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flag Amanda Ferrari fights to expand boarding school access for rural NSW students to combat dropout rates.

flag Amanda Ferrari, a rural NSW mother from Trangie, leads The Boarding School Collective to help regional families access high school through boarding options, addressing higher dropout rates caused by teacher shortages, declining populations, and geographic isolation. flag Her efforts, including regional expos and resources for first-generation boarders, aim to keep skilled workers in rural communities. flag She advocates for restoring the Assistance for Isolated Children allowance to cover 55% of boarding costs, ensuring education access isn’t limited by postcode.

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