Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) for apprentices
Weekly Commonwealth allowance for apprentices who move out of their parent's or guardian's home for the first time for their apprenticeship.
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$125.52 a week
$125.52 a week in year one, $94.14 in year two and $47.07 in year three.
Who can get it
- Apprentices who must move away from their parent's or guardian's home for the first time
- Within 36 months of the apprenticeship start date (commencements from 1 January 2026)
- Apprentices who are homeless may also be eligible
Conditions and catches
- Not payable to anyone getting Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Centrelink rent assistance, or free or subsidised accommodation from their employer.
- Weekly amounts are from the payments table in the overview.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Apprentice must be within 36 months of the commencement date of their apprenticeship.
Available to apprentices who need to move away from their parent's or guardian's home for the first time to: