The Australian Government has introduced a number of initiatives to help ease the financial difficulties Australian Apprentices experience in the early years of their Australian Apprenticeship, particularly in trades experiencing a skills shortage. These initiatives provide financial support to Australian Apprentices through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.
Please note, the Australian Apprenticeships website provides information on the incentives available from the Australian Government only. Australian Apprenticeships Centres are responsible for determining eligibility for these incentives. Other assistance and incentives may be available from your State or Territory Training Authority.
Australian Apprentices may be eligible for financial assistance through:
Eligibility for incentives under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program can be affected by the duration of the employment relationship you have had with your current employer. For more information on the eligibility of existing workers to attract incentives, please download the ‘Incentives for existing workers fact sheet’.
Australian Apprentices may be eligible for other assistance through:
There are also a number of initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Australian Apprenticeships available by providing additional financial incentives to employers. For more information about these incentives, please visit the Assistance available for employers of Australian Apprentices page.
Below is a step by step guide to an Australian Apprenticeship.