Supported Wage System
Free productivity assessment for employers of people with a disability
A free assessment under the Supported Wage System to set fair wages for an employee with disability.
Who can apply
Employers of a person with disability whose productivity is affected by that disability.
- Program
- Supported Wage System
- Provider
- Australian Government
- Level
- Australian Government
- Type
- Free service or training
- Amount
- Free productivity assessment.
- Closing date
- Closing date not stated
- Region
- Australia-wide
- Industries
- Employment & training, Any industry
- Last checked
- 22 Oct 2026
Read the official page Apply (official portal)
Not sure this fits your business?
This one is a free program you register for yourself. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.
Eligibility quick-check
- Business structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
- Staff: you need employees, or to be hiring, to qualify.
- Location: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
Get my free shortlistHow to apply for Supported Wage System
- Check you fit the program's criteria on the official page.
- Register or book through the provider's official site. Free government programs shouldn't ask you to pay to join.
- Have your ABN and a short description of your business ready.
Supported Wage System: common questions
Who can apply for Supported Wage System?
Employers of a person with disability whose productivity is affected by that disability.
How much is Supported Wage System worth?
Free productivity assessment.
When does Supported Wage System close?
Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Supported Wage System?
The listed criteria don't require a company, so sole traders may be eligible if they meet everything else (for example ABN, location, trading history and industry). Check the guidelines.
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