The 2022-23 Federal Budget has seen a large investment in students with nearly half a million fee-free TAFE and community-based vocational education places to be made available over the next four years.
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It's expected 180,000 places will be delivered next year alone thanks to a $1 billion agreement between the federal, state and territory governments.
Student wellbeing will be at the forefront of this investment with $203.7 million being directed to tertiary institutions for improving mental health and wellbeing.
"Bendigo TAFE welcomes the Australian Government's commitment to 480,000 fee-free TAFE and community-based vocational education places over four years," Bendigo TAFE chief executive Sally Curtain said.
"We are currently working to ensure our students have access to these places."
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Low socio-economic, regional and remote students will be targeted with this investment as 20,000 additional university places will also be opened up in a one-off boost.
"This is yet another step forward in removing barriers into higher education and providing students with access to quality training for in-demand jobs," Ms Curtain said.
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