Applications for the Inclusive Education Scholarships open on Monday 2 February 2026. These fully funded scholarships support Victorian teachers and regional staff to build specialist expertise in inclusive education, transforming how they teach, engage, and support students with diverse learning needs. Applications close on Monday 16 March.
Courses supported by the scholarships
These scholarships cover a range of courses for teachers and regional staff, from graduate certificates to master’s level study:
• University of Newcastle – Master of Special and Inclusive Education, Deaf Studies & Deaf Education
• University of Melbourne – Master of Learning Intervention, Deaf Education
• Macquarie University – Master of Disability Studies, Deaf Education
• Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education –practical qualification for immediate classroom impact
Who should apply
Victorian teachers and regional staff who want to:
• Build specialist capability in inclusive education
• Support students with disability more effectively
• Strengthen inclusive practice across their school or region
• Translate professional learning into real classroom outcomes
What you'll learn and the impact you'll make
• Understand how students experience learning – apply insights about listening, language, and classroom dynamics so every lesson reaches every learner.
• Spot hidden barriers to learning –recognise challenges like auditory fatigue or gaps in early language exposure and remove obstacles before they affect engagement.
• Turn access into inclusion – move beyond ’support’ to create classrooms that are fully accessible, empowering, and inclusive.
• Teach literacy and communication confidently – whether students use spoken language, Auslan, or both, enable them to thrive academically and socially.
• Interpret behaviour through an access lens – respond in ways that improve engagement, understanding, and belonging.
• Collaborate for real impact – work with Deaf community members, audiologists, speech pathologists, and families to improve daily learning experiences.
