Training Services NSW
NSW CAPS relocation payment for apprentices
One-off payment for out-of-work NSW apprentices who move more than 60 km to continue with a new employer through CAPS.
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Up to $2,500
A one-time CAPS relocation payment of up to $2,500 for rent, bond and moving costs.
Who can get it
- Registered with the Continuing Apprentices and Trainees Placement Service (CAPS), with a CAPS-registered new employer
- Relocate more than 60 km and hold a valid training contract
How to claim
- Email the relocation and rental assistance application form to CAPS@det.nsw.edu.au.
Conditions and catches
- Claim within 6 months of the new training contract start or transfer date.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Claims must be submitted within 6 months of the commencement date of the new training contract, or within 6 months of transfer date.
you may be eligible for a one-time CAPS relocation payment of up to $2,500 to help cover rent/bond and moving costs.