Apprentice support

The new Apprentice Employee Assistance Program provides free health and wellbeing support for Victorian apprentices and trainees.

The Victorian Government is supporting apprentices through a new Apprentice Employee Assistance Program. Apprentices and trainees employed by Victorian businesses can use the Apprentice Employee Assistance Program. This program provides all apprentices and trainees with access to an Employee Assistance Program. Some apprentices and trainees will already have access to an Employee Assistance Program through their employer. The EAP can support apprentices and trainees with:

• difficult workplace situations
• counselling for a broad range of personal issues
• making positive lifestyle changes
• working through financial concerns
• career development and planning.

Consultants are matched with apprentices and trainees based on their area of expertise.

Need more information?

• Go to the Apprenticeships Victoria website, apprenticeships.vic.gov.au/eap
• Book an appointment by phoning 1300 687 327, visiting convergeinternational.com.au, or downloading the Converge International app (IOS or Android).

More resources and support:

• Skills and Jobs Centre

  If you're looking to start or complete an apprenticeship the Skills and Jobs Centre is a great place to start. For further information, head to the Skills and Jobs Centre website.

• Australian Apprenticeships

  Your one-stop shop for apprenticeship information, including financial incentives and your rights. Visit the Australian Apprenticeships website.

• Fairwork Ombudsman

  The FairWork Ombudsman is a government organisation to help you understand your rights and responsibilities at work. For any questions about your workplace entitlements, fair work, pay conditions and access to your Modern Award, head to the FairWork Ombudsman website.

• WorkSafe Victoria

  If you are feeling unsafe at work, or exposed to poor work health and safety conditions or bullying, WorkSafe can help. For more information and advice, visit the WorkSafe website.

• Low Income Health Care Card

  As an Australian Apprentice you may be eligible for a Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card which entitles you to discounts such as cheaper trade school fees. Check your eligibility here.

• Trade apprentice registration discount

  If you are a trade apprentice using your car for work, you could be eligible for a discount on your registration. For more information head to the VicRoads Trade Apprentice Registration Discount page.

• Your training

  For more information on the regulation of your education and training providers and qualification, head to the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) website.

Becoming an apprentice

For more information on how to become an apprentice, visit Apprentices and Trainees.