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Information Privacy

The Australian Government may collect, disclose, make a record, or otherwise use a student’s personal information for the purposes of administering the program, or for another reason where an exemption applies. The Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles govern how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and stored by the department.

The department may share a student’s personal information with other Commonwealth entities for research, statistical analysis, and policy development in relation to the program where use of this information is reasonably necessary. The department may also share the information about students with Providers and State and Territory Governments for the purposes of administration of the CPP Program.

Terms and Conditions

• By submitting an application, you acknowledge and consent for your information to be shared with the Australian Government as specified under Information Privacy.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
• Applications will be assessed in line with the latest Commonwealth Prac Payment guidelines issued by the Australian Government.
• CPP is taxable income and must be declared to:
  • The ATO in your tax return
  • Services Australia (if you receive income support)
• Payments are benchmarked to the weekly Austudy rate (e.g. $338.60/week in 2026) and are considered taxable income.
• You may only receive CPP payments for the maximum number of weeks set for your discipline:
  • Nursing – up to 20 weeks
  • Midwifery – up to 26 weeks (20 weeks clinical + 6 weeks continuity of care)
  • Social Work – up to 26 weeks
  • Teaching – up to 16 weeks (Bachelor) or 12 weeks (Master)
• If you withdraw from your course or placement, or do not complete the full placement period you received CPP for: 
  • You may be required to repay part or all of your CPP payment.
  • We will report the withdrawal to the Department of Education for funding reconciliation.
• If you fail to declare a change in circumstance, including enrolment, income, ISP status, or placement dates, your CPP payment may be:
  • Withheld,
  • Recovered,
  • Referred for further compliance action, or
  • Excluded from future CPP payments
• Note: Applications should be submitted within 6 months of the placement start date and before graduation. Late applications beyond this timeframe may not be considered.

Ensure all required information and supporting documents have been provided before submitting your application.

Incomplete applications may delay assessment.

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and assessed against Australian Government eligibility requirements.

If More Information Is Required
We may contact you to request additional information or supporting documentation before a decision can be made.
Providing the requested information as soon as possible will help avoid delays.

If Your Application Is Approved
You will receive an approval email confirming your outcome, approved placement details and payment information.

If Your Application Is Unsuccessful
You will receive written notification explaining the outcome and any available review options.

Applications are typically assessed within 21 days.

Assessment timeframes may vary where:

• Additional information is required.
• Supporting documents are incomplete.
• Further eligibility checks are required.

To be considered for CPP, you must:

• Apply within six months of your placement start date; and
• Submit your application before you have completed your course requirements.

Once you have completed your course requirements, you are considered to have graduated for CPP purposes, even if you have not yet attended your graduation ceremony.

Late applications may not be considered.