Eligible expenditure items

This funding must go towards one or a combination of the below items:

• Travel costs for the purpose of participating in a  training camp, competition, event, or other approved experience (including domestic and international, flights, accommodation, meals, and incidentals).
• Income (including to supplement time taken away from the applicant's substantive role).
• Parental support costs (babysitting, childcare, costs associated with the child travelling to the experience including travel, equipment hire, food, and having a partner/relative present as a carer.)

Ineligible expenditure items

The funding is not available for the following:

• Short courses, professional development programs, university fees or university degrees.
• Coaching equipment.
• Ongoing membership fees.
• Materials such as stationery, IT equipment, office equipment or sporting equipment.
• One-off conference fees.
• Competition fees.
• Software licenses.

Please note that additional travel and accommodation support will be considered for those living in rural or remote areas, and the estimated costs will need to be provided in the application form.