Difficult family circumstances

Some examples of difficult family circumstances are:

• abusive family environment
• carer responsibilities (eg. ill children, parent, siblings)
• chronic medical condition of a dependent child
• death of a parent/guardian/close relative
• death of a teacher/classmate/friend
• homelessness
• major illness of parent/guardian/close relative
• multiple relocations/moving house
• natural disaster (eg. bushfire)
• parents separation/divorce
• relationship breakdown with significant other
• victim of crime

Supporting documentation

You must submit a statement in your application describing the nature of difficult family circumstances and the affect on your educational performance.

You must also provide a confidential statement of support  completed by a relevant responsible person who can verify your circumstances.