http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au:8081/rss/default.aspx?cid=158Mintox RSS FeedNews FeedSat, 03 Oct 2026 17:43:50 GMTSat, 03 Oct 2026 17:43:50 GMTMintoxAct now before changes to apprenticeship incentives for employers take effecthttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01102026-152/act-now-before-changes-to-apprenticeship-incentives-for-employers-take-effect.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01102026-152/act-now-before-changes-to-apprenticeship-incentives-for-employers-take-effect.aspx

Australian Government support for employers who directly indenture apprentices will decrease from 1 January 2027, but employers can keep the current level of support by starting or restarting an apprentice before then.

]]>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTFree assistance to access apprentice employment incentiveshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27072026-152/free-assistance-to-access-apprentice-employment-incentives.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27072026-152/free-assistance-to-access-apprentice-employment-incentives.aspx

At no cost to you, Apprenticeship Support Australia WA (ASA WA) will help you get all the available government funding related to employing apprentices.

]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTTwo members' apprentices win awards from Rheemhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19062026-154/two-members-apprentices-win-awards-from-rheem.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19062026-154/two-members-apprentices-win-awards-from-rheem.aspx

Two apprentices employed by members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA are among the winners in this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program.

]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTRheem Australia is offering $75,000 in Apprentice Plumber Grants for 2026 http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032026-154/rheem-australia-is-offering-75-000-in-apprentice-plumber-grants-for-2026.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032026-154/rheem-australia-is-offering-75-000-in-apprentice-plumber-grants-for-2026.aspx

Are you an apprentice plumber, or do you know one who deserves $3000 to help them kickstart their career?

]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMTCTF has increased their support for WA construction employershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01092025-158/ctf-has-increased-their-support-for-wa-construction-employers.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01092025-158/ctf-has-increased-their-support-for-wa-construction-employers.aspx

The Construction Training Fund (CTF) has announced an increase to the Employer Grant. If you employ a construction apprentice, you could be eligible for more support.

]]>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTRheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25062025-158/rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25062025-158/rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspx

Congratulations to plumbing apprentice McKenzie Wilson at Maxey Plumbing for winning one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants.

]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTApplications now open for Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025 http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19022025-158/applications-now-open-for-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19022025-158/applications-now-open-for-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspx

Apprentice plumbers and gasfitters have until Sunday 27 April to apply for one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants.

]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMTRheem offers 20 Apprentice Plumber Grants worth $3k eachhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05022024-158/rheem-offers-20-apprentice-plumber-grants-worth-3k-each.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05022024-158/rheem-offers-20-apprentice-plumber-grants-worth-3k-each.aspxDo you know an apprentice plumber who could use $3000 for training and tools? That's how much 20 apprentices will each receive in the 2024 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program. Applications are open until Sunday 28 April.

]]>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMTWA Government offers apprentices $2000 to complete traininghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05042023-154/wa-government-offers-apprentices-2000-to-complete-training.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05042023-154/wa-government-offers-apprentices-2000-to-complete-training.aspxThe Construction Training Fund has announced a $4.2 million scheme that aims to encourage apprenticeship completion in the construction industry.

]]>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT2023 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grantshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012023-154/2023-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012023-154/2023-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants.aspxThe Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program is back for 2023. There are 10 grants of $3,000 available for apprentice plumbers and gasfitters.

]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT$500 off tools and safety equipment for apprentices and traineeshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07102022-160/500-off-tools-and-safety-equipment-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07102022-160/500-off-tools-and-safety-equipment-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxIf you know any apprentices or trainees, tell them about this!

]]>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMTFinancial support for apprentices and traineeshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18052022-154/financial-support-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18052022-154/financial-support-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxThe Construction Training Fund (CTF) will offer financial support to apprentices and trainees through the Apprentice Tool Allowance.

]]>Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTGood news for plumbers in 2022-23 Federal Budgethttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30032022-156/good-news-for-plumbers-in-2022-23-federal-budget.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30032022-156/good-news-for-plumbers-in-2022-23-federal-budget.aspxMembers of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA stand to benefit from the 2022-23 Federal Budget.

]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT2022 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants open for applicationhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/2022-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-open-for-application.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/2022-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-open-for-application.aspxThe Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program is back for 2022. There are 10 grants of $3,000 available.

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