Training Grants in Australia

The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant (EDAEG) is a NSW Government initiative that develops and supports Aboriginal people through the creation of training and employment opportunities. It subsidises the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in public service agencies, local government authorities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, promoting diversity and innovation in the NSW workforce.

This grant supports the delivery of vocational education and training in remote community clusters in Central Australia from June 2026 to 30 June 2028. Funding is provided for capital assets or improvements, remote training hub coordination and mentoring, and participant transport. Round 2 is open exclusively to the Iyarrka community cluster.

The Launch into Work program supports businesses in delivering pre-employment projects that prepare eligible individuals for entry-level roles. Projects include training, practical workplace activities, and mentoring to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed for employment.

Funding for industry and Victorian TAFEs or dual sector universities to work together to design and pilot short training courses that quickl... Projects that are selected following the Expression of Interest will undertake a co-design&... Closes on 27 Mar 2026

A mentoring program with one-on-one support for existing small business owners in 6 defined industry sectors. You will receive 3, one-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced business professional. Closes on 27 Mar 2026

This program helps new and existing small businesses in Tasmania build their skills and grow through workshops, training, and support. Support includes initial information sessions, capacity building workshops, professional development, personalised coaching, and small business grants.

This program provides fee-free apprenticeship and trainee qualification training to Queensland businesses employing apprentices or trainees under 25 years old in priority skill areas. Businesses benefit from fully trained employees learning on the job while upskilling their workforce with tailored courses.

Funding available to rural and regional South Australian businesses to cover travel and accommodation costs associated with hiring and training apprentices or trainees. Allowances cover intrastate travel at 30c per kilometre, interstate travel at economy airfare rates, and daily accommodation costs ranging from $60 (intrastate) to $110 (interstate).

Provides up to $3,000 towards the cost of training for eligible people who have lost casual, full-time or part-time work in the last 12 months due to retrenchment, downsizing or business closure.

A rebate to help first or second year apprentices registered with the NSW Department of Education with the costs of registering their vehicle in NSW. The rebate applies to vehicle registration fees and motor vehicle tax for vehicles registered in the apprentice's name or jointly with another apprentice.

This program provides fee-free accredited training to eligible participants in Brisbane and Moreton Bay through the Australian Government's Self-Employment Assistance program. Participants can access business skills courses including Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business, Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business, and Micro Business Skill Set, along with exclusive video insights and small group mentoring.

This program provides support to individuals interested in starting their own business or who need help to refocus an existing small business. Services include exploring self-employment workshops, business plan development, free accredited small business training, business advice sessions, business health checks, and small business coaching.