Training Supplement

The Training Supplement of $41.60 per fortnight is payable to eligible Newstart Allowance jobseekers and Parenting Payment customers with compulsory participation requirements who commence approved courses between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2011.

To be eligible for the Training Supplement a jobseeker must satisfy the following criteria:

• have not attained Year 12 or equivalent qualifications, or
• have attained their trade or technical qualification some time ago, which can be upgraded or enhanced to provide improved employment opportunities.

The approved course must:

• be less than 12 months duration,
• commence between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2011, and
• be classified as full-time to meet the jobseeker's participation requirements.

Note that principal carers and customers with a partial capacity to work may study part-time provided they are undertaking a sufficient study load to meet their participation requirements.

For more information, please contact Centrelink or your Job Services Australia provider.