Supporting defence families with compassionate, one-on-one learning support tailored to your child’s needs
If you’re part of a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) family living in Canberra or Nowra, you may be able to access government-funded tutoring for your child through DVA education schemes.
School is already a lot — homework battles, busy schedules, life stuff. This support exists to make things easier, not harder.
What families can receive:
Under the DVA education schemes, eligible students may receive up to approximately $3,500 per year, per child for Additional Tuition (tutoring).
The exact amount depends on:
This funding is specifically designed to remove cost barriers — so families can focus on learning, not invoices.
For more info, visit the official DVA page
Through approved DVA education schemes, eligible families can access Additional Tuition funding when a child needs extra academic support.
This includes support under:
Canberra families know the drill — strong schools, fast-paced curriculums, and high expectations. Add Defence life, postings, or parental health challenges into the mix, and kids can quietly fall behind.
Why Canberra parents use DVA-funded tutoring:
ACT curriculum moves quickly
Transitions between schools or postings
Support around NAPLAN and senior years
Flexible online tutoring that fits around work and family life
Tutoring is tailored to your child and aligned with what they’re actually doing at school — not generic worksheets.
👉 Official DVA education scheme info:
Nowra and the Shoalhaven are home to many Defence-connected families, particularly around HMAS Albatross. Relocations, deployments, and regional access can all impact learning continuity.
How tutoring helps Nowra families:
Families in Nowra, Bomaderry, Worrigee, Culburra Beach, and surrounding areas can access high-quality tutoring without travel or extra admin.
Your child needs to be approved under VCES or MRCAETS.
Call your local DVA office
A short note from the school explaining why tutoring would help — nothing complicated.
Applications are usually lodged via MyService or standard DVA forms.
Once approved, tutoring can begin — often with very little ongoing paperwork for families.
Absolutely! With online tutoring, your child can keep working with the same awesome tutor, no matter where life takes you. Consistency = confidence!
Whether it’s catching up on maths, smashing through English assignments, or tackling tricky career-focused subjects, we’re here to help your child feel confident and on top of their schoolwork.
It’s easier than you think! We’ll help you check if you’re eligible, create a learning plan, and guide you through the paperwork. Once approved, your kid’s tutoring journey begins.
We’re pros at helping Defence kids adjust. Whether it’s catching up on the new curriculum or boosting their confidence, we’ll make sure they feel ready to tackle the classroom.
Totally! Flexibility is key, so you can book sessions that fit around your family’s busy schedule. Life’s hectic—we get it.
DVA Education Schemes:
MyService (DVA online portal):
Your Local DVA Contact:
If you’re a DVA family in Canberra or Nowra and want help understanding tutoring funding or next steps, we can walk you through it — calmly, clearly, and without judgement.
👉 Talk to us about DVA-funded tutoring
Tutoring that works (because “we told you so” is our favourite refund policy)
If you’re not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, we’ll fully refund your fees-no questions asked!
