Relief and recovery support is available for people impacted by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires. Visit Emergency Recovery Victoria: vic.gov.au/january-2026-victorian-bushfires

VET funding contract arrangements 2026

The Victorian Government continues to prioritise its investment in TAFEs, community-based training providers, apprenticeships, training in regional Victoria, and key industries, like housing and clean energy.

2026 Skills First contract arrangements

We’ve finalised the 2026 contracting process and written to all training providers about their contract outcome.

More information is on the Skills Victoria Training System (SVTS)(opens in a new window).

Education

Updated 18 December 2025