Augusta Zadow Awards 2024 (Australia)

Now in its 20th year, the awards recognise the work of South Australia’s first female inspector of factories, Augusta Zadow, who fought for the work health and safety rights of women and young workers.

Since the Augusta Zadow Awards grants program launched in 2005, SafeWork SA has awarded over 35 grants to fund safety initiatives benefiting businesses, workers and the community valued at more than $350,000.

Award Information

• Grants of up to $25,000 for work health and safety initiatives benefitting women and young workers in South Australia.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible you must be:
  • a permanent resident of South Australia
  • able to start the project, research or study in 2024.
  • The education, study or research can be undertaken in Australia or overseas as long as is meets the award’s aim of improving health and safety for women and young workers in South Australia.

Selection Criteria

• Successful projects will:
  • address a work health and safety issue faced by women or young people at work, and/or
  • significantly improve health and safety for women or young people at work through research or further education.

For more information, visit SafeWork SA.