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While the ASTP will endeavour to make transport arrangements for the start of the 2023 school year, we cannot guarantee applications received after 21 October 2022 will be assessed in time. It is recommended that those parents seek to make other arrangements for their child’s transport for the start of the school year.

• 22 August 2022 – First day that schools will have access to ASTP Online to verify current student transport needs and confirm whether they will require transport to your school from Term 1 2023.
• 26 August 2022 – Last day for schools to submit Year 12 program options and advice of finish dates for school leavers in 2022.
• 2 September 2022 – Last day that schools will have access to ASTP Online to verify current student transport needs and confirm whether they will require transport to your school from Term 1 2023.

Appeals

If your child's application is unsuccessful or their variation is declined you may submit an appeal. Appeal requests must be submitted to the ASTP by close of business (5pm AEST) on the below appeals form due date.

* Indicates that meeting date varies from 3^rd Wednesday to 2^nd or 4^th Wednesday in the month to allow for sufficient space between panels, lead up time around public holidays and/or to avoid school holidays.

^† indicates panel meeting in school holidays

ATSO training schedule

If you are an Assisted Travel Support Officer (ATSO) please check your Departmental email address (i.e. @det.nsw.edu.au) regularly for training invitations and important notices about mandatory training requirements.

Please note that ATSO training is by invite only and is limited to a number of participants per session on a planned schedule. Individual arrangements may be considered for ATSOs in regional/remote areas.

The following dates and locations are tentative and subject to change depending on venue and trainer availability.

Learn more about ATSO training.

Term 1, 2023

Term 2, 2023

Contractor and ATSO pay ending

Driver applications and ATSO safety vest orders

Last day to submit driver applications (PDF 258.45KB) and safety vest orders (PDF 206.32KB):

• 7 April 2023
• 7 July 2023
• 1 September 2023
• 1 December 2023

Eligible Service Provider application

Last day to submit an Expression of interest and change request form for Eligible Service Providers (PDF 416KB):

• 13 March 2023
• 11 September 2023

Please note the above dates also apply for novations, subcontracting, requests for increased transport area and requests for increased run capacity.

ASTP staff development days

Staff development days are used to improve the skills of ASTP staff and leaders through a targeted professional learning program.

• 19 April 2023
• 4 October 2023

NSW public school holidays and term dates

Please note: School development days occur at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 and 3 and the last two days of the school year. Check with your school, as schools may vary some of these dates.

School speed zones apply on all school days, including school development days.

Visit our calendar page for a complete list of term and vacation dates, test and exam dates and more.