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Funding for employers of people registered with a Disability Employment Service provider
Overview
The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides payments to eligible employers who hire job seekers registered with a Disability Employment Service provider to help cover wages in the first few months of employment.
The aim is to help people with disability gain skills and experience through supported employment.
Eligibility Criteria
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
Additional eligibility requirements (from the how-to-apply information):
- have an active account registered with Workforce Australia Online for Businesses, verified with myID and Relationship Authorisation Manager
- wage subsidies are for new ongoing employment positions (including full time, part time, casual, traineeship or apprenticeship positions)
Other eligibility criteria will apply and providers will check if a wage subsidy is appropriate.
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Funding Amount
Up to $1,650
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
National (All States)
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Last updated: 12 February 2026