So very sorry for embedding the incorrect URL link to the great article from Boarding Schools Expo about "53 Years of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA)"

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Cheers for now

Justine

53 Years of Isolated Children's Parents' Association

"I've written an article this month about the vital role the ICPA plays in ensuring equity of access to education for rural, regional and remote children all over Australia. From early childhood to tertiary. It simply cannot be understated that without this organisation our hopes for equity would remain just that….hopes." - Amanda Ferrari, Director, Boarding Schools Expo Australia

The Lifeline for Rural and Remote Education:
ICPA Australia’s Unwavering Commitment

This past week we have, as a Nation, celebrated National Volunteers Day and it goes without saying that the thousands of volunteers from across Australia that have dedicated their time to advocating and lobbying for equity of access to education for rural, regional and remote children over the past 53 years, should be held in the highest regard.

These are the men and women of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) in Australia. Men and women who, despite the challenges in their own lives, whether by way of drought, flood, business or personal hurdles, continue to show up for their commitment to the education of our isolated kids.

Here is a brief snapshot of the story of ICPA.

In the vast expanse of Australia, where the tyranny of distance can be a formidable barrier to education, the ICPA has been a beacon of hope for families in rural and remote areas since 1971.

This voluntary, non-profit, and apolitical parent body has been tirelessly working to ensure that geographically isolated children’s educational needs and aspirations are not disadvantaged because of where they live.