Funding & Incentives
The funding and incentives page provides access to external funding opportunities, grants, scholarships, and incentives that support employers, students, apprentices, and trainees in workforce development and skills growth.
Aboriginal School-Based Training Program
Supports Aboriginal students to undertake vocational training and gain valuable work-based learning experience.
ACT PTA070 Payroll Tax Exemption for Approved Group Training Organisations (trainee/apprentice wages)
Exempts eligible apprentice and trainee wages from payroll tax for approved group training organisations.
Apprentice and trainee rebate for payroll tax
Provides payroll tax rebates to employers who engage eligible apprentices and trainees.
Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (ATTF)
Provides funding support for apprentice and trainee training in priority industries across Tasmania.
Apprentice and trainee wages payroll tax exemption
Exempts eligible apprentice and trainee wages from payroll tax, helping employers reduce employment costs.
Apprentice Discount on WorkCover premium
Provides eligible employers with discounts on WorkCover premiums when employing apprentices.
Apprentice Vehicle Registration Rebate
Provides eligible apprentices with a rebate on vehicle registration costs.
Apprentices and Trainees Payroll Tax Rebate NSW
Provides payroll tax rebates for eligible apprentice and trainee wages in New South Wales.
Apprenticeship and traineeship funding
Provides government-funded training for eligible apprentices and trainees undertaking a Queensland apprenticeship or traineeship.
Apprenticeship Travel and Accommodation Subsidy Scheme (NT)
Assists apprentices with travel and accommodation costs required for training.
Asylum Seeker VET Program
Supports eligible asylum seekers to access vocational education and training opportunities in Victoria.
Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
Provides direct financial support to eligible apprentices during training.
Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans
Provides income-contingent loans to assist apprentices with the costs of training and living expenses.
Australian Apprenticeships (User Choice)
Supports eligible ACT apprentices and trainees through government-funded training delivered by approved training organisations.
Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships
Provides scholarships to apprentices experiencing financial hardship or personal challenges.
CAPS Relocation and Rental Assistance
Provides financial support to apprentices required to relocate for training or employment.
Career Boost
Supports eligible Queensland residents to upskill or reskill through subsidised training aligned with workforce and industry needs.
Career Start
Provides subsidised vocational education and training for eligible Queensland job seekers and school leavers to gain qualifications that support employment outcomes.
CIT Partially Government Funded Courses
Offers subsidised training in selected qualifications through Canberra Institute of Technology for eligible students.
Community Work Skills
Supports community-based organisations to deliver training and employability programs for disadvantaged Queensland job seekers.
Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS)
Supports employers of apprentices with disability through wage assistance payments.
Diverse Queensland Workforce Program
Assists employers and training providers to increase workforce participation from underrepresented groups across Queensland.
DTWD Travel and Accommodation Allowance for Apprentices and Trainees
Supports apprentices and trainees with travel and accommodation expenses related to training.
Fee Concessions for Subsidised Training
Reduces student fees for eligible learners undertaking subsidised training in South Australia.
Fee-free Apprenticeships
Removes training fees for eligible apprentices undertaking approved apprenticeship qualifications in New South Wales.
Fee-Free TAFE
Offers eligible Queenslanders access to selected training courses without tuition fees in priority occupations and industries.
Fee-Free TAFE and Vocational Education
Offers selected vocational qualifications at no tuition cost in priority workforce areas.
Fee-free Traineeships
Provides fee-free vocational training for eligible trainees undertaking approved traineeship qualifications.
First Start – Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Offers wage subsidies to employers creating employment opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers.
Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s
Covers training costs for eligible apprentices and trainees under 25, helping reduce barriers to commencing a trade career.
Free TAFE
Australian Government initiative providing fee-free access to selected vocational qualifications in priority sectors.
Get Set for Work
Helps young people gain the skills, confidence and work readiness needed to transition into employment or further training.
Group Training Organisation Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Supports pre-apprenticeship pathways delivered through group training organisations to prepare participants for apprenticeships and employment.
Industry Skills Solutions – Drones Initiative
Supports training and workforce development initiatives to build skills and capability within Queensland's drone industry.
Jobs and Skills WA Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Provides subsidised training and support for eligible apprentices and trainees across Western Australia.
Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive
Provides financial incentives to employers who engage eligible apprentices and trainees.
Jobs and Skills WA Existing Worker Traineeships
Supports upskilling of current employees through traineeships linked to nationally recognised qualifications.
Jobs and Skills WA Fee-free Courses
Offers selected training courses at no cost to eligible Western Australians in priority occupations and industries.
Jobs and Skills WA General Industry Training Courses
Offers subsidised vocational training across a broad range of occupations and industries.
Jobs and Skills WA Higher Level Courses
Provides subsidised training for higher-level qualifications that support workforce capability and career progression.
Jobs and Skills WA Pre-apprenticeships and Pre-traineeships
Supports learners to gain foundational skills and workplace experience before commencing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Jobs and Skills WA Priority Industry Qualifications
Provides subsidised training in qualifications linked to high-demand and priority industry sectors.
Launch into Work
Funds pre-employment projects that prepare participants for jobs while supporting employer recruitment needs.
Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA)
Supports eligible apprentices who need to live away from home to undertake training or employment.
Local Skills Solutions
Funds local projects that address regional workforce challenges and support industry-specific training outcomes.
Lower Fees, Local Skills
Reduces course fees for training linked to priority industries and workforce demand across Western Australia.
NSW Fee Free
Delivers fee-free training opportunities in selected courses that support workforce participation and priority industry sectors.
NT Government Employer Incentive Program (Regional and Remote)
Offers financial incentives to employers recruiting apprentices and trainees in regional and remote areas.
Payroll Tax Exemption for Apprentice and Trainee Wages (NT)
Exempts eligible apprentice and trainee wages from payroll tax in the Northern Territory.
Payroll Tax Exemption for Apprentice Wages
Exempts eligible apprentice wages from payroll tax obligations.
Payroll tax exemption for apprentices or trainees employed by recognised Group Training Organisations
Provides payroll tax exemptions for apprentice and trainee wages paid by recognised group training organisations.
Payroll tax exemption for re-employed apprentices or trainees
Provides payroll tax relief for employers who re-employ apprentices or trainees.
Payroll tax rebate scheme – Apprentices and trainees rebate
Provides payroll tax rebates to employers of eligible apprentices and trainees.
Pre-apprenticeships and Pre-traineeships in Schools
Allows school students to commence vocational pathways while completing secondary education.
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Combines paid employment, training and secondary school studies through an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.
Skills First Aboriginal access fee waiver
Waives student tuition contributions for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners undertaking funded training.
Skills First fee concessions
Provides reduced student contribution fees for eligible concession card holders and disadvantaged learners.
Skills First subsidised training
Victorian Government program that subsidises training costs for eligible learners undertaking approved qualifications.
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program
Provides free language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills training to improve employment prospects.
Skills NT Grant
Provides funding for projects that support workforce development, training participation and industry skills growth.
Smart and Skilled
NSW Government program providing subsidised vocational education and training for eligible students in priority qualifications.
Subsidised Training
Provides eligible South Australians with access to government-subsidised vocational education and training.
Trade Apprentice Registration Discount
Provides discounted vehicle registration fees for eligible trade apprentices.
Train Now Fund
Assists employers and individuals to access training that supports immediate workforce and skills needs.
Travel and Accommodation Allowance
Provides assistance with travel and accommodation expenses incurred while undertaking training.
Travel and accommodation allowance for apprentices and trainees
Assists apprentices and trainees with travel and accommodation costs incurred while undertaking training.
Travel and Accommodation Contribution
Assists apprentices and trainees with travel and accommodation costs to attend training.
Travel and accommodation financial assistance for school-based apprentices and trainees
Helps school-based apprentices and trainees meet travel and accommodation expenses associated with training.
User Choice Funding Program
Northern Territory funding program that subsidises training for eligible apprentices and trainees.
VET Delivered to School Students Supplementary VET Funding
Supports delivery of vocational training to school students as part of their secondary education pathway.
VET for School Students Subsidised Training
Supports school students to access subsidised vocational training while completing secondary education.
VET for Secondary Students Fee-free Places
Enables eligible secondary students to access fee-free vocational education and training opportunities.
VET in Schools 2026
Enables secondary school students to undertake nationally recognised vocational education and training while completing their school studies.
VET in Schools Program 2027
Supports vocational education and training delivery for secondary school students across the Northern Territory.
VET Student Loans
Helps eligible students pay tuition fees for approved higher-level vocational education courses through a government loan.
Vocational Training Assistance Scheme Travel and Accommodation Allowance
Supports apprentices and trainees with travel and accommodation costs for training attendance.
Wage Subsidies
Supports employers through financial incentives to hire eligible workers, apprentices and trainees.
Women in Trades Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to women pursuing training and careers in trade occupations.
Women’s Career Grants
Provides financial assistance to women seeking education, training and career development opportunities.
Workers Compensation Insurance Apprentice Incentive Scheme
Reduces workers compensation insurance costs for employers of eligible apprentices.
Workwear and Workgear Bonus (NT)
Provides funding to help apprentices purchase essential workwear and equipment.
Youth Access Initiative
Provides fee waivers and training support to vulnerable young people facing barriers to education and employment.