Tantrum OPEN Scholarship Application

Application for a Tantrum OPEN Scholarship

Thanks to the Tantrum OPEN Scholarship program, we are able to offer young people facing disadvantage (including social isolation, financial hardship, mental health barriers and/or disability) one year’s (i.e. four school terms) free attendance at our Drama Workshops.

There are two main parts to the OPEN Scholarship application. Parents or carers must fill in this simple Eligibility Form, and they must also supply a Referral Letter (uploaded through this form) from a certified health, education, or social work professional. Please refer to the Applicant Info Pack for more information.

OPEN Scholarship places are limited, though we are always endeavouring to offer more! If we receive more eligible applications than we have scholarships available, we will award scholarships on the basis of who we believe stands to gain the most from attending Tantrum workshops.

If you have any questions, or need help with this form please email info@tantrum.org.au or call (02) 4929 7279.

Applications are always open but will only be assessed quarterly, in time for the start of each school term. Any applications received during school terms may still be consider for a scholarship for the current term if there are places available - otherwise your application will be considered for the following Term (if you opt in for carry-over).

2025 Workshop offerings

Ages 8-12 - Thursdays 4pm-5:30pm - Merewether
Ages 8-12 - Wednesdays 4pm-5:30pm - Rathmines
Ages 13-17 - Tuesdays 4pm-5:30pm - Merewether
Accelerate Ensemble, for young adults with disability - Wednesdays 10am-12pm - City Hall, Newcastle
Applicant Details

(i.e. young person's details)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date Of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Does the applicant identify as any of the following? (Select all that apply)*

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait IslanderFrom a culturally or linguistically diverse backgroundPerson with disabilityLGBTQIA+None of the abovePrefer not to say
Parent/ Carer Details

(i.e. your details)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Postcode*
eg. 2300
Phone Number*
Email*

Confirmation EmailEnter email twice to confirm
Eligibility Declaration

In order to be eligible for a Tantrum OPEN Scholarship, you need to answer 'Yes' to at least one of the following questions, which relate to our major selection criteria:
Is the applicant experiencing social isolation? (e.g. Does your child find it difficult to make friends? Have they recently moved to a new school?)*

YesNo
Are you experiencing financial hardship? (e.g. Are you currently experiencing financial difficulties which make it challenging to afford creative and fun experiences for the applicant? Do your financial circumstances make it difficult to make long-term plans or commitments for the applicant?)*

YesNo
Is the applicant facing barriers due to mental health? (e.g. Does your child experience depression and/ or anxiety? Do they have ADHD or ASD? Do they have any other diagnosed mental illness, or are they awaiting a mental health assessment?)*

YesNo
Does the applicant identify as having disability?*

YesNo
In order to be eligible for a Tantrum OPEN Scholarship, you must also answer 'yes' to the following questions.
Is the applicant able to attend the drama workshop on the weekday which corresponds to their age group? (scroll up to see weekdays and age groups)*

YesNo
Is the applicant able to attend a full year (four school terms) of drama workshops?*

YesNo
Please provide a short statement describing your child’s interest in creativity and/or their creative nature. *
If your application is unsuccessful for this term, would you like to be kept on file for re-application next term? We will contact you to check availability.*

YesNo
Referral Letter
We accept referrals from the following certified health, social work, or education professionals:
- GPs
- Support workers
- Social workers
- Psychologists and counsellors
- Occupational therapists
- Teachers
We ask that the referee has had an ongoing professional relationship (i.e. as a patient, client, or student – not just as a family member or friend) with the applicant for at least six months.

Please supply your referee with the Applicant Info Pack, as this will help them with their letter.
Please upload a scanned image, photograph, or PDF of the Referral Letter

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CONDITIONS
Click here to view Tantrum's general Terms and Conditions.
I Agree to these Conditions*

YesNo
Oh no! These conditions are important, and we can't process your application without them. To discuss this further, please call our office on (02) 4929 7279.
How did you find out about this opportunity? (Please select all that apply)*

Disability Service Provider / Support WorkerEmployment ProviderTantrum Youth ArtsCivic TheatreCity of Newcastle'Count Us In'University of NewcastleTAFEFacebookInstagramLinkedInRadioNewspaperMagazineGoogleOther - Please Specify
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Application for a Tantrum OPEN Scholarship

Applicant Details

Parent/ Carer Details

Eligibility Declaration

Referral Letter

CONDITIONS