Commonwealth Prac Payment
The Commonwealth Prac Payment will help ease financial pressures for eligible students during practicums and will help ensure they persist with their studies, graduate, and enter the workforce – helping to address shortages in these important sectors.
The Commonwealth Practicum Payment is designed to alleviate financial burdens for eligible students during their practicum periods. By providing this support, the initiative aims to enhance student retention, facilitate graduation, and promote entry into the workforce.
The Commonwealth Prac Payment comes into effect from 1 July 2025 and is not retrospective.
Eligible students must be in receipt of a primary Centrelink benefit or met the ‘Need to work’ test determined by the Government.
Key facts
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Available to eligible domestic students undertaking mandatory practicum placements and enrolled in teaching, nursing and midwifery, and social work.
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Up to $319.50 per week (based on the single Austudy rate) prorata. Payments will be considered as taxable income.
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The Commonwealth Prac Payment comes into effect from 1 July 2025 and is not retrospective.
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Students will be required to submit an application with supporting documentation prior to going on their placement. A means test will apply to be eligible for this payment.
Next steps
The Australian Government is currently in consultation with the higher education sector. Deakin University is working closely with the Department of Education to develop program guidelines and provide clarity for our students.
Further details will be shared in 2025. Be sure to read all placement information to avoid missing out.
