Travel and accommodation contribution
Travel and accommodation contributions are available to Tasmanian apprentices and trainees who are required to travel, either within Tasmania or interstate, to attend training with their Registered Training Organisation.
The contributions are designed to contribute to the cost of travel and accommodation but may not cover full costs. The contributions are only available to apprentices and trainees who are on a training contract registered in Tasmania.
Eligibility criteria
The Travel and Accommodation Contribution Policy and Payment Rates - 2024 (PDF 559.3 KB) details the eligibility requirements, rates and other information.
What does the contribution cover?
The contribution for attending training within Tasmania covers:
- Travel – when the apprentice or trainee needs to travel more than 21 kms each way to attend training.
- Accommodation – when the apprentice or trainee needs to travel more than 61 kilometres from their usual place of residence, to attend training.
The contribution for attending training interstate covers:
- Travel – airport transfers plus the cost of economy airfares as booked by Corporate Travel Management on behalf of Skills Tasmania.
- Accommodation – where the apprentice or trainee is required to be away overnight from their usual place of residence to attend training.
Skills Tasmania will send you the information you need to book your interstate air travel through Corporate Travel Management.
Please note you are required to book and pay for your accommodation yourself.
For full details of eligibility and rates please refer to the Travel and Accommodation Contribution Policy and Payment Rates – 2024 (PDF 559.3 KB).
Please note this contribution is unrelated to the Australian Government allowance paid to apprentices and trainees living away from home to work outside their regional area. More information on Living Away From Home Allowance.
Attending training in Tasmania
If you are eligible to claim the contribution, your nominated RTO will submit your claim form for you. You do not need to tell Skills Tasmania that you are going to claim the contribution.
A Travel and Accommodation Contribution Claim Form (DOCX 163.0 KB) must be completed, authorised by your RTO and sent to Skills Tasmania by your RTO within four weeks of completing each of your training sessions. Please speak to your RTO if you aren't sure if your claim form has been lodged.
All claims are assessed by Skills Tasmania against the eligibility requirements before being paid. You will be notified if your claim is not approved.
If your claim is approved, the contribution will be paid directly into your nominated bank account.
Attending training interstate
Where you are required to travel interstate to attend training you will need to book your flight by contacting Corporate Travel Management. Skills Tasmania will provide you with the information you need to allow you to book and pay for your flights. We will pay any accommodation and associated travel entitlements directly into your nominated bank account. You do not need to have your RTO lodge a form to be paid.
Skills Tasmania will contact your RTO to confirm training dates before contacting you with your booking information.
As flights are booked in advance you will need to contact Corporate Travel Management, to book your flights, as soon as you receive your travel information from Skills Tasmania.
You will need to book and pay for your own accommodation prior to your training dates.
Need more information?
Email travelclaims@skills.tas.gov.au or phone Skills Tasmania on 03 6165 6055.