $100
Level 4, 2000km plus: $130