Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by
the Local Buying Program.
Save the date – September 19th 2025. Time: Doors Open at 6pm. Location: Northern Festival Centre Ballroom.
Learn strategies, tools and knowledge to implement the ideal wellness plan for you
Do you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Whether you’re a worker or you’re engaging workers, we can help clarify your understanding. Also, find out more about ‘employee-like workers’ and what to do if you’re employee who thinks they’ve been misclassified as a contractor.
In this webinar we will also explore the following topics: • Changes to definitions and protections for independent contractors and regulated workers • Minimum standard orders and protections for employee-like workers in the gig economy • Where to find more information relating to regulated workers.
Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels and will not cover complex information. A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session. You can find more upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars.
Amendments to the Fair Work Act, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, make wage compliance more critical than ever for employers. Employers who intentionally underpay their workers will face criminal charges, and civil penalties will be enforced for wage underpayments. These updates mark a critical shift in how wage compliance is regulated, emphasising its importance for businesses.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to lead high-performing teams that execute effectively without the need for constant oversight. Through a blend of activities and peer-to-peer discussions, attendees will identify performance gaps within their own teams and explore actionable strategies to close them.
This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.
This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.