Funding to support the participation and development of Aboriginal people in tourism and hospitality

Overview

Funding is available to support the costs associated with participating in a professional development opportunity, including:

• conference registration fees
• trade show fees
• travel and accommodation expenses.

There are 2 tiers of funding:

• tier 1 – intrastate: Professional development opportunities that involve travelling in Tasmania (intrastate) and must include one overnight stay outside your local government area
• tier 2 – interstate and overseas: Professional development opportunities that involve travelling in Australia (interstate) or overseas (international).

Businesses or organisations may nominate up to 4 aboriginal employees or members of their organisation to participate in the opportunity.

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To be eligible, businesses or organisations must be:

• operating in, or providing services to, the tourism or hospitality industry in Tasmania
• registered for tax purposes and have an Australian business number (ABN).

To be eligible, the professional development opportunity needs to:

• benefit your business or organisation through sharing knowledge, building capacity, or fostering strategic opportunities
• take place in Tasmania, interstate, or overseas between 1 August 2024 and 30 June 2025.