Commonwealth Prac Payment
The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is available from 1 July 2025.
As this is a new program, many aspects are continuing to develop. We'll update this page as new information becomes available.
Before submitting an application or enquiry, we strongly encourage you to review all the information on this page.
1. About the CPP
The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a cost of living support. It is provided by the Australian Government to assist students undertaking mandatory placements in accredited bachelor or master degrees in midwifery, nursing, social work and teaching.
By providing this support, the Government aims to ensure students can complete their studies and enter the workforce—helping to address shortages in these sectors. UQ is an eligible higher education provider to deliver this payment.
The CPP is available from 1 July 2025 to eligible domestic students and provides a weekly allowance of about $331.65 in 2025. The CPP rate is set by the Australian Government, and the rate of payment is benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed annually.
Will CPP affect my income support payments and tax?
CPP is considered assessable income for taxation and social security purposes, and may impact your regular income support payment.
We can't assist you with assessing the impact of receiving the CPP on your income support payments or tax. It is your responsibility to consider and manage these impacts.
You're required to declare the amounts of CPP you receive to:
- The Australian Taxation Office as part of annual tax returns (recipients should seek their own taxation advice)
- Services Australia to assess their ongoing rates of social security payment or other allowance, if applicable
- The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, if applicable.
UQ will not withhold PAYG tax from CPP payments.