Harvest Trail Services – AgMove (RATTUAJ)

AgMove or Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job for Short Term Agricultural Work

Financial assistance is available for eligible workers relocating for short-term agricultural work. You could be eligible for reimbursement of up to $6,000 by taking up harvest or agricultural work.
This financial assistance is to help with the costs of travel and accommodation when you relocate temporarily to take up short-term agricultural work.
Reimbursement can assist with travel to the work address, return travel home, accommodation for up to 61 days and basic work clothing. Please refer to our AgMove Eligibility Factsheet and AgMove Reimbursement Request Factsheet. These documents will assist you to assess what you can be reimbursed for and what evidence you will need to submit when requesting reimbursement.

You may be eligible to claim a reimbursement of up to:
$6000 if you are an Australian worker or,
$2000 if you are a visa holder with the right to work in Australia.

AgMove Actions Steps

1. Register with Harvest Trail Services or Harvest Trail Information Service – See your local harvest office or contact 1800 062 332
2. Check your Eligibility (MADEC Eligibility Checklist below)
3. Create your Agreement – See your local harvest office or contact 1800 062 332
4. Complete your harvest work
5. Lodge your reimbursement request – See your local harvest office or contact 1800 062 332
   • You will need:
     • MADEC Reimbursement Request Factsheet (below)
     • MADEC Reimbursement Request Form (below)
     • Piece Work Declaration of Hours if you have undertaken piece work (below)

Find more information here and please contact your nearest MADEC office or call 1800 062 332 to talk to one of our friendly MADEC Harvest Trail staff.

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