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Kathryn MacMillan, Founder and Managing Director, Nine2Three Employment Solutions is an expert in the creation and implementation of flexible workplace practices. Her experience in the management of a purely flexible workforce, places her at the forefront of workplace change.
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.
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Fresh Ideas for Work and Family Grants – second round and changes to the Grant
Bankstown Thursday 4 March 9.30am – 10.45am
Kogarah Tuesday 9 March 3pm – 4.15pm
Kirrawee Thursday 11 March 9.30am – 10.45am
The Australian Government introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program in 2009 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 up 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, how to apply and what changes have been made since the first round of offers in May 2009. These briefings are being held prior to the closing date of the second round of funding which opens on 25 February and closes on 31 March 2010.
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 employ between 1 and 14 employees
- Consortia of small businesses.
Eligibility for the grant does NOT include Sole Traders with no employees, or Partnerships with no employees. You must have at least 1 employee and no more than 14 employees.
This seminar covers:
- What are Fresh Ideas for Work and Family Grants?
- Why is the government promoting flexibility?
- What is the big picture?
- What are flexible Work Place Practices?
- Interactive with audience participation
- Looking at your business needs
- Implementing specific ideas
- Selection Criteria for Grants program
- How to apply
- Where to access further information
When booking for this event, please indicate which location you would like to attend at in the comments field.
Presenter: |
Kathryn MacMillan, Nine2Three Employment Solutions |
Venues: |
Ground Floor, Civic Tower, 66-72 Rickard Road, Bankstown
Kogarah City Council Chambers, Level 2, 2 Belgrave St, Kogarah
Business Enterprise Centre, 29-33 Waratah Street, Kirrawee
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Dates: |
Bankstown Thursday 4 March 9.30am – 10.45am
Kogarah Tuesday 9 March 3pm – 4.15pm
Kirrawee Thursday 11 March 9.30am – 10.45am
Please specify location in Comments Area in booking form |
Cost: |
No Cost |
Registration Options
1. Phone Bookings
Contact Roberta Andrew or Colin Waid on 9545 5900 or bookings@becsmallbiz.com.au
2. Bookings by Mail
Download our Registration Form for payment by credit card or cheque.
3. Online Bookings
You can register online all details in form below.
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