9 September 2026
Department of Trade, Employment and Training
Applications are now open for Round 2, 2026-27 of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work provides funding to support training and employment opportunities for Queenslanders facing barriers to workforce participation. Community organisations interested in delivering training and employment projects are encouraged to explore the funding opportunity and available support resources.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Round 2, 2026–27
Applications are now open for Round 2, 2026-27 of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work provides funding to support training and employment opportunities for Queenslanders facing barriers to workforce participation. Community organisations interested in delivering training and employment projects are encouraged to explore the funding opportunity and available support resources.
Key Dates:
Applications open: 31 August 2026
Applications close: 22 October 2026
Learn More About Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Information on funding priorities, eligibility requirements and the application process is available through the QCOSS Skilling Queenslanders for Work Information Session resources.
An introduction to Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Strengthen Your Funding Application
QCOSS offers webinars, face-to-face workshops and practical resources to help organisations build tender writing capability and develop competitive funding applications.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) – QCOSS
QCOSS Face-to-Face Tender Writing Workshop
Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Time: 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm
Location: Department of Trade, Employment and Training, Level 2, 145 Herries Street, Toowoomba
If you experience any difficulties registering for the QCOSS Face-to-Face Tender Writing Workshop, please contact the team at ddsw@dtet.qld.gov.au.
If your organisation is considering applying for Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding, we encourage you to contact our office on 1800 210 210.
Our team can provide advice on eligibility requirements, discuss project concepts, and help ensure proposals align with community need, regional priorities and Skilling Queenslanders for Work objectives.
Alternatively, register your interest via this link and a regional officer will contact you to arrange a one-on-one discussion.
Regional Contact
Tylee Neideck, A/Manager
Ph: 0477 384 267 Email: tylee.neideck@dtet.qld.gov.au