These new infographics are part of a suite of materials including guidance materials, information sheets and infographics to help persons conducting a business or undertaking, such as employers and small businesses, understand what sexual harassment is and what their WHS duties are around sexual harassment.
For more information sheets and infographics click here.
Foundation Skills Survey
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.
The past two years has proven that organisations such as Cancer Council Tasmania which rely principally on fundraising and donations to fund its business must source other reliable revenue streams.
The ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tasmania and continuing community concerns has reinforced the decision by Cancer Council Tasmania to establish the Future Fund was a good decision.
The Future Fund is a new initiative. It is a capacity-building vehicle to reduce the risk of reliance on current fundraising and donor activities.
The objective of the Future Fund is to provide financial security to Cancer Council Tasmania by sourcing substantial investment into the Fund from which the earnings will be reinvested back into business operations.
The Fund will ensure we can continue to deliver its programs, services and research investment.
The Future Fund, chaired by respected Tasmanian businessman Royce Fairbrother, is governed by Cancer Council Tasmania’s Board. Our organisation’s Constitution was amended to incorporate specific rules on how funds can be used to ensure transparency and provide assurance to donors.
Although the Future Fund is taking some time to build, the importance of continuing to market the Future Fund and focus on why Tasmanians should support it, is essential for our long-term survival.
Every day, more than 9 Tasmanians receive a cancer diagnosis. This adds to the 30,000 Tasmanians currently living with or from a cancer diagnosis with national research indicating that by 2040 this figure will increase to over 40,000.
The need is clear and growing. Tasmanians will have a far greater demand for cancer support services in the future, the importance of continuing cancer prevention education programs and investment into research are priorities that cannot be ignored.
The goal is to raise $10 million for the Future Fund in the next 10 years. Donors may not see all the benefits today, but they will be assured that in the future, CCT can still be relied upon by their children and ongoing generations.
Join us for a virtual session with Tasmanian Deloitte Partners, Damien Bones and Travis Anderson, as they discuss how COVID-19 is fundamentally changing the way small-to-medium businesses do business, now and in the future.
They’ll discuss the phases that all resilient business owners must face to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, with an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health coaching program, developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners, including sole traders the support they need.
The program uses Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) that allows participants to recognise the way they think, act, and feel and break unhelpful thoughts.
Over six sessions, coaches with a small business background will work with you to overcome difficult issues, providing you with practical skills to manage stress and get you back to feeling like yourself.
At your first appointment your coach will complete an initial assessment with you, and develop a program tailored to your individual needs.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is available nationally by phone or video call - Enquire Today
Under the Anzac Day Observance Act 1929, it is an offence to open a shop before 12.30pm on Anzac Day.
If a non-exempt shop is open before 12.30pm, the occupier may be fined under section 5A of the Act.
A non-exempt shop will be considered open if it:
is unlocked or open for public admission; or
sells goods, seeks orders from, or delivers goods to customers.
The Anzac Day trading restrictions do not apply to:
shops that the Minister approves opening before 12.30pm,
pharmacies;
newsagents;
bottle shops;
cafes and restaurants;
service stations;
car yards;
real estate agents to the extent that they are conducting an auction at the premises; and
shops that are part of a large shopping complex with many shops and the number of employees in that shop on any day in the most recent month of March is not more than 10 people.
Applicants may apply for a grant in one or both of the following categories:
Innovation in the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
Innovation in the management of return to work for injured workers
The Grants Program is open to eligible individuals and organisations with an ABN; incorporated entities; and researchers. The applicant must be operating within Tasmania.
Program funding levels:
Applications for any amount up to $50,000 will be considered.
Applications from research/industry partnerships may be considered for funding up to $100,000. This may include project timeframes in excess of 12 months.
Main Streets of Australia Week is an initiative to celebrate and promote businesses and shopping in main streets and town centres around Australia and runs from May 16 – May 22.
Even before COVID, many main streets were struggling and, in some cases, dying, for reasons beyond their control; the introduction of internet shopping and development of shopping centres both came as a huge blow.
With more than 2 million small businesses in Australia, and many of these on our main streets, they do an enormous amount for the community. We need to support them, to ensure their survival, so they can continue to:
• provide a huge number of jobs to those that rely on local or flexible work,
• create local spending,
• support local causes and charities, as well as sporting groups and schools
• provide a place for the elderly or vulnerable to find their fit in the community,
• build connection and provide safe spaces, and
• allow a huge number of families to stay financially afloat.
This is the first time it has been done and they are hoping to make it an annual event.
There is no funding required to do this and Main Street Australia has provided free downloadable marketing materials and more information that can be found at https://mainstreetaustralia.org.au
Bulk Nutrients are giving away $1000 a day for 100 days to small charity and NFP organisations that support health, fitness and wellbeing.
They are strong believers in the power of community, and supporting grass roots organisations and their volunteers. Volunteers are an extremely important part of almost every sports and community group in Australia.
Amongst the Bulk Nutrients staff they have volunteers that sit on committees for Little Athletics, Gridiron, Soccer and Horse Riding Clubs... that coach and manage school and adult sports teams... that maintain sporting grounds, and plenty of parents that supply the oranges at half time! They have staff that give their time to donate blood, serve in food vans to provide meals to those suffering homelessness, and volunteer at animal shelters.
Like the organisations they're seeking to support... Bulk Nutrients started small. This means they understand how far $1000 can go when you're a small organisation and are focusing on donating $1000 a day over 100 days to 100 Australian Not for Profit or Charity organisations.
Below are the important dates to remember...
1/2/2022 - Entries open
25/4/2022 - First winners announced
1/6/2022 - Applications can be submitted until the available funding is fully subscribed, or will close on 1 June 2022 at 5pm, Hobart time, whichever occurs first.
SILA is a fully-funded ground-breaking national capacity building and leadership program, delivered by the Centre for Social Impact (CSI), and designed specifically for CEOs of Australian for-purpose organisations.
Over five years, SILA will be offered to for-purpose leaders from all states and territories across Australia. Current participants in Cohort One (2021-2022) are based in NSW and the ACT and applications are now open for Cohort Two, for CEOs based in VIC and TAS (2022-2023), until 15 April.
The SILA team wants to hear from CEOs who are keen to join us on this 10-month leadership program starting in July 2022.
Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice or Trainee.
Your business or Group Training Organisation maybe eligible if:
You engage an Australian Apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 31 March 2022
Your Australian Apprentice or trainee is undertaking a Certificate II or higher qualification, and has a training contract that is formally approved by the relevant state training authority
To find out more about the subsidy and find out if your business is eligible contact Work & Training today!
Mentoring for Success
Mentoring for Success is a Tasmanian State Government program designed to increase apprenticeship and traineeship commencements and completions by encouraging greater use of Group Training Organisations.
To find out more about the subsidy and find out if your business is eligible contact Work & Trainingtoday!
Work & Training Apprentice and Trainee Grant for Small Business
To find out more about the subsidy and find out if your business is eligible contact Work & Training today!
Rapid Antigen Tests - Supply for Businesses
The TCCI is working with Drug Test Tasmania to support businesses to purchase Rapid Antigen Tests.
Supply is now in stock.
For price information and to place your order click here.
JackJumpers v New Zealand Breakers
Secure your seat to watch the Tasmania JackJumpers make history at the Silverdome.
Be there to help us ignite the spirit in our team and the fear in our opponents up in the North!
Silverdome, Prospect - Saturday 05 March 2022 at 5:30pm
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 Local Jobs Program brings together expertise, resources and access to funding at the local level to support job seekers and their communities in each region. The program has a particular focus on reskilling, upskilling and employment pathways and is part of supporting Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A monthly newsletter has been developed to provide information regarding current programs and initiatives available to inform stakeholders in their efforts supporting individuals into employment.
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:
This workshop is a combination of two of our short courses - Building Workplace Resilience and Maximise Your Time. This full day session encourages participants to explore strategies to build resilience in the workplace and implement strategies to more effectively manage priorities.
This full day workshop will cover:
Causes of workplace stress
Using empathy to understand others’ resilience and providing support.
Providing support
Questioning techniques to identify opportunities to build resilience
Feedback and information
Goal setting strategies and techniques
Aligning of goals and daily tasks to business objectives
Urgent versus important tasks
Developing effective work schedules
The 80:20 principle, the 5 D's and A-B-C priority shorthand
Developing a personal action plan
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of this course participants will be able to:
Understand causes of workplace stress
Demonstrate empathy when communicating with others
Apply questioning techniques to identify individual challenges and solutions
Provide feedback to enhance resilience
Identify and manage causes of workplace stress
Prioritise work tasks
Identify and manage time wasters
Identify time management strengths and limitations
set and monitor personal work goals
know and understand the difference between urgent and important tasks
use time effectively
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those working with and leading others in the workplace and who are required to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
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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Buy Something Tasmanian is the place to find Tasmanian businesses from across the island who sell fresh seasonal produce, artisan products and many things in-between.
