In addition to the business adaptation funding that covers accommodation and machinery, you can also apply for funding to cover the above, please see below a brief summary of the funding:

• $1,000 and $100,000 (up to 100 per cent of total eligible project costs) to induct workers into new job roles and deliver re-training
• Up to $200 per day for 90 days to offset the costs of worker accommodation for workers who have to relocate from another area
• $50 per day for 90 days to cover travel to work costs and $500 per employee relocation costs
• Job roles must be advertised for a minimum period on the Working for Victoria platform or another approved job advertising platform to test the local labour market first before this support can be accessed
• We encourage members to register for this program and discuss with a case manager their needs and eligibility in preparation for harvest

Applications close 31 December 2020 (or once fund is expended), please connect with an AWP Case Manager by emailing agricultureworkforceplan@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

Visit the Agriculture Victoria website for further information...

The Ag Workforce Plan presentation is available for download here...