Deadline: 30-Jun-2026
The Augusta Zadow Awards is a workplace safety funding initiative designed to support innovative projects, research activities, and further education opportunities that strengthen occupational health and safety outcomes for women and young workers in South Australia.
The award is administered by SafeWork SA and aims to encourage practical solutions, evidence-based research, and professional development that contribute to safer workplaces.
Programme Objectives
The award aims to:
- Improve workplace health and safety outcomes for women
- Strengthen workplace protections for young workers
- Support research into occupational safety challenges
- Encourage safer work environments across industries
- Promote education and professional development in workplace safety
- Generate long-term improvements in work health and safety practices
Focus Areas
The Augusta Zadow Awards support initiatives related to:
- Workplace safety for women
- Occupational health and safety for young workers
- Research into workplace risks and prevention strategies
- Safety education and training
- Work health policy and practice improvements
- Safer workplace culture development
Funding Details
- Maximum funding amount: AUD 25,000
- Funding type: Grant support
- Eligible activities:
- Research projects
- Further education or study
- Workplace safety initiatives
- Professional development activities
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be permanent residents of South Australia
- Be able to begin their project, study, or research in 2026
- Propose initiatives aligned with workplace safety objectives for women or young workers
Eligible Study and Research Locations
Projects, research, or study may be undertaken:
- Within Australia
- Overseas
However:
- The initiative must clearly benefit workplace health and safety outcomes in South Australia
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a project proposal using the official template.
The proposal must not exceed 2,000 words and should include:
- Project overview and objectives
- Explanation of who will benefit and how
- Details of project delivery participants
- Location of the project and justification
- Key milestones and implementation timeline
- Estimated project costs
- Confirmation of eligibility
- Contact details for three referees
- Additional supporting information if relevant
Application Submission Methods
Applications may be submitted:
- By email
- By post to SafeWork SA
Assessment Process
The selection process includes:
- Initial application review by an assessment panel
- Shortlisting of eligible applicants
- Proposal presentations by shortlisted candidates in August 2026
- Final award presentation ceremony in October 2026
Recipient Responsibilities
Successful recipients will be required to:
- Sign a funding agreement
- Complete the approved project or study
- Submit a final report outlining outcomes and achievements
- Support promotion and dissemination of project outcomes
Why This Award Matters
The Augusta Zadow Awards help strengthen workplace safety and inclusion by supporting initiatives that directly address challenges faced by women and young workers.
The programme contributes to:
- Safer and healthier workplaces
- Better occupational safety awareness
- Evidence-based workplace improvements
- Long-term workforce wellbeing
- Professional development in work health and safety
Eligible Project Examples
Examples of suitable initiatives may include:
- Research into workplace injury prevention for young workers
- Safety education programmes for women in high-risk industries
- Occupational health training initiatives
- Studies on workplace psychosocial safety
- Safety innovation projects improving workplace conditions
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid:
- Exceeding the 2,000-word proposal limit
- Submitting incomplete timelines or budgets
- Failing to explain South Australian impact
- Providing unclear project objectives
- Missing referee information
- Proposing projects unrelated to women or young worker safety
Tips for a Strong Application
To strengthen an application:
- Clearly define workplace safety outcomes
- Demonstrate measurable community or workforce impact
- Include realistic milestones and timelines
- Show strong relevance to South Australian workplaces
- Provide detailed and accurate budgeting
- Explain long-term benefits of the initiative
- Highlight expertise or experience relevant to the project
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Augusta Zadow Awards programme?
- A workplace safety grant initiative by SafeWork SA
- Supports projects improving safety for women and young workers
- How much funding is available?
- Up to AUD 25,000 per successful project or initiative
- Who can apply?
- Permanent residents of South Australia
- Individuals able to begin projects in 2026
- What types of activities are funded?
- Research projects
- Further education
- Workplace safety initiatives
- Professional development activities
- Can study or research be conducted overseas?
- Yes
- Overseas study is allowed if it benefits South Australian workplace safety outcomes
- What must the proposal include?
- Project objectives
- Timelines
- Budget
- Referees
- Expected benefits and implementation details
- What happens after selection?
- Recipients sign a funding contract
- Complete the project
- Submit a final report
- Participate in promoting outcomes
Conclusion
The Augusta Zadow Awards provide important funding support for initiatives that improve workplace health and safety for women and young workers in South Australia. By encouraging research, education, and practical safety solutions, the programme contributes to safer workplaces, stronger occupational health practices, and long-term workforce wellbeing.
For more information, visit Government of Australia – SafeWork SA.