You can help empower the state's youth and provide valuable pathways to a future filled with promise.
Your support can help change the course of a young person's life.
With your help, we can provide learning resources to students. Together, we can break down barriers to participation in exams and create exciting new opportunities where they didn't exist before.
Will you be part of changing the course of a young person's future?
Tasmania has the greatest prevalence of families living in low socio-economic conditions in Australia. Access to quality arts education is not equal and students with financial constraints are more likely to miss out on valuable opportunities, leaving them further and further behind their peers.
The opportunity to support young performers is within your grasp.
AMEB exams can open pathways to the future through bonus TCE Points, qualifications, and guidance from some of our state's top teachers and performers. Without the means to afford an exam fee, young people are at risk of being left even further behind.
AMEB exams can help with forming pathways to further study through a gentle introduction to new venues and performance spaces - by building familiarity, young people will start to envision themselves walking amongst hallowed halls, while feeling a sense of comfort and support that can empower them to achieve that dream.
Your donation could make a huge difference.
Your donation will help to fund the AMEB Exam Bursary and discretionary support of emerging performing artists and other fantastic AMEB initiatives that exist to serve and support quality arts education. With your help, the AMEB Exam Bursary provides students with access to an AMEB exam and all the associated benefits, regardless of their financial constraints.
Enhanced cognitive development: Engaging in performing arts helps children improve their cognitive abilities. It enhances their memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, which can translate to better academic performance.
Resilience: Children learn how to handle setbacks and criticism constructively. When children participate in performances (like exams), they often face challenges such as stage fright or make mistakes during a performance. Learning to navigate these experiences helps them build emotional resilience, as they understand that mistakes are part of the learning process and that perseverance leads to improvement.
Improved social skills: Participating in group learning activities and performances teaches children how to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and empathize with others. These social skills are crucial for their overall development and future interactions.
Emotional expression and regulation: Performing arts provide a safe space for children to express their emotions and explore different aspects of their personality. This can help them manage their emotions better and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
Creative thinking and problem-solving: The creative nature of performing arts encourages children to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions. The more they experience being creative, the more they build the muscle and become creative problem-solvers - a valued skill that can be applied in many areas of life.
If you're interested in finding out more, have a read of why exams are a key ingredient to success here.
Will I receive a receipt for tax-deductible donations?
Yes. You'll receive a tax receipt for any contribution you make. AMEB Ltd is a registered charity and gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
What portion of my donation goes directly to students?
100%. AMEB provides all other costs as our own in-kind support. That includes grant administration, marketing, operations, and other operational duties associated with ensuring these opportunities and funds are appropriately maintained, delivered, and accounted for.
What do you do with my personal information?
Information that you provide to us will enable us to process your request (eg. gift, payment, registration, subscription, change of details) as the law permits or for other purposes explained in our Privacy Policy.
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AMEB Tasmania and the Bursary are administered under our AMEB Federal team, so your donation will be to AMEB Ltd, via our AMEB Online Shop.
