Applications are now open for the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples'
Education Fund (ADIPEF).
Unfortunately for many people with disabilities their early years
are more about cure and rehabilitation than stable, well-grounded education.
The skills to make and retain careers, relationships and friends are developed
while they attend school however continuing disruption of this education
impacts greatly on this learning. For many children presently attending school,
medical treatment and rehabilitation continues to disrupt their education. Many
indigenous people with disabilities experience further disruption to their
education due to poverty, isolation, lack of services, family breakdown.
Education is continuously growing, developing,
changing, so many people undertake courses to begin again the education they
never completed or to keep abreast with these new developments. With the
development of technology, education has become more accessible for people with
disabilities leading to people completing higher levels of education which in
turn can lead to more complex and skilled work.
For many people with disabilities from both
indigenous and non-indigenous backgrounds, education can go a long way to not
only developing their skills but also their self-esteem and the pride of their
family, friends and community.
For many, a small financial grant will enable
them to undertake a course. This education fund is about helping people
complete or undertake courses and programs through providing small grants.
Funding Information
The fund is looking to distribute small six
monthly grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue
their learning.
Eligibility Criteria
People with disabilities of any age living in
Australia may apply for any assistance to help with both formal and informal
education. While people may need assistance to complete the application, they
would like a letter in the persons own words telling them why they want to
learn.
Post Date - 15-Dec-2020