12 May 2022
Media releases
A helping hand getting into uni
IF you’re dealing with financial hardship, a medical condition or difficult personal circumstances and your education has been negatively impacted during years 11 and 12, the Âé¶¹Ô´´ (Âé¶¹Ô´´) can help.
Applications for Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) are now open. EAS helps students who have experienced long-term disadvantage with entrance into university.
There are many types of disadvantages faced by students that will be considered through EAS. These include financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and being impacted by natural disasters such as droughts, floods and severe storms.
For more information download the latest EAS application guide and EAS fact sheets from Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s website.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ is running several online sessions to help students, parents and teachers navigate the EAS application process. is running next Thursday 19 May.
Students and parents can also join Âé¶¹Ô´´ on and Instagram live on Tuesday 24 May to ask Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s Access Coordinator, Adam Hennessy, all about EAS.
Further events are planned for the coming months. Check Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s key dates page for details.
Read more about Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s schemes to help you get to university.
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For further information (media only) email media@uac.edu.au or contact:
Diane Jardine, Communications Coordinator, Âé¶¹Ô´´ on 0436 459 603, or
Kim Paino, General Manager, Marketing and Engagement, Âé¶¹Ô´´ on 0409 155 112.