https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/1000-safework-small-business-rebate
This government webpage details the $1,000 SafeWork NSW small business rebate offered by the NSW Government. It outlines the eligibility criteria for small businesses and sole traders, including employee number requirements and the need for an ABN. The website explains the application process, emphasising the necessity of completing a SafeWork NSW education activity and providing proof of purchase for eligible safety items. Finally, it addresses common questions regarding the rebate, such as limitations on multiple applications and the types of items that qualify for reimbursement.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Small business owners and sole traders who have an ABN and employ between 0-50 (full-time equivalent) workers. Charities and not-for-profits can also apply if they employ between 1-50 workers (full-time equivalent).
The application must be in the name of the registered business owner. The registered business owner must agree to the terms and conditions.
SafeWork NSW has many pre-scheduled training presentations and events that must be completed to be eligible for the $1000 rebate. Only these events qualify for the $1,000 small business rebate. To find and register for qualifying events, use this link. www.safework.nsw.gov.au/events
These events are generally online group workshops with an Inspector between 1 - 1.5 hours.
Who can't apply
- Businesses that have already received the rebate in the past five years. This includes businesses that have multiple ABNs and have already used one of their ABNs to claim a rebate
- a co-owner of an ABN where a rebate has already been paid to one owner (you can only use the same ABN once)
- large businesses that have more than 50 employees (full-time equivalent)
- subsidiary of a larger business
- a voluntary association
- a charity or not-for-profit organisation that does not employ between 1-50 workers (full-time equivalent)
- business owners that have already received a rebate for the eligible safety item from any Commonwealth, State, Territory or local government
- a government department or agency (of any State or Territories or the Commonwealth)
- an investment trust or managed fund,
- a strata title scheme.
SafeWork small business rebate eligible safety items
You can view the full list of safety items that are eligible for the $1000 SafeWork small business rebate here.
TOUGHTRACKS could fall under two eligible categories:
- Anti-Slip or Trip Items – TOUGHTRACKS has a tested P5 anti-slip rating
- On the Job Site – It functions as a purpose-built access ramp
Disclaimer: Despite TOUGHTRACKS being a new product and hasn’t been claimed under this rebate before, I expect that it will qualify for the rebate. In my discussions with SafeWork NSW, they are aware of this product and the criteria it satisfies. I recommend emailing SafeWork NSW first to confirm your eligibility.
📧 Don't leave money on the table. If you are looking to redeem your TOUGHTRACKS purchase with this rebate, follow these steps first for the NSW rebate team to confirm your eligibility.
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Email: safetyrebate@safework.nsw.gov.au to confirm your eligibility
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Confirm your company ABN and number of employees 0 - 50
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Cut and paste this text into your email
“I’m enquiring about my eligibility for the $1,000 SafeWork NSW small business safety rebate; my business (ABN: ________) employs between 0–50 workers, I want to use TOUGHTRACKS, and I’d like to confirm whether this product qualifies under the ‘anti‑slip surface treatment’ and 'access ramp' categories. What further steps or training are required to claim the rebate?”
Congratulations - you've come this far!
If you want to get the most value out of your $1,000 rebate, here are the two simplest ways to stay under the cap.
1. Choose 3 Minis
2. Use code "DISCOUNT12" (12% off) at check out when buying 2 Pros and 1 Mini ramp bundle.
Tedd Poulos
Founder & Creator | TOUGHTRACKS
info@toughtracks.com.au
www.toughtracks.com.au