Government Incentives & Allowances
To increase the take up of Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships, the Australian Government provides a range of financial incentives and assistance.
Please note: Eligibility criteria apply to all incentives and allowances. All incentives are GST exclusive unless otherwise stated. BUSY is responsible for managing the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Programme only.
Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme
Australian Apprentice and trainee Incentives |
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| Living Away From Home Allowance |
Up to $77.17/wk
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| Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY |
Various
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Assistance for Australian Apprentices or trainees with a disability |
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| Wage Support |
Up to $104.30/wk
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| Tutorial Assistance |
Up to $5,500 (GST inc.)
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| Mentor/Interpreter Assistance |
Up to $5,500 (GST inc.)
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| Workplace Modifications |
Dependant on requirements
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Employer Incentives |
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| Commencement Certificate Level II only |
$1,250
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| Commencement Certificate III , IV or selected Diploma and Advanced Diploma |
$1,500
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| Completion Certificate III , IV or selected Diploma and Advanced Diploma |
$2,500
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| Recommencement Out-of-trade at Certificate III or IV |
$750
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| School-based Commencement All Certificate levels |
$750
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| School-based Retention Student must be employed within a set time frame after completing Year 12 |
$750
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| Mature Age Commencement Disadvantaged (45 years or older) |
$750
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| Mature Age Completion Disadvantaged (45 years or older) |
$750
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| Innovation Certificate III or IV in an approved Innovation based qualification |
$1,100
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| Rural and Regional Skills Shortage Certificate III or IV in an approved qualification |
$1,000
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| Declared Drought Area Commencement - Certificate II in approved Rural or Horticulture qualification |
$1,500
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| Declared Drought Area Completion - Must qualify for the Declared Drought Area Commencement |
$1,500
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