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Conveyance Allowance Program

Conveyance allowance rates

Private car conveyance allowance rates

Distance (kilometres)Amount paid annually
4.8 to 10

$470

10 to 15

$589

15 to 20

$706

20 to 25

$824

25 to 30

$942

30 to 35

$1,057

>35

$1,178

Additional student

$235

Next nearest school (government schools only)

$353

Next nearest additional student (government schools only)

$177

Private bus conveyance allowance rates

Distance (kilometres)Amount paid annually
4.8 to 10

$530

10 to 15

$647

15 to 20

$765

20 to 25

$882

25 to 30

$1,000

30 to 35

$1,118

>35

$1,236

Other modes of transport for the conveyance allowance

ModeAmount paid annually unless otherwise stated
Bicycles and motorcycles

$54.00

Increased private taxi rate
*this amount must be requested via Transport Special Case Consideration Panel including supporting documentation

$7,636*

Students in Years 11/12 off-campus settings

$2.41 per day

Victorian Student Pass (first half year, second half year or yearly)

Fares set by TV each yearExternal Link

Guidance chapter setting out the annual conveyance allowance rates for each type of transport service

Reviewed 16 January 2026

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