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MDIS 2026 Regional Travel Bursary Application

Application for Bursary

Music Australia and the VMDO recognise that cash flow can be a barrier to travel. We welcome the voices and experiences of industry professionals from across Australia. To that end we have a limited amount travel support available with priority for regional, remote and under-represented communities. Maximum amounts relate to your distance from Collingwood and refer to the maximum available. Budgets should show actual costs. VMDO reserve the right to offer part payments.

Please note recipients still need to purchase a ticket.

You can apply for travel support by EOI by completing this form….

EOI Open: 9 April 12pm
EOI Close: 19 April 11:59pm

Advice to successful applicants (only): 20 April
Invoice deadline: 24 April
Payments: 29 April

Please note that if you have received any other grant or bursary to attend MDIS 2026 you will not be eligible for this one.

Please direct any questions to info@vmdo.com.au
1.Please complete(Required.)
2.Do you identity as any of the following ? Check any that apply(Required.)
3.What is your gender identity?(Required.)
4.Please indicate what type of business structure you have (this information will not be shared with other parties and is for data only)(Required.)
5.Have you previously attended MDIS?(Required.)
6.Why would you like to attend MDIS? (in less than 200 words)(Required.)
7.Which of the following levels of support applies to you?(Required.)
8.Please supply a very rough budget relating to your use of the bursary. Please note it can only be used towards travel, accommodation and per diems.(Required.)
9.I confirm I have not received any other grant or funding to attend MDIS(Required.)
10.If successful, I agree to complete an online survey for VMDO when requested. It will take no more than 10 minutes,(Required.)
11.If successful, I agree to my name and likeness being used in marketing by VMDO in relation to this program(Required.)
12.Do you agree to be added to the VMDO mailing list?(Required.)