- Published:
- Friday 29 May 2026 at 12:16 pm
The Victorian Government has announced $4.4 million to continue the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student (SPOTS) Grants Program for a further 2 years, through to 2028.
The program will provide more than 250 grants of up to $15,000 each to support students beginning their careers in regional Victoria.
Students can apply before graduating and use the funding to help cover the costs of relocating and starting work in regional areas, making it easier to take up these roles.
The program has demonstrated strong demand, with the first three rounds fully subscribed and all 442 grants awarded.
Continuing the program will support more people in regional Victoria to access speech pathology and occupational therapy services.
Speech pathologists support people with communication and swallowing difficulties, while occupational therapists assist people to participate in daily activities including self-care, work, learning and social connection.
The next round of grants will open in October 2026, with funding to be allocated in early 2027.
For more information, see Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program on the Vic Gov website.
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