Safe Work Australia People's Choice Award

Overview

The Safe Work Australia People's Choice Award Grant Program is a short-term, competitive grant program run as part of National Safe Work Month. We are commited to improving work health and safety (WHS) and workers' compensation arrangements across Australia and providing support through the Program to projects or initiatives of individuals, businesses, government and non-government organisations that align with this commitment. The aims of this Program are to: increase community awareness and knowledge of WHS and workers' compensation build our profile as the national policy body for WHS and workers' compensation build relationships with key influencers and national bodies, and support priority areas including industries, action areas and conditions in the Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022. Shortlisted applicants will be offered a grant agreement valued between $2,000 and $20,000 for their project or initiative. Shortlisted applicants' submissions will be posted on the Safe Work Australia Engage portal and be subject to a public vote. Subject to the People's Choice Award Grant Guidelines, the finalist with the most public votes will win the People's Choice Award and may receive additional funding of up to $5,000.