The Queensland Government’s Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program supports primary, secondary, and home educators to undertake eligible excursions to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Schools can apply for subsidies of up to $150 per student/learner to help make these unique learning opportunities more accessible.
Please read the Program Guidelines (PDF) before applying.
Queensland schools will need to submit their application at least four weeks prior to the departure date of their school excursion.
The Application will be assessed (please allow 10 business days) and you will be advised of the outcome. If you are eligible to receive the subsidy, next steps will be advised.
All applications will be processed in order of receipt and schools are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.
The Program is designed to:
- enable more students to experience the Great Barrier Reef through participation in school excursions across the region;
- facilitate more place-based learning activities in the Great Barrier Reef that are tailored to support student learning in line with the Australian and Queensland curriculum;
- support opportunities for students to participate in reef restoration and conservation activities;
- develop greater connections to reef systems and allow for more awareness and understanding of natural habitats and pressures facing the Great Barrier Reef;
- provide opportunities for tourism operators in the Great Barrier Reef to refresh and develop educational products and experiences;
- support the Great Barrier Reef tourism operators impacted by recent natural disasters;
- stimulate new, sustainable market opportunities and subsequent tourism visitation into the Great Barrier Reef region, supporting economic growth, encouraging repeat visitation.
Apply today:
http://www.qldeducationexperiences.org.au/great-barrier-reef-experience/
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