Monday 6 April 2009 4.30pm – 6.30pm
St George & Sutherland Shire BEC, Kirrawee, 2232.
This event is free of charge.
The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee retention and productivity.
The program provides grants of $5,000 to $15,000 (GST inclusive) to small businesses to help meet the set-up costs of family friendly arrangements that suit the individual needs of the business.
This no-cost seminar will give you the information you need in regards to selection criteria and how to apply and is being held prior to the closing date of the first round of funding (24 April 2009).
Due to eligibility of the grant, this seminar is suitable for:
• Small businesses in Australia with fewer than 15 employees
• Not-for-profit and non-government organisations
• Sole traders and incorporated sole-traders that employee between 1 and 14 employees
• Consortia of small businesses.
This seminar covers:
• What are Fresh Ideas for Work and Family Grants?
• Why is the government promoting flexibility?
o What is the big picture?
• What are flexible Work Place Practices?
o Interactive with audience participation
o Looking at your business needs
o Implementing specific ideas
• Selection Criteria for Grants program
• How to apply
• Where to access further information
Presenters
Kathryn MacMillan, Nine2Three Employment Solutions
Kathryn is a specialist in the employment and business arena. Her presentations draw on her vast experience in business as well as her specialist recruitment knowledge. A member of the consultation panel for the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family Grants program, as well as an Accredited Recruitment Professional with the Recruitment Consulting Services Association, Kathryn can give you specific information on the grants program as well as the types of family friendly initiatives that you can commence in your own workplace.
How To Register
Call Colin on 9545-5900 or register directly at www.becsmallbiz.com.au
Other Event Instructions
On site parking available.
Contact
Contact: Colin Waid
Phone: 9545-5900
Email: bec@becsmallbiz.com.au | 
