Hire an apprentice or trainee

Government financial incentives for apprentices / trainees

Your apprentice or trainee may be eligible* for a number of benefits such as:

Centrelink payments
wage support
travel and living allowances

*Incentives are dependent on meeting eligibility criteria.

For a list of incentives the apprentice or trainee may be eligible for in NSW please see our checklist (pdf): Financial Incentives (NSW)

Please note that the checklist is a guide only. Payment of incentives will be subject to employers and their apprentices and trainees satisfying the eligibility criteria. Details of each incentive should be discussed with your consultant.

For information about what incentives are available for employers click here.

ABL Apprenticeships Centre helps employers to simplify and streamline the appointment and administrative management of their apprentices and trainees - and helps ensure that all incentives and allowances are received.

Our services are funded under an Australian Government contract and are provided at no cost to you.

Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre, a division of NSW Business Chamber Limited (ABN 63 000 014 504), is an Australian Apprenticeships Centre contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) to provide Australian Apprenticeships Support Services to employers and Australian Apprentices. Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre is one of a number of Australian Apprenticeships Centres in New South Wales. This website does not represent the Australian Government. If you wish to access information about Australian Apprenticeships from the Australian Government, you should access the website http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au. Benefits and services are subject to change at any time without notice. Please call Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre on 1300 652 236 for full and current details.