🎓 Smart and Skilled Funding 

Smart and Skilled is a NSW Government initiative that provides subsidised training to help residents gain the skills needed for employment and career growth.

Eligibility has recently expanded: previous qualifications no longer affect your ability to apply for government-subsidised training.

To be eligible, you must:

  • ✔️ Be 15 years of age or older
  • ✔️ No longer be at school
  • ✔️ Live or work in New South Wales
  • ✔️ Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen

When available, eligible students pay only a subsidised student fee — the NSW Government covers the rest. Our team can assist with eligibility and enrolment when places open again.

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Generous NSW funding options
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