Forestry

Forestry in Victoria

The Victorian Government is supporting the transition of the native industry and the development of the state's growing plantation sector.

Industry and community support

Grants for businesses and communities available now.

Find out what grants are available

Grants

Forestry Transition Program

Timber Innovation Grants Program

The Victorian Timber Innovation Grants Program provides native timber industry businesses funds to explore, invest and implement new opportunities.

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Forestry Transition Fund

Grants of up to $1 million for businesses and industry groups to expand, diversify or start new businesses.

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Community Development Fund

$22 million Community Development Fund fuels early local development strategy implementation, sustaining economic transition and fostering new industries.

Help for workers, businesses, and communities

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Worker support

The Worker Support Program provides eligible native timber employees in Victoria with support services and payments.

Support

Government Top-Up Payment

Information of the Victorian Government top-up redundancy payment for native timber workers availble through ForestWorks

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Business support

A range of support is available for native timber businesses.

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Community support

Assistance for affected communities to transition.

Grants

Mental health support

Free mental health support is available right now for any native timber worker, business owner, contractor or family member.