Department of Training and Workforce Development (WA)
WA Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices and trainees
WA apprentices and trainees who travel over 70 km round trip to off-the-job training can claim help with travel and accommodation costs.
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Who can get it
- Apprentices and trainees who live in WA with an active or suspended training contract
- Must travel more than 70 km round trip from home to the closest approved training provider
How to claim
- Claim through the TAA online client portal in WAAMS.
Conditions and catches
- Claims must be lodged within 60 days of the last day of each block training period or each day-release attendance.
- Not available if your employer pays your travel and accommodation.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
All claims for the TAA must be submitted within 60 days
TAA claims must be submitted through the TAA online client portal
must travel more than 70 kms (round trip) from their residential address