Fares Allowance (FAA) authorised in advance of travel for ABSTUDY 010-02100040

Scenario

Description

1

No mandatory supervision in exceptional circumstance

Jahli is an 11-year-old boarding student. Jahli is currently in year 7 and boarding away from home for the first time.

Jahli’s education provider has lodged a request for compassionate travel request for Jahli to return to their home community in Doomadgee, as Jahli is unwell and at risk of self-harm.

Within the travel request, the education provider has advised that Jahli’s Aunt is travelling on the same flight, however this travel was not arranged with Services Australia.

The travel can be approved and prebooked without mandatory supervision for Jahli in this scenario, provided the boarding school/provider understands their responsibility to manage risks and implement the Safe Travel Plan.

2

No mandatory supervision for direct flight in exceptional circumstance

Isaia is an 11-year-old boarding student in Rockhampton. Isaia will be returning home for the school holidays. Isaia’s home address is in Mount Isa.

Isaia’s education provider has requested school vacation travel and have advised that there is no appropriate supervisor for Isaia. The education provider has advised that Isaia will be escorted to the Rockhampton airport by a staff member to ensure Isaia boards the flight safely. Isaia will be met at the airport in Mount Isa by their parent. The flight from Rockhampton to Mount Isa is a direct flight.

The travel can be approved and prebooked without mandatory supervision for Isaia in this scenario, provided the boarding school/provider understands their responsibility to manage risks and implement the Safe Travel Plan.

3

No mandatory supervision for flight with older experienced traveller in exceptional circumstance

Kirra is an 11-year-old boarding student in Rockhampton. Kirra is from Bwgcolman Community (Palm Island).

The education provider has lodged a request for compassionate travel for Kirra and another 17-year-old boarding student, Flossie, to travel back to Palm Island for Sorry Business.

The education provider has advised there is no appropriate supervisor available, however as Flossie is 17 and an experienced traveller both the school and the parents are comfortable for Kirra to travel with Flossie.

The travel can be approved and prebooked without mandatory supervision for Kirra in this scenario, provided the boarding school/provider understands their responsibility to manage risks and implement the Safe Travel Plan.