Incentives and Initiatives for Job Seekers

Funding for Australian Apprentices

In addition to being able to earn while learning, there are many other incentives and initiatives for job seekers. Funding is available for Australian Apprentices, with the government seeking to fill skills shortages and increase workforce participation.

For example, mature age grants allow people to reskill or enter a new industry at a later age. The Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment is available to eligible Australian Apprentices and employers working in occupations experiencing national skills shortages.

Federal and state funding is available, contact us today – we’re ready to help you identify what you could be eligible for.

State & Federal Incentives for Australian Apprentices

Some key federal incentives and subsidies include:

Trade Support Loans
Living Away From Home Allowance
Centrelink payments like Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY & ABSTUDY

In addition to federal funding, you may also be able to access funding in your specific state or territory. Some examples include the Trade Apprentice Vehicle Discount in Victoria or the Travel & Accommodation Subsidy, which varies from state to state.

Additional funding may also be available for Australian Apprentices:

Of an Indigenous Australian background
From a rural, regional and remote areas
From low socio-economic circumstances
Living with a disability
Of a mature age
Who are in school

For specific details on the amounts available, see our Summary of incentives and allowances for Australian Apprentices. For personalised information, Mas can help you identify which incentives or initiatives you are eligible for.