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 (BYOD) for Foundation to Grade 6 students to use at school. The Parent Payment policy, guidance and templates will be updated in 2026 to reflect this change.
Resources
Overviews
- Parent Payments Policy – one page overview
- Requesting parent payments for digital devices (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 (Specialist) (staff login required)
Category examples
- Parent payment category examples (Primary) (staff login required)
- Parent payment category examples (Secondary) (staff login required)
- Parent payment category examples (Specialist) (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 23 October 2025