BURSARIES
ABOUT THE BURSARY
Disability Employment Australia supports the participation of people with disability by providing a Subsidised Attendance Bursary in the form of heavily discounted registration to the Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Conference.
If you are a person with disability, have an interest in the disability employment sector and meet the criteria below, we encourage you to apply for the Bursary.
The DEA Conference focuses on positive employment outcomes for people with disability and accessibility in the open labour market.
The Conference will provide an optimal opportunity to learn from the sector about the benefits of employment. The discounted rate should promote greater access, where normally the cost would prevent you from attending.
The Bursary includes discounted attendance for you. If you require a support person, they can attend with you at no additional cost. It does not include transport, accommodation, or meals. It does include admission to the Welcome Reception and the Conference (Tuesday and Wednesday), and food and beverages provided at the Conference.
ELIGIBILITY
The reduced price does not apply to staff and/or Board members of government-funded and contracted Employment Service organisations or government staff.
To be clear, the Bursary will be offered only to people meeting both of the below criteria:
1. People with disability who are Australian citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
2. People who do not work for organisations that could reasonably be expected to pay the full fee (sole traders, small not-for-profits etc., would be eligible).
Note:
Disability Employment Australia (DEA) reserves the right at its discretion to allow discounted Conference registration on a case-by-case basis and under exceptional circumstances.
DEA is unable to assist with accommodation or travel expenses.
PRICING
The discounted Bursary cost is $150. (The standard rate is $2,350). The discounted Conference price will also include attendance to the Welcome Reception which officially opens the Conference, allowing delegates to network with sector professionals and peers.
The Bursary will not include expenses such as transport, accommodation, or sundries. It does include meals and snacks provided at the Conference.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for the discounted rate, Disability Employment Australia requires eligible participants to complete the TypeForm linked below, providing the following information and answering two questions:
INFORMATION
- Name and contact details.
- Confirmation of eligibility – only proceed if you are a person with disability and you do not work for an organisation that could reasonably be expected to pay for your attendance.
- Accessibility requirements, including support people or personal aides.
- Details of any organisation you may be affiliated with.
- Reasons for wanting to attend the Conference.
- Current employment status (optional).
- Are you currently registered with an Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly Disability Employment Service) provider? (optional)
QUESTIONS
- What benefits do you think attending this Conference would bring to you?
- How would your attendance support DEA’s vision of helping more people with disability to fulfil their potential?
- Opportunity to add relevant information to support your application.
KEY DATES
- Friday 13 February 2026 – Applications open
- Wednesday 13 May 2026 – Deadline for receipt of completed applications
- Tuesday 26 May 2026 – Deadline for applicants to be notified of application outcomes
- Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 June 2026 – DEA Conference at Adelaide Oval
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Bursary, complete the application form here.
If the link is not working, you can copy and paste this version: https://ov491hfm90o.typeform.com/to/MjKrIo5F
Thank you so much for your interest. We hope to meet you at Conference.
