FAQs

There are three (3) options you can choose from to cover accommodation, travel and meals.

1.    Self-funding (You cover costs)
2.    Sponsored by your employer (Your employer covers cost)
3.    Apply for ABSTUDY (Need to meet eligibility criteria) – Click here to go to their page

Morning and afternoon tea are included in all courses.

If you live locally to the course venue, you will only need to arrange your own transport to and from the course.

What is ABSTUDY?

ABSTUDY helps with costs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who are studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship. ABSTUDY is a government organisation and is separate to the AILC.  To be eligible for ABSTUDY you must be:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Enrolled in an approved course
• Not receiving any other government assistance to study or do an apprenticeship or traineeship

What is the criteria for ABSTUDY?

You will need to clarify this criteria with ABSTUDY when you have been accepted into the course.

ABSTUDY accommodation, meals and travel

• Students who have been approved by ABSTUDY will be required to share accommodation with other students. If you are unable to share accommodation due to medical reasons you will need to discuss this with ABSTUDY and then provide the AILC with a current medical certificate 3 weeks out from the course.
• Breakfast is included in the room
• Dinner is $40 per person, this does not include alcohol and is to be eaten at the hotel restaurant. If you choose not to eat at the hotel, you will be required to cover this cost and you will not be refunded by ABSTUDY.
• ABSTUDY will only cover your travel from your current location (e.g. if you live in Darwin that is where you will travel from and return to)
• ABSTUDY will advise you which method of travel you will be required to undertake (plane, bus, train etc.) Unfortunately, you to do not get to choose.

*NON ABSTUDY students – Students who are self-funded or funded by their employers, will not be required to share a room. Students who live locally do not require accommodation.

Do I have to report back to ABSTUDY?

If you are not able to attend course or have any issues in general, including flights, you will need to notify ABSTUDY on 

1800 132 317 and also notify AILC as soon as possible. We will not notify ABSTUDY on your behalf; this is your responsibility.

Please contact the AILC and we will organise the appropriate support.

If you are undertaking nationally recognised training with the AILC or any other registered training organisation (RTO), you will need to have a unique student identifier.

A USI gives you access to your online USI account which is made up of ten numbers and letters. It will look something like this: 4BC99HY2B4

You can access your USI account online anywhere anytime by using an electronic device.

You will be required to obtain a USI prior to commencement of course. The AILC will not be able to print your qualification without a USI. To create your USI, you will need to go to www.usi.gov.au

You can speak to one of our friendly staff at the AILC Education Team by contacting our office. Alternatively you can complete an enquiry form by clicking here: Enquiry Form

The AILC will be in contact with you to confirm if a position is available for the upcoming course. All student enquiries are placed on a register; from there, the first 35 on the register will be selected to fill the course.

Our accredited courses range from $2,500 to $5,500 for individuals. We offer different payment options and plans to suit the needs of our students. 

For corporate options, face-to-face and group bookings, prices can vary.

For more information on course costs, payments plans and quotes please email enquiries@ailc.org.au