Subsidy Scheme

Are subsidies available to attend the Conference?

The AAA/AIMA 2025 Joint Conference will offer a limited number of subsidies to support Indigenous delegates, student-member participants, and those with caregiver responsibilities. This initiative aims to encourage greater levels of Indigenous and Student participation in the Conference and to support the participation of delegates with carer responsibilities.

Funds are available to offset the expenses associated with registration, travel, and accommodation. Additionally, delegates with caregiving responsibilities may seek financial assistance to cover the costs of engaging an adult (who is not registered for the Conference) to aid with caregiving tasks. This provision is intended to enable delegates to fully engage with and benefit from the comprehensive conference experience.

How much can I apply for?

The amount of funding available through the Subsidy Scheme varies each year and is determined by the overall conference budget and the level of sponsorship received.

For the AAA/AIMA 2025 Joint Conference, full details on available subsidy amounts will be published on 19 May 2025, when the Subsidy Applications open.

We encourage interested delegates to check back on that date for more information and to submit their application within the specified timeframe.

What conditions apply to applications?

  • To be eligible for a subsidy, applicants must be named on a paper, poster, or session to be presented at the Conference or be otherwise engaged in Conference activities.
  • The Subsidy Scheme should not be applied for in the place of other funding sources available to you for professional development or conference attendance in your community, workplace or university.
  • Student applicants should be current financial members within the Association.
  • Student applicants should provide evidence of current university enrolment at the time of application.
  • Non-Indigenous delegates can apply on behalf of Indigenous delegates.
  • Delegates can apply for only one of the three categories.

When can I apply, how will my application be assessed and when will I find out the outcome?

The deadline for application is 11 July 2025 – no late applications will be considered. Applications for subsidies will be considered by the Conference Subcommittee at a special meeting and the outcomes advised by 18 July 2025.

In the evaluation of applications for financial support, the following criteria will be considered:

  • The nature of your engagement at the Conference, such as presenting a paper.
  • The potential advantages that your community or workplace stands to gain through your participation in the Conference.

For Student and Carer recipients, reimbursements will be made by direct bank transfer two business days before the conference begins. This will be done if reasonable evidence is provided to show that accommodation or travel payment has already been made by the delegate. Indigenous delegates will be reimbursed in cash at registration at the Conference by the Conference Manager, unless requested otherwise.

Student and Indigenous delegates are requested to NOT register for the Conference until an outcome is advised.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted and therefore not assessed.

Further details and a link to the application form will be available from 19 May 2025, when the Call for Abstracts and Subsidy Applications open.

For enquiries, please contact Julie Jerbic at aaa@watermarkevents.com.au or 0402 189 948