Skills Victoria

State Government of Victoria

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Victorian Flood Response – Additional Training Assistance

On 6 February 2011, the Victorian Government announced support measures in training and higher education to help meet immediate needs in flood affected areas.

What support?

Individuals currently enrolled in, or who planned to enrol in, the following course categories, who were disadvantaged by the January 2011 floods, may be able to receive a one off payment of $500 towards:
  • occupational courses;
  • training costs associated with undertaking any nationally recognised Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification offered at a Registered Training Organisation in Victoria; and
  • degree courses at universities in Victoria.
Support is subject to Skills Victoria approval of an application as detailed below and is payable on evidence of enrolment. The course can only be undertaken through a Training Organisation or Victorian university.

Am I eligible?

This support is available to:
  • people currently enrolled in one of the above course categories to commence study at any time during 2011 and you (or your household) have been assessed as flood affected by Centrelink or DHS; and
  • other flood affected people who may have special employment circumstances on a case by case basis
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2012 or until available funds are awarded, whichever comes first.  For further information, contact Skills Victoria:

Telephone: (03) 9637 2635
Email: skills@diird.vic.gov.au.

How do I apply?

Please complete an application form, then post to:

    Victorian Government Flood Training Support Fund
    Skills Victoria
    GPO Box 266
    MELBOURNE   VIC  3001

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Last Updated: 22 August 2011