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This payment is relevant to students studying Nursing and Teaching degrees at Murdoch.
The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) program is designed to provide students with financial support while undertaking mandatory industry placements as part of their university course. These payments can help ease the cost of living to allow you to fully participate in these mandatory learning activities.
The program, funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, will commence in July 2025. If you’re eligible, you will be able to access $331.65 per week during your placement.
Which courses are eligible for Commonwealth Prac Payments?
Murdoch offers courses in the School of Education and School of Nursing where you will be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payments:
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Teaching)
Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical Education)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Nursing
Other Murdoch courses that include mandatory placements (e.g. Veterinary Science) are not currently included in the Commonwealth Prac Payment program.
To find out if you are eligible and more information, please visit the Department of Education website:
