Adept Training

July 2010 - Aged Care Education and Training Incentive Program (ACETI)

Aged Care workers undertaking Cert III or Cert IV in Aged Care may be eligible for $1000 funding;
* $500 on commencement of training
* $500 on completion of training and employment in an aged care facility

Download the fact sheet at the bottom of the page or follow this link to register your interest http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/reginterest-acw-form

Centrelink's Education Entry Payment

You may be eligible for up to $1158 funding to use towards your course fee; if you are receiving:

* Newstart allowance (for longer than 4 weeks)
* Parenting payment
* Single or Partner allowance
* Carers pension
* Disability pension

Applicants recieving any form of the pension need to complete the Pensioner Supplement Funding application located at the bottom of the page.

All other applicants need to contact their JSA (Job Services Provider) or Centrelink - 13 24 90.

Funding for Victorian Students

Parents returning to earning is a Victorian initive for mums or dads who are currently looking after children and would like to return to the workforce. Parents who meet the eligibility criteria may be eligible for a $1000 grant from the Victorian Government.

Eligible people must be an Australian resident living in Victoria, unemployed and looking to return to work, have been absent from training and education and employment for the past 2 years while looking after children.

If you think you are eligible for funding, please download the forms, complete and return to the address for the Victorian Government (do not send them to Adept Training). You will then receive a voucher for your training which you can submit to Adept Training with the remainder of your payment (if applicable). Please also complete a registration form for Adept Training with your course of choice.
http://www.returningtoearning.com.au/