ARPA Conference Scholarship Program

The ARPA Conference Scholarship Program aims to improve access and participation in the ARPA National Reimagining Rehabilitation Conference (Perth, 1–2 September 2026) by supporting individuals who may otherwise face barriers to attendance. The program prioritises students, early-career professionals, regional practitioners, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners.


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KEY DATES

Monday 22nd June, 2026

Applications open

Friday 24th July, 2026

Applications close

Thursday 30th July, 2026

Applicants notified

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MORE INFORMATION

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Be a student currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate program
  • Be an early-career practitioner (within 5 years of entering the workforce)
  • Be based in a regional or remote area of Australia
  • Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander practitioner
  • Demonstrate an interest or involvement in rehabilitation, return to work, or related fields

Applicants must also:

  • Be able to attend the full conference in person in Perth on 1–2 September 2026
  • Be an Australian resident or working within Australia

Application Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on:

  • Demonstrated interest in rehabilitation, return to work, or workplace health
  • Potential impact of attending the conference on professional development and/or community outcomes
  • Commitment to applying and sharing knowledge gained from the conference
  • Alignment with scholarship priority groups (student, early-career, regional, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
  • Clarity and quality of application responses


Applicants may be required to provide:

  • A short written statement (e.g. 250–500 words) outlining their interest and motivation
  • Evidence of eligibility (e.g. student ID, years of practice, location, or community affiliation where appropriate)

Scholarship Inclusions

Each scholarship recipient will receive:

  • One (1) complimentary full conference registration, including catering (awards dinner not included)
  • Acknowledgement in conference materials in connection with the Scholarship Sponsor
  • Recognition during the conference when scholarship recipients are introduced
  • An opportunity to attend a hosted networking session with the Scholarship Sponsor

Terms & Conditions
  • Scholarships cover registration only. Travel, accommodation, and other expenses are the responsibility of the recipient unless otherwise stated.
  • Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or alternative benefits.
  • Recipients must:
  • Attend the conference in full
  • Participate in recognition activities (e.g. introductions, sponsor acknowledgements)
  • Consent to their name, organisation, and/or image being used in conference materials and promotional content
  • Recipients will be asked to:
  • Provide a brief post-conference reflection or feedback
  • Participate in promotional or reporting activities related to the scholarship program
  • If a recipient is unable to attend, they must notify ARPA as soon as possible. The scholarship may be reallocated.
  • ARPA reserves the right to:
  • Verify eligibility
  • Decline applications that do not meet criteria
  • Make final decisions on all scholarship awards (no appeals process)


Selection Process
  • Applications will be reviewed by a panel appointed by ARPA
  • Selection will aim to ensure equitable representation across priority groups and geographic regions
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email


Privacy
  • Personal information collected will be used solely for the purpose of administering the scholarship program and conference-related communications
  • Information will be handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws