The Conveyance Allowance and Private Vehicle Conveyance are both part of the School Transport Assistance Schemes (STAS) in Queensland, but they serve slightly different purposes:

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Conveyance Allowance:

• Purpose: The Conveyance Allowance provides financial assistance to parents or guardians who have to transport their children to and from school due to a lack of public transport options.

• Eligibility: This allowance is for students attending an eligible state school or an eligible non-state school. The student must live at least a certain distance away from the nearest state school or transport pick-up point.

• Payment: The Conveyance Allowance is usually paid directly to the parent or guardian, and the amount is determined based on the distance from home to the school and whether there are public transport options available.

• Use: This allowance can be used for any mode of transport, including private vehicles, public transport fares, or a combination of both.

 

Private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC):

• Purpose: The Private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC) scheme is specifically for parents or guardians who transport their children to and from an eligible non-state school by private vehicle.

• Eligibility: Students must meet the same criteria as for the Conveyance Allowance, such as living a certain distance from the nearest state school or transport pick-up point. Additionally, the parent or guardian's gross household income must not exceed the maximum limit set for PVC assistance.

• Payment: PVC provides reimbursement for the cost of fuel used to transport the child to school. The amount reimbursed is based on the distance from home to the school and the type of vehicle used.

• Use: This scheme is specifically for private vehicle use, so the reimbursement is for fuel costs incurred by the parent or guardian when driving the child to and from school.

 

In summary, the Conveyance Allowance is a broader scheme that can be used for any mode of transport, including public transport, while the Private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC) scheme is specifically for parents or guardians using private vehicles to transport their children to an eligible non-state school.

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If you have children at school and they are driven or catch public transport then these schemes are well worth investigating, even if you may be on a higher than average income. The eligibility check list below is straight forward.

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