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AE News Volume 12, Issue 25
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Upcoming Events
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16 July - OHS Network Meeting
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25 July - Brain Training Workshop
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7 August - Generation Gap Workshop
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22-23 August - Field Officer Conference
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ATO NFP Update
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With the end of the financial year and many not for profits undertaking their annual financial audits and annual reporting the Australian Taxation Office have updated a number of topics on their website regarding NFPs.
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National Skills Week 26 August – 1 September 2019
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Now moving into its ninth year, National Skills Week will again set out to bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills, the career pathways and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers.
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The week is dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.
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Field Officers Conference – Registrations Open
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Online registrations for our upcoming field officers conference are open.
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This year’s conference is being held on 22 & 23 August at the Oaks in Melbourne.
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The event will showcase a range of speakers and interactive workshops that will assist field officers in their complex day-to-day activities.
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Presentations will include:
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- Carl Walsh - GTO Update
- Department of Employment - Job Market Update
- GTO Forum on Managing Difficult Situations & Day to Day Challenges
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop
- Women in Trades Workshop
- AATIS
- AEN & SafetyFirst Update
Early bird registrations close on 31 July.
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NAIDOC Week 7- 14 July 2019
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As NAIDCO week ends this weekend we think it is important to reflect on the activities that have been held during period.
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NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’.
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Congratulations to everyone that held events over the past week.
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To access the free resources and further information please visit NAIDOC 2019.
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Melbourne Career Expo – 26-28 July
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The Melbourne Career Expo is the most comprehensive and exciting Careers event in Victoria. Running for 18 years it is also one of the longest, most successful expos in Melbourne.
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There are FREE E-Tickets available from the Melbourne Career Expo website, which can be used over the weekend of the event. Feel free to distribute to any family and friends.
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Victorian Labour Hire Scheme Registrations
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Over the coming months we have arranged a number of professional development workshops designed to assist GTOs.
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Brain Training – Thursday 25 July
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Closing the Generation Gap – Wednesday 7 August
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Managing Competency Based Training – Wednesday 4th September
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Health and Wellness at Work – Tuesday 24th September
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These workshops are free for members to attend. To find out further details and to register please visit our event calendar.
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Victorian Labour Hire Scheme Registrations
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Labour hire providers have six months to obtain a licence or else face significant penalties.
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The Victorian Government is implementing the scheme to bring a new level of integrity and scrutiny to the labour hire industry and keep workers safe and free from exploitation.
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The independent Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry and Insecure Work – a key election promise – uncovered widespread abuse, underpayment and exploitation in the sector, which includes commercial cleaners, fruit pickers and meat workers.
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The Authority has held more than 30 information sessions since March to help providers understand their obligations.
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The sessions have involved industries such as security, cleaning, meat processing, fruit and vegetable harvesting and processing, vocational training, finance, consulting and IT, healthcare, manufacturing, accommodation, construction and transport.
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A further public information campaign to inform both contractors and the host businesses who use labour hire workers will begin this week.
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To obtain a licence, contractors including GTOs will be required to pass a “fit and proper person test” and show compliance with workplace laws, labour hire laws and minimum accommodation standards.
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They will also need to report annually on their activities.
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Host employers that use unlicensed providers face maximum fines of more than $500,000.
Also please note the registrations are annual and will need to be renewed at the date of initial registration approval.
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To operate legally in Victoria from 30 October 2019, labour hire providers must have applied for, or have a labour hire licence.
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National Group Training Conference – 31 July – 2 August Gold Coast
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The National Apprentice Employment Network’s national conference, “Beyond 2020”, will be held in the Gold Coast from 31 July to 2 Aug at the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.
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The conference is focussed on practical themes to support Group Training Organisations across Australia, and to also engage industry stakeholders who are invested in improving employment opportunities and outcomes for future apprentices and trainees.
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The “Beyond 2020” theme responds to shifts in federal government policies, a stronger political spotlight on employment through apprenticeships and traineeships, and the VET system under review.
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Members of AEN in Victoria can access the benefits of NAEN members’ registration, including a reduced registration rate and an invitation to register for our members only luncheon.
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The members only luncheon will be held on July 31 from 1pm at Kurrawa Surf Club. Members will have join in facilitated engagement with Stephen Koukoulas, Economist (keynote speaker Aug 1), and a Branch Head from the Department of Employment, Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business.
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AEN Executive Officers will also provide a “State of the States” update and members will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A.
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Bunnings Apprentice Trade PowerPass
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Don't miss a world of opportunities! As a Bunnings PowerPass Apprentice member, you can benefit from a huge range of exclusive deals.
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- ABN free applications for trade-related apprentices
- Access to PowerPass prices and offers on a wide range of trade products
- Invitations to exclusive trade events
- Offers tailored to apprentice’s needs
- Bunnings Trade merchandise
How do you Sign up for a Bunnings Powerpass Apprentice Membership?
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- Apply for Powerpass on the website
- Fill in the details and submit
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What to do, once you've signed up
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The first thing to know is that there is no plastic card issued for a Bunning’s Power Pass member. Your membership is always with you, as the ID card lives on your phone.
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- After you've filled in the application and it’s been processed you will receive an email asking you to confirm your email address, so it’s imperative that we get your email address right.
- After we have verified your email address, you will receive a new email with your CARD NUMBER and a link to download the Bunnings PowerPass App for your phone.
4. Load the App, enter your card number and you’re good to go.
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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