Sick and carer’s pay to casual and contract workers

Victoria is the first state to provide sick and carer’s pay to casual and contract workers.

The three-year pilot program is fully funded by the Victorian Government. The pilot has been extended for another year and will now run until 13 March 2025.

Eligible jobs

• Food, hospitality and accommodation
• Retail, sales and supermarkets
• Factories, manufacturing and supermarket supply chains
• Administration, clerical and call centres
• Cleaning and laundry
• Beauty, fitness, tourism and outdoor recreation
• Taxi, rideshare and delivery driving
• Security
• Carers, aides, health and welfare support
• Farm, agriculture, forestry, gardening and animal care
• Arts and creative industries

For the full list of eligible jobs, see How to sign up - eligible jobs.

Eligibility requirements

• 15 years or older.
• Physically work in Victoria.
• Have the right to work in Australia.
• Work an average of 7.6 hours per week or more in an eligible job.
• Don’t have access to paid sick and carer’s leave entitlements at any job.

For more information about eligibility, see who is eligible.

For detailed program information, see the program guidelines and our FAQs