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Wage and superannuation changes from 1 July

Latest news from Business Tasmania

Upcoming TCCI Events and Training

TCCI Premier's Cocktail Party

Behavioural Intelligence

Mainstreet Australia

Managing Employees Masterclass Series

Upcoming HSR courses

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

TCCI Room Hire

Customised Training

Head4Work

TCCI member discounts and offers

Tasmanian Survey of Business Expectations 2023 Q2

The TSBE for quarter two of 2023 is out now.

Take a few minutes to share your expectations for the Australian and Tasmanian Economy now and for the future and go into the draw to win one of the following prizes: 

• One night accommodation voucher at The Old Woolstore
• Two tickets to attend a Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra performance
• A bottle of Tasmanian whisky provided by Polkadot Liquor

This quarter all three prizes will be awarded. 

The survey results are used to inform our advocacy efforts. A Quarterly Tasmanian Statistics Pack is then compiled from this data and used to identify trends and advocate on behalf of Tasmanian businesses.
 

We look forward to your response!

Trade Industry Roundtable

Join us for the 2023 Trade Industry Roundtables to have your voice heard! The Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP, Premier and Minister for Trade, will be hosting a series of Trade Industry Roundtables this month.

This is your chance to have a say on the challenges, barriers, and opportunities faced by Tasmanian businesses and how Trade Tasmania can support you in expanding your export activity. You'll have an opportunity to discuss the 2021-22 Trade Scorecard and the proposed 2023-24 Trade Annual Action Plan.

• Launceston: Tuesday, 18 July 2023, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am
• Hobart: Tuesday, 25 July 2023, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am
• Burnie: Friday, 28 July 2023, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Participants will be determined through an expression of interest process, with priority given to actively exporting businesses. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to shape the future of Tasmanian trade.

Migration Tasmania Application Gateway Now Available

The Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open for anyone seeking Tasmanian nomination of a subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional or subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa.

The Gateway URL has been changed to https://migration-apply.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/  

If you have previously saved the Gateway page please update your bookmarks.

2023-24 Nomination Allocations

The Australian Government has not yet confirmed nomination allocations for the 2023-24 program year.

Successful applications for Tasmanian nomination will be nominated in SkillSelect after 2023-24 program year allocations are confirmed.

THURSDAY 20 JULY 2023 | 12.00PM TO 2.00PM | WREST POINT

CEDA's flagship State of the State addresses are held annually in each capital city. They are an opportunity for the Premier of the day to provide an update on the State economy, outline the short- and long-term priorities for the government, and provide the business community with insights into major projects and opportunities to work with the Government.

We invite you to join the more than 200+ leaders from across business and industry, government, and community organisations to hear from Premier Rockliff and put your questions to him.

CEDA is pleased to offer TCCI members the discounted CEDA member rate for single tickets and corporate tables of 10.

Visit CEDA’s website for more information.

To register and access discounted rates complete and return this form.

WITH THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CEDA MEMBERS

FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE 2023 STATE OF THE STATE

North Melbourne will play on Sunday August 6 at 1.10pm v Melbourne.

Live AFL provides a fantastic opportunity to entertain clients, reward staff, or just enjoy the footy with mates.

Don’t miss your chance to watch while enjoying our amazing hospitality options at Blundstone Arena. Click here to view options.

2023-2024 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants

The NTWMP Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants will support successful applicants in northern Tasmania to decrease the amount of waste sent to landfill through innovative activities, increasing the recovery of resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill, or strengthening northern Tasmania’s circular economy

Applications close on 4 August 2023. 

A total of $145,000 is available under the 2023-2024 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants which will be provided between successful applicants for eligible project costs associated with:

• circular economy initiatives,
• projects that reduce waste going to landfill;
• procuring innovative recycling infrastructure; or
• educational materials necessary to improve waste management practices in the Northern Tasmanian area.

Eligible organisations can apply for a grant of up to $50,000 (ex-GST) (the maximum grant amount) for eligible project costs.

Click here to read the latest update from Business Tasmania. 

The latest edition includes:

• Google Analytics is changing
• Boosts for small businesses from the Australian Taxation Office
• Temporary full expensing ends 30 June 2023
• Exercise in a Box – Check your cyber security

Upcoming Events and Training

23 August - Save the date! Dinner event.  More details to come

This workshop is a combination of two of our short courses - Managing Workplace Stress 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.

The 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 required to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Managing Employees Masterclass Series

The Managing Employees Masterclass Series covers a number of key people management topics over six workshop sessions spread out over the year. This series is ideal for those new to working in employee management or those wanting to improve their skills and knowledge in this area.

Attend the entire series or selected workshops.

Upcoming HSR Courses

12 July - Work Health and Safety Representative – Refresher

18 July - Chief Warden

19 July - Work Health and Safety Representative

Need training at your workplace, contact HSR Consulting today to discuss your training needs 03 6227 2210 or email admin@hsrconsulting.com.au

*TCCI members get 10% off training - this can be applied at the final checkout stage.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

 
Occupational Licence holders including; Real Estate Professionals, Electricians, Builders, Gas fitters, Engineers, Architects and Permit Holders are required to maintain their skills and knowledge through ongoing learning, referred to as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

TCCI can deliver CPD accredited training, and provide evidence to Consumer, Building and Occupation Services (CBOS) on your behalf. Why not register for one of our courses today.

Consumer Building and Occupational Services

TCCI Room Hire

Customised training to meet your business needs

TCCI provides customised training solutions to address the specific needs of businesses.

Training, workshops and mentoring can be delivered in the workplace or offsite and can be facilitated to cover a range of skills and issues based on an individual, group or organisational need.

Any of our established Short Courses can be customised to your business.

The TCCI will work with you to:

• identify your training, mentoring or coaching requirements
• design a solution to meet your budget, time frame and skills requirements

Some examples of customised training:

• Dealing with difficult customers
• Bullying and harassment
• Performance management techniques for managers
• Work health and safety
• All aspects of human resources
• Appropriate Workplace Behaviour
• Contact officer training

Talk to us about your training needs on 1300 559 122 or email training@tcci.com.au

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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