$1,000 SafeWork small business rebate

To prove you are an eligible business, supply your ABN. 

The rebate is only available to businesses and sole traders registered and operating and/or in NSW who employ less than 50 people. Charities and not for profits can also apply. 

Before you submit your application, please read the terms and conditions.

Eligible education activities

This program is funded and administered by SafeWork NSW. The business owner must complete a SafeWork NSW education activity in the 12 months prior to applying for a rebate.

SafeWork NSW has many pre-scheduled presentations and events. Only these events (or certain inspector interactions such as an advisory visit) qualify for the $1000 Small Business Rebate. To find and register for qualifying events, use the "Small Business Rebate" filter on the right-hand side of the events page.

These events are generally online group workshops with an Inspector.

However, you can also meet with a SafeWork NSW Inspector at an approved field day, industry event, or business forum. You will need to check whether the event is listed on the webpage, then speak to the inspector at the approved event to obtain further information. We will record your attendance and interactions with the inspector as part of your rebate application.

If you have had an advisory visit with an inspector, it may count as an eligible education activity for the small business rebate. This does not include compliance visits. Ask the inspector during the visit. If it’s eligible the inspector will give you a reference number for your online application. 

Note:

• Register only for events that mention the $1000 Small Business Rebate.
• We will record your attendance and interactions as part of your rebate application.

To prove you have purchased eligible safety item/s, attach the invoice/receipts and proof of payment to your application.

Proof of payment must be a bank statement showing payment has been made, or if you paid cash for your item, you will need to provide written evidence from the supplier to confirm the invoice has been paid in full with cash. 

Invoices must show:

• the supplier’s name and ABN
• your business’ name, address and ABN/ACN/BRN number
• payment date
• item cost
• description of the item.

Receipts, including EFTPOS receipts, must show:

• the supplier’s name and ABN
• payment date
• item cost
• description of the item.

Invoices, receipts and proof of payment must be dated up to 12 months prior to the date of application. 

If the total purchase is under $1,000 (ex GST), we'll reimburse you that amount. If the total purchase is over $1,000 (ex GST), we'll reimburse $1,000. Please include all relevant invoices/proof of payment in your application as you can only submit one rebate application in a 5 year period. 

Eligible safety items

There are a range of eligible safety items you can purchase to improve the health and safety of workers in your business. 

See a full list of eligible safety items

There are some items we can't pay for, including:

• GST, freight and insurance
• installation of items
• personal protective equipment (e.g. standard ear muffs, hats, boots, work wear)
• tools of trade (e.g. power tools, drills, saws)
• air purifiers
• medical equipment (e.g. health monitoring devices)
• normal business expenses, including maintenance and repairs, salaries and office equipment
• raw materials used to make something (e.g. wood, nails, screws)
• items that may be used for domestic or household purposes
• licences, memberships, training, testing services, rehabilitation, counselling or vaccination services.

Items must also be existing products, not second-hand or manufactured specifically for your business.