Possible COVID-19 school closures concern boarding families, ICPA

Sally Gall
Updated March 16 2020 - 10:57pm, first published 10:00pm
Data deficit query ahead of potential school exodus
Data deficit query ahead of potential school exodus

The ability of rural telecommunications systems to cater for the needs of secondary students trying to complete work in isolated settings is at the forefront of Isolated Children's Parents' Association leaders' minds as parents prepare for the possibility that children will be sent home from boarding schools around Australia.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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