Department of Education
Commonwealth Prac Payment
A weekly payment while you are on a mandatory placement in teaching, nursing, midwifery or social work.
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Being rechecked. Something on the source changed or couldn't be confirmed, so treat the details with care.
Who can get it
- Entry-to-practice degrees in teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work, plus the VET Diploma of Nursing.
- You need a Commonwealth supported place and a mandatory placement averaging 30 or more hours a week.
How to claim
- Higher education students apply through their education provider.
Conditions and catches
- It is taxable income, so declare it in your tax return.
- Official pages currently disagree on the weekly amount for 2026, so none is shown. Ask your provider for the current rate.
- Other conditions apply. Check the details with your provider.