Exciting news for schools planning a Canberra trip in 2026! The increased PACER rebate will continue in 2026 (and 2027), helping schools access Australia’s national democratic, historical, and cultural institutions. Start planning your next unforgettable school excursion to Canberra today.
The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) is an initiative of the Australian Government and provides financial assistance for students in Years 4-12 across Australia to travel to Canberra.
The rebate is for each student travelling and calculated by schools distance to Canberra. By region, these are as follows:
To be eligible schools are required to participate in PACER approved programs with at least three of the four Mandatory PACER Institutions booked when submitting an Online Application.
The four mandatory institutions are:
- Australian Parliament House – Guided tour – Max 50 students, 4 x sessions can enter at any one time (1 hour program).
- Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) – Max 50 students per session (1 hour program).
- National Electoral Education Centre (NEEC) – Max 45 primary students per session or Max 40 secondary students per session (90min program).
- Australian War Memorial (AWM) – Max 110 students per session (45 min program).
If a mandatory institution is unavailable, schools may visit an alternative institution. Learn more about Mandatory Institutions and Alternative Institutions.
When planning your Canberra school excursion, it is important to note that applications for PACER funding must be submitted at least three (3) weeks prior to travel. Visit www.pacer.org.au for more information.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON APPLYING ONLINE FOR PACER
We recommend schools read our application guide before applying online for PACER rebates. Read More.
We encourage schools to take advantage of the 50% increased rebates.
