Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry (SADI) Program

SADI Program

The SADI program commenced in 2005 with three main aims:

to upskill existing employees in the defence industry
to improve the quality and quantity of skills training in thedefence industry; and
to generate additional skilled positions.

Since its inception, around 150 defence companies and organisations have been provided with funding support for training and/or skilling activities in professional, technical and trade skill areas.

2012-2013 Funding Announced

The Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare, announced the opening of the first application round for SADI funding for the 2012-2013 Financial Year on April 30 2012. The SADI Program is part of the Australian Government’s investment of more than $215 million over 10 years to grow the skills base of the defence industry. SADI funding priority may be given to skilling activities in areas identified as Priority Industry Capabilities (PICs) or Strategic Industry Capabilities (SICs).
Application rounds for the SADI program will now be held on a bi-annual basis.

When do the 2012-2013 Funding Rounds open?

The call for Round 1 commenced April 30 2012 for training activities that fall within the period 1 July to 31 December, 2012. Round 2 is likely to be called in October 2012 for training activities that fall within the period 1 January to 30 June, 2013.

When do the Funding Rounds close?

Applications for Round 1 will close at midnight on 29 May 2012.
Applications for Round 2 will close at midnight (AEST) approximately four weeks from the date of announcement.

What’s New and What’s Different About 2012-2013 SADI Funding?

A number of changes to the SADI program will be implemented in the 2012-13 funding round. These changes will ensure the program continues to deliver support for training activities in areas which are experiencing critical skills shortages including engineering, logistics, project management, scheduling and trade skills:

Internal course development is no longer eligible for SADI funding.

Further Information About 2012-2013 Funding

The following links provide further information about 2012-13 SADI funding including eligibility criteria and the types of support available:
2012-2013 SADI Program Funding Guidelines

2012-2013 SADI Application Form Guides including:

Before Completing a SADI Funding Application
Guide to Completing a SADI Funding Application
Frequently Asked Questions

2012-2013 SADI Application Form

Successful applicants will be required to submit a quarterly report on the progress of their supported training activities using the following template:

SADI Funding Agreement Reporting Template

The quarterly reporting submission deadlines for 2012-13 SADI funding are:

7 September 2012
7 December 2012
7 March 2013 and
7 June 2013

The SADI team can be contacted via the SADI hotline: 1800 651 292 or by sending an email to: IndustryDiv.SADIProgram@defence.gov.au

2011-2012 Funding

The Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare, announced the opening of the first application round for SADI funding for the 2011-2012 Financial Year on March 9 2011.
Applications for Round One of the SADI program closed at midnight 6 April 2011. There will be no further funding rounds offered in the 2011-2012 Financial Year due to the uptake of funding in the first round however funding for skilling activities in areas identified as Priority Industry Capabilities (PICs) or Strategic Industry Capabilities (SICs) may still be considered.
The following links provide further information about 2011-12 SADI funding including information about eligibility and the types of support:

Reimbursement Information for SADI funded Training Activities for the FY 2011-2012 Financial Year

A range of supporting documentation is required before the Commonwealth can reimburse the agreed costs of the training.
You can find more information about the types of supporting evidence required for each of the training activities funded under SADI at the links below. Included are templates which have been designed to assist funding recipients to prepare a claim for payment.
In acknowledgement that some academic tra nscripts may not be available before the end of financial year, we ask that you advise the SADI team if you are unable to provide your claim and supporting documentation by June 30 2012 ( if you have not already done so).
Companies are advised to contact their SADI Case Manager if the course dates cited in their applications have changed or if they will not be able to meet their full commitment.

The following links provide further information about requirements and processes for 2011-2012 funding reimbursements

SADI Grant Recipients

The Commonwealth Grants Guidelines require Defence Materiel Organisation to publish information on its individual grants for reasons of transparency and public accountability.

Details of grant recipients will be published no later than seven working days after the funding agreement for the grant takes effect. This information will be retained on the SADI website for at least two financial years.

For information on grants awarded under the SADI Program please see below:

In no event will the SADI Program be liable to any person in contract or otherwise if any information on this site is incomplete or inaccurate. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include the Goods and Services Tax where applicable.

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E-mail: IndustryDiv.SADIProgram@defence.gov.au

SADI Hotline: 1800 651 292

Fax: (02) 6144 2759