• Disability Access and Equity Fund

A dedicated fund to remove barriers and support awardees with disabilities before, during, and after their studies.

• Fund Can Cover

  • • Assistive devices and adaptive technologies
    • Accessible learning materials (braille, large print, screen-reader formats)
    • Personal support services (carers, interpreters, note-takers)
    • Accessible transport and mobility costs
    • Accommodation modifications
    • Support for workforce reintegration upon return

• Local Realities

Tailored support addressing infrastructure and service limitations unique to Solomon Islands, developed in consultation with scholars and local disability advocates.

• Access Process

Awardees encouraged to disclose needs early; support can be accessed through Australia Awards Solomon Islands or Student Contact Officers, maintaining confidentiality.