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Access Routes (DARE / HEAR) Video Guides

How to apply to DARE 2023
This video guides you through your application for the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) for college entry 2023.
How to apply to DARE 2023 (with subtitles)
This video guides you through your application for the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) for college entry 2023.
What is DARE?
Is DARE for me?
How do I apply to DARE? Part 1
How do I apply to DARE? Part 2
Summary of DARE Application Process
DARE What happens after I complete my application?
How to apply to HEAR 2023
This video guides you through your application for the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) for college entry 2023.
How to apply to HEAR 2023 (with subtitles)
This video guides you through your application for the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) for college entry 2023.
What is HEAR?
What are the benefits of HEAR?
HEAR indicators
Making a HEAR application
Eligibility carry forward
HEAR Top Tips
HEAR What happens after I complete my application?