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Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations · Australia

This grant program provides funding over five years to support employer representatives and unions to participate effectively in Safe Work Australia. It aims to strengthen tripartism and social dialogue in national work health and safety and workers’ compensation policy development.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $5.6M

Deadline

24 Apr 2026

Duration

5 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Invitation only through GrantConnect Must be one of the listed invited organisations Must have an active Australian Business Number Must be registered for GST
To be eligible to receive a grant, applicants must be one of the listed invited organisations and have received an invitation to apply through GrantConnect, have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Applications are by invitation only.

What's Funded

Participation by employer representatives and unions in Safe Work Australia processes, engagement with affiliates and members, consensus building on work health and safety and workers’ compensation policy matters, and outreach to gather input from workers and business.

Expected Outcomes

Stronger tripartism and social dialogue, full engagement in Safe Work Australia policy development and decision-making, consensus building on WHS and workers’ compensation policy, and broader stakeholder input from workers and business.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

communityemploymentother

Keywords

Safe Work Australiawork health and safetyworkers compensationtripartismsocial dialogueemployer representativesunionspolicy development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia?

The Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia, providing Up to $5.6M in funding. This grant program provides funding over five years to support employer representatives and unions to participate effectively in Safe Work Australia. It aims to strengthen tripartism and social dialogue in national work health and safety and workers’ compensation policy development.

How much funding does the Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia provide?

The Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia provides Up to $5.6M in funding. The typical project duration is 5 years.

Who is eligible for the Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia?

Invitation only through GrantConnect Must be one of the listed invited organisations Must have an active Australian Business Number Must be registered for GST

When does the Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia close?

Applications close on 24 Apr 2026.

What activities are funded?

Participation by employer representatives and unions in Safe Work Australia processes, engagement with affiliates and members, consensus building on work health and safety and workers’ compensation policy matters, and outreach to gather input from workers and business.

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