Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p93
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 93/293)
Character Range: 2173924–2181235

c.                                                                                                                                             The nature of the education system in the gaining location.
   d.                                                                                                                                             Staff advice from schools and educational institutions in the former and gaining locations.
   e.                                                                                                                                             The circumstances of the member's posting and the likely location of future postings.
   f.                                                                                                                                             Any other assistance available from Defence Member and Family Support to support resident family with special needs.
   g.                                                                                                                                             Any other disabilities of the child.
   h.                                                                                                                                             The interests of Defence.
   i.                                                                                                                                             Any other factor relevant to the child's educational progress.

8.4.7 Assistance in special circumstances

1.  A member is eligible for education assistance if they have not received a benefit for education assistance under this Part for the child and the CDF is satisfied of all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                          The reasons for the member not being eligible for education assistance are beyond the member's control.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                          There are special reasons for providing education assistance.
2.  Before approving, the CDF must consider both these factors.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                          The special circumstances are reasonable and consistent with the purposes of education assistance.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                          The member cannot be provided with any other type of education assistance outlined in this Part.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Note: The amount of assistance approved must not exceed the amount outlined in this Part for eligible members in similar circumstances.

Division 2: School students at the gaining location

8.4.8 Purpose

1.  If a member's child changes schools due to posting in Australia, their education may be disrupted. This Division assists with the cost of additional educational services. These services help the child meet and maintain their academic standards at the new school so that they don't fall behind academically due to posting.
3.  Education assistance in this Division is designed to overcome immediate difficulties as a result of posting. Assistance is limited. If the child continues to experience education difficulties beyond the limits, any further costs are the member's responsibility.

8.4.8A School changes that apply to this Division

   This Division applies to a child who moves between the following schools.
   a.                                                                         The first year of compulsory schooling — primary school.
   b.                                                                         Primary school — primary school.
   c.                                                                         Primary school — secondary school.
   d.                                                                         Secondary school — secondary school.

8.4.9 Member this Division applies to

   For this Division, all these conditions must be met.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                                                    The member is granted a removal to a new housing benefit location.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                                                    The member's child meets all of the following.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         i.                                                                                                                               They are the member's resident family.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         ii.                                                                                                                              They are changing school to the new housing benefit location or family benefit location.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         iii.                                                                                                                             They are enrolled full-time in a registered primary or secondary school.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         i.                                                                                                                               They are under 20 years old.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         ii.                                                                                                                              They normally live with the member or an adult who is resident family of the member.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         iii.