Students with Disability
WACE to undergo changes
From 2028 there will be a new pathway called WACE Access to support students with disability. There is to be a consultation process around similar approaches in other states and territories.
Schools and students will be given time to confirm course offerings and subject selections to support the first cohort of year 11 students in 2028 and year 12 students in 2029.
30 November Charlie Bell scholarship closes
Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 grants to young people aged 15-20 who have had their education disrupted due to medical challenges and are now preparing to pursue university, TAFE, or vocational studies in 2026.
The funds can be used towards university fees, apprenticeship tools, course supplies, or anything that helps remove barriers to success.
Check details and apply HERE.
Access to university expands under new laws
More people from disadvantaged backgrounds are expected to gain entry to university under legislation passed last week in federal parliament.
The Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill will establish Managed Growth Funding to distribute places across the sector, while Needs-based Funding will support more places for people from disadvantaged backgrounds and the regions.