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Apprentice Connect Australia

Apprentice Connect Australia providers replaced the old AASN from 1 July 2024. They handle training contract registration and subsidy claims for employers. Free service.

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Apprentice Connect Australia (ACA) is the network of federally contracted providers that replaced the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) from 1 July 2024. ACA providers are the first point of contact for employers starting an apprenticeship or traineeship in Australia. The service is free to employers and apprentices. The provider lodges the training contract with the state authority, assesses eligibility for government incentive programs (including the Key Apprenticeship Program), and remains the ongoing contact for compliance and variations throughout the life of the contract.

Also known as: ACA Provider, Apprentice Connect Provider; formerly AASN.

Category: Employment and training.

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Last updated: 2026-05-10. Verified: 2026-05-10. Quarterly review for currency.