If you are a residential builder or head contract builder applying for Housing Australia funding under the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) or the National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF) the pages linked below will help you understand the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme), whether it applies to your project and, if it does, how to get accredited.
For more information click on the following pages:
- What is accreditation? Is it for me?
- Does the Scheme apply to me and my project?
- Assistance for head contract builders applying for Housing Australia funding
- What is the Accreditation process?
- What are the benefits of being accredited?
- Scheme criteria guidelines explained for head contractor builders
- FAQs on exemptions
Further assistance
Residential builders seeking to ensure their Work Health and Safety Management System and processes align with the FSC audit criteria before applying for accreditation can contact the following industry peak employer associations for assistance:
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)
Website: www.safeready.com.au
Contact: safety.services@aigroup.com.au
Housing Industry Association (HIA)
Website: https://hia.com.au/business-support/safety-solutions/federal-whs-accreditation-scheme
Contact: enquiry@hia.com.au
Master Builders Association (MBA)
Website: HAFF WHS Accreditation Scheme – Master Builders Australia
Contact: haffsafetyhelp@masterbuilders.com.au
These organisations have been provided grants from the Australian Government to help residential builders uplift their safety systems and practices so that they can gain accreditation to build homes funded by Housing Australia.
To speak to an OFSC representative please call the OFSC Assist Line 1800 652 500, or email ofsc@dewr.gov.au.