The Australian Government offers three main programmes to support adults with the development of language, literacy and numeracy skills for use in work, citizenship and learning:

• Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program provides workers with English language, literacy and numeracy skills.  Funding is available for language and literacy training that will be integrated with vocational training to enable workers to meet their current and future employment and training needs.
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program provides language, literacy and numeracy training for eligible job seekers whose skills are below the level considered necessary to secure sustainable employment or pursue further education and training. It is designed to help remove a major barrier to employment and improve participants daily lives.
• Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) provides up to 510 hours of basic English language tuition to migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds. The program is provided by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) to help newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle successfully in Australia.
• Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship. Alternatively, a job seeker may be supported into employment, further education or training.
• Indigenous programs The Indigenous Employment Policy focuses on creating opportunities for Indigenous people in the private sector and provides a flexible package of assistance including the Indigenous Employment Program.