Community Programs
2.4 Post-Secondary Education – TAFE/VET
Benefits
Up to $11,000 per financial year.
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A dependent child or an IBN member.
- Enrolled in an accredited vocational education course at a TAFE or private RTO (Registered
Training Organisation) See training.gov.au. - Studying at levels from Certificate 1 to Advanced Diploma. This includes apprenticeships, traineeships and VET in Schools.
AVAILABLE items
- Up to 100% of study fees including applicable VET fees.
- Study expenses including computers available only every 3 years and computing supplies, books, uniforms, child care fees, etc. during study blocks.
- Tools and equipment if not covered by the employer or other sources.
- For full-time courses of over 6 months in duration:
- Accommodation allowance up to $5,500 per financial year (conditions apply).
- Travel support (conditions apply).
Items NOT available
- Fees for non-accredited short courses, professional/trade registration and licences.
These expenses are available under Program 6.1 Employment and Skills Training. - Historical course fee debts.
- Daily food and fuel expenses.
- Rental bonds.
- E-Gift cards.
- E-Bikes and E-Scooters.
- Mobile phones and smart watches.
Conditions
- ABSTUDY is NOT a condition of this program, but eligible students are encouraged to apply. IBN will assist with your application.
- Accommodation support – for full-time courses of more than 6 months duration. Only available for
student residential boarding and private rent through an agent. - Travel support – for full-time courses of more than 6 months duration. Eligible students must access
State government Student Travel subsidies or ABSTUDY Fares Allowance where available. - Multi-year funding may be subject to satisfactory attendance and academic progress.
- Student withdrawal – IBN may seek a refund of fees already paid to the RTO.
- IBN has the right to review and audit member purchases and any member who misuses funds for non prescribed purposes or fraudulent activities will be placed in review, that can include disqualification from future program applications or reduction in future program funds.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 2.4
- Proof of enrolment
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- Evidence of ABSTUDY entitlement (if eligible)
- Accommodation – Invoice from the student residential boarding or rental agent.
- Student Travel subsidy (DoT) or ABSTUDY Fares Allowance form
- Academic progress report (for multi-year requests).
- Supporting letter from training provider stating items are required.
- Reimbursements – invoices and proof of payment.
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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