A few questions about acting?

Question

Would i have to move out of Hobart or Tasmania or even Australia to be employed or to train for this work?

How long would the training take?

How much might the training cost me?

Does it take into account the living costs expenses if I have to move out of home?

Is there any financial assistance i might be entitled to for this training?

Do I get paid while I’m training?

Once I’ve finished my training, how much might I expect to be paid (salary)?

Answer 1

   As in any "Work" type situation, even in the corporate world, one should go, or be, where the work is.

   Australia is a pretty large piece of property, with major cities that offer cultural experiences, but you may find those local to you as well?

   I certainly can't know where TRAINING for you might begin, or what manner, or levels of training you want or need, but experience is as much of a teacher.

   You have WWW access and should probably look for and list any educational situations in Australia, directed at "Acting" as well as become involved in any school or University projects related, now. You should look for and list community theaters for information as well.

   All your questions, directed at those venues, could give you better answers than we might, and I hope you get answers from those who live in Australia who have experienced this already.

   In a general sense, to be compensated or given aid as a student, might imply some type of boarding facility, in a dorm sense, while offering education. I have no idea about educational situations in Australia offering financial aid, but in the states, student loans, grants, scholarships, can be applied for.

   I can't imagine any training facility paying to gain a student body.

   How much you get paid after the fact will depend on many factors, such as getting work in the craft, the type of jobs, the size of any budget of any who hire you, etc.

   Here in the US, in 2008, the average "salary" shown statistically is just under $49,000. Obviously some make much more, while others could fill several large city phone books.

Answer 2

There is good training in Austrailia.  Two years after high school, maybe four years, it is very expensive and varies from school to school, do a web search of "acting schools in austrailia" and find out. Ask them, ususally room and board are extra. Yes, there is financial aid.If you need experience, a university may be a better choice than and acting school. It will have room and board and allow you to mature whilst studying theatre or acting.  Heavens, no, why should they pay you to go to their school? Nothing. There is no guarentee of employment which is hard to come by.