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AEN Newsletter - 11 October 2024
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks Workshop
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Business Writing for the Digital Era
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Becoming Change Agile to Master Uncertainty
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AGM & GTO Managers Meeting
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Apprentice Training Awards
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Mental Health Awareness Week
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First held in 1985 and now an annual event, Mental Health Awareness Week is held during October, including 10 October which is World Mental Health Day.
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The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
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The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.
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A wide range of resources are available that can assist in raising awareness and support local activities.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month
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Victorians are increasingly at risk from cybercriminals wanting to steal their personal information. The Victorian Government is encouraging the community to reduce their cyber risks and protect their personal data by:
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- using strong passwords that are long, unique and unpredictable
- turning on multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- turning on automatic software updates
- recognising and reporting phishing scams.
These simple actions can greatly reduce the risk and impact of cyber threats.
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The Victorian Government has launched an online cyber safety check to help people understand how cyber secure they are.
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It’s an ideal time for Victorians to educate themselves about protecting their digital identity.
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Action Planning Playbook is a detailed guide for employers to turn their gender equality data into a comprehensive and effective action plan that will drive real improvement in their workplace.
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The Playbook details dozens of contemporary, evidence-informed interventions that align with the indicators employers report on to WGEA each year.
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It offers advice on how to prioritise actions to see results and deliver more gender equal workplaces.
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The latest NCVER report shows that the number of apprenticeship and traineeship contracts in-training declined at the end of March 2024.
The Apprentices and trainees 2024: March quarter report shows there were 351,695 apprenticeship and traineeship contracts in-training at the end of March 2024, a decrease of 34 570 (8.9%) when compared to the same time in 2023.
In-training numbers for both trade and non-trade occupations decreased between the March 2023 and March 2024 quarters, and both decreased from the peak in June 2022.
Although overall in-training numbers were down in the March 2024 quarter, they were 25.9% higher than pre-pandemic levels of March 2019.
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While health and safety should be acknowledged every day of the year, this month gives employers an opportunity to commit to building better workplaces for their employees.
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Individuals, their families and communities are all impacted by work-related injuries or illness.
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Safe Work Australia data shows that around 169 people died while doing their job in 2021 and there were around 130,195 serious workers compensation claims made in 2020-2021.
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This year’s National Safe Work Month theme is FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, WORK SAFELY.
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Safe Work Australia has a range of information, resources and tools you can use to promote healthy and safe workplaces.
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Worksafe Victoria will also be hosting a number of webinars and face to face workshops on various OH&S topics throughout October.
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Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Crown Riverwalk, Southbank
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This festival is a celebration of active lifestyles for individuals of all abilities.
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All Victorians are invited, regardless of their abilities, to come together for a day of inclusive sports and recreational activities, hands-on experiences, and valuable information sharing.
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks Workshop
The misuse of alcohol and drugs has a significant negative impact on Australian business. It is a work health and safety matter demanding attention of both workers and management.
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Learn about the following topics:
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- Drug and alcohol misuse in Australia, economic burden and social impact
- Overview of commonly misused legal and illicit drugs
- Standard drink sizes (and tips for managing alcohol consumption)
- What it means to present ‘fit for work’
Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Business Writing for the Digital Era
Writing proper business-related documents in today’s workplace requires a solid understanding of the fundamentals behind how specific documents should be approached, designed and edited. Written communications in the workplace should be concise, yet thorough and well laid out.
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Technology enabled communications (emails and texts) should also be well thought out and designed to get the correct message across, while avoiding any potential misinterpretation.
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Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Becoming Change Agile to Master Uncertainty
It can be tough dealing with the pace of change and the uncertainty that goes with it. However, it is important for leaders to learn how to embrace, navigate, and lead through change effectively. And the more change agile we are, the better prepared we are to respond when things move fast.
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This session introduces you to the ADKAR change management model and explores different leadership techniques to lead yourself and your team through challenging times with purpose and poise.
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Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
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Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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