Dawson Valley Branch - ICPA - Isolated Children's Parents' Association

13/08/2026

Proudly support 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (RREd Day) on 𝟏𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 and help raise awareness of rural and remote education with the exclusive 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐞.

The Rural Red men’s tie is now officially open for pre-orders, with a 15% discount already applied, bringing the price to just $59.95.

As an added bonus, ICPA members can use the code emailed to them to receive FREE SHIPPING at checkout, saving an additional $10.

Wear your advocacy with pride this RREd Day! ❤️

Order now to guarantee delivery in time for 16 September – don’t miss out!


ICPA TAS ICPA NT ICPA - SA ICPA WA ICPA NSW Access to Education
ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Queensland Inc

10/08/2026

ICPA Dawson Valley are very appreciative of our two new tents and a few extra tables for stalls. Thanks Aeris!

04/08/2026

📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱

The draft DR AS 5725:2026 – Boarding Standard for Australian Schools and Residences is now open for public comment through the Standards Australia Public Comments System.

This is an important opportunity for boarding schools, families and those involved in boarding education to review the proposed standard and provide feedback.

🗓 Public Comment Period: 4 August – 6 October 2026

Your input will help shape the future of boarding standards across Australia.

🔗 View the draft, read the latest comments and submit your feedback here:
https://comment.standards.org.au/Drafts/5833178e-9f39-4d17-9027-d57681ef7ab7

ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Queensland Inc ICPA NSW Access to Education ICPA TAS ICPA - SA ICPA WA ICPA NT

04/08/2026

Way to go for another one of our local community groups continuing to punch well above their weight to support and improve education opportunities and facilities for local kids. Rockstars!

We are beyond thrilled to announce that the 2026 Theodore Trail Ride has raised a massive $60,000+ for the Theodore State School P&C!

This incredible result is a testament to the strength, generosity, and spirit of our community. From riders, volunteers, sponsors, landholders, and supporters, to the hardworking parents who help bring this event to life each year, this achievement belongs to all of you.

The funds raised will support the Theodore State School P&C's ongoing projects, including contributions towards the school's new undercover multi-use court, as well as providing the Student Council with funds to purchase supplies and equipment that will directly benefit our current students.

A very special thank you goes to our outgoing Trail Boss, Gabe Church, whose dedication, leadership, and countless hours of work have helped shape the Theodore Trail Ride into the event it is today. Gabe, we can't thank you enough for everything you've done for the ride and our community. We know you won't go far and will be around again next year for all the fun!

At the same time, we'd like to officially welcome Sam Baker as our new Co-Trail Boss. We look forward to seeing the event continue to grow under Sam's leadership.

The team in this photo is a mighty one, but it represents only a fraction of the many people who contribute their time, energy, and expertise behind the scenes. It takes an enormous effort from a dedicated group of volunteers to make an event like this happen, and we're incredibly grateful for every single person involved.

Thank you for supporting our ride, our school, and our community. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

31/07/2026

🎓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

If you're a 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟐 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 commencing full-time tertiary study in 2026 and your parents are current members of 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡, you may be eligible to apply.

📅 Applications close 31 August 2026.

For eligibility criteria and application details, contact the Scholarship Administrators at: [email protected]

A huge thank you to the ICPA Queensland 𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚–𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 for coordinating this scholarship and to the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 for their ongoing support of rural and remote students pursuing tertiary education. 💙🌾

ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Queensland Inc

31/07/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 55th ICPA Federal Conference.. safe travels everyone and thanks to Nikki, Anne, Jayne and Natalie for attending on behalf of Dawson Valley Branch..

ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Queensland Inc wish all Qld Members, safe travels home from the Gold Coast.

30/07/2026

Breaking news!
Dawson Valley Branch has moved a motion at the Federal ICPA Conference - CARRIED - see post for details!

30/07/2026

Natalie Kozick and Jayne Cuddihy ready for Day 2 voting.

30/07/2026

Anne Chater presenting her Federal ECEC portfolio report.

29/07/2026

Day one of the Federal ICPA Conference was full of lively discussion and people getting involved to make a difference for rural education.. our Dawson Valley crew have been doing us proud - and now onto day two! Stay tuned for more updates..