Australian grant · Listed on business.gov.au
Wage Subsidy Scheme
Up to A$1,650 Closes Ongoing
Official listing and how to apply
Source: business.gov.au · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Listed on business.gov.au |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to A$1,650 |
| Closes | Ongoing |
| Who can apply | Businesses |
| State or territory | National |
| Application detail | Applications may be made at any time. |
| Status | Open |
| Source | business.gov.au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on business.gov.au:
The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides funding for employers who hire job seekers registered with a Disability Employment Service provider to help people with disability gain skills and experience through employment.
The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides payments to eligible employers to help cover the wages of an employee in the first few months of employment.
The scheme helps people with disability gain skills and experience through employment.
What you get
Funding of up to $1650.
Who it is for
Businesses who employ people registered with a Disability Employment Service provider.
Eligibility
Your business is eligible if it:
- has an Australian business number (ABN)
- has not previously received a wage subsidy for the same job
- has not recently retrenched or reduced the number of workers, or be proposing to do so
- is not of a type of character that would bring the wage subsidy or the Commonwealth Government into disrepute
- is not receiving another government wage subsidy for the same worker or position
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