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Exceptional circumstances

If you are unable to meet the standard Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) eligibility requirements because of temporary circumstances outside your control, you may be able to apply under the Exceptional Circumstances provisions.

Who can apply?

You may be eligible for consideration if temporary circumstances outside your control affected your ability to meet the standard CPP requirements.

Examples of exceptional circumstances that may be considered include:
  • Disability-related circumstances
  • Health and medical circumstances
  • Bereavement
  • Significant personal circumstances
  • Significant family circumstances

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit a CPP Application
Complete and submit a Commonwealth Prac Payment application and select the Need to Work pathway within your application.

Step 2: Complete the Exceptional Circumstances Form
Complete the Exceptional Circumstances Form available on the ECU Student Forms Page.

Step 3: Provide Supporting Evidence
Supporting documentation should relate to the relevant CPP assessment period.
Upload supporting evidence explaining:

  • Your circumstances
  • How the circumstances affected you
  • Why you were unable to meet the standard CPP requirements

Forms and Supporting Documents
All current CPP forms can be found on the ECU Student Forms Page.

Important

  • Approval under Exceptional Circumstances is not automatic.
  • Supporting evidence must clearly explain your circumstances and their impact.
  • Circumstances must be temporary and outside your control.
  • Providing complete and relevant documentation will help avoid delays.
  • You must still meet all other applicable Commonwealth Prac Payment requirements.

Supporting Evidence and Assessment

Examples may include:

  • Learning Access Plan (LAP)
  • Educational adjustment plans
  • Student support documentation

Examples may include:

  • Medical certificates
  • Letters from medical practitioners
  • Health professional reports

Documentation should clearly explain how the circumstances affected your ability to meet the standard CPP requirements.

Examples may include:

  • Statements from support services
  • Social worker reports
  • Case manager reports
  • Support officer statements

If formal evidence is unavailable, you may provide:

  • A statutory declaration
  • Other documentation relevant to your circumstances

Department Assessment

The application will be referred to the Australian Government Department of Education for assessment.
Assessment is completed in accordance with Australian Government requirements.

Outcome Notification

You will be advised of the outcome by email once assessment has been completed.

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