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Faculty Supports & Placement Logistics
PlacementMate Tool
Created by the School of Education, this digital tool provides tailored resources and immediate answers to specific placement enquiries.
Professional Experience Drop-in Sessions
The Education faculty hosts weekly online drop-in sessions covering placement-related topics for primary, secondary, and early childhood students.
Financial Supports
Pre-service teacher Placement (PPG) Grant program
If your teaching placement is at an eligible remote, rural or specialist Victorian government school, you may be eligible for daily grant payments whilst on placement.
Commonwealth Prac Payment
Eligible Education students can access this government payment to alleviate financial stress during mandatory placement blocks. Learn more via the link above, and check your eligibility here.
Advocacy Support:
If you are experiencing difficulties during your education placements, DUSA’s Advocates can assist you by providing a private and confidential space to discuss concerns that may be affecting your placement experience. This may include support with interpersonal issues, helping to raise concerns with relevant university or placement staff, and guidance on appropriate pathways for resolving issues. Advocates can also support students during meetings with Deakin staff regarding placement progress, concerns, or potential placement termination.
WIL Australia
If you have to travel for your placement and meet certain relocation and placement eligibility criteria, you may be able to apply for Work Integrated Learning Placement Scholarship to support with placement costs.
Find out more: Student Scholarships | WIL Australia