A recent State Government initiative allows for eligible businesses to apply for up to $8,000 in funding to assist with job retention for staff and preparing for business in better economic times. Areas in North Qld and Far North Qld have been prioritised for eligibility and this email is to bring this initiative to your attention.
Eligibility criteria for businesses includes:
- Employ 10 or more fulltime (equivalent) employees
- Have an established operating base in Queensland
- Have an ABN and be registered for GST; and either
- Be located within a local priority employment area under the Federal Government Keep Australia Working Strategy OR
- Fall within key sectors considered critical or of strategic importance to the State, region, industry or sectorial supply chain
We strongly encourage all clients who may be eligible to apply for this initiative.
For further information on the initiative click here
Clients who wish to lodge an application for the JobsAssist Grant should complete the attached form.
Either scan and email the completed form to joe.carey@bjcarey.com.au
or print and fax Attention to: Joe Carey (07) 47 727 633.
For a copy of the form, click here
