Any more news on this guys? The Swinburne site now states:
"Financial Assistance for Flying Training
Eligible students undertaking the Associate Degree of Aviation, combined Bachelor of Aviation / Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) , and combined Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce / Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) will be able to access Commonwealth assistance for fees for both the academic units of study and flight training. HECS-HELP is available in the Bachelor Degree. FEE-HELP will be available in the Associate Degree of Aviation and Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting)"
Going to melbourne and/or uni again isn't an option though so if someone knows something new about Bankstown, let me know.