Step to UOW

STEP TO UOW A UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE FOR RECENT SCHOOL LEAVERS WHO EXPERIENCED DISADVANTAGE WHILE STUDYING FOR THEIR HSC SPECIAL TERTIARY ENTRANCE PROGRAM

WHAT IS STEPTO UOW? STEP (Special Tertiary Entrance Program) to UOW is a university preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 and/or Yr 12). This course is delivered on behalf of the University of Wollongong by UOW College.

Applicants for STEP to UOW need to demonstrate that school studies have suffered because of circumstances beyond your control.

The course is aimed at increasing educational opportunities for young people in the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) drawing area and regional areas* by assisting students who may not have otherwise qualified for direct entry into UOW. * See the list of eligible schools on pages 12-13.

The STEP to UOW course is a two semester program which enables students to reach the level of study required to gain entry to and succeed at university, and provides a pathway into the first year of a UOW Bachelor degree.

All STEP to UOW students receive a Commonwealth Supported Place, with tuition fees funded by the Commonwealth Government. There are no student contribution fees required for this program.

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WHO IS STEP TO UOW FOR?

HOW WE TEACH:

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

To be considered for entry into the STEP to UOW program, you must be able to demonstrate that you have experienced hardship** in one or more of the following areas:

UOW College teachers are highly qualified, committed and dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals. You will learn through a range of methods including lectures and tutorials as well as practical sessions in specialised computer and science laboratories.

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading university nationally with an international reputation for academic excellence and an enviable record of achievement in teaching and research.

Financial hardship School environment Home environment and responsibilities English language difficulty Personal illness or disability Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander students are also encouraged to apply * For more information on specific criteria see pages 8-11. ** The categories of hardship and the required supporting documentation for STEP to UOW applications are similar to the UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Students who have submitted EAS applications are encouraged to apply for STEP to UOW.

ABOUT UOW COLLEGE UOW College has been helping students achieve their study goals and entry into uni for over 20 years.

UOW College is situated on campus at the University of Wollongong. As a UOW College student you are immersed in the full uni experience and campus life from day one.

UOW College students have access to all UOW facilities as well as the College’s own computer labs and library. By the time you enter first year uni, you feel right at home at UOW.

CLASS SIZES: UOW College tutorial groups have approximately 20 students per teacher facilitating an interactive learning approach.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Similar to university study, STEP to UOW students are required to undertake and submit a combination of assignments and essays, give oral presentations, participate in tutorials and sit examinations.

ACADEMIC COURSE SEMESTERS: STEP to UOW is made up of two semesters* of 14 weeks each, with the program commencing in each of the below sessions:

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The University of Wollongong offers outstanding facilities and staff. As a UOW student you are treated as an individual and encouraged to excel, with personalised attention from teachers to increase your learning confidence.

The Wollongong campus combines a tranquil bushland setting with modern, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure that provides the perfect environment for learning.

UOW College is situated in Building 30 on the Wollongong main campus. This is where many of the classes take place and where you can access staff, the Multimedia Centre and computer labs. The UOW library and other facilities are within close walking distance.

Autumn – February to June Spring – June to October Summer – October to January

* Part-time study options are available. A reduced study load would result in your program being taken over more than two semesters.

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WHAT CAN I STUDY? ON COMPLETION OF STEP TO UOW, WHAT CAN I STUDY? The STEP to UOW program can provide direct entry into a degree in the following areas of study:

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Arts Creative Arts Health & Behavioural Science Education

STUDY STREAMS STEP to UOW offers five different streams (areas) of study:

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Arts Commerce Mathematics/ Information Technology Science Engineering

Engineering

Students are placed in the stream of study most appropriate to the UOW degree they are offered.

Science

ARTS

Informatics

Students studying the Arts stream will complete Academic Literacy, General Mathematics, Cognitive Studies, Economics, Business Management, Government and Policy, and History and Culture subjects.

Business & Commerce

Four year professional degrees offered by the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences or the Faculty of Science and all double degree programs are excluded.

Students wishing to study a 4 year or double degree may apply to transfer internally to the degree after one year of study at UOW. For further information on the transfer process or course restrictions please contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 or uniadvice@uow.edu.au

COMMERCE Students studying the Commerce stream will complete Academic Literacy, Mathematics, Economics, Business Management and Accountancy subjects.

Programming subjects. Applicants for the Maths/IT stream must have completed HSC 2 Unit Maths (or equivalent) and achieved >60%.

SCIENCE Students studying the Science stream will complete Academic Literacy, Mathematics, Cognitive Studies, Physics, Chemistry, and History and Culture subjects.

ENGINEERING Students studying the Engineering stream will complete Academic English, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects.

Applicants for the Engineering stream must have completed HSC 2 Unit Maths (or equivalent) and achieved >60%.

For detailed subject descriptions please visit our website www.uowcollege.edu.au * Students with HSC mathematics results under the minimum requirements noted may still be considered for STEP to UOW. You may be required to undertake a maths test to determine your ability to successfully participate in the stream at the level of maths required.

MATHS /IT Students studying the Maths /IT stream will complete Academic Literacy, Advanced Mathematics, Cognitive Studies, and Computer

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Submit a completed application addressing equity criteria under which you are applying

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE STEP TO UOW PROGRAM YOU MUST:

• Complete the NSW HSC and receive an ATAR in the two years prior to the commencement of the STEP to UOW program at an eligible school* (see schools list on page 12)

• A completed application must include all relevant documents. Some documentation from your school may be required. See the application form for details.

FLEXIBILITY - FULL TIME VS PART TIME At UOW College we understand that each individual is different.

We understand that you may have other priorities or commitments that hinder full time study. Sometimes you might need to work a bit more (or a bit less), spend time with your family or travel – but this doesn’t mean you have to give up study. Our flexible options mean you can take fewer subjects or a full-time study load or take a break between sessions. You can even switch between full and part time if your situation changes. At UOW College we work with you to help you reach your academic goals in the best way for you – after all, it’s your pathway!

PART TIME STUDY* When studying part time you enrol in the number of subjects that suit your lifestyle – so that you can fit your study into your life, work and family commitments.

DURATION

UP TO 6 SESSIONS 6 X 14 WEEKS UP TO 21 MONTHS

WEEKLY COMMITMENT

FULL TIME STUDY

TUTORIALS 2HRS

This means you are taking a full time study load and should complete your program in the recommended timeframe.

DURATION

7 MONTHS LECTURES 6HRS TUTORIALS 10HRS SELF DIRECTED STUDY 16HRS SESSION INTAKES

SELF DIRECTED STUDY 4HRS SESSION INTAKES

2 SESSIONS 2 X 14 WEEKS

WEEKLY COMMITMENT

LECTURES 2HRS

FEB, JUNE, OCT

* Students wishing to undertake part time study must specify this at their enrolment. Subject sequence and pre-requisites apply to all UOW College programs. Students studying part time must meet with a student advisor upon enrolment to discuss their study pattern.

If you choose to undertake the program part time UOW College cannot guarantee that you will be eligible for Centrelink payments. Ensure you check with Centrelink prior to the commencement of this option.

FEB, JUNE, OCT

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa and residing in Australia All applicants wishing to progress into Nursing and Education degrees must include with their application a written statement addressing the following points of additional entry criteria:

- Describe your career ambitions and motivations for studying - Describe any community involvement or other achievements relevant to your desired program of university study, e.g. teaching/ childcare experience in the case of Bachelor of Education

All successful STEP to UOW applicants will receive a conditional offer for a UOW Bachelor Degree. The conditional offer is to achieve the required Weighted Average Mark (WAM) to progress to the UOW degree.

For WAM information please refer to our website.

- Describe your personal qualities that would make you suited to the profession

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WHAT SUPPORT WILL I GET? ASK ANY OF OUR STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR STUDIES WITH UOW COLLEGE AND THEY WILL TELL YOU ABOUT THEIR TEACHERS. THE FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING TIME AND SMALL CLASSES HELP STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO DEVELOP POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS. THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF THE SUPPORT YOU WILL RECEIVE AS A STUDENT OF UOW COLLEGE.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT Academic support is available in the College Multimedia Centre, which has a resource centre and computer labs. Students can also make an appointment for a one on one consultation regarding any aspect of their study.

PASS PROGRAM – PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS Peer Assisted Study Sessions is a program where students work together to develop effective study strategies, share ideas and promote understanding and support among peers. PASS consists of weekly one-hour, noncompulsory sessions led by ‘Peer Leaders’ who are former-students who have excelled at the subject in the past.

LIBRARY The library is equipped with the latest computers, wireless and laptop facilities and research material. There are also areas for quiet reading as well as group study, photocopying, and print services. Quality information resources are accessible through the Library’s website, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

STUDENT COMPUTER RESOURCE CENTRE UOW’s Information Technology Services (ITS) provides training, user-guides and the student computer resources, including nine central student computer laboratories, and additional

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teaching laboratories. Students can access email, internet, software and printers in the College and UOW computer labs.

WOOLYUNGAH INDIGENOUS CENTRE The centre provides for equity access, participation and outcomes for UOW Indigenous students and encourages links with the local Aboriginal community.

STUDENT ADVISORS UOW College and every UOW Faculty have advisors you can contact with concerns or problems. The advisors provide liaison, information, support and referral, as well as programs supporting student equity and diversity.

DISABILITY SERVICES A range of disability services are available to ensure all individuals have an optimal study experience at UOW. Services include advice and support, assistive technology, note-takers, volunteer readers, advocacy, peer support networks, alternative exam arrangements and accessible parking.

COUNSELLING SERVICES The Counselling service provides confidential, professional and sympathetic help at times of difficulty, conflict or crisis. This service is available to all members of the campus community at no charge.

THE SOCIAL SIDE CHILDCARE

NEED A LIFE OUTSIDE OF STUDY?

UNI SHOP

There are two child care centres on the UOW W campus. Due to their popularity, places are limited and some waiting lists apply. Out of so School Hours Care and Vacation Care are also available for children aged five to twelve.

There are plenty of ways to let your hair down and have a break. UOW and UOW College offer a wide range of activities, sporting events, clubs and societies, celebrations and night life to suit every individual.

UOW ACCOMMODATION SERVICES

These include:

The UniShop is your one-stop shop for all your needs at Uni. The UniShop stocks a large choice of books and software, stationery, newspapers and magazines, and a range of groceries. Uni Shop is also home to an Australia Post outlet.

UOW Accommodation Services offers a range of university managed accommodation n options, both catered and self catered. They also give assistance in finding off-campus accommodation such as home stay and private ate rental accommodation.

ORIENTATION

UNI MOVIES

To help you settle into your new surroundings, UOW College conducts orientation before the start of your course. You will be shown around campus facilities and learn more about your course.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

UOW COLLEGE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

You will find chaplains and groups across Buddhist, Catholic, Chinese Christian, Evangelical Christian and Muslim denominations on campus.

Movies are screened on most Wednesday and some Friday evenings in the UOW Hall.

With the cheapest movie tickets in the Illawarra, UniMovies provides one of the best entertainment bargains, as well as the largest movie screen in Wollongong with a quality digital sound system.

As a student of UOW College, you will never be bored in your lunch hour with the regular activities organised by UOW College’s Student Relations Coordinators. Enjoy BBQs, sports competitions, and other social activities held on campus throughout the year.

UOW CENTRE FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT (CSE) Want to meet and mingle? The CSE designs and facilitates a range of opportunities for students nts including cultural and social activities, clubs and societies, adventure, leadership activitiess and much more.

If you want more information on any of the above services, please visit the UOW websitee at www.uow.edu.au.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES As well as being part of UOW College’s activities, you are also welcome to join in any of the 100 clubs and societies organised on campus by the UOW Centre for Student Engagement. This is a great way to make friends and pursue interests.

UNIVERSITY RECREATION & AQUATIC CENTRE (URAC) URAC is located on the University of Wollongong Campus and at the Innovation Campus in North Wollongong. URAC caters for all your health, fitness and social needs through gym equipment and classes, an olympic size heated swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, social sports and café facilities. What’s more, there’s subsidised rates for students.

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HOW DO I APPLY? BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR STEP TO UOW: 1. Ensure you have read and thoroughly understand the course information outlined in this brochure 2. If you have any questions about the course or the application procedure email uniadvice@ uow.edu.au or call 1300 367 869 for assistance 3. Check the website www.uowcollege.edu.au for application closing dates. Now you are ready to apply!

PLEASE NOTE: • Applications are strictly confidential • Applications can only be assessed if supporting documentation is provided (see pages 8-11) STEP 1: All relevant sections of the application form must be completed.

STEP 2: Tick only the criteria that affected your schooling in Years 11 and/or 12. This may be one or a number of criteria. Provide the supporting documentation required for each criterion (see pages 8-11 for documentation guidelines).

STEP 3: Provide a detailed personal statement (section 4) addressing the criteria you are applying under and how it affected your academic performance.

STEP 4: A Confidential Statement of Support (section 5) must be completed by a ‘Responsible’ person in the community (see page 9 for guidelines).

STEP 5: Obtain supporting documentation from your school where this is listed as a requirement. Be sure to source this information before school holidays commence as failure to provide this documentation may result in delays in the assessment of your application.

Documents may be certified by: • An authorised officer in the Admissions Office at any tertiary institution (including UniAdvice in Building 36 University of Wollongong ) • A bank Branch Manager (excluding bank travel centres) • A Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney • A Police Officer of the rank of Sergeant or above • A principal of either an Australian high school or primary school • A Justice of the Peace

STEP 6: Submit the Medical Statement of Support if your academic performance has been affected by personal illness/disability.

STEP 9: Send your completed application and documentation to:

STEP 7: Complete an additional written statement if you are applying for entry into Nursing and Education degrees (see Entry Requirements on page 4-5).

STEP to UOW UniAdvice University of Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia

STEP 8: Have any copied documentation certified prior to submission of your application including medical certificates, evidence of citizenship or residency status, Centrelink documents, Year 11, 12 and HSC results.

Or hand deliver to: UniAdvice Building 36 University of Wollongong

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Specific documentation is required to support STEP to UOW applications. Check the criteria you selected on your application form and take note of the information and supporting documentation you must provide for your

application to be considered. If appropriate to your situation, you may apply under more than one criterion.

The information and documentation required for the STEP to UOW application is similar to that

required for the Education Access Scheme (EAS) for the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). These documents may be submitted in support of your STEP to UOW application.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP A. Centrelink Youth Allowance/ Austudy/ Abstudy.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include the type of entitlement you are receiving and the period for which you have received the entitlement.

2. Centrelink document must include information about the type of entitlement, the period for which you have received the entitlement and the amount you receive each fortnight. This must be an official document.

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Other Centrelink income and asset tested entitlements: this does not include Family Assistance.

All Centrelink documentation must be in your name.

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You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include the type of entitlement you are receiving and the period for which you have received the entitlement.

2. Centrelink document must include information about the type of entitlement, the period for which you have received the entitlement and the amount you receive each fortnight. This must be an official document.

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

C. Exceptional financial circumstances (not receiving Centrelink payments but below the threshold for these benefits).

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include a description of the exceptional circumstances you have experienced, the period of the exceptional financial circumstances and how these circumstances affected your schooling.

2. Documents may vary. For example, in the case of bankruptcy, the documents might include a letter from a solicitor or court proceedings documents. In other low income cases, it might be a copy of the family Health Card or a Notice of Assessment from the Australian Taxation Office.

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.* * Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader.

This person must not be related to you.

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT A. Attended three or more secondary schools during Years 10, 11 and 12. This does not include moving from junior to senior school.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents:

B. Moved from interstate after beginning Year 11.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents:

1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, including the name of schools you attended and the period you attended each school.

2. A statement from each school you attended confirming the period you attended the school. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school).

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, including the name of schools you attended since the beginning of Year 10.

2. A statement from each school you attended confirming the period you attended the school. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school).

3. Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

C. Have English as your first language but started school in Australia after the beginning of Year 11.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of the country in which you undertook your education before coming to Australia and how the move has affected your school performance.

2. A statement from your school confirming the period you attended the school and a confidential statement of support by a responsible person.* 3. A certified copy of your passport indicating date of entry to Australia or an immigration document indicating date of arrival in Australia.

D. Missed long periods of secondary schooling for reasons other than medical.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, explaining why you missed long periods of school AND the periods you missed school, including the year.

2. A statement from each school you attended confirming the periods you missed school. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior person at the school).

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

E. Missed periods of secondary schooling or experienced severe interruptions to studies due to refugee status.

F. You attend a school that is supported by the Priority Schools Funding Program of the NSW Department Education and Training, or similar program.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, its duration, and the school years.

2. A certified copy of your visa showing refugee status OR a verified document for travel to Australia.

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include the name of school and the period you have attended the school.

2. A statement from your school confirming your attendance at the school and the period of enrolment. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior person at the school).

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

* Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader.

This person must not be related to you.

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HOME ENVIRONMENT A. Death of an immediate family member or the death of a close friend during Years 11 or 12.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include the following details: the date of death; your relationship with the deceased; the effect on you and your home environment; the effect on your educational performance. If the person suffered an illness for a long period of time, include duration and school years involved for you.

2. A certified copy of death certificate or funeral notice.

3. A statement from your school that gives details of disruption to your learning.

(Must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school).

4. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Diagnosis of life threatening illness or severe illness/ disability of an immediate family member.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include information about the relationship to the person with the illness/disability; duration of illness/disability and school years involved; the effect on your home environment and how this affected your educational performance.

2. A medical certificate/report giving full details of the length of the illness and its severity. Must include information about treatment, medication and/or hospitalisation.

3. A statement from your school that gives details of disruption to your learning. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior person teaching or counselling staff at the school).

4. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

C. Divorce or separation of parents during Years 11 or 12.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of period of family upheaval, including its duration, and the school years involved; the effect on your home environment and how this affected your educational performance.

2. A certified copy of divorce papers or legal proceedings.

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.* * Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader.

This person must not be related to you.

HOME ENVIRONMENT AND RESPONSIBILTIES (ADVERSE STUDY CONDITIONS) A. Crowded living conditions at home.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include information about the number of rooms in the house; what they are used for, by whom and when; and the number of adults and children (including ages) living in the house. If you share a bedroom, state with whom and the period you have been living in these conditions and the years involved. Outline how these living conditions have affected your educational performance.

2. A floor plan of home with measurements. (Do not include land title deeds for house or strata title plans for units).

3. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Significant and deliberate interference to studies by family members.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of the interference you experienced, the period you have been experiencing the interference, the school years involved and how the interference affected your educational performance.

2. A Confidential Statement of Support by a responsible person describing the interference you have experienced and explaining how it has affected your studies.*

HOME ENVIRONMENT AND RESPONSIBILTIES (EXCESSIVE FAMILY RESPONSIBILTIES) A. Excessive home or family responsibility including care of children/other family members.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of the exact responsibilities involved, who you care for and their relationship to you; the number of hours these responsibilities take each week; how long you have had these responsibilities; and how these responsibilities have affected your educational performance. If you have support from friends, family, neighbours or an agency you will need to include this information.

2. A Confidential statement of support from responsible person (e.g. doctor, social worker, religious or community worker).

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B. Work requirements to support family and/or responsibility to work in family business.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include information about the reasons you have to work; the number of hours you work (paid or unpaid) each week; the type of work you do as well as the period you have had these responsibilities; the school years involved; and how these work commitments have affected your educational performance.

2. A statement of service from your employer/s on company letterhead. The letter must indicate your job title, period of employment and average number of hours per week. NB: If you work in a family business you must provide an independent verification (e.g. business accountant).

3. You may include an additional statement of support by a responsible person (e.g. doctor, social worker, religious or community worker). * Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader.

This person must not be related to you.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DIFFICULTY A. Originated from a non-English speaking country and began your education in an Australian high school in Years 11 or 12.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include information about the country and the language in which you undertook your secondary school education before coming to Australia; details of ESL (English as a Second Language) support that you receive, either at school or outside school hours; hours each week; the period you have been receiving this support; and how your move to the Australian education system has affected your educational performance.

2. A certified copy of your initial immigration visa and/or an Intensive English Centre Statement of Attendance. If your residency status has changed you will need to provide verified copies of both visas.

3. A statement from your school that states the period you have been attending that school. The statement must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school.

B. Originated from a non-English speaking country and began your education in an Australian high school in Year 7 or later, and English is not the language spoken at home.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include information about the country and the language in which you undertook your education before coming to Australia; the language spoken at home; and how the fact that English is not spoken at home has affected your educational performance.

2. A certified copy of your initial immigration visa and/or an Intensive English Centre Statement of Attendance. If your residency status has changed you will need to provide verified copies of both visas.

3. A statement from your school that states the period you have been attending the school. The statement must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school.

LONG TERM CONDITION OR ONGOING EFFECTS OF ABUSE A. Severe long-term medical or recurrent medical condition/ illness or a learning, physical, psychiatric or other disability; or abuse e.g. domestic violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse.

You will need to provide the following information and support documents: 1. Your personal statement must include details of your medical condition/illness/disability and the period you have had this condition/illness/disability; the school years involved; any absences from school because of your medical condition/illness/disability; and how the medical condition/ illness/disability has affected your educational performance.

2. A Medical Statement of Support giving full details of the length of the illness and its severity; including information about treatment and hospitalisation.

3. In the case of a learning disability, you will need to provide a copy of the letter from the Board of Studies describing approved Special Examination Provisions, or assessment report from the school counsellor/psychologist, or literacy assessment carried out by the Support teacher (Learning Difficulties) or equivalent.

4. A statement from your school that gives details of your absences from school. The statement must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school. * Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader.

This person must not be related to you.

HOW SELECTION IS MADE Applications are assessed objectively according to the equity criteria listed under Supporting Documentation on pages 8-11.

A ranking is allocated based on the severity of hardship that the applicant has identified as well as HSC results and other criteria.

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ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS LIST A-E Airds High School, AIRDS Albion Park High School, ALBION PARK Albury High School, ALBURY All Saints College – St Mary’s Campus, Maitland All Saints College, BATHURST Alstonville High School, ALSTONVILLE Ambarvale High School, CAMPBELLTOWN Aquinas College, MENAI Ardlethan Central School, Ardlethan Ariah Park Central School, ARIAH PARK Armidale High School, ARMIDALE Australian Technical College - Hunter, MAITLAND Australian Technical College, PORT MACQUARIE Avondale Seventh Day Adventist High School, COORANBONG Ballina High School, BALLINA Balranald Central School, BALRANALD Barellan Central School, BARELLAN Barham High School, BARHAM Batemans Bay High School, BATEHAVEN Bathurst High School, BATHURST Batlow Technology School, BATLOW Bede Polding College, WINDSOR SOUTH Bega High School, BEGA Bega Valley Christian College, Bega Campus, Bega Bellingen High School, BELLINGEN Belmont High School, BELMONT Beverley Park SSP, CAMPBELLTOWN Billabong High School, CULCAIRN Bishop Druitt College, COFFS HARBOUR Blaxland High School, BLAXLAND Blayney High School, BLAYNEY Blue Mountains Grammar School, WENTWORTH FALLS Boggabilla Central School, BOGGABILLA Bomaderry High School, BOMADERRY Bombala High School, BOMBALA Bonalbo Central School, BONALBO Boorowa Central School, BOOROWA Border Christian College, Thurgoona Bourke High School, BOURKE Bowral High School, BOWRAL Braidwood Central School, BRAIDWOOD Brewarrina Central School, BREWARRINA Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy Senior Campus, WOY WOY Broken Hill High School, BROKEN HILL Broughton Anglican College, CAMPBELLTOWN Budawang School for Special Purposes, BUDAWANG Bulahdelah Central School, BULAHDELAH Bulli High School, Woonona Bullimbal School, TAMWORTH Byron Bay High School, BYRON BAY Camden Haven High School Distance Education Centre, Laurieton Camden Haven High School, Laurieton Camden High School, CAMDEN Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, CAMPBELLTOWN Canowindra High School, CANOWINDRA Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School, BYRON BAY

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Cardiff High School, CARDIFF Carenne School For Specific Purposes, Bathurst Caringbah High School, CARINGBAH Carinya Christian School, TAMWORTH Carroll College, Broulee Casino High School, CASINO Cedars Christian College, UNANDERRA Central Coast Adventist School, Erina Central Coast Grammar School, ERINA HEIGHTS Cessnock High School, CESSNOCK Charlton Christian College, Fassifern Chatham High School, TAREE Chevalier College, BOWRAL Christadelphian Heritage College, COORANBONG Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton Cobar High School, COBAR Coffs Harbour Christian Community School, BONVILLE Coffs Harbour High School, COFFS HARBOUR JETTY Coffs Harbour Senior College, COFFS HARBOUR Coleambally Central School, COLEAMBALLY Collarenebri Central School, COLLARENEBRI Colo High School, NORTH RICHMOND Condobolin High School, CONDOBOLIN Coolah Central School, COOLAH Coolamon Central School, COOLAMON Coomealla High School, DARETON Coonabarabran High School, COONABARABRAN Coonamble High School, COONAMBLE Cootamundra High School, COOTAMUNDRA Corpus Christi Catholic High School OAK FLATS Corowa High School, COROWA Corrimal High School, CORRIMAL EAST Cowra High School, COWRA Cronulla High School, CRONULLA Crookwell High School, CROOKWELL Dapto High School, DAPTO De La Salle College Cronulla, CRONULLA Deniliquin High School, DENILIQUIN Dorrigo High School, DORRIGO Dubbo Christian School, DUBBO Dubbo College - Senior Campus, DUBBO Dubbo School of Distance Education, DUBBO Dunedoo Central School, DUNEDOO Dungog High School, DUNGOG Duval High School, ARMIDALE Eagle Vale High School, MINTO DC Eden Marine High School, EDEN Edmund Rice College, WOLLONGONG Elderslie High School, NARELLAN Elizabeth Macarthur High School, NARELLAN Elouera Special School, Cootamundra Emmanuel Anglican College, BALLINA Endeavour Sports High School, CARINGBAH Engadine High School, Engadine Erina High School, ERINA Evans River Community School, EVANS HEAD

F-J Farrer Agricultural High School, TAMWORTH Figtree High School, FIGTREE Finley High School, FINLEY Forbes High School, FORBES Francis Greenway High School, BERESFIELD Frensham School, MITTAGONG G S Kidd Memorial School, GUNNEDAH Gadara School, TUMUT Gilgandra High School, GILGANDRA Glen Innes High School, GLEN INNES Glendale Technology High School, GLENDALE Glenvale School, NARARA Gloucester High School, GLOUCESTER Goodooga Central School, GOODOOGA Gorokan High School, TOUKLEY Gosford Christian School, GOSFORD Gosford High School, GOSFORD Goulburn High School, GOULBURN Grafton High School, GRAFTON Gralee School, Leeton Great Lakes College - Tuncurry Senior Campus, Tuncurry Green Point Christian College, Kincumber Griffi th High School, GRIFFITH Gulargambone Central School, GULARGAMBONE Gulgong High School, GULGONG Gundagai High School, GUNDAGAI Gunnedah High School, GUNNEDAH Guyra Central School, GUYRA Gymea Technology High School, GYMEA Havenlee School For Specific Purposes, Nowra North Hawkesbury High School, FREEMANS REACH Hay War Memorial High School, HAY Heathcote High School, HEATHCOTE Hennessy Catholic College, Young Henry Kendall High School, GOSFORD Heritage Christian School, PORT MACQUARIE Hillston Central School, HILLSTON Holman Place School, Cowra Holy Spirit College, Bellambi Hopetown Special School, Wyong Hunter Institute - Cessnock Campus, Cessnock Hunter Institute - Gosford Campus, Gosford Hunter Institute - Wyong Campus, Wyong Hunter River Community School, EAST MAITLAND Hunter River High School, Heatherbrae Hunter Valley Grammar School, EAST MAITLAND Hurlstone Agricultural High School, GLENFIELD Illawarra Christian School - Cordeaux , UNANDERRA Illawarra Christian School - Tongarra , Albion Park Illawarra Institute - Wollongong Campus, North Wollongong Illawarra Senior College, PORT KEMBLA Illawarra Sports High School , BERKELEY Inaburra School, BANGOR

Induna Education And Training Unit, Sth Grafton Ingleburn High School, INGLEBURN Inverell High School, INVERELL Irrawang High School, RAYMOND TERRACE Ivanhoe Central School, Ivanhoe James Fallon High School, NORTH ALBURY James Meehan High School, MACQUARIE FIELDS James Sheahan Catholic High School, ORANGE John Paul College, COFFS HARBOUR John Therry Catholic High School, CAMPBELLTOWN Junee High School, JUNEE

K-O Kadina High School, GOONELLABAH Kalinda School For Specific Purposes, Griffi th Kanahooka High School, DAPTO Kandos High School, KANDOS Karabar High School Distance Education Centre, QUEANBEYAN Karabar High School, QUEANBEYAN Katoomba High School, KATOOMBA Keira Technology High School, FAIRY MEADOW Kelso High School, BATHURST Kempsey High School, KEMPSEY Kiama High School, KIAMA Kildare Catholic College , WAGGA WAGGA Kincumber High School, KINCUMBER Kingscliff High School, KINGSCLIFF Kinross Wolaroi School, ORANGE Kirrawee High School, KIRRAWEE Kooringal High School, Kooringal Korowal Senior School, LEURA Kurri Kurri High School, KURRI KURRI Kyogle High School, KYOGLE La Salle Academy, Lithgow Lake Cargelligo Central School, LAKE CARGELLIGO Lake Illawarra High School, Warilla Lake Macquarie High School, BOORAGUL Lake Munmorah High School, MUNMORAH Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School, WARNERVALE Lakeside Christian High School, Tweed Heads West Leeton High School, LEETON Leumeah Technology High School, LEUMEAH Lightning Ridge Central School, Lightning Ridge Lindisfarne Anglican School, Terranora Lisarow High School, LISAROW Lithgow High School, LITHGOW Trinity Catholic College, LISMORE Lockhart Central School, LOCKHART Lucas Heights Community School, Barden Ridge Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula Macarthur Anglican School, Camden Macintyre High School, INVERELL Mackillop Catholic College, WYONG MacKillop College, BATHURST MacKillop Senior College, PORT MACQUARIE

Macksville High School, MACKSVILLE Maclean High School, MACLEAN Macleay Vocational College, SOUTH KEMPSEY Macquarie Anglican Grammar School, Dubbo Macquarie Fields High School, Macquarie Fields Magdalene Catholic High School, Narellan Maitland Grossman High School, EAST MAITLAND Maitland High School, EAST MAITLAND Manilla Central School, MANILLA Marian Catholic College, Griffi th Marian College Kenthurst, ROUND CORNER Mary Brooksbank School, ROSEMEADOW Mater Dei Catholic College, WAGGA WAGGA Mater Dei School, CAMDEN McAuley Catholic College, GRAFTON McCarthy Catholic College - Senior Campus, WEST TAMWORTH Melville High School, SOUTH KEMPSEY Menai High School, ILLAWONG Mendooran Central School, Mendooran Menindee Central School, MENINDEE Merriwa Central School, MERRIWA Minerva Ssp, Sutherland Molong Central School, MOLONG Monaro High School, COOMA NORTH Moree Secondary College, Albert Street Campus, Moree Morisset High School, MORISSET Moruya High School, MORUYA Moss Vale High School, MOSS VALE Mount Annan High School, NARELLAN Mount Austin High School, MT AUSTIN Mount Carmel High School, VARROVILLE Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah Mount View High School, CESSNOCK Mt Annan Christian College, Mt Annan Mudgee High School, MUDGEE Mullumbimby High School, MULLUMBIMBY Mulwaree High School, GOULBURN Mungindi Central School, MUNGINDI Murray High School, QUEENSTOWN Murrumburrah High School, HARDEN Murwillumbah High School, MURWILLUMBAH Muswellbrook High School, MUSWELLBROOK Nambucca Heads High School, NAMBUCCA HEADS Narara Valley High School, NARARA Narooma High School, NAROOMA Narrabri High School, NARRABRI Narrandera High School, NARRANDERA Narromine High School, NARROMINE New England Girls’ School, Armidale Nimbin Central School, NIMBIN Norfolk Island Central School, NORFOLK ISLAND North Coast Institute - Taree Campus, Taree Northlakes High School, SAN REMO Nowra Anglican College , BOMADERRY Nowra Christian Community School, Nowra Nowra Technology High School, NOWRA Nyngan High School, NYNGAN

Oak Flats High School, OAK FLATS Oaklands Central School, OAKLANDS Oberon High School, OBERON O’Connor Catholic High School, ARMIDALE Orange Christian School, ORANGE Orange High School, ORANGE Orara High School, COFFS HARBOUR Oxley College, BOWRAL Oxley High School, TAMWORTH

P-T Parameadows School, NORTH WOLLONGONG Parkes High School, PARKES Peak Hill Central School, PEAK HILL Peel Technology High School, WEST TAMWORTH Peterborough School For Specific Purposes, Warilla Picton High School, PICTON Plc Armidale, Armidale Port Hacking High School, MIRANDA Port Macquarie High School, PORT MACQUARIE Portland Central School, PORTLAND Quandialla Central School, QUANDIALLA Queanbeyan High School, QUEANBEYAN Quirindi High School, QUIRINDI Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes Richmond High School, RICHMOND Richmond River High School, LISMORE Riverina Institute - Albury Campus, ALBURY Riverina Institute - Wagga Wagga Campus, Wagga Wagga Robert Townson High School, RABY Rutherford Technology High School, RUTHERFORD Sapphire Coast Anglican College, BEGA Sarah Redfern High School, MINTO Scone Grammar School, SCONE Scone High School, SCONE Shearwater - The Mullumbimby Steiner School, MULLUMBIMBY Shellharbour Anglican College SHELL HARBOUR Shepherds Park School, WAGGA WAGGA Shoalhaven Anglican School, MILTON Shoalhaven High School, NOWRA EAST Singleton Christian College, SINGLETON Singleton High School, SINGLETON Smith’s Hill High School, WOLLONGONG Snowy Mountains Grammar School , JINDABYNE South Grafton High School, SOUTH GRAFTON South Western Sydney Institute Campbelltown Campus, Campbelltown Southern Cross Distance Education Centre, EAST BALLINA Southern Cross School, EAST BALLINA Southern Highlands Christian School, BOWRAL Springwood High School, SPRINGWOOD St Andrew’s Christian School, Clarenza via Grafton St Catherine’s College, SINGLETON St Clare’s High School, TAREE St Columba’s High School, SPRINGWOOD St Edward’s Christian Brothers College, EAST GOSFORD

St Francis De Sales Regional High School, LEETON St Gregory’s College, CAMPBELLTOWN St John Bosco College, Engadine St John the Evangelist High School, NOWRA St John’s College Dubbo, EAST DUBBO St John’s College Woodlawn, LISMORE St Joseph’s Catholic College, Gosford East St Joseph’s Catholic High School, ALBION PARK St Joseph’s College, BANORA POINT St Joseph’s High School, ABERDEEN St Mary Star of the Sea College, WOLLONGONG St MaryÆs College Gunnedah, Gunedah St Mary’s High School, CASINO St Patrick’s College Campbelltown, CAMPBELLTOWN St Patrick’s College Sutherland, Kirrawee DC St Paul’s College, WALLA WALLA St Paul’s College Kempsey, WEST KEMPSEY St Paul’s High School, Boolaroo St Pauls International College, MOSS VALE St Peter’s Anglican College - Broulee, MORUYA St Peter’s Catholic College, TUGGERAH St Philip’s Christian College - Port Stephens, SALAMANDER BAY St Stanislaus’ College, BATHURST Summerland Christian College, GOONELLABAH Sutherland Shire Christian School, SUTHERLAND Swansea High School, CAVES BEACH Sydney Institute - Sutherland College Gymea Campus, Gymea Sylvania High School, SYLVANIA Tamworth Anglican College, Tamworth Tamworth High School, SOUTH TAMWORTH Tangara School For Special Purposes, Mittagong Taree Christian Community School, Taree Taree High School, TAREE Temora High School, TEMORA Tenterfield High School, TENTERFIELD Terrigal High School, TERRIGAL The Armidale School, ARMIDALE The Canobolas Rural Technology High School, EAST ORANGE The Crescent School For Specific Purposes, Goulburn The Henry Lawson High School, GRENFELL The Illawarra Grammar School, FIGTREE The Jannali High School, JANNALI The Riverina Anglican College, WAGGA WAGGA The Scots School, ALBURY The Scots School, BATHURST Thomas Reddall High School, CAMPBELLTOWN Tomaree High School, Salamander Bay Tooleybuc Central School, TOOLEYBUC Toormina High School, Toormina Toronto High School, TORONTO Tottenham Central School, TOTTENHAM Trangie Central School, TRANGIE

Trinity Catholic College Lismore - St Mary’s Campus, LISMORE Trinity Catholic College, GOULBURN Tuggerah Lake Secondary College - The Entrance Campus, LONG JETTY Tullamore Central School, TULLAMORE Tullibigeal Central School, TULLIBIGEAL Tumbarumba High School, TUMBARUMBA Tumut High School, TUMUT Tweed River High School, TWEED HEADS SOUTH Tweed Valley College, MURWILLUMBAH

U-Z Ulladulla High School, ULLADULLA Ungarie Central School, UNGARIE Uralla Central School, URALLA Urana Central School, URANA Vincentia High School, VINCENTIA Wadalba Community School, WADALBA Wade High School, Griffi th Wagga Wagga Christian College, SOUTH WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Technology High School, WAGGA WAGGA Walcha Central School, WALCHA Walgett Distance Education Centre, WALGETT Walgett High School, WALGETT Warialda High School, WARIALDA Warilla High School, Barrack Heights Warners Bay High School, WARNERS BAY Warrawong High School, WARRAWONG Warren Central School, WARREN Wauchope High School, WAUCHOPE Wee Waa High School, WEE WAA Wellington High School, WELLINGTON West Wyalong High School, WEST WYALONG Western Institute - Cowra Campus, Cowra Western Institute - Orange Campus, Orange Westport Technology High School, PORT MACQUARIE Wewak Street School, ALBURY NORTH Wilcannia Central School, WILCANNIA Willans Hill School For Specific Purposes, Wagga Wagga Willyama High School, BROKEN HILL Wilson Park School For Specific Purposes, Lismore Windsor High School, MCGRATHS HILL Wingham High School, WINGHAM Winmalee High School, WINMALEE Wollondilly Anglican College, TAHMOOR Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, FAIRY MEADOW Wollumbin High School, Murwillumbah Woodenbong Central School, WOODENBONG Woolgoolga High School, WOOLGOOLGA Woolooware High School, WOOLOOWARE Woonona High School, WOONONA Wycliffe Christian School, Warrimoo Wyong Technology High School, WYONG Xavier Catholic College, Ballina Xavier High School , ALBURY Yanco Agricultural High School, YANCO Yass High School, YASS Yeoval Central School, YEOVAL Young High School, YOUNG

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