Fast track your career with an Australian School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship and combine paid part-time work with formal training – all while you complete secondary school! How do School-based Apprenticeships work? In addition to your secondary school qualification, as an Australian School-based Apprentice you will gain valuable workplace experience and a nationally recognised qualification at…
The Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP) provides up to a maximum of two years of direct financial support to eligible Australian Apprentices (apprentices) commencing an Australian Apprenticeship in priority occupations experiencing national skills shortage. 9404_Australian_Apprentice_Training_Support_Payment_Flyer_0724
The Priority Hiring Incentive is open to employers whose apprentices commenced from 1 July 2024. It supports them in hiring Australian Apprentices in priority occupations as outlined on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List and is targeted to the first year of the Australian Apprenticeship. Eligible employers and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) that hire new or…
Correctly claiming tools and equipment Planning on claiming a deduction for tools and equipment this tax time? Here’s a guide to help you get your deductions right. Eligibility: to claim a deduction for tools or equipment, you must use the tools for work-related duties. When you use the items for both private and work purposes,…
WA Group Training Wage Subsidy Extended. Another win for our WA GTO members.
We advocated for this, it was supported by the Construction Training Fund and the Minister for Training, delivered.
Key Points:
Eligibility for the program was broadened in July ’23 to include apprentices and trainees in the residential and commercial construction industry.
$21.5 million expansion of successful wage subsidy scheme to get more building and construction apprentices and trainees on the job sooner, starts 1 January 2024.
150 additional places to build WA’s pipeline of residential construction workers.
New $5 million program to help private training providers expand and train more skilled workers
Congratulations to all the finalists and award winners of the 2023 Apprentice Employment Network WA (AEN WA) Awards for Excellence program, held on 20 October, at the Burswood on Swan venue, Perth.
Tips to get the most out of your tax in 2024
Want to get ahead for next tax time? Use this Australian Taxation Office (ATO) checklist to make sure everything is in order!
√ Records, records, records
Access the ATO small business tax time toolkit to find out what you are eligible to claim. The toolkit contains:
• a helpful directory of links to help find information, tools, calculators, learning resources and other support and services
• several fact sheets on claiming deductions for the cost of digital expenses; ‘using business money and assets’ plus 3 fact sheets exclusively for primary producers.
The 2023 Apprentice Employment Network WA, Awards For Excellence, is a member only event, that rewards and celebrates the achievements of our members’ top apprentices and trainees and recognises the value of the host employers that support our Network.
Applications opened 26 June 2023 and close 8 August.
Our Awardees have the chance to share in $6,250 worth of prizes, so visit our webpage for more information and start preparing your nominations.
This year it’s an extra special event because we also celebrate our 30th Anniversary, providing advice, service and advocacy support to our members.
‘Nail’ your deductions this tax time!
Not sure what deductions you can claim as an apprentice? Well, great news! The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have shared some helpful tips and resources to make tax time easier.
‘Can I claim that?’
Check out the ATO’s tailored occupation guide for Apprentices. It helps explain which deductions you can and can’t claim this year, as well as the income you’ll need to declare, and the records you need to keep. Even better, the guide has also been translated into other languages.
Keeping your records
Your glovebox filing system is great, but there’s an easier way. Download the ATO app and use the myDeductions tool for a fast and easy way to store your receipts and keep track of your records!
The ATO app is also one of the best ways to track the progress and outcome of your tax return after you’ve lodged.
Best time to lodge?
The best time to lodge is from late July, when most of your information from employers, banks and health funds has been automatically included in your tax return. All you’ll need to do is check the pre-filled information is correct, add any income that’s missing, and claim your deductions!
Remember, most tax returns lodged online take about two weeks to be processed.