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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans

Action description: 

Financial supports aimed at improving commencement, retention and completion outcomes for Australian Apprenticeships. As at 30 June 2023, First Nations made up 6% (22,395) of Australian Apprentices in-training, and 6% (5,795) of completions over the preceding 12 months.

Trade Support Loans (TSL) now known as Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL) program, provides income-contingent concessional loans for eligible apprentices and trainees aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures while training.

Outcome: 
Outcome 06
Outcome 07
Status: 
New
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
No
Indicators: 
Cert III and above VET commencements and attrition and completion rates
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Skills and Training
Resourcing: 
To be confirmed
Delivery timeframe: 
Start date January 2014, expected completion date to be confirmed
Agency: 
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations