Apprentice grants & incentives
Money you're owed.
Federal and state government grants, loans and fee waivers for Australian apprentices. Bookmark this page — most apprentices miss out on thousands.
Australian Apprentice Support Loan (AASL)
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Income-contingent loan to help apprentices in priority occupations cover living and learning costs while training.
New Energy Apprentice Support Payment
Australian Apprenticeships
Cash payments for apprentices working in clean energy occupations — includes electrical, HVAC and related trades.
Priority Hourly Apprentice Incentive
Australian Apprenticeships
Hourly top-up paid directly to apprentices in priority occupations — paid quarterly while you're training.
Trade Support — Tools & Equipment
Australian Apprenticeships
AASL funds can be used for tools, safety gear and training materials. Keep your receipts from day one.
Fee-Free Apprenticeships (NSW)
Training Services NSW
NSW Government covers TAFE / RTO training fees for apprentices and new entrant trainees.
Free TAFE for Apprentices (VIC)
Victorian Government
All Victorian apprentices get free TAFE tuition for their apprenticeship — no income test.
Free Apprenticeships (QLD)
Queensland Government
Free training for Queensland apprentices under 25 in priority qualifications.
Construction Training Fund Subsidies (WA)
Construction Training Fund
WA construction-industry employer subsidies that flow back into apprentice wages and tools.
Skills SA Apprentice Subsidies
Skills SA
South Australian Government subsidises apprenticeship training across construction and trade qualifications.
Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (TAS)
State Revenue Office Tasmania
Tasmania incentivises businesses to hire apprentices via payroll tax rebates — talk to your employer.
Find an Apprenticeship Network Provider
ANPs are free government-funded brokers who help you sign up, claim incentives and switch employers if things go sideways.
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