Compelling and compassionate circumstances
These circumstances will be considered for any applications to change your study including study load variation, intermission, release or discontinuation.
Evidence needs to be provided for any reason that you are applying for.
APPROVED CIRCUMSTANCES: | EXAMPLES & SUPPORTING EVIDENCE: |
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1. Medical conditions – a new or changed medical condition or diagnosis that impacts the student’s ability to engage in their study as per their study plan | Example: A new medical condition occurs after you have commenced study, and continues for several weeks, affecting your ability to engage in your study as per your study plan. OR A pre-existing medical condition flares up or is exacerbated after you have commenced study, preventing you from continuing your study as per your study plan. Supporting evidence includes:
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2. Family conditions – member/s of the student’s family died or has been impacted by a serious medical or personal condition and it is unreasonable to expect the student to have completed the requirements of study, as per the study plan. | Example: After commencing study, a close relative is impacted by a serious medical condition or passes away and you are unable to continue study. Supporting evidence includes:
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3. Unit Changes – Changes made in relation to the unit by the provider disadvantaged the student; or the student’s study plan has changed due to failing a unit previously and having the fail grade waived. | Example: You are unable to find a placement/ or your placement is cancelled OR You have previously failed a unit but have had this waived in accordance with the enrolment amendment process Supporting evidence includes:
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4. Unexpected, or unpredicted changes in personal situation – due to factors outside the student’s control, factors have impacted their ability to continue to study with the original study plan. | Example: You have been impacted by unexpected incidents, including but not limited to, natural disasters, conflict, political changes, family changes, or displacement etc. Supporting evidence includes:
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5. Additional personal factors – this may include military service in student’s home country, parental leave (for the birth and primary care of a child) | Examples: Parental leave: One Semester (or applicable 6-month teaching period), where the due date falls in or around the start date or end date of a teaching period – (Additional time will only be considered where there are complications or associated medical condition(s) making you unfit to study). Caring for a newborn or children is not considered grounds for additional leave. Necessary arrangements will need to be made. Military service in your home country requires you to change your study plan. Supporting evidence includes: Parental Leave:
Military Service
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UNAPPROVED CIRCUMSTANCES The following will not be considered as reasons for compelling and/or compassionate consideration. We have a wide range of support services for students and we encourage you to connect with the Student Wellbeing and Support team, or , to explore the support available to you. |
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