Australian Apprenticeships Centres (formerly New Apprenticeships Centres) are the experts on Australian Apprenticeships and are an ideal first port of call for those seeking advice and help or a general overview of the Australian Apprenticeships scheme.

They have been contracted by the Australian Government to:

• provide information and assistance to employers and Australian Apprentices
• administer all Australian Government incentive payments.

AACs will provide you and your Australian Apprentice with support throughout the entire Australian Apprenticeship. They will also process all Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program applications and claims.

As part of the ongoing support to businesses, AACs provide information such as:

• the range of Australian Apprenticeship options available that will best meet your business needs
• your responsibilities and obligations to your Australian Apprentice when entering into the Apprenticeship/Traineeship training contract.

When entering into a training contract with your Australian Apprentice, you must lodge the contract with your AAC. Only the AAC can submit the contract to the relevant training authority.

You'll find AACs in some 500 locations across Australia, with many in rural and regional locations. Use the postcode search on the Australian Apprenticeships website to find your nearest AAC or call 13 38 73 (local call cost within Australia).