The COVID-19 Business Impact Support Program has been established to support Tasmanian businesses whose business operations have been impacted due to:
critical staff being required to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19, or
being forced to close due to a Public Health Direction, or
having suffered a significant reduction in demand,
that has resulted in a reduction in turnover due to COVID-19 of 30% or more between 15 December 2021 and 14 January 2022 inclusive, compared to the same period in the previous year (15 December 2020 - 14 January 2021).
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The TCCI has been funded by the Tasmanian Government to provide free support and advice to any Tasmanian business with workplace related enquiries relating to COVID-19. Business can access up to one hour for free workplace relations advice.
This is in addition to the five hours of free work health and safety advice currently offered through TCCI WHS advisory services funded by the WorkCover Tasmania Board. These services includes, but are not limited to the following:
Advice on how to manage employee vaccinations in your workplace
Support in managing your employment obligations in the event of a COVID outbreak or lock down
Review and provide recommendations on COVID-19 safe plans
Assistance to manage employee entitlements and conditions
Workplace health and safety advice in relation to managing the risks associated with COVID-19 in the workplace
Advice on how to manage any risks associated with vaccination related policies or requirements
Refusal of entry to customers who refuse to use the Check In Tas app
Record keeping requirements and advice in relation to record keeping
Employee consultation requirements in relation to COVID-19 policies and vaccination requirements
Support conducting a risk assessment
General employee related enquiries resulting from COVID-19 policies, requirements or outbreaks
General WHS information and advice related to managing risks associated with COVID-19 policies, requirements or outbreaks
The service can be accessed by contacting 1300 559 112 or by emailing hr@tcci.com.au
Business Tasmania
Business Tasmania is a Tasmanian Government service which supports anyone starting or operating a business in Tasmania.
Their website, www.business.tas.gov.au is written in plain English and packed with tools and information on starting up and growing your business.
Call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026
COVID-19 Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program
This program aims to provide eligible small businesses with access to specialist financial services and/or business support to assist in business recovery, transition, growth, or application of other strategies to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible applicants will receive a grant of between $750 and $1 500 to obtain financial or business guidance services from a suitably qualified specialist/consultant to assist small businesses with:
Advice, support, counselling, and the development of strategies to address financial/operational difficulties being experienced by the applicant.
The development of risk management strategies.
Strategic analysis.
Advice and analysis regarding the management of cash flow, preparation of cash flow budgets and projections.
Profitability analysis.
The formulation of financial/operational strategies to assist businesses address the impact of COVID-19.
The development of business plans and governance frameworks.
Advice regarding the management of debts and liabilities.
Advice on pivoting, diversification, product innovation, marketing or online presence
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is seeking organisations to host business interns in 2022 for the Corporate Internship Program.
The Corporate Internship Program allows business students the opportunity to apply theoretical learning and network within practical, real-world settings. Students studying in business areas include accounting, finance, marketing, management and economics who may apply and learn within organisations 1 or 2 days a week.
Equally, participating organisations gain access to talented students, complete valuable project work and help mentor students in their final year of study.
Please view this videoof Incat's recent experience.
Internships are being sought for 2022 and we welcome the chance to discuss the Corporate Internship program and potential internships or projects with organisations.
TCCI is pleased to announce our short course training offering for 2022 is now available.
The TCCI offers a range of non-accredited courses to support the needs of your business. Covering such topics as:
Leadership essentials
Team communication essentials
Managing employee performance
Customer service and managing difficult customers
Time management
Managing workloads
Business development - public speaking and stakeholder engagement essentials
Communication essentials
Conflict resolution essentials
Respectful workplace behaviour
Plus much more...
All calendar courses are offered in both Hobart and Launceston. Please note our training courses will be moving to online delivery until the end of March to ensure COVID-19 safe delivery. We will reassess face to face calendar courses based on COVID-19 case numbers.
Follow the link below for more information and to view the courses currently available:
TasTAFE and 26TEN are partnering up to conduct research about foundation skills in the workplace and we would love to know about the impact of these skills in YOUR business.
This research will inform the creation of a flexible training tool kit for managers and supervisors, to support 'in house' foundation skill development for workers.
B4 Early Years Coalition (B4) is looking for new Leaders!
EOIs are being sought NOW from influential individuals or organisational representatives who: are passionate supporters of early years initiatives; may have expertise in the early years field; are good communicators, highly collaborative and have experience in a board like environment.
B4 Leaders play a key role in B4 delivering on both its current commitments and those identified with the ‘It takes a Tasmanian Village’ – Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy (the Strategy) in regard to The First 1000 Days. B4 is seeking Leaders who will drive this work forward and support all Tasmanian children receive the support when and where they need it to thrive.
Does that sound like you? For more information click here for the Application Guidelines and click here for the EOI application form.
EOI close Friday 25 February 2022
If you have any questions or queries do not hesitate to contact Annette Fuller Senior Project Officer B4 on 0447 731 525 or email Annette.fuller@education.tas.gov.au
Missed our Hobart Mental Health First Aid Workshop? Look into Head4Work!
Head4Work can get a snapshot of your workplace's risk profile by getting your workers to complete online surveys, allowing you to access a report that provides a detailed understanding of where critical shortfalls in workplace mental health safety may exist within your organisation. This data provides you with a tailored evidence-based approach to identifying and addressing workplace mental health risks.
Head4Work is completely free for Tasmanian businesses.
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