Educational travel rebates for 2025

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Educational travel rebates for 2025

Educational travel rebates for 2025

Are you ready to elevate your students’ learning experiences beyond the classroom? With several government-led schemes supporting practical learning in Canberra and the Northern Territory, there’s never been a better time to embark on an educational tour.

At WorldStrides, we specialise in creating immersive, education-packed programs that align with the Australian Curriculum. Our tours not only provide learning opportunities but also meet the requirements to qualify for financial rebates. This means your school can enjoy enriching educational adventures while benefiting from cost-saving initiatives.

Why settle for traditional classroom learning when you can take your students on a journey of discovery? Our carefully crafted programs offer hands-on experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and memorable moments that bring lessons to life. Plus, with the added advantage of financial rebates, it’s a win-win for both educators and students.

Curious about the options available? Here are some of the educational travel schemes currently open to schools across Australia in 2025. Whether you’re exploring the rich history of Canberra or the natural wonders of the Northern Territory, we have a program that’s perfect for your curriculum.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your students’ education with real-world experiences. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our programs and how you can make the most of these government-led schemes.

The Northern Territory 

NT Learning Adventures, Save and Learn Program

School group tours departing from 1 January 2025 that complete travel by 31 December 2025 can apply for funding support through the NTLA Save and Learn Program.

Interstate schools who travel with a minimum of ten students, stay in the Northern Territory for a minimum of five nights and book with at least three NTLA operators (excluding accommodation and other services) are eligible to apply for $2,000 (GST inclusive) funding support, per school group. Check out the full terms and conditions of the program.

NT school groups who travel with a minimum of ten students, stay in the Northern Territory for a minimum of four nights and book with at least three NTLA operators (excluding accommodation and other services) are eligible to apply for $1,600 (GST inclusive) funding support, per school group. Check out the full terms and conditions of the program.

Simply submit a completed application (and attachments) for assessment at least four weeks prior to travel and then claim the funding support at the completion of your trip. Available funding is limited. We can assist you in applying. Take a look at our Northern Territory itinerary and contact us for more information.

Canberra 

PACER

The Australian Government understands the importance of a Canberra educational tour within the civics and citizenship curriculum. It encourages and supports Australian schools to partake by offering a financial rebate to all schools that visit Canberra in Years 4 to 12.

The PACER rebate ranges from $20 – $260 per student and is calculated based on the distance from your school to Canberra. Schools need to visit four key attractions including Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial to qualify.

We design tours that meet government regulations and can assist with your PACER application. Take a look at our Canberra itinerary or visit the PACER website for more information.

Queensland school’s only 

Outback Queensland Education Experience Program

The Outback Queensland Education Experience Program invites students to delve into the rich history and cultural heritage of Outback Queensland, while gaining firsthand insight into life in rural communities and the realities of life on the land.

Outback Queensland encompasses the local government areas of Flinders, Richmond, McKinlay, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Barcaldine, Blackall-Tambo, Longreach, Winton, Barcoo, Boulia, Diamantina, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, Bulloo, Croydon, Etheridge, Burke, and Carpentaria.

Queensland teachers are encouraged to take their students on an educational journey through immersive learning centres that explore topics including natural environments, astronomy, dinosaurs, and pioneering life in the Outback. View the details and contact us to start planning your Queensland program for 2026.