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Commonwealth Prac Payment

Are you a Holmesglen nursing student completing compulsory placement as part of your course? From July 2025, eligible students may access financial support to assist with completion of their placement.

The new Commonwealth Prac Payment is an Australian Government initiative that is designed to ease financial challenges for learners who are undertaking a mandatory placement in critical work areas.

Eligible Holmesglen domestic nursing learners will soon have additional financial support as they complete their training. 

The Australian Government’s 2023 Employment White Paper identified nursing as a critical workforce in the Australian economy. This new support will ensure learners can balance study, placement and successful entry into employment. 

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Eligible learners will receive a $319.50 per week payment, which is means-tested.

Eligible learners will have access to financial support from 1 July 2025.

Who is eligible

Domestic learners who enrolled in a higher education course in nursing and midwifery, teaching, and social work. Plus, domestic nursing students undertaking a vocational education and training (VET) course.

Eligibility:

  • On Australian Government income support
  • Need to work more than 15 hours per week during normal studies

How can I apply?

Eligible learners can apply via Holmesglen. Further information will be available on this page closer to the introduction of the Commonwealth Prac Payment.

 

Need more information?

Discover how the Commonwealth Prac Payment can support your placement training via the Australian Government Department of Education’s fact sheet.

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