Government funding available in Whyalla
Fee-Free TAFE
Looking to upgrade your skillset and propel your career forward? If you're in South Australia (SA), you might have the opportunity to access free training.
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You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- be a First Nations Australian; OR
- be 17-24 years of age; OR
- be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
- be an unpaid carer; OR
- be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
- be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
- be a person with a disability, including autism and neurodivergence.
- be a certain category of visa holder.
As well as ALL of the following requirements:
- be 16 years of age or older
- not enrolled at any school
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
- live or work in SA
JobTrainer
The South Australian state government (in partnership with the federal government) have allocated more than $88 million in new training opportunities for the residents of South Australia.
Learn more- be 16 years of age or older
- not enrolled at any school
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
- live or work in SA
Skilling South Australia
Skilling South Australia allows eligible SA students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma.
Learn more- be 16 years of age or older
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
- live or work in SA
Skills Checkpoint
Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within South Australia. It’s designed for people aged over 45 and it helps workers to stay in their current job role, transition to a new role at their workplace or find a whole new career path.
Learn moreWork Ready
WorkReady is the funding and incentive program in South Australia for Vocational Education and Training (VET). WorkReady provides training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, strategic industries and regional locations.
Learn more- be 16 years of age or older
- not enrolled at any school
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
- live or work in SA
Popular government funded courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
- Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.




Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Nursing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
