The department's Digital Learning policy has been updated and from 2027, schools must not invite parents or carers to purchase or bring their own digital devices for Foundation to Grade 6 students to use at school. There are also new recommendations for secondary schools with a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Refer to the Digital Learning policy for more information.
Resources
Overviews
- Parent Payments Policy – one page overview
- Requesting parent payments for digital (staff login required)
- Requesting parent payments for camps and excursions (staff login required)
- Requesting parent payments for subjects and electives (staff login required)
Templates
- Parent payment arrangements template (Primary) (staff login required)
- Parent payment arrangements template (Secondary) (staff login required)
- Parent payment arrangements template (staff login required)
Category examples
- Parent payment category examples (staff login required)
- Parent payment category examples (staff login required)
- Parent payment category examples (staff login required)
Supporting resources
- Parent Payments Policy Financial Transaction Guide (staff login required)
- Parent Payments Policy — Implementation and Communication Guide (staff login required)
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Reviewed 21 July 2026