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Education and parenting

See the range of savings and support services that may be available for parents, families, carers or students to help with education and training expenses and more.

Check the labels on each item to see who may be eligible.

Visit the links to check your eligibility or find out more, including how to apply.

  • Carers Business Discount Card

    Approved foster and kinship carers can get discounts on goods and services at participating Queensland businesses.

    More about the Carers Business Discount Card

    FamiliesFirst Nations

  • Certificate 3 Guarantee

    Supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school Certificate III level qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Early Years Places

    Access a range of early childhood activities and support, including playgroup, early childhood education and care, health services, and family and parenting support.

    More about Early Years Places

    Families

  • FairPlay vouchers

    Vouchers of up to $150 for membership, registration or participation fees to help children from low-income families to participate in physical activity with registered providers.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Family payments and support

    A range of government benefits and payments are available to help families with the costs of bringing up children. 

    More about family payments and support

    Families

  • Fee free TAFE

    Free training is available to eligible Queenslanders to study priority skill sets, certificates or diplomas at TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity.

    More about fee free TAFE

    All Queenslanders

  • Financial help for First Nations students

    Financial help is available for high school students to complete their senior studies and for students who are studying at TAFE or university.

    More about financial help for First Nations students

    First Nations

  • Financial planning and budgets

    Find out how to make a budget, save money, and check if you need financial advice.

    More about financial planning and budgets

    All Queenslanders

  • Free and subsidised training

    Get qualified for less, with free and subsidised courses and apprenticeships for priority skills in Queensland.

    More about free and subsidised training

    All Queenslanders

  • Higher Level Skills

    This program helps individuals gain the higher-level skills and qualifications required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry.

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    FamiliesYouth

  • ICT Subsidy

    Funding to help families offset the cost of computer equipment and internet access for students enrolled in a State School of Distance Education.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Living Away From Home Allowances Scheme

    The Living Away From Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS) supports eligible Queensland families whose children need to live away from home to attend a state school or an accredited non-state school.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Mentoring for Growth

    Free access to industry experts from across Queensland who can provide insights, options and suggestions to help improve businesses.

    More about Mentoring for Growth

    Business owners and primary producers

  • Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme

    The Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) assists families by providing funding towards the transport costs of students attending non-state schools outside of the Brisbane City Council area.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme for Students with Disability

    The Students With Disability program assists families by providing funding towards the transport costs of students with disability.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesPeople with a disabilityYouth

  • Oral Health Scheme for children

    The Oral Health Scheme provides free dental care to eligible clients. This includes appointments for check-ups, preventive care, fillings and toothaches or accidents or emergencies.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesPeople with a disabilityYouth

  • Other scholarships and awards

    School students can apply for scholarships and awards in areas such as science, leadership or the arts.

    More about scholarships and awards

    All Queenslanders

  • School fee waivers for dependant students of temporary visa holders

    School fee waivers are available for dependant students of temporary visa holders who are unable to pay international student fees due to exceptional circumstances.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities

    The School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities is provided to assist students' attendance at state school programs.

    Check eligibility

    People with a disability

  • School Transport Assistance Scheme

    The School Transport Assistance Scheme provides assistance for eligible students travelling to and from school on all TransLink or qconnect bus, ferry, train and tram services, as well as for private vehicle travel.

    Varying degrees of support are available depending on individual circumstances.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Smoke alarm installation reimbursement

    Support is available for eligible foster and kinship carers (carers) to update smoke alarms in their homes by reimbursing carers up to $1500 through the child related cost process.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesHomeowners and tenants

  • Spinifex State College—Mount Isa Student Residential Facility

    Providing a residential schooling option in Mount Isa for students from the North Western area of the state whose home community does not provide secondary schooling.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Subsidised training and incentives

    Training based on industry advice to provide Queenslanders with the skills they need to gain meaningful and sustainable employment through the provider of their choice.

    More about subsidised training and incentives

    All Queenslanders

  • SwimStart vouchers

    Vouchers up to $150 which can be used towards swimming lessons for 0 to 4 year olds with a registered SwimStart activity provider.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Teaching scholarships and grants

    Financial support, access to unique teaching experiences and permanent employment as a teacher through a number of scholarships and grants.

    More about teaching scholarships and grants

    All Queenslanders

  • Textbook and Resource Allowance

    Help for parents of secondary school age students attending state and approved non-state schools and children registered in home education of equivalent age to contribute towards the cost of textbooks and learning resources.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Training Certificates & Apprenticeships

    This program provides funding directly to Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS) for the delivery of accredited entry-level training to apprentices and trainees.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Travel and Accommodation Allowance

    Provides a travel and accommodation subsidy for apprentices and trainees who are required to travel at least 100 km return to attend training in relation to their apprenticeship or traineeship.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Tuition fee exemptions for dependant students of student visa holders

    Tuition fee exemptions are available for dependants of student visa holders, allowing students who meet exemption criteria to enrol their child in Prep to Year 12 without paying tuition fees.

    Check eligibility

    FamiliesYouth

  • Wellbeing for small business owners

    Small business support and wellness coaching during times of hardship.

    More about wellbeing for small business owners

    Business owners and primary producers
Last updated: 
13 June 2023