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Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program — Australia, 2025-26

Rolling Applications

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program provides employer incentives and personal benefit payments to Australian Apprentices. It aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy by supporting quality training undertaken in paid employment.

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Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Duration

Ongoing

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Eligibility for payments is assessed by the appropriate entity depending on the incentive payment. • Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Providers and Services Australia determine or verify payment eligibility. • Eligibility criteria are outlined for each type of payment in the Program Guidelines. • Applicants should contact their local Apprenticeship Network Provider for detailed eligibility requirements and claiming processes.
Eligibility for payments under the Incentives System is assessed by the appropriate entity depending on the incentive payment. Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Providers and Services Australia determine or verify payment eligibility in accordance with the eligibility criteria outlined for each type of payment in the Program Guidelines. Applicants are instructed to contact their local Apprenticeship Network Provider for further information about eligibility requirements and claiming processes.

What's Funded

Employer incentives and personal benefit payments associated with Australian Apprenticeships, delivered through Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased participation in apprenticeships, support for employers and apprentices, and quality training outcomes in paid employment.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

trainingemployment

Keywords

apprenticeshipsvocational trainingemployer incentivestrainee supportpaid employmentskillsAustralian Apprenticeships

Official Grant Page

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program?

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program is a mixed grant offered by Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia. The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program provides employer incentives and personal benefit payments to Australian Apprentices. It aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy by supporting quality training undertaken in paid employment.
2

Who is eligible for the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program?

  • Eligibility for payments is assessed by the appropriate entity depending on the incentive payment.
  • Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Providers and Services Australia determine or verify payment eligibility.
  • Eligibility criteria are outlined for each type of payment in the Program Guidelines.
  • Applicants should contact their local Apprenticeship Network Provider for detailed eligibility requirements and claiming processes.
3

What activities are funded?

Employer incentives and personal benefit payments associated with Australian Apprenticeships, delivered through Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers.
4

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