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AGK15(Newbie)Newbie
28 Mar 2026

Hello,

I know that education-related deductions for my child are not tax deductible (school fees, etc) nor are extra-curricular activities (sports, music, etc). I'm struggling to find information regarding primary and high school aged children's information vs. student information regarding deductions for study that relates to future working opportunities (and the applicable ages of what can or cannot be claimed).

If my child is partaking in an extra-curricular educational program ( such as STEM Programs or Children's University ) via nationally recognised educational programs, are any of those expenses for the extra stationary materials, device and computing requirements, ticket fees for workshops etc. able to be claimed into tax deductions at tax time?

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knaresbro(Devotee)Devotee
28 Mar 2026

I'm afraid the items you've mentioned, @KT91, are neither deductible by you (as a parent or guardian) nor by your child.


If your child were to be employed and studying to improve their position and likely income in that field they might be able to mount a case. See the following ATO page for details.

Self-education expenses | Australian Taxation Office

AGK15(Newbie)Newbie
29 Mar 2026

Aha!

Thanks so much! I was fairly certain that was the case but some of the wording in different areas of information went just a bit too far over my head. Much appreciated for your time in answering for me. :)

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