Providing great peace of mind

“The placement cost an extra $120 in fuel each week, plus there were mounting expenses from not being able to work my casual jobs while on the full-time placement,” says Taylor. “I was looking at also working every weekend just to get by, but I was worried about burning out.”

Arriving just in time to relieve the building pressures, Taylor received the Matthew Flinders Scholarship for students in financial need and was able to cover her extra placement costs.

“Covering my fuel, food, rent and bills, the Matthew Flinders Scholarship provided great peace of mind during my placement and allowed me to focus more time and energy on my studies.”

Achieving her Master of Occupational Therapy at the end of last year, Taylor is now forging a career in community occupational therapy, helping to improve independence and quality of life for children and older adults.

She is grateful to those who helped her reach this point, especially the donors to the Matthew Flinders Scholarship.

“Your support was the extra push I needed to get to the finish line and made a difficult year a little bit brighter. Thank you so very much for your kindness.”

You can provide vital support for students like Taylor to continue their studies and reach graduation by giving to the Matthew Flinders Scholarship for students in financial need.

100% of your tax-deductible donation will support students in financial need through the Matthew Flinders Scholarship. 

^{Published May 2025. Author: Lynda Allen.}