REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program

The REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program is the final part of the $10 million Reef Educational Experience Fund (REEF) and is complemented by the REEF: Tourism Operator Support and REEF: Tourism Operator Training programs and Tourism Tropical North Queensland international marketing and educational campaign.

The objective of the Program is to subsidise the cost for students in Year 4 to Year 12 across Australia to travel to and participate in eligible curriculum-related learning experiences within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Areas (the Reef).

Program outcomes

• increased student visitation to the Reef, smoothing seasonality and supporting local tourism operators and businesses
• increased awareness of and education about the Reef and the importance of sustainable tourism
• increased participation in activities which contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Reef.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

1. be an Australian Government (public) or non-government (private, independent, Catholic) school as defined under the Australian Education Act 2013 or a home educator registered with the relevant State or Territory authorities
2. have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) (if applicable)
3. be registered for the purposes of GST where required
4. be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a legally binding agreement or contract
5. not be under insolvency administration
6. be applying on behalf of students in Year 4 to Year 12
7. be registered with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Reef Guardian School program.