Fee-Free TAFE Skills Agreement

This Schedule establishes shared funding arrangements between the Commonwealth and states and territories (the States) to deliver fee-free TAFE places in agreed areas of priority.

Through Fee Free TAFE, support will be available for priority groups including First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields, people with disability and certain categories of visa holders.

This agreement will put TAFE at the centre of VET, while recognising varied State delivery contexts.

Topic(s)
Skills and Workforce Development
Department/Agency
Employment
State/Territory
All
Total funding
$964.30m
Agreement type
FFA - Education and Skills
Program stream
Start date
1 December 2022
End date
30 June 2027
Expired agreement
No