Native Forestry Transition Programs
The WA Government's $80 million Native Forestry Transition Plan provides support to native forestry workers, businesses and communities.
The WA Government recognises the significant contribution that the native forestry industry has on our State and the livelihoods of skilled workers in our regional communities and their families.
Apply through the online portal
The Workforce Transition Programs (WTP) provides financial assistance through payments to support workers who have left the industry voluntarily or have been made redundant and assistance in transitioning to a new industry through re-skilling and new employment support. The WTPs are only available to workers who meet the eligibility criteria outlined on page two of the Workforce Transition Programs Overview included in the documents below.
The online portal for the WTP is open. Workers in the native forest industry who are employed by a business with a native forest contract with the Forest Products Commission (FPC) and who have been made redundant or have left voluntarily, are invited to apply.
Please read through the Step-by-step Guide and FAQs to assist you with your application. Assessment of applications is expected to take up to 12 weeks from submission.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been developed to help provide clarity and understanding of the programs, eligibility, and the application and assessment process.
Step-By-Step Guide
The Step-By-Step Application Guide and Guidelines will provide you with all the information required to complete your application for the Workforce Transition Programs.
Program Overview and Eligibility
An example of what eligible timber workers could receive is outlined in this document. Before applying, it is recommended that you read through the checklist in this document to ensure you are eligible for the programs.
Tax Information and Guidance
Subject to an applicant’s specific circumstances, the receipt of funding from this program may be treated as assessable income for tax purposes. This document contains instructions from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on how to report this correctly in your tax return.
