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In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta) (23 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. B.I. BOYER (Wright—Minister for Education, Training and Skills): I have been advised that for the Department of State Development:
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years—Controlled:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2025-26 Estimate $000 | 2026-27 Estimate $000 | 2027-28 Estimate $000 |
| Portfolio: Education, Training and Skills (Skills SA) | ||||
| Adult Community Education (ACE) | ACE targets community-based education providers including Community Centres South Australia peak body to deliver foundation skills projects, and ACE Upfront Assessment of Needs (UAN) mentoring services.ACE supports community-based education for people to build and improve their foundation skills and transition to vocational education and training and/or employment. | $4,984 | $4,501 | $3,076 |
| Equipment and Capital Grants (ECG) | ECG investment supports state-of-the-art training facilities, contemporary infrastructure and technology and industry-relevant equipment aligned with areas of skill demand and economic priorities in South Australia. Project funding also supports vocational education and training (VET) educator scholarships and course development activities. | $3,000 | - | - |
| Fee Free Training: Non-TAFE First Nations | Targets First Nations students through Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) Training Providers (non-government RTOs, both private and Not for Profit) in South Australia, prioritising sectors with key skill shortages for Aboriginal learners.Fee Free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. | $3,520 | $1,705 | - |
| Group Training Organisation (GTO) Boost | Funding to enable Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to offer host employers a reduced charge-out rate at the rate of $100/week for 12 months, for apprentices or trainees aged 21 and over at commencement. | $1,373 | $1,373 | $1,399 |
| Group Training Organisation (GTO) Support (Payroll Tax Assistance) Program | Funding to assist Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to employ and mentor apprentices/trainees, by reimbursing actual payroll tax paid. | $2,294 | $2,307 | $2,365 |
| Skill Shortage Solutions (SSS) | SSS grants target registered training organisations including TAFESA, industry or sector peak bodies, and non-government organisations.SSS supports partnerships that collaboratively address skill shortages at an industry, sector, regional or workforce level through projects that develop and pilot industry informed, customised, or localised skill shortage solutions. Grants aim to increase and improve:take up of VET to support supply of qualified people to address trade skills shortagesskilled career pathways in trades, so they are flexible and address barrierssector-wide approaches and strong partnerships between industry and training providers to develop sustainable solutions to trade shortages. | $3,219 | $3,161 | $3,189 |
| South Australian Group Training Program (SAGTP) | Funding for Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to maintain or increase the completion rates of group training sector apprentices and trainees, by providing support for pastoral care and host employer placement. | $1,302 | $1,311 | $1,344 |
| Success and Wellbeing Services | Skills SA has developed a Student Success and Wellbeing Program comprising Student Support Standards and Self-Assessment, Upfront Assessment of Needs, Student Wellbeing Services and Foundation Skills supports. Learner Wellbeing is a key focus area under the National Skills Agreement (NSA) and this key service offering supports students to stay connected and complete training. | $5,110 | $5,573 | $5,988 |
| Tauondi Aboriginal College | Funding for Tauondi Aboriginal College (registered training organisation) for activities aligned to Tauondi’s strategic and business planning which support sustainable business operations and growth. | $1,250 | $1,000 | - |
| Travel and Accommodation Allowance | Funding to reduce costs incurred by employers when apprentices and trainees are required to travel long distances to attend off-the-job training. | $1,543 | $1,793 | $ 2,043 |
The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.
| Grant program/ fund name | Beneficiary/ Recipient | Purpose | Value$000 |
| Portfolio: Education, Training and Skills (Skills SA) | |||
| Adult Community Education (ACE) | Community-based education providers | ACE targets community-based education providers including Community Centres South Australia peak body to deliver foundation skills projects, and ACE Upfront Assessment of Needs (UAN) mentoring services. ACE supports community-based education for people to build and improve their foundation skills and transition to vocational education and training and/or employment. | $315 |
| Equipment and Capital Grants (ECG) | Not-for-profit training providers and TAFE SA | ECG investment supports state-of-the-art training facilities, contemporary infrastructure and technology and industry-relevant equipment aligned with areas of skill demand and economic priorities in South Australia. Project funding also supports vocational education and training educator scholarships and course development activities. | $186 |
| GTO Boost | Group Training Organisations (GTOs) | Funding to enable Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to offer host employers a reduced charge-out rate at the rate of $100/week for 12 months, for apprentices or trainees aged 21 and over at commencement. | $694 |
| Skill Shortage Solutions (SSS) | Not-for-profit organisations in partnerships | SSS grants target registered training organisations including TAFESA, industry or sector peak bodies, and non-government organisations.SSS supports partnerships that collaboratively address skill shortages at an industry, sector, regional or workforce level through projects that develop and pilot industry informed, customised, or localised skill shortage solutions. Grants aim to increase and improve:-take up of VET to support supply of qualified people to address trade skills shortages,-skilled career pathways in trades, so they are flexible and address barriers, and-sector-wide approaches and strong partnerships between industry and training providers to develop sustainable solutions to trade shortages. | $358 |
| Tauondi Aboriginal College | Tauondi Aboriginal College | Funding for Tauondi Aboriginal College (registered training organisation) for activities aligned to Tauondi’s strategic and business planning which support sustainable business operations and growth. | $2,250 |
| Defence Strategies – Defence Industry Leadership Program | Defence Teaming Centre | Program supports the South Australian Government’s Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report and Action Plan which recommended an expansion of the Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP) to 50 participants annually and adding the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management to the program’s offering. | $589 |
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years—Administered:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2025-26 Estimate $000 | 2026-27 Estimate $000 | 2027-28 Estimate $000 |
| Portfolio: Education, Training and Skills (Skills SA) | ||||
| Nil | ||||
The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.
| Grant program/ fund name | Beneficiary/ Recipient | Purpose | Value$ |
| Portfolio: Education, Training and Skills (Skills SA) | |||
| Nil | |||