SDA members studying at tertiary level can apply for financial assistance under the union's Tertiary Education Assistance Program.

Successful members at University receive $1200 and those at TAFE or equivalent receive $600 towards their education costs.

Some of this year's winners are pictured below being congratulated by the SDA at the annual Sydney Delegates Meeting in Redfern.

The 2016 TEAP winners were:

• Alexander Gonda  -  Coles Manly
• Kaitlin Hudson  -  Big W Civic
• Laurie Yutuc  -  Priceline Mt Druitt
• Sarthak Garg  -  IGA Doonside
• Elinda Aclis  -  Kmart Pagewood
• Adrian Codognotto  -  Kmart Broadway
• Brooke Cooper  -  Bunnings Coffs Harbour
• Anthony Hammett  -  Coles Banora Central
• Nathan Ross  -  Coles Port Macquarie
• Trent Koessler  -  Woolworths Warilla