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 all apprentices, aged 15 to 24, in the first year of their apprenticeship.

For more information, see:

• Get help with your apprenticeship ​​

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