Money & Schemes

What to weigh up before going out on your own after qualifying — licensing, insurance, money and the reality of running a trade business.

The money and help available to the Northern Territory apprentices in 2026 — the national payments everyone can get, plus the state-specific extras.

The money and help available to the ACT apprentices in 2026 — the national payments everyone can get, plus the state-specific extras.

The money and help available to Tasmania apprentices in 2026 — the national payments everyone can get, plus the state-specific extras.

The money and help available to South Australia apprentices in 2026 — the national payments everyone can get, plus the state-specific extras.

The money and help available to Western Australia apprentices in 2026 — the national payments everyone can get, plus the state-specific extras.

The money and support Victorian apprentices can access in 2026 — the national payments open to everyone, plus Victoria’s own extras like Free TAFE and Apprenticeships Victoria services.

What money and help Queensland apprentices can access in 2026 — the national payments open to everyone, plus Queensland’s own extras like free apprenticeships and the travel and accommodation allowance.

A plain-English rundown of the money and help available to NSW apprentices in 2026 — the national payments everyone can get, plus the extras that only apply in New South Wales.

A plain-English guide to the government payments Australian employers get for hiring apprentices, and why apprentices should know about them.