THE BUSINESS CONNECTION

This Expo Is For You And The Wodonga Economic Community!

Whether you are looking for more staff, considering expanding, looking for a career change, upskilling or just want to see what is in our community, this event has something for everyone. From advocacy, career mentors, training, apprenticeships, industry tours, expert panels and so much more, Wodonga Jobs Expo is going to be an exciting event for all. 

Thursday September 1st 2pm-8pm

Wellbeing with a Difference

Meditating Monday

Turn over a new leaf

Walking Wednesday

Join us and Business Wodonga’s members and sponsors for the launch of Wodonga TAFE’s Social and Economic Impact Study and to celebrate Wodonga Jobs Expo 2022!

You’ll find out about the role Wodonga TAFE plays in communities and industries, and discover the socio-economic impact vocational education and training, collaborations, and partnerships can have for our region.

7th September, 5:30-7:30pm

Organising a funeral is unfamiliar for many of us. Until you go through the process with a loved one the idea of planning a funeral can seem scary and overwhelming.

John Hossack Funeral Services are inviting us to understand more about what goes on when planning a funeral. They are known for professionalism, compassion, integrity, innovation, and value.

There is only one chance to celebrate and honour the life of the person you love. John Hossack Funerals want you to be able to look back and remember that experience, with the self assurance and confidence that you have done all you could to make the funeral for your loved one a unique, personal and cherished day for your family. The funeral directors at John Hossack are here to help you do that. 

This is our opportunity to have your questions answered and have a conversation in a relaxed setting.

Cyber Security Masterclass

Join Annette Rose from nbn™ for an action focused Masterclass to ensure that you understand all the basics about Cyber Security and have an Action Plan in place. 

August 30th, 9am-12pm

This month we are heading west to the Daintree Cafe and our Conversation Leader will be Andrew Bishop of Regional Emergency Training.  Both recent new additions to our member community so make sure you come out and give them a big Business Wodonga Welcome. 

Australians have until 20 September 2022 to seek priority allocation of an .au direct domain name that matches their existing domain name.

Anyone with an Australian presence (including businesses, organisations and individuals) can now register a new category of domain name, known as .au direct. These shorter simpler domain names will end in simply ‘.au’ (e.g. mybusiness.au) and will complement existing namespaces such as ‘com.au’, ‘net.au’, ‘org.au’, ‘asn.au’, ‘id.au’, ‘gov.au’ and ‘edu.au’.

Existing domain name licence holders have been provided priority to register the .au direct equivalent of their domain names until 20 September 2022, after which domain names that have not been allocated will become available to the general public.

With the cost of living seemingly peaking, many factors go into managing our day to day costs, including our homes, our jobs, our family and our spending habits.

The Border Mail is keen to hear from our readers about how this situation is affecting your financial outlook for FY23.

First Aid Courses

Public courses will be held at Felltimber Community Centre on Saturday 3^rd September commencing at 9am

There are 3 courses to choose from:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, $80

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, $150

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting. $175

Six months to go until Victoria bans problematic single-use plastics from sale or supply across the state.

To reduce plastic pollution, Victoria is banning problematic single-use plastics from sale or supply from 1 February 2023. Victorian businesses are encouraged to start preparing for the ban now to help ease the transition.

What will be banned?

The ban includes single-use plastic:

• drinking straws
• cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, chopsticks, sporks, splades, food picks and sporks)
• plates
• drink-stirrers and sticks
• cotton bud sticks
• expanded polystyrene food and drink containers, including plates, cups, bowls, clam shells, covers and lids

The ban proposes that conventional, degradable and compostable plastics (including bioplastic and oxo-degradable materials) will be banned. Compostable plastics can still harm wildlife if they are littered and often require processing at a specialised compost facility to break down.

Visit vic.gov.au to learn more about the single-use plastics ban.

Employers can access free support to advertise jobs and recruit staff with Workforce Australia. To find out more go to https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/businesses/

Small Business Ventilation Program extended

To reduce the risk of COVID-19, the Victorian Government’s Small Business Ventilation Program is offering support to small businesses to improve ventilation in areas accessible to customers.

Eligible public-facing small businesses can now apply for funding for equipment or works to improve ventilation. Under the program, support is available via a rebate or grant.

• Ventilation Rebate: A $500 rebate for public facing small businesses to take immediate actions such as purchasing equipment or hiring a qualified tradesperson to undertake minor services to improve ventilation in areas accessible to customers.
• Ventilation Grant: Matched grants from $1,000 to $5,000 to enable public facing small businesses who employ staff to invest in larger projects to improve ventilation such as building works, engaging professional services or equipment in areas accessible to customers.