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South Australian Government Funded Training: Skills SA & User Choice

The Skills SA and User Choice initiatives offer government-subsidised training frameworks funded by the South Australian and Australian Governments for employers looking to upskill their new and existing staff.

Subsidised training in SA

Traineeships

Government funded training

Government subsidies are available to significantly reduce your training costs for both New Entrant, Existing Workers and School Based Trainees.

Supported by Government of South Australia.
Visit for Participant Eligibility Criteria

  • New Entrant Traineeships

    Are a formal training pathway used for new starters to gain practical skills and obtain a nationally recognised qualification while earning a salary.

  • Existing Worker Traineeships

    A fantastic opportunity for your existing staff to enhance their skills and knowledge with a formal VET qualification through subsidised training.

  • School Based Traineeships

    Any school student can be a School Based Trainee. There are no academic entry requirements, other than suitability for that vocation.
    They simply need a career goal and an employer who will give them a chance.

South Australian Student Support Services

Skills SA is committed to ensuring that all government-subsidised students are pointed in the right direction.

Your success matters, which is why we have compiled these local South Australian wellbeing and crisis resources.

Click on the categories to find immediate, confidential support for health, finances, housing, and personal safety.

And keep reading for more about Success and Wellbeing Providers below.

Below are a variety of links to mental health services and resources for people around Australia.

  • Mental health services for young people ages 12-25 atԻ

  • Mental health services for adults atԻ

  • Mental health services for First Nations Peoples atԻ

  • Mental health services for LGBTQI+ people atԻ

  • ճis a confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service for the general public, concerned family and friends, students and health professionals.

Visit to discover other services in your area.

For assistance 24/7 mental health assistance, call Beyond Blue on1300 22 4636.

Suicide Call Back Serviceis anationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling 24/7. Call1300 659 467or go to.

The operates 24/7. This service:

  • is the main point of access to state funded mental health services

  • can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis situation

  • is staffed by mental health clinicians

  • will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate.

For further information and other links for mental health services specific to your needs and local area, visit

For further resources for young people (aged 16-24 years), visit

Disability Support

Below are some links to helpful resources for people with disabilities.

(DES) providers can help if you’re looking for work or have a job placement.

If you’re looking for work, a DES provider can help you:

  • Get ready to work

  • Train in specific job skills

  • Write your resumé

  • Train in interview skills

  • Look for jobs that suit you

Visit for an extensive list of disability support information specific to your area.

Visit theto read about the Hearing Services Program and find out if you meet the eligibility criteria.

offers information regarding:

  • Education (Learning Australian Sign Language)

  • Auslan translations

  • Support work

  • Interpreting

  • NDIS support

  • Therapy and family services

  • Information services

For people with vision impairment,:

  • Help find services and support

  • Provide information about funding

  • Assist with understanding eye conditions

  • Provide helpful resources

Visit for information about Guide Dogs in South Australia.

For adults seeking assistance with reading, writing or basic mathematics visit theor call on 1300 655 506.

is a not-for-profit service providing advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach and work with them.

ճ(SEE) helps job seekers get the skills they need for the job they want through stronger reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills.

Please note that the SEE program is only available to:

  • Australian residents who are not currently studying full-time or working full-time

  • Aged 15 to pension age

  • Registered as a job-seeker, either with an employment services provider or as a voluntary job seeker

  • Have the right to work in Australia through citizenship, residency or visa status

ճis an online English learning program for eligible migrants. Visit the website to learn more and check your eligibility.

Visit for information on helping with Financial Hardships (including interest free loans)

If you are having trouble paying household bills, getting food on the table or paying your rent or mortgage, there are services that can help.

This includes interest free loans and financial counselling

Visitto locate local services, resources and information. Mission Australia can help with:

  • Finding safe and affordable housing

  • Emergency relief

  • Support for disadvantaged children

  • Assistance with budgeting tools and debt reduction techniques

  • Gambling counselling

ճcan provide financial counselling and assist in finding services and other support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing financial stress, there are services that can help, visit You might be able to access:

  • food vouchers

  • chemist vouchers

  • transport vouchers

  • help with rent or accommodation costs

  • help toward the cost of bills

  • material help, such as food hampers or clothing, and sometimes cash.

Find your bank's financial difficulty contact details at the

ճprovides free confidential support if you are experiencing financial difficulty. Call 1800 007 007 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm.

is a National domestic family and sexual violence counselling service. Visit their website for assistance with:

  • Finding services

  • Safety planning

  • Support for yourself or someone else

  • Assistance with maintaining healthy relationships

) is a not for profit, secular organisation that is committed to improving the quality of family and community relationships, thus enabling individuals to thrive. They have more than 70 years of experience providing family and relationship services in South Australia.

Their services are based on an understanding of the social determinants of health and operate within a public health framework. Restorative practice and trauma responsive approaches underpin their work, and they pride themselves on their inclusive culture.

Visitfor an extensive list of services available in all states and territories. Please note that Homelessness Australia is not a direct support service, so although they cannot directly support, they know many organisations who can. They provide information on various services available for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, in all areas of Australia.

provides various links to community services for people who are homeless or at risk.

is a state-wide phone service. you can reach out on 1800 003 308 for assistance. Homeless Connect can:

  • Connect you with relevant services and information to help in your current situation

  • Short-term assistance until you can be connected to a specialist homelessness service

  • Referrals to specialist services includingDomestic Violence and Family Violenceservices, youth services and mental health support

Visitto find the link for your state or territory Transport website.

These websites will provide information on public transport and any eligible concessions for each state and territory.

If you have a disability, you can visitfor information on:

  • Public transport

  • Taxis and rideshare services

  • Community transport

  • Driving and parking your car

You can also visit for driving and transport services.

Foodbank provides essential food and grocery relief to more than one million Australians experiencing food insecurity every month.

ճrevealed that 3.7 million households in Australia have run out of food in the last year, with the cost of living crisis being one of the main reasons.

Foodbank works with the entire Australian food and grocery sector including farmers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers who donate and redirect surplus product to us. This enable us to provide over 225,000 meals a day to people in need.

If you are in a position where a little help can make a big difference, clickfor more information,

Local help is available

Success and Wellbeing Services

South Australian trainees and students funded by Skills SA can access professional, one-on-one case management through the state-funded Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS).

This external care framework helps learners manage complex personal, study-skill, or community hurdles so they can focus entirely on completing their qualifications.

Learn more about eligibility and referral pathways following the link below.

Frequently asked questions

You can enrol anytime — our courses are designed for flexible start dates, so you don't need to wait for an intake.

Yes. ACCM is a fully accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 1441) and all our qualifications are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Course fees vary depending on your qualification, location, and eligibility for government funding.

How to find your price:

  • Private Individuals: View a complete breakdown on our central ACCM Course Fees Page or visit the specific course information page(s) to see individual enrollment fees.

  • Traineeships: Because traineeship pricing depends on shifting variables—such as state-specific subsidies, new entrant versus existing worker statuses, or credit transfers—rates are custom-calculated.

    Please reach out directly to our course advisers at courses@accm.edu.au or call 1300 515 321 for a formal, audit-compliant quote tailored to your business and trainee’s situation.

Yes. Private students can spread the cost through a flexible direct debit payment plan with our partner Ezidebit—with zero setup or transaction fees.

Employer enrolments are invoiced at enrolment with 14-day terms.

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