July 24th, 2026Preparing Our Schools Early For Bushfire Season

330 schools across 344 campuses will share in more than $8 million to clear vegetation around buildings well ahead of the dangerous season.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll has announced the funding will go to schools on the Bushfire at Risk Register – mostly in regional Victoria where families need this protection most.

Regular vegetation works mean safer school communities and buildings in the event of a bushfire.

That’s why schools will also get two visits every 3 years by an accredited Bushfire Planning and Design expert.

Through the School Support Program, the experts will give the schools a unique Vegetation Management Plan.

This means schools are kept safe as conditions and their school communities evolve.

Schools who need extra advice, such as from a specialist Bushfire Attack Level expert, are fully supported to do so.

For a list of schools receiving funding, visit schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/planned-maintenance-program.