If you're a final year preservice teacher and will undertake your final minimum consecutive 15-day placement in a QLD state school in Semester 2 2026 (13 July to 11 December), you'll be provided with a one-off grant of up to $5,000* to assist with placement-related expenses. *Keep receipts and seek financial advice regarding potential implications for tax/income/benefits. If you are a current employee of the department, your grant will be taxed.
Teach QLD Prac Placement Grant
Final placements do not include lead in days, additional time outside of the placement to complete the GTPA, and Integrated Service-Learning modules.
You are not eligible to apply for the department's professional experience grants if your placement will be undertaken in a non-state school or private school.
If you're an international student who currently resides in Australia and has permission under a Commonwealth Law to study in Australia, you are eligible to apply for this grant. Evidence of a valid visa and passport is to be submitted with your online application.
Other grants
In addition, if you undertake your final minimum consecutive 15-day placement in a regional, rural or remote QLD state school, you may also be eligible for an additional grant of up to $5,000 (dependant on the location and length of the placement) through the: Regional Professional Experience Grant or Beyond the Range Professional Experience Grant
How to apply
Step 1. Organise your placement
Select a state school for your final placement ensuring it meets the eligibility criteria (above)
Organise the placement with the university
Ensure all required documents are ready before applying
Step 2. Apply for the grant
Once your placement is confirmed in Sonia Online or InPlace:
Click the 'Apply Online' button below (create an account if needed).
Please refer to the document checklist (PDF) for detailed information. In the 'upload resume or other documents' section, attach:
Current unofficial academic transcript
Confirmation of enrolment for your final semester of study
Evidence of a valid blue card (working with children check)
Confirmation of final placement from your higher education institution (e.g. InPlace or Sonia Online)
Step 3. Complete the online questionnaire
Important info
Do not submit your application until all required documentation is ready
Applications missing essential documents cannot proceed to verification and will remain pending until complete, which may result in significant delays
Incomplete applications or applications submitted less than 6 weeks before the placement start date may result receiving the grant while on placement
We encourage you to apply early, check your emails, and submit all required documentation promptly to allow sufficient processing time
Selection
Please monitor your email regularly, including your junk, as we may contact you to request additional information needed to progress your application. Delays in responding may delay the assessment of your application. Once your application is complete and all required documentation has been received, you'll be advised of the outcome within approximately 10 weeks (please allow longer during peak periods).
Conditions: Please read the conditions of the grant in the documents list before applying
Payment: Payment can take up to 4 weeks and is initiated upon receipt of the relevant documents. Payment will be provided in a lump sum via EFT or with your fortnightly pay if you're an employee of the department
You are required to notify the department of any changes to the approved placement particulars. Keep the receipts for placement-related expenses and seek financial advice (i.e., an advisor, ATO and/or Centrelink) regarding potential implications to income and/or benefits received/to be paid. If you're an employee of the Department during your placement, the grant will be provided with your fortnightly pay and will be taxed as per the ATO requirements.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
