Applications to access the Collaborative Familiarisations Fund closes at 7:00pm (AWST) on 28 February 2023 or earlier if this funding has been exhausted. Apply now.
About
The Western Australian Government has launched a $1 million International Education Familiarisation Program to reconnect with key offshore recruitment staff. This exciting program will develop and support familiarisations activity that showcases Western Australia to key stakeholders offshore, providing the experience they need to promote the state to prospective students.
Education Trade Familiarisations
This Familiarisation Program will provide our network of Education Business Development Managers, located in Investment and Trade Offices offshore, with dedicated funding to develop and host trade familiarisation itineraries to build the relationship between the WA Government and key offshore recruitment staff.
Collaborative Familiarisation Fund
Through the International Education Familiarisation Program, the Western Australian International Education sector will also have the opportunity to access funding to deliver collaborative familiarisations that promote the state as a study destination like no other. A $700,000 funding pool will provide the sector with grant funding of up to $50,000 for each approved familiarisation program.
The Collaborative Familiarisation Fund promotes collaboration between Western Australian education providers, relevant government bodies, and tourism operators to ensure that Western Australia as a study destination is represented in a united front.
Frequently asked questions about the Collaborative Familiarisation Fund
Below are commonly asked questions about the Collaborative Familiarisation Fund.
Who is eligible
Show moreInternational education providers with a CRICOS registration in Western Australia, and WA Government partners are eligible to apply to the Collaborative Familiarisation Fund to access up to $50,000 per familiarisation program.
Who is not eligible
Show moreAgents are not eligible to apply for this program directly. Applications are not open for the Invest and Trade Familiarisations.
How to apply
Show moreApplicants are required to submit a familiarisation proposal via Smartygrants.
When applying for funding, applicants will be required to demonstrate how the funding will be utilised to:
- drive holistic outcomes for the sector more broadly,
- showcase Western Australia and/or Perth, and
- provide benefits beyond the provider applying.
Applicants will need to identify the key stakeholders to be included in the familiarisation and provide justification for inclusion. We will assess each application based on merit, and the volume of applications received and provide written outcomes to each applicant.
I need support
Show moreApplicants can contact IESupport@jtsi.wa.gov.au for assistance in completing their application.
