Government Funded

Advance Your Career with a Government Funded Course

If you’re ready to elevate your career or transition into a future-focused industry, a government funded course could be your smartest next move.

Across Australia, federal and state governments offer funding for nationally recognised courses that address real workforce needs. That means you can access high-quality education while significantly reducing your tuition costs — or in some cases, paying nothing at all.

Are You Eligible?

Government funding is available to Australians who meet criteria such as:

• Citizenship or residency status
• Living or working in the relevant state or territory
• Not currently enrolled in secondary school

Each state runs different schemes, including:

• Skills First (VIC)
• Smart and Skilled (NSW)
• Jobs and Skills WA
• Career Boost (QLD)
• Career Start (QLD)
• Skills SA Funding
• Fee-Free TAFE

Funding is often focused on priority industries and skill gaps — giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

What Can You Study?

There are funding opportunities across a wide range of professional and vocational qualifications, including:

• Leadership, business and project management
• Health and allied services
• Education support and early childhood care
• Information technology and cyber security
• Construction and technical trades

Most courses are delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs), and many offer online or blended study modes for flexibility.

Take the Next Step

Scroll through the government funded course options above and a course advisor from the provider will contact you to guide you through next steps and to confirm your eligibility. Your future is worth investing in — and thanks to funding, it may cost far less than you think.