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ACT community sector portable long service

Community sector workers in the ACT must be registered with ACT Leave. You can qualify after just 5 years of recorded service, which is shorter than most schemes.

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Estimate your scheme entitlement

ACT Leave

Enter the service the scheme has recorded for you. This is an estimate; the scheme's own statement is what counts.

Whole and part years, from your service statement.

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Before tax, without overtime.

Find your number and check your service

See how to find your registration number, the member portal and what to do if service is missing.

The state long service leave calculator does not apply to this scheme. If you are covered, your leave is worked out and paid by ACT Leave under its own rules. Check your service record with the scheme.

Who is covered

  • Full-time, part-time and casual employees, including visa holders, providing relevant services in the ACT community sector industry. Registration is mandatory.
  • Contractors and working directors may join voluntarily. They receive a levy refund plus interest.

When you qualify

You need 5 years of recorded service, if you registered on or after 1 July 2010.

What you get

You get 4.33 weeks after 5 years, then 0.867 weeks per year. You are paid at your highest weekly average ordinary pay over the last 2, 4 or 20 quarters. Each claim must be at least 2 weeks.

Leaving early, illness, retirement and death

  • A lump sum with 5 or more years if you are no longer employed in the industry.
  • A payment only (no leave) at age 55 or over with 5 years while you are still employed.
  • Below 5 years, only workers registered before 1 July 2012 can claim (with 55 days) on retirement at 55 or over or on a veteran pension, or on total incapacity.
  • Death: 55 days if registered before 1 July 2012, or 5 years otherwise.

How it is paid

ACT Leave pays into your nominated bank account.

How to claim

Claim through the ACT Leave client portal at https://actleave.act.gov.au/client-portal/. ACT Leave's claims page for your industry lists what you need. Each claim must be at least 2 weeks.

Before you rely on this

  • The 55-day grounds below 5 years only apply if you registered before 1 July 2012.
  • Each claim must be at least 2 weeks.

The scheme and its law

Common questions

How soon can I take portable leave?

After 5 years of recorded service. You get 4.33 weeks, then 0.867 weeks per year.

Can I be paid without taking leave?

Yes, at age 55 or over with 5 years while still employed. You can also get a lump sum with 5 years if you leave the industry.

What rate am I paid at?

Your highest weekly average ordinary pay over the last 2, 4 or 20 quarters.

Official sources

Last reviewed 3 November 2026.