The Commonwealth Prac Payment – Vocational Education and Training (CPP VET) offers Diploma of Nursing students support while they undertake mandatory placements.
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The Australian Government will establish the CPP VET for students to help them manage the costs associated with undertaking a mandatory placement (also known as a practicum) as part of their Diploma of Nursing course.
From 1 July 2025, eligible students will be able to access a payment (benchmarked to the single Austudy rate) while they undertake a placement.
The payment will be subject to an income test to target students who need it the most.
For VET students, the Government will administer the CPP through a purpose-built IT system.
CPP VET Program Guidelines will be developed in collaboration with stakeholders, including students, peak bodies and training providers.
Higher education students undertaking a mandatory placement in nursing, midwifery, teaching or social work through an eligible higher education provider may also be eligible for the CPP and should visit the Department of Education website for more information.