The government will clear the HELP debt for those who spend four years teaching in a very remote location at a primary or secondary school, day care centre or preschool.
It is expected to save teachers an average of $35,000.
Eligible teachers will have waived either the debt of their initial teaching degree or whatever debt remains when they start the teaching position, whichever is less.
It will initially be open to teachers who have been in remote locations since 2019, meaning those already teaching in those areas can get a head start.
Education Minister Jason Clare said the measure is one part of the government’s plan to improve educational outcomes for remote and very remote students.
“The program is designed to attract and retain …
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