The Australian Government, through its Skills and Training Incentive, is providing up to $2,200 (GST inclusive) to fund training to help mature age Australians to update their skills and remain in the workforce longer.

 

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You are eligible for the Incentive if you:

 

• are aged 40–70

• are an Australian citizen or permanent resident

• are currently employed OR recently unemployed (less than 12 continuous months) and not registered with an Australian Government employment services provider

• have completed a Skills Checkpoint assessment that identified training opportunities through the Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program (Program).

 

You can find out more information about the Incentive and the Program by:
 

• visiting www.skillscheck.com.au

• visiting the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s website at https://www.dese.gov.au/skills-checkpoint-older-workers-program and https://www.dese.gov.au/skills-and-training-incentive; and

• contacting your local Program Provider, who can help you apply for the Program and potentially access the Incentive, using the details below: