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.
NSW Government invests in workplace safety
19 November, 2020The NSW Government will allocate funding to enhance workplace safety and wellbeing, and to improve the physical and mental health of all workers.
Vic Govt invests $500,000 in start-up contracts
09 November, 2020The Victorian Government has allocated $500,000 worth of IT contract work to three local start-ups to develop technology solutions for workplace safety, transport and education.
Evidence-based program boosts resources sector mental health
03 August, 2020A $500K mental health program in Queensland's Bowen Basin will strive to improve mental health outcomes for resources sector workers after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regional accelerator program boosts ventilator innovation
15 June, 2020The METS Regional Innovation Accelerator Program has been introduced in Victoria to help regionally based mining businesses fast-track safety product innovation.
Matchmaking manufacturers: to boost COVID-19 supply chains
25 May, 2020A national matchmaking platform for manufacturers to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak has been expanded, to continue to provide solutions after the pandemic.
Work from home mobile app: free for six months
30 March, 2020Safe365 has announced that its smartphone app will be freely available for the next six months to small and medium-sized enterprises on their Starter Plans.
Industry welcomes latest COVID-19 economic response
24 March, 2020The building and construction and trucking industries have welcomed the Australian Government's second coronavirus stimulus package, announced on 22 March.
