Advice and assistance
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Practical support for people with a disability
Support for people who need help with training
Funded training
Tool allowance
Travel and accommodation assistance
Commonwealth Government assistance
Assistance for apprentices and trainees whose contract is cancelled
Practical support for people with a disability
Practical support is available for people with a disability who are undertaking a vocational education and training course, including:
- sign language interpreters
- specialist support for intellectual or learning disabilities
- scribes
- personal carers.
Adaptive equipment is also available, including:
- large computer monitors, joystick controls or switch controls
- software programs for magnification, screen reading, voice recognition or intellectual disability
- ergonomic furniture and keyboards
- training for staff and students.
For people who need help with training
Supervising registered training organisations can provide assistance if you require additional learning support, such as help with maths, reading or writing skills.
Support is also available from the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts by calling 1800 210 210.
Funded training
The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts pays for the training for apprenticeships and traineeships in areas of employment growth and economic development.
Tool allowance
For some apprenticeships, employers must provide their apprentices with tools to a stated retail value. To find out if your employer is required to supply tools for your apprenticeship, visit the Queensland Training Information Service database and search on the apprenticeship. The database shows the amount of tool allowance (if any) applicable to each trade, and when it is payable.
If you are a trainee, you are not eligible for a tool allowance.
For more information, telephone Wageline on 1300 369 945.
Travel and accommodation assistance
The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts provides financial assistance to apprentices and trainees who have to travel away from their usual workplace to attend training with their supervising registered training organisation. Read the fact sheet to learn more about travel and accommodation assistance.
To claim travel and accommodation subsidies when attending off-the-job training with your training provider, you should use the Apprentice and trainee travel and accommodation subsidy claim form [PDF 118kb]. To be eligible, the distance travelled must be more than 100 kilometres round trip.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties when attending off-the-job training with your training provider, you should use the Special provisions: advance/additional payment form [PDF 200kb]. This form is also used when you need payment in advance of the standard or special travel and accommodation subsidy.
For more information, see the Travel & accommodation allowance: policy statement & guidelines [PDF 186kb].
Australian Government assistance
The Australian Government also provides assistance for apprentices and trainees, including:
- living away from home allowance
- tutorial assistance, interpreter and mentor services
Contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre for more information. To find the Australian Apprenticeships Centre closest to you, telephone 13 38 73.
You may also be eligible for Youth Allowance or similar assistance. As part of this assistance, you may be eligible for a Health Care Card that may entitle you to a reduction in some of the costs of your training. Telephone Centrelink on 13 24 90, or visit the Centrelink office in your local area, for more information.
Assistance for apprentices and trainees whose contract is cancelled
If you have had your training contract cancelled, you may be able to receive financial support to enable you to attend a registered training organisation and complete your training. Learn more about the assistance available [PDF 68kb].
Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935
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