24 Mar, 2025
SafeWork NSW Pilot Program: Improving Connectivity for Farmers
Boost Your Connectivity with either a Mobile Signal Booster or Mobile Satellite Internet System.
SafeWork NSW is piloting a program to improve mobile connectivity, signal strength, and reliability for farmers. This pilot will test the use of ACMA approved mobile signal boosters (eg: Cel-Fi) and mobile satellite internet systems (eg: Starlink Roam or Mobility) to address connectivity and communication issues in the agriculture industry.
Who is Eligible?
The pilot program is open to farmers operating small farming/agriculture businesses in the Trangie to Burcher region of NSW who:
- Work remotely or are isolated and need better connectivity/communication to address WHS isolation risks. The rebate does not cover items purchased for recreational or domestic purposes.
- Have a farming/agriculture business as their primary source of income.
- Have not received a small business rebate in the past 5 years.
- Must meet all eligibility criteria and terms and conditions for the small business rebate program.
Eligible farmers can claim up to $1,000 through the Small Business Rebate towards the purchase of a mobile signal booster or a mobile satellite internet system.
Full details can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/1000-safework-small-business-rebate
Apply Today and Improve Your Connectivity!
For more information please contact regionalinterventions@safework.nsw.gov.au