Government-Funded Vocational Training

Get Qualified
for Free.
Start Your New Career.

Government grants cover your full course fees. We guide you from enrolment to certification to a job you love.

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100% free — no hidden fees
Nationally recognised qualifications
Employment support included
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The problem we solve

Millions of Australians want to retrain.
Most think they can't afford it.

Course fees can reach $15,000 or more. Government grant programs exist to cover them — but the application process is buried in paperwork, eligibility rules, and jargon. Most eligible Australians never apply, simply because nobody told them they qualified.

"I thought free training was only for people on welfare. I had no idea I qualified — and I'd been paying rent for 8 years."

— Marcus T., enrolled in Certificate III in Business

That gap — between eligible and enrolled — is exactly what SkillGrants was built to close.

How SkillGrants works

The grant exists.
We make sure you get it.

The federal government funds millions of training places each year through WIOA and Workforce Pell. SkillGrants is your dedicated navigator: we check your eligibility, match you to a fully-funded certification program, handle enrollment, and stay with you all the way to employment.

Eligibility check in minutes

We ask you a few plain questions and tell you exactly which grants you qualify for — no jargon, no guesswork.

Matched to the right qualification

From healthcare to construction to business — we align your course to where jobs are actually hiring in your area.

Supported through to employment

We don't disappear after enrolment. Our team helps with resumes, job matching, and employer introductions.

Funding through

JobTrainer Fund • Skills for Education and Employment • State VET Subsidies

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Your pathway

Three steps from where you are
to where you want to be

No complicated paperwork. No upfront fees. Just a clear path, with someone to walk it with you.

1
5 minutes

Check your eligibility

Answer a few plain questions — we instantly identify which government grants you qualify for, with no jargon.

2
1–2 days

Get matched and enrolled

Your SkillGrants advisor recommends the best-fit certification and handles all enrollment paperwork. You just say yes.

3
Ongoing

Train, certify, and land the job

Study at your own pace. We help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and connect you with employers actively hiring.

Start with step one — it takes 5 minutes

No commitment required. Completely free.

Funded qualifications

Courses that lead
to real employment

Every program on the SkillGrants platform is nationally recognized, fully funded, and aligned to sectors with strong job vacancy rates right now.

01

Healthcare & Aged Care

Certificate III & IV — Community Care, Disability Support, Nursing
02

Business & Administration

Certificate III & IV — Business Admin, Project Support, HR
03

Construction & Trades

Certificate II & III — Building, Site Safety, Plumbing Pre-Trade
04

Early Childhood Education

Certificate III & Diploma — Childcare, Early Learning
05

IT & Digital Skills

Certificate III & IV — Networking, Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy
06

Transport & Logistics

Certificate II & III — Warehousing, Forklift, Supply Chain

40+

funded qualifications available

$0

out-of-pocket course fees

87%

of graduates employed within 90 days

4,200+

Australians placed into work

Real outcomes

These are real people.
These are their stories.

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I was 38, working hospitality, and exhausted. I had no idea a Certificate III in Individual Support was fully funded. I enrolled on a Tuesday. Six months later I was working as an aged care assistant — with better pay and proper hours.
Now employed in Aged Care

Priya S.

Melbourne, VIC — formerly hospitality

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Samantha K.

Brisbane, QLD — now in Early Childhood Education

Certificate III ECE graduate
"I was a single mom looking for stable work with school-friendly hours. SkillGrants sorted the funding paperwork in one phone call. I'm now qualified and working at a local childcare center — something I genuinely love."
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James R.

Perth, WA — now in IT Support

Cert IV IT Networking graduate
"I thought IT courses cost thousands — I'd been putting it off for two years. Turned out I qualified for WIOA funding. My SkillGrants advisor was brilliant. I finished the cert in four months and had a job before I graduated."

You may already qualify

Check your eligibility.
It takes five minutes.

You might qualify for a fully-funded course if you are:

An Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 15 or over

Currently unemployed, underemployed, or looking to change careers

Without a post-school qualification at the certificate III level or above

A young Australian aged 15–24 seeking your first qualification

Criteria vary by state and grant program. Your SkillGrants advisor will confirm exactly what you qualify for — no obligation.

Start your free eligibility check

A SkillGrants advisor will be in touch within one business day. No cost, no commitment.

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