- Queensland women can access up to $5,000 in support, to help reduce the cost of returning to work and unlock women's economic security.
- Women can apply for grants to assist with the costs of workwear, childcare, training, recertification, relocation, tools, or technology to tackle the economic barriers currently preventing women from re-joining the workforce when they want to.
- The new Women's Career Grants program is an example of how the Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy, and a fresh start for Queensland.
- A $4 million extension has also been agreed for the Jobs Academy Program, supporting more Queensland women in 2026 and 2027.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland women with grants of up to $5,000 to help reduce the cost of returning to work and boost women's economic security.
The $20 million Women's Career Grants program will support women who want to get back into work, reducing the barriers to employment after career breaks such as caring for children, periods of family sickness, or relationship breakdowns.
The grants will be available for investment in workwear, childcare, training, recertification, transport to and from job interviews, tools and technology, or relocation expenses for new employment.
Delivery of the program for the first two years will be done in partnership with Future Women, the team behind the successful Jobs Academy program.
The Crisafulli Government has also extended the Jobs Academy program for 2026 and 2027 with a $4 million funding boost, to support an additional 500 women upskill.
These programs are part of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to boosting women's economic security and delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Women's Career Grants would help unlock women's economic security and reduce the barriers to re-employment.
"This is about practical support to reduce the cost barriers and unlock opportunity, and economic security for Queensland women," Premier Crisafulli said.
"Queensland women shouldn't be locked-out of a job because they can't afford the cost of job-seeking.
"Whether it is about childcare to attend job interviews, covering relocation or transport costs, or purchasing workwear – these grants provide support where it is most needed."
Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Fiona Simpson said the Crisafulli LNP Government was equipping women with the resources to prepare for and pursue new employment.
"The Women's Career Grants will empower Queensland women who are ready to re-enter the workforce and just need some extra support to level the playing field," Minister Simpson said.
"We've heard of women writing CVs on their phone, or no longer having appropriate clothing for job interviews, this will provide practical assistance to foster their economic independence.
"The former Labor Government was long on platitudes and short on practical assistance, Women's Career Grants will deliver support where and how it's needed.
"Labor claimed to champion Queensland women – but actions spoke louder than words, with the closure of maternity wards on their watch, and rampant workplace bullying and harassment of women at the hands of Labor's CFMEU mates."
Future Women Founder Helen McCabe said the program would make a tangible difference to the lives of many Queenslanders.
"Future Women is excited to be partnering with the Queensland Government to make it a reality and support women returning to work," Ms McCabe said.
"This is what we do best. We know how to connect women with the tools and support they need to get back to work."
Queensland women can register their interest at www.womenscareergrants.com.au , with formal applications opening on November 3.
