Funded ADF Tutoring | Education Assistance Scheme
The ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS) provides funded tutoring support for eligible Defence families when a posting results in a school change and additional educational support is required.
The ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS) provides funded tutoring support for eligible Defence families when a posting results in a school change and additional educational support is required.
Funded ADF Tutoring | Education Assistance Scheme (EAS)
Tutoring is approved when a school confirms that additional educational support cannot be provided within the school setting. Rethinking Mindsets delivers one-on-one tutoring aligned with EAS requirements, supporting students to settle into new school contexts with clarity, structure, and steady learning routines.
EAS Tutoring Overview
How EAS Support Fits Our Tutoring Approach
Defence postings often require students to adapt quickly to new expectations, curriculum pacing, and learning environments. Even capable students can experience disruption to routines, confidence, and momentum during these transitions.
Through one-on-one online tutoring, educators work with students to re-establish predictable learning structures aligned with their new school context. Sessions are guided by professional teaching judgement and shaped around curriculum expectations, current learning needs, and how each student approaches challenge.
The focus is not acceleration, but stability. Support is designed to help students regain confidence, engage consistently with learning, and maintain progress as they adjust to change.
Who ADF EAS Tutoring Supports
ADF EAS tutoring most often supports students whose learning needs arise following a Defence posting and school change.
Some students benefit from targeted academic support to strengthen foundations after disruption. Others, particularly those in high-expectation environments, benefit from continuity and structured guidance as they settle into new routines and expectations.
Tutoring may support areas such as English, mathematics, study skills, or executive functioning, depending on the student’s needs and the approval granted under the Education Assistance Scheme.
All tutoring is delivered one-on-one with a consistent educator.
Understanding the Process
Accessing tutoring through the ADF Education Assistance Scheme involves confirming eligibility, gathering required documentation, and submitting an application through Defence channels.
Families are responsible for submitting applications and providing documentation in line with Defence requirements. Rethinking Mindsets does not manage applications or funding approvals, but we are happy to explain how the process typically works and discuss whether one-on-one tutoring may be an appropriate support before families proceed further.
Effective support is not only about hours or forms. It is about ensuring the right educational support is in place at the right time.
Official scheme information: ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS)
Financial Support Under EAS
Funding through the ADF Education Assistance Scheme allows eligible families to access tutoring without added financial pressure, subject to approval and scheme conditions.
Once tutoring is approved, one-on-one online sessions provide consistent, educator-led support to help students rebuild confidence, address learning needs, and remain engaged during transition periods.
Is ADF EAS the Right Pathway?
ADF EAS tutoring may be appropriate where:
Eligibility, funding approvals, limits, and conditions are assessed under current Department of Defence guidelines. You can also review the broader Defence tutoring eligibility overview to compare pathways.
Important Information
Funding is subject to eligibility and approval under the relevant Defence or DVA education scheme. Families are responsible for submitting applications and required documentation in line with scheme guidelines. Rethinking Mindsets provides tutoring services and general guidance only and does not manage applications or make funding decisions.
A Considered Next Step for Defence Families
A Considered Next Step for Defence Families
If you would like to understand whether ADF Education Assistance Scheme tutoring may be suitable for your child, the next step is to get in touch.
Families use this conversation to clarify whether EAS is the appropriate pathway, discuss how tutoring would align with their child’s school context, and understand next steps before proceeding. There is no expectation to enrol or commit at this stage. Eligibility decisions and funding approvals are managed by Defence.
Understanding Funded Defence Tutoring
Funded Defence tutoring supports families navigating postings, transitions, and changes in school context across Australia.
The ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS) provides funded tutoring for eligible Defence families when a posting leads to a school change and additional educational support is required. EAS tutoring is designed to support learning continuity during transitions, helping students re-establish confidence and stability in their new school environment.
Because our tutoring rates sit within EAS funding caps, many Defence families may be able to access tutoring without additional out-of-pocket costs, subject to eligibility and approval.
Teacher-Led Tutoring During Defence Relocations
Frequent postings and relocations can interrupt learning routines, confidence, and academic momentum. Through the ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS), eligible families can access one-on-one online tutoring delivered by experienced teachers who understand the challenges of Defence transitions.
Tutoring is tailored to each student’s learning needs and school context, with a focus on predictable structure, clear expectations, and steady educator support during periods of change.
How EAS Tutoring Supports Students
When learning has been disrupted by a school change, timely support through the Education Assistance Scheme can help students re-engage and regain confidence. EAS tutoring provides structured academic guidance that aligns with school expectations and supports continuity through relocation.
Support may include English, mathematics, study skills, or executive functioning, depending on the student’s needs and the approval granted under the scheme.
Who EAS Tutoring Supports
EAS tutoring supports students with a range of learning needs following a Defence posting. Some students benefit from targeted support to strengthen foundations after disruption, while others require continuity and structured guidance as they adjust to new learning environments.
All tutoring is delivered one-on-one and tailored to the individual student’s goals under the ADF Education Assistance Scheme.
Led by Experienced, Trusted Professionals
All sessions are delivered by highly qualified working professionals with a strong track record in both teaching and mentoring. We bring a deep understanding of curriculum, child development and assessment, and a genuine commitment to building strong, respectful relationships with every student.
ADF Assistance Scheme (EAS) – Key Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is assessed under current Department of Defence guidelines and typically includes:
Under the scheme, tutoring support is approved within Defence funding limits, with the number of hours depending on the student’s circumstances, subject history, and year level.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS) Tutoring
Below we answer common questions on eligibility, how to apply, subjects covered, and how tutoring helps students build confidence and continuity during relocations.
Important Information
Funding is subject to ADF eligibility and approval. Families are responsible for submitting applications and providing required documentation. Rethinking Mindsets does not manage applications and is not responsible for missed funding opportunities or declined claims.
Why Parents Choose Rethinking Mindsets for Defence-Funded Tutoring
Stability
Consistent, one-on-one support through relocations, deployments, and school transitions.
Confidence
Sessions support confidence, strengthen study skills, and help students manage school-related anxiety in educational settings.
Resilience
Guidance that helps students adapt to change, stay engaged, and rebuild learning momentum after disruption.
Independence
Practical strategies that foster long-term learning skills, self-management, and confidence as students progress.
Start ADF-Funded Tutoring
If you would like to explore ADF Education Assistance Scheme tutoring or understand whether your child may be eligible, you can get in touch to discuss next steps or review the scheme requirements.
Understanding Defence-Funded Tutoring
Funded Defence tutoring supports families navigating service-related transitions, changes in school context, or disruption linked to Defence service across Australia.
