Batemans Bay Youth Foundation

What we do

We provide financial grants to local students leaving school and starting their tertiary studies.

If you are wanting to study at University, TAFE, a Tertiary Institution or take up an Apprenticeship or Traineeship in 2024 you need to consider a Batemans Bay Youth Foundation Grant? As you have recently completed school, you can apply for a grant of up to $3,500 that can be used to help with your first-year costs.

BBYF November 2024 Newsletter

We have already received several student applications for the 2025 Batemans Bay Youth Foundation (BBYF) grants to help them commence their tertiary studies. While the majority of students leaving school apply for a grant to start University, several this year have applied to study at TAFE or other tertiary colleges.

For 2024 eight students were awarded tertiary grants from the foundation in January 2024. Students have again lived up to expectations of BBYF and in Semester One achieved: 33 per cent High Distinctions, 33 per cent Distinctions, 22 per cent Credits and eleven per cent Passes.

Students have again used their $3500 grant to help fund the cost of establishing themselves at the institution of their choice. Most have paid accommodation fees, textbook (Yes, they are still being used), relocation costs and equipment required for their studies. Students received $3000 at the grant’s presentation function held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club in January. The final $500 was paid in July, after the successful conclusion of the first semester.

The Foundation will allow grants for any recognised Australian tertiary institution, but most students commence their study at Australian National University, Universities of Canberra, and Sydney. Hamish Buck has been studying Prosthetics and Orthotics at the Southern Cross University on the Sunshine Coast.

For the graduating student this year, applications opened in September following a round of visits to our schools by the BBYF committee promoting BBYF. The closing date is Saturday, November 30 2024. We have been in contact with Batemans Bay and Moruya High Schools, St Peters and Carroll College. Students have been emailed details about the grants and how to apply. Coordinators and career teachers have also been briefed. To date, two students have applied for a 2025 grant having completed their HSC in 2023 and taking a working gap year in 2024.

We are delighted that one of our past students Jake Cartwright has agreed to join the BBYF committee. Jake has set up his solicitor practice in Batemans Bay and it will be energising for the committee to have the input of a BBYF alumni to refresh our thinking and future plans.

The foundation congratulates all our current Year 12 students who are completing the HSC wish them every success for their future.

Grants

University

BBYF grants assist students starting University with accommodation, travel, technology, books and equipment. To be eligible you need to enrol in a course of study at an Australian university or college on a full-time basis. Currently the grants are worth $3500.

TAFE and Tertiary College

BBYF grants can assist students with the cost of studying at TAFE or a Tertiary College with accommodation, travel, technology, cost of tools, uniforms and personal safety items. The amounts granted vary depending on individual circumstances. These grants are also available to students entering an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Other

The BBYF can assist you to complete training in your chosen career that might not include University, TAFE or a Tertiary College. The amounts granted vary depending on your circumstances and proposed study schedule.

Selection Process

Application open in September each year to schools. BBYF works with local schools to ensure that students are aware of the grants and that applications close on 30 November.

The Application Form requires details of family finances, school results, aspirations, interests, course to be studied and preferred tertiary institution.

Any student whose normal place of residence is in the area that is bounded by North Durras (north), Nelligen (west) and the Moruya River (south) and who is completing his or her secondary education (whether year 12 or earlier) or is pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship, is eligible to apply if it is their intention to undertake in the following year:

a course of study at an Australian university or college of higher learning on a full-time basis; or
a traineeship or apprenticeship involving attendance at TAFE or other college or where the student may be required to provide “tools of trade” and/or special clothing; or
any other form of personal development including, but not restricted to, music, art, sport, invention or research.

Applications are considered by a Selection Committee on the basis of:

financial need of applicant and family;
perceived future potential of the applicant; and
relevant performance at school.

The scores from each Committee member are averaged and a panel is appointed to conduct interviews. By this method awards for the year are determined, the number being in accordance with funds available.

Applications for study grants close on 30 November each year. Applications for apprenticeship/traineeship grants may be lodged throughout the year.

Students undertaking a GAP YEAR are eligible to apply for a grant in the year immediately prior to recommencing studies.

Meet our team

Assisting our youth to persue personal development in their chosen field

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Day care Options

Age-specific support for every stage

Day care

Schedule and tuition

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Half Days

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Full Days

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Extended Day

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We welcome kids into our 2-4’s program based on their birth year.

Why us

The best early learning experience

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Kindness

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Creativity

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Emotional

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Innovation

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Daily activities

Designed to help children realize their potential

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