Currently there are no more universal grants available. It is expected that further grants will become available later this year.
Please refer to this website regularly for the next release date.
For further enquiries phone 1300 303 413.

What can be claimed

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A Victoriaworks for parents returning to work grant is to be used to directly assist the parent to participate in training to return to the workforce. It can provide for:

  • Course fees
  • Payment of Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees for the first year of a university course
  • Child care to cover the parent’s attendance at training
  • Percentage of Broadband access where the participant is studying by remote access (distance learning)
  • Course materials such as prescribed books and equipment required for the course
  • Uniforms required for specific training e.g. hospitality uniform.
  • Transport costs incurred to attend training where there is a demonstrated need.

Examples of activities that will not be funded include:

  • Rent, utility bills and any other household or personal bills
  • Medical bills
  • Vehicle registration, running costs, traffic and parking infringements
  • Car hire
  • Health Club / Gym membership
  • Capital expenditures
  • Furniture and office equipment including desks, chairs, filing cabinets etc
  • Mobile phones, cameras, computers and related equipment
  • Stationery not specifically required as part of the course