Support and incentives

​For apprentices

The Australian Government offers allowances and loans to help apprentices.

For more information, see:

• Australian Apprenticeships: Financial support

 A discount on vehicle registration is available to assist eligible apprentices with the cost of registering vehicles used for work purposes.

For more information, see:

• Trade apprentice vehicle registration discount 

The Victorian Government employs apprenticeship support officers to give support and guidance to apprentices. For more information, see:

• Apprenticeships Victoria: Apprenticeship support officers​​
  

For other support available, see: 

• Apprenticeships Victoria: Support and advice​​
  

For employers

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme aims to encourage employers to take on an apprentice. Available incentives include a one-off payment for taking on mature-age apprentices (over 25 years of age).

For more information, see:

• Australian apprenticeships – employer incentives