Women in the South Coast electorate will have access to grants of up to $5,000 through the NSW Government's new $10 million Return to Work program, as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget.
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Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock said the grants could be used for a wide range of needs to help women in the region return to work.
"There is so much to consider when returning to work and starting up again and these grants will take the financial stress out of it. The grant can be used towards things like training and education, textbooks or stationery," Mrs Hancock said.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the program would provide women with financial assistance and targeted support including mentoring, advice and training to help them return to the workforce.
"These grants will help women whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 to overcome some of the obstacles in returning to the workforce," Ms Berejiklian said.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said helping more women get back to work will not only provide a financial lifeline for them and their families, it will also boost the economy.
"We know that many part-time or casual positions and female-dominated industries were severely impacted by COVID-19, so we are looking to empower as many women as possible to be able to get back into paid employment," Mr Perrottet said.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the grants would be particularly valuable for women with young families.
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