1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Confirm Immersion Experience with your organisation.
3. Obtain a letter of support.
4. Gather details of the Immersion Experience
5. Apply online via SMARTYLINKS LINK
6. Submit application – Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have successfully submitted their application on time. Applicants will receive an automated email receipt once the application is submitted successfully. Please keep a record of this email
7. Dates for the Immersion Experience
8. Funding amount requested, included any associated travel, accommodation or parental costs.
9. Website links
10. Check the detailed information contained in these guidelines.
11. Read and understand the Terms & Conditions outlined in Appendix 1.

Please note:

• Only one application per person will be accepted.
• If you would like to discuss the possibility of submitting video responses to address the assessment criteria, please email accelerateprogram@ausport.gov.au.
• For applicants who submit video responses to address the assessment criteria, they will still be required to complete the other components of the application form and submit in line with the process.
• The application process will take approximately 30 minutes to complete if you have all the required information.
• If the application cannot be completed in one session, you can save the application and return to it later using your login details.
• You will have access to your application after submitting but you will not be able to amend an application once submitted. Should you have any issues post submission please email accelerateprogram@ausport.gov.au.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the information within the application is complete and accurate. Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code 1995 and may result in your application being excluded from further consideration.
• If you find an error in your application after submitting it, you should contact us immediately using the details below.
• If we find an error or information that is missing, we may ask for clarification or additional information from you.  However, we do not have to accept additional information or requests from you to correct or change your application after the closing time.
• If you need further guidance on the application process or wish to withdraw a submitted application, please contact:

Email: accelerateprogram@ausport.gov.au