Grants, rebates, loans and subsidies from NSW Gov

Building a Better NSW

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Dear reader,

Many NSW businesses are eligible for government grants, rebates, loans and funding such as:

wage subsidies of up to $10,000 for new staff
payroll tax rebates for new apprentices and trainees
fee-free courses for new trainees.

See the support options available to businesses and not-for-profits on the NSW Government’s grant finder page. 537 grants and programs are also listed on the Australian Government’s grant finder tool.

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Make a difference this Safe Work Month

Reducing the number of work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths doesn’t just happen.

Safe Work Month is your annual reminder to take action and start creating a safer workplace today.

Here are 3 straightforward things you can do immediately so your workers return home safe at the end of each day:

Apply for up to $1000 to help you buy eligible health and safety items.
Register to attend the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Sydney on 22 and 23 October.
Help create a psychologically healthy and safe workplace with this free checklist and conversation guide from SafeWork NSW.

Stay on top of the next ATO deadlines

Here are the key dates you should plan for to meet your upcoming tax obligations and avoid penalties or interest charges:

28 October – Quarter 1 business activity statements (BAS) if you lodge via paper (or 11 Nov. via online or 25 Nov. via a registered tax or BAS agent).
31 October – Business tax return if you lodge it yourself.
21 November – Payment date if you have a tax debt on your tax return and lodge your return yourself.

Tip: To avoid last-minute BAS stress, keep the GST you collect separate from your cash flow so you’re ready to pass it on.

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Workers Compensation made easier for small business

You don’t need to have a background in workplace health and safety.

The NSW Government’s icare small business hub has everything you need to stay on top of your Workers Compensation obligations.

With premiums set to rise by an average of 8% this financial year, you’ll find free, easy-to-understand guidance and resources to help:

lower your premiums
prevent injuries
make and manage claims
get injured employees back to work sooner.

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Events you don’t want to miss this month

With 2 weeks left of NSW Small Business Month 2025, you still have time to attend free and low-cost workshops, webinars, expos and events.

Share experiences, discuss insights and explore fresh ideas with other small business owners.

Led by subject matter experts, you can join sessions about unlocking growth, navigating government services, finding new customers, social media marketing, cybersecurity and more.