The Queensland government has announced a $20 million grant program to help up to 4000 women return to work after extended leave.

Under the Women’s Career Grants initiative, women who have spent time out of the workforce for reasons such as raising children, being a carer, or managing a relationship breakdown can apply for up to $5000.

This can be used to cover the costs of workwear, child care, training, recertification, relocation, tools or technology.

Premier David Crisafulli and Minister for Women Fiona Simpson at the Women’s Career Grants launch on Sunday. Credit: Courtney Kruk

Minister for Women Fiona Simpson said the first tranche of grants would prioritise women who have been unemployed for more than six months and have faced significant hurdles in trying to re-enter the wo

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