Eligibility for STAS is dependent on the applicant meeting all relevant criteria of the scheme. The distance criteria must be met and the student must travel on the designated service for the area in which they reside in order to qualify for government funded travel. Other general conditions must also be met before assistance can be approved. Full details can be found at www.translink.com.au/schooltransport

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The following conditions apply under the STAS:

1. Students must be enrolled at an approved school.
2. State primary school students (years Prep – 6) must live more than 3.2km by the shortest trafficable route from the nearest state primary school. Non-state primary students (years Prep-6) must live more than 3.2km from both the nearest state school and non-state school of the type attended.
3. State secondary school students (years 7-12) must live more than 4.8km by the shortest trafficable route from the nearest state secondary school. Non-state secondary students (years 7-12) must live more than 4.8km from both the nearest state school and non-state school of the type attended.
4. Measuring: A Geographical Information System is used to identify and measure the shortest trafficable route between the residential property and the nearest state school. Measurements are taken over roads open for public use.
5. Students are only eligible to receive assistance on the designated bus service for their area. This service is determined by the department. In some circumstances, the designated service will transport students to other than the nearest school, due to historical or practical reasons.

If you live within a 3.2km radius from your closest state PRIMARY school and have a government issued Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession or Veterans Affairs Concession Card, you may be eligible for travel assistance under the provisions of the SAFETY-NET scheme for financially disadvantaged students residing close to their nearest school.

If you live within a 4.8km radius from your closest state HIGH school and have a government issued Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession or Veterans Affairs Concession Card, you may be eligible for travel assistance under the provisions of the SAFETY-NET scheme for financially disadvantaged students residing close to their nearest school.

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