Clear SPER Debt
through approved programs

As a proud partner with the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER),
Five Bridges is partnered with multiple RTOs to deliver programs, providing the opportunity for eligible Australians experiencing financial or personal hardship to solve their SPER debt by completing a course.

We understand that times can be tough, so we're here to help you erase your SPER debt, while you gain valuable skills, knowledge and support for a potential career at the same time.

Get Help with your SPER Debt

How We Can Help

This program provides options for people experiencing financial or personal hardship with regard to resolving their current SPER debt.

As such, this SPER Assistance Program provides the opportunity for people to participate in relevant training whilst simultaneously reducing their SPER debts through a Work and Development order. A Work and Development order enables people in financial hardship or any facing hardship in other areas to resolve their eligible debt by completing relevant programs.

Please fill out the enquiry form below to register your interest and so we can assess your eligibility for the SPER Assistance Program.

Check Eligbility

Do you qualify to participate in a
Work and Development order?


If you currently receive any of the following you may be eligible for a Work and Development order:

a) Department of Veteran Affairs benefit (must provide evidence):  

  • Incapacity, disability, etc.

b) Or Centrelink benefits (must provide evidence):

  • Abstudy
  • Age pension
  • Austudy
  • Carer payment
  • Disability support pension
  • JobSeeker payment
  • Parenting payment
  • Sickness allowance
  • Youth allowance

c) Unemployed, Underemployed, Disadvantaged Job Seeker

Take Advantage of this Opportunity NOW!

Here at Five Bridges, we offer a variety of comprehensive programs that provide eligibility for participants to resolve their SPER debt.

To find out if you are eligible for SPER assistance through participating in one of our many programs, please fill out an eligibility form below.

Get Assistance with your SPER Debt

Steps to Get Started

The application process consists of two steps.

First, we will review your application and contact you to discuss suitable programs.
Second, we will evaluate your eligibility once registered for a Work and Development Order.

SPER will inform you directly regarding the approval of your Work and Development order, which will align with the commencement of your course.

Step 1 - Apply for a Five Bridges Programs

You will subsequently be required to complete an application form for your chosen course. This step may necessitate re-entering some of your details.

Step 2 - Register for a Work and Development order

Review the program available on the Five Bridges website and fill out the registration form on this page. (Make sure to also upload your income support evidence document in the designated section).
The information collected from the form will be used to verify your outstanding SPER debt and assess your eligibility for the program.

Start Your Eligibility Check Now

Eligibility Criteria

The program is being run by Five Bridges in partnership with the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).

To participate, individuals must be residents of Queensland

Queensland Residents

To participate, individuals must be residents of Queensland

Individuals who are eligible to participate must be at least 15 years old

Eligible Age

Individuals who are eligible to participate must be at least 15 years old.

Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with appropriate visas and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Status

Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with appropriate visas and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen