Get help and wellbeing support

Apprenticeship Support Officers (ASOs) help apprentices get the most out of the apprenticeship system. They can advise on a range of matters, including wages, training, safety and wellbeing.

Free, confidential counselling and coaching for Victorian apprentices and trainees—no referral needed. Support for health and wellbeing via an independent provider.

Get free support with job-matching, paperwork, and training while you complete your apprenticeship.

Find support, resources, and information to help you start and complete an Australian Apprenticeship.

Talk to your careers counsellor to explore job pathways and connect to career services.

Visit your local Skills and Jobs Centre for free advice on apprenticeships, traineeships, or career changes—no student ID needed.

Find courses and training that match your career goals with the Victorian Skills Gateway.

Get 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

Access mental health advice and 24/7 counselling.

Get 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

Talk to a counsellor about mental health and relationships.

Start conversations to support mental wellbeing.

24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Get support for domestic, family and sexual violence.

Provides mentoring, training and networking for women in trades.

Supports women in skilled trades through advocacy, training and inclusive workplaces.

Check your pay and entitlements through the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Use the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions tool to check your pay, calculate entitlements like allowances and overtime, and compare it to what you actually earn.

Learn about your rights under Victoria’s workplace laws, including child employment, long service leave, and contractor obligations, via the Wage Inspectorate Victoria.

Stay safe on the job with advice from WorkSafe Victoria, the state’s workplace health and safety regulator. They also provide support if you get injured at work.

Registers training contracts, approves employers, and ensures obligations are met. Works to prevent harm and resolve issues through advice and workplace visits if needed.

Free advice and education for workers under 30 about their workplace rights.

Offers free, confidential legal support across Victoria.

Provides culturally appropriate legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Offers legal advice and support for women and non-binary people experiencing workplace issues.

Provides information on tax and superannuation systems.

Apply for payments like Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY or Austudy while in training

Tools and advice for budgeting, managing debt and planning your financial future.

Provides small, no-interest loans for people on low incomes to help with education, tools or essential costs.

You may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card and save money on essentials. Find out how to apply and what documents you’ll need.

Free interpreting support for non-English speakers when accessing government services.

For people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment.

The AWU represents workers' rights in a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, the beauty industry, and construction.

The CFMEU represents workers' rights in the construction industry including carpenters, joiners, plasterers, tilers and bricklayers.

The ETU represents workers in the electrical trades including electricians and other electrical workers.

The AMWU represents workers in metal, manufacturing, and automotive trades.

The CEPU represents workers in electrical, plumbing, and communications industries.

The PPTEU represents workers in plumbing and pipe trades including plumbers and gasfitters.

The UWU represents workers in hospitality, warehousing, cleaning, and related industries.