The OneSteel Manufacturing (Whyalla Steelworks) blast furnace in Whyalla South Australia closed on Monday 14 September 2026.
The Australian Government has committed $1.6 million to establish the Whyalla Structural Adjustment Package to support workers and families affected by workforce changes in Whyalla, South Australia. Through this Package, Whyalla Steelworks employees, contractors and supply chain workers, and their eligible partners, can access employment, training and transition support to build new skills, find work and connect with local services. It is aimed to complement existing Australian Government services and provides extra local support where large-scale workforce impacts have occurred.
Registering for assistance
Affected workers and their partners can register for assistance by completing the following registration form: Support for Whyalla Steelworks and supply chain workers.
For more information on the supports available, visit The Whyalla Structural Adjustment Package.
Contact
For any enquiries about the Whyalla SAP, please email the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations at WhyallaSAP@dewr.gov.au.