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What is the ¹ú²úÊÓƵ Schools Refugee Bursary Fund? 

The ¹ú²úÊÓƵ Schools Refugee Bursary Fund offers financial help with certain school items and activities for eligible refugee students in ¹ú²úÊÓƵ schools of Maitland-Newcastle.

Who can apply for the Refugee Bursary Fund?

Refugee students with certain visa classes can apply for support from the Bursary Fund. The student must be enrolled in a ¹ú²úÊÓƵ school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

What can the Bursary Fund support you with?

  • School activities: camps, excursions, etc.
  • Education resources: workbooks, pens, etc.
  • Uniform: shirts, pants, shoes, etc.
  • Laptop: from Year 5 and up or in line with school policy
  • Health and medical: speech therapy, hearing, vision, etc.
  • Activities outside of school: football registration, etc.

Before you apply

You will need a photocopy of a few personal documents to support your application:

  • Student’s photo ID. This can be a passport (the page with photo and personal details), ImmiCard, DFTTA or other travel document.
  • Student’s visa class and status. This can be found inside the passport or in the visa grant notification letter.

Explanation of important concepts

A bursary: Help given to students based on financial needs

To be eligible: To qualify for something based on certain conditions

To be enrolled: To attend to a school