Sleep scientist to tackle on-call workforce fatigue risk
28 November, 2025CQUniversity sleep scientist Dr Madeline Sprajcer has secured $529,993 to investigate fatigue risks for Australia's on-call workers.
Grants of up to $500K available for 'recovery through work' initiatives
10 November, 2025Until Friday, 14 November, grant applications of up to $500,000 will be available for new initiatives and programs for Victorians with a work-related physical injury.
Victoria awards over $1.7m to tackle occupational disease and illness
04 August, 2025Victoria has awarded over $1.7 million to six organisations to help tackle occupational diseases and illnesses — asbestosis and silicosis among these.
Victoria offers workers free mental health support
05 May, 2025In a pilot program, Victorian workers in small and medium-sized businesses who do not have similar support in place can access up to four free mental health sessions.
Construction forum drives evidence-informed WHS solutions
06 March, 2025SHINe is an RMIT University-developed, industry-led collaborative research funding model that identifies and tackles problems across the construction industry.
Partnership to enhance mental health support in construction
13 February, 2024A partnership between MATES in Construction and EML Group will bolster mental health support in the construction sector by adding two more field officers in NSW.
Boost to mental health support for SA emergency services
28 July, 2023The South Australian Government has invested $1.9 million to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support for emergency services volunteers, staff and their families.
Govt invests $3 million to support workers with dust disease
09 February, 2023The federal government has invested $3.9 million to support workers who contract silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by long-term exposure to silica dust.
NSW program aims to triple women in construction sector
16 December, 2022The NSW Government has released the $10 million Industry Innovation grant program, to support industry-led initiatives and triple the number of women working on construction sites.
Heavy vehicle safety grant program submissions open
23 November, 2022Submissions have been opened by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
Vic safety regulator delivers new grants to boost workplace safety
23 August, 2022WorkSafe Victoria has awarded $2.47 million worth of grants to nine projects to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers.
Unions call for funding for first responders' mental health
22 March, 2022The NSW Government has been urged to renew funding for the Black Dog Institute's Traumatic Stress Clinic, to provide mental health support for first responders.
Improving Workplace Safety with Business Loan Investment
07 February, 2022Buying the latest equipment for your business can help improve the health and safety of your workers. Seeking finance can help kickstart your WHS implementation.
NSW Govt prioritises mining sector safety in 2021–22 Budget
25 June, 2021The NSW Government will invest more than $100 million in the safety and protection of workers in the mining sector, as part of the 2021–22 Budget.
NSW Government grants $3.3m for farm safety
20 November, 2020The NSW Government will provide $3.3 million in funding to support safety on NSW farms, with $2.8 million allocated to the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program.
