Westmead Feelings Program Scholarships Now Open

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is seeking applicants for the Westmead Feelings Program  (WFP) Facilitator scholarships round, with the aim of supporting the mental health of children with autism and intellectual disabilities in NSW and to help us evaluate the WFP online facilitator learning platform.

Twelve scholarships will be awarded to professionals in NSW to complete an online facilitator certification course in 2021 with delivery of the program in 2022. The course will equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver WFP to children with autism with and without mild intellectual disability, as well as their parents and teachers.                                                   

Included in the scholarships will be the WFP  therapeutic kit and WFP therapeutic manuals for up to five children, their parents and teachers.                                           

Scholarships will be awarded for either:

- Westmead Feelings Program 1 - for children with autism and a mild intellectual disability. Westmead Feelings Program 1 is aimed at verbal children, who may or may not read, can draw simple pictures or write a few key words and can pay attention for at least a few minutes at a time.

- Westmead Feelings Program 2 - for children with autism and no intellectual disability. Westmead Feelings Program 2 is aimed at children who have fluent speech, and who are able to read and write.           

The twelve scholars will be supported via various mentoring opportunities throughout 2022. Each scholarship is valued at over $2,500.

It is essential to read the WFP Facilitator Scholarships Information Form prior to completing the online application form here.                                                                                                                             

All applications must be received on or before Monday 3 May 2021. Good luck!