This domain encourages you and your family to keep learning, whether that means finishing school, starting TAFE, going to university or picking up new skills later in life.

It explains veteran-specific entry schemes and supports offered by universities and TAFEs, and highlights scholarships for children and grandchildren of veterans.

It also recognises that digital skills are now essential for study, work and everyday life and provides links to resources to help you develop these skills.

Pursuing university or TAFE education often involves navigating complex application processes, especially if you left school some time ago. Special consideration and admission schemes are available for veterans.

TAFE SA, and South Australia-based universities such as Flinders University and Adelaide University have dedicated veteran entry schemes, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways, and support services to assist with admissions and course selection:

Adelaide University Veterans’ Engagement and Education Program (VEEP)

Website: Adelaide University Veterans’ Engagement and Education Program (VEEP)
What they do: Wellbeing, academic, and practical support to help current and former Defence members and their families succeed at university.

Flinders University Military Academic Pathway Program

Website: Flinders University Military Academic Pathway Program
What they do: Supported entry into university, providing flexible, no‑cost preparation for undergraduate study.

University Admissions Centre (UAC/SATAC)

Website: University Admissions Centre (UAC/SATAC)
What they do: Help veterans identify their service experience, so universities can better support their entry to study.

TAFE SA Skills Transition Education Program (STEP)

Website: TAFE SA Skills Transition Education Program (STEP)
What they do: Support transition into civilian careers through tailored training, skills recognition, and career guidance.

Financial support is available to reduce the cost of further education for veterans and their families, covering tuition, fees, and sometimes living expenses.

Scholarships are often available through ESOs (check the Advocacy Register) or directly through educational institutions:

Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Program

Website: Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Program
What they do: Grants to support eligible veterans and partners of current-serving and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to undertake higher education and training.

Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)

Website: Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)
What they do: Scholarships for children and grandchildren of veterans.

DVA Veterans’ Education Schemes (VES)

Website: DVA Veterans’ Education Schemes (VES)
What they do: Information on education and training support available to eligible children of veterans through the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (VCES) or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS).

Legacy

Website:  Legacy
What they do: Scholarships to assist students with pursing further studies.

Long Tan Bursary

Website: Long Tan Bursary
What they do: Financial support to eligible children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans to help cover the costs of full time tertiary education in Australia.

Good Universities Guide University/TAFE-based scholarships

Website: Good Universities Guide University/TAFE-based scholarships
What they do: Directory of funding opportunities from universities and training organisations across Australia.

Your ADF experience holds significant value. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) translates your military skills, training, and qualifications into civilian certifications and credits, saving time and money on retraining.

ADF members can have their skills recognised through a national qualification as part of their journey to the civilian workforce through the Veterans Employment Program.

Contact your chosen education provider (TAFE SA or University) to inquire about their specific RPL policies for ADF service. CTAS can also assist in documenting and articulating your skills for this process.

For more information, head to:

TAFE SA

Website: TAFE SA
What they do: Information about specific veteran RPL programs or liaison officers.

DVA Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS)

Website: DVA Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS)
What they do: Assistance preparing documentation for RPL.

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Website: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
What they do: General information on vocational Education and training (VET) sector RPL frameworks.

Dependents of veterans may be eligible for significant education and training assistance. Clear guides are available to help navigate the application and funding checklists.

Veterans' Education Schemes (VES) and the Long Tan Bursary are the primary sources of support, offering financial and advisory assistance for children and partners of veterans. Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) also provide scholarship application advice for dependents.

Digital skills are essential for everything from accessing government services and online banking to seeking employment and connecting socially. Support is available to improve your confidence with technology.

The eSafety Commissioner offers various free digital skills courses and resources through the Be Connected Program.

Local libraries and community centres often run introductory courses tailored for seniors or beginners.