Support for employers of Aboriginal apprentices and trainees​

Incentives and support for employers to take on Aboriginal apprentices.

Australian Apprenticeship Centres (AAC) can advise on Australian Government employer incentive payments for taking on Aboriginal apprentices and trainees.  Contact an AAC. 

Aboriginal Apprenticeship Program

The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Program provides incentives for private sector employers to employ Aboriginal people into trade-based apprenticeships.

Intensive support is provided to participants for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Available subsidies:

4 Year Apprenticeship - $8,000
1st Year: $3,000 (no GST) - $1,500 paid in 26 week instalments
2nd Year: $3,000 (no GST) - $1,500 paid in 26 week instalments
3rd Year: $2,000 (no GST) - $1,000 paid in 26 week instalments
4th Year: no subsidy.

3 Year Traineeship - $6,000
1st Year: $3,000 (no GST) - $1,500 paid in 26 week instalments
2nd Year: $3,000 (no GST) - $1,500 paid in 26 week instalments
3rd Year: no subsidy.

School-based Apprenticeship - $1,000 (no GST) paid on commencement of the training contract.

Call the Infoline or contact us by email.