Nimble News 14 June 2023

Wellbeing at Work

A recent article in The Conversation talked about the challenge of discussing mental health in the workplace. So, we thought we’d share some websites providing tools to facilitate these conversations. If you know of any others, please let us know! We will collect them in a future blog (email suggestions to: admin@fftitc.com.au).

Mental health and wellbeing support for businesses

Business.gov.au focuses on issues affecting business owners and where they can seek support.

Ifarmwell: free online tool kit to help grow farmers’ wellbeing

We love this website from the University of South Australia which has been designed by Australian farmers to help other Australian farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day. It has lots of helpful info including some tip sheets which make great conversation starters.

Consider a Mental Health First Aid course

Several organisations offer short courses for businesses and individuals on recognising the signs of mental health issues and how to offer support. Check out St John WA, Lifeline and MHFA.

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Have you used Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality in training & education?

We are researching the integration of VR/AR into training and education and would love to hear from anyone who has experience of using this technology Please email Tamara@fftitc.com.au

Have your say: review of WA’s biosecurity law

The Biosecurity and Agricultural Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) is under review. Provide feedback before 30 June.

First two national Jobs and Skills Councils open for business

Skills Insight will be working with agribusiness, fibre, forestry and furnishing industries to improve skills and training.

Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has a diverse manufacturing industries portfolio which includes food and beverage.

For educators: Vocational Voices podcast from NCVER

Season 8 kicks off with a conversation about VET delivery challenges in regional Australia. Panelist Joanne Payne, MD of Central Regional TAFE provides a WA perspective.

For employers: get set for minimum wage increases and other changes

Fairwork.gov.au outlines the increase to the national minimum wage and the minimum award wages plus other changes coming into force soon.

Claiming work related expenses: occupation and industry specific guides

The ATO has produced handy guides for agricultural workers, apprentices and trainees, meat workers, educators and lots more here.

For employers: Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill

A raft of changes from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill came into effect this month. Make sure you’re across what’s new.

Changes to PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) scheme

The recent budget announced changes and expansion of the PALM scheme. Read more here.

Human Development Report: 2023 Gender Social Norms Index

Would you have guessed that 90% of the world’s people hold biases against women, and nearly half believe men make better political leaders? This fascinating research looks at different types of gender bias and their global prevalence, including right here in Australia.

Carbon Farming workshops from DPIRDS Low Carbon Futures team

Learn about capturing and storing carbon on farm, and how to offset emissions and register for Australian Carbon Credit Units. Manjimup (20 Jun), Woodanilling (27 Jun) and Dalwallinu (8 Aug).

Agriculture courses, skill sets and short courses available at Muresk

Muresk is WA’s skills hub for modern agriculture. Check out their upcoming courses here.

Something a bit different: Community Planting Day at Leighton Beach

Help Perth Intrepid Landcare plant 1000 native coastal seedlings, 18 June.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.