Cost of living payment for apprentices and trainees
Apprentices and trainees receive a $250 payment to help with the cost of living.
If you submitted an application form before this date, you should receive payment within 4 weeks of applying.
In 2025-26, the ACT Government will continue to support ACT apprentices and trainees with the cost of living.
Eligible apprentices and trainees will receive a $250 payment if active in their apprenticeship on 1 July 2025 with an additional $250 provided to first year apprentices and trainees to assist with the cost of tools and equipment.
An email with details on the online application process will be sent to the email address registered by eligible apprentices and trainees when they sign up to apprenticeship and traineeship contracts. If you have not received an email by October 2025, please email atpayment@act.gov.au