Moving Schools

DCO Moving Schools Resources

Education Books have been prepared by the Regional Education Liaison Officers (REDLOS) to provide a brief overview of education in each State and Territory. These books address many issues and questions raised by Defence Families.

Download your copy of the guides from the DCO Website (PDF, less than 1MB):

ACT - NSW - QLD - NT - VIC - SA - WA - TAS

There are various resources available from the REDLOs to assist transitions:

• Changing Schools Checklist
• The School Passport has been designed for children to keep a record of their school history.
• The Digital Student Portfoliois an interactive multimedia program designed to capture the academic, sporting and social history of a child over each year of their schooling.
• Storybooks dealing with moving schools produced under the Defence Kids Helping Defence Kids Program such as Angel Pig and Ollie the Navy Submarine.

Defence Community Organisation To talk to the REDLO in your current or future location, call the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or email DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au for a response within 24 hours.

Education Tax Refund

The Education Tax Refund may assist as you move schools. Eligible parents, carers, legal guardians and independent students are able to get money back on education expenses. These include items like computers, educational software, textbooks and stationery. You may get 50% of your money back. It now includes school-approved uniforms.

Visit www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au

For links to community organisations which may have further resources, click here.