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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 on-site Creative 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.

Applications are accepted throughout the year, though they are only reviewed quarterly (in time for the commencement of each Tantrum term – see dates on our Creative Drama Workshop page).

OPEN Scholarship places are limited, though we are always endeavoring 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.

Before You Apply!
Please check the days on which our Creative Drama Workshops are run – each day of the week during term time we host a different age group. It is important that you ensure the applicant is available to attend the weekday workshop which is appropriate for their age, and that they are able to do so for a full year (i.e. four school terms).

Monday – Ages 5-8 (K-Y2)
Tuesday – Ages 8-10 (Y3-4)
Wednesday - Ages 12-15 (Y7-9)
Thursday – Ages 10-12 (Y5-6)
Friday - Ages 15-18 (Y10-12)

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

Applications for Term 1 close 3 Feb. Any applications received between 3 Feb and 13 Feb may still be offered a scholarship for Term 1 if there are places available - otherwise your application will be considered for the following Term (if you opt in for carry-over).
Applicant Details

(i.e. young person's details)
Will the applicant still be attending school as of 2022? *

Yes No
This program is for school-aged young people only. Please look at our website for other opportunities!
Name *

First Name Last Name
Date Of Birth *

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

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander From a culturally or linguistically diverse background Person with disability LGBTQIA+ None of the above Prefer not to say
Parent/ Carer Details

(i.e. your details)
Name *

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

Confirmation Email Enter 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? Did they find it difficult to cope with pandemic related isolation?) *

Yes No
Are you experiencing financial hardship? (e.g. Are you currently experiencing financial difficulties which make it challenging to afford creative and fun experiences for your the applicant? Do your financial circumstances make it difficult to make long-term plans or commitments for the applicant?) *

Yes No
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?) *

Yes No
Does the applicant identify as having disability? *

Yes No
In order to be eligable for a Tantrum OPEN Scholarship, you must also answer 'yes' to the following questions.
Is the applicant able to attend the Creative Drama Workshop on the weekday which corresponds to their age group? (scroll up to see weekdays and age groups) *

Yes No
Is the applicant able to attend a full year (four school terms) of Creative Drama Workshops? *

Yes No
Are you able to arrange for the applicant to be dropped off at and picked up from the Tantrum studio in Merewether at the appropriate times each week, OR (if the applicant is of appropriate age) are they able to make their own way to and from the studio? *

Yes No
Please provide a short statement describing your child’s interest in creativity and/or their creative nature. *
If your application is unsuccessful for this Tantrum Term, would you like to be kept on file for re-application next Term? We will contact you to check availability. *

Yes No
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
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I Agree to these Conditions *

Yes No
Oh no! These conditions are important, and we can't process your Registration 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 Worker Employment Provider Tantrum Youth Arts Civic Theatre City of Newcastle 'Count Us In' University of Newcastle TAFE Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Radio Newspaper Magazine Google Other - Please Specify
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Application for a Tantrum OPEN Scholarship

Applicant Details

Parent/ Carer Details

Eligibility Declaration

Referral Letter

CONDITIONS