How to prepare for the scheme

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Use this checklist as a guide to prepare your organisation for the scheme’s commencement on 1 July 2025.

What you need to do before scheme commencement

The new Community Services Industry (CSI) portable long service leave scheme is mandatory for eligible employers in NSW.

We advise that you act now to ensure you are prepared for the scheme’s commencement.

  1. Understand who is covered by the scheme.
  2. Find out whether the work you do is included in the new Community Services Industry (CSI) portable long service leave scheme.
  3. Assess your eligibility for the scheme.
  4. Review your obligations for scheme commencement.
  5. Subscribe to receive updates on the new scheme.

Watch the webinar recording

Preparing for the community services sector portable long service leave

This webinar recording provides information to help employers in the community services industry prepare for the new scheme.

Topics covered include:

  • scheme overview
  • 1 July 2025 scheme launch
  • claims
  • April 2026 reporting
  • compliance.

Contact us

Contact the Long Service Corporation for more information.
Call: 13 14 41
Enquire online.

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