Redundancy program

The Federal Government has announced a new $300 million program to assist employees made redundant as a result of the global economic downturn. Under the new program, all newly redundant workers will now receive immediate support with career advice, skills assessment, training, IT support and more.

Visit the following web page for more information: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JobsandTraining/Pages/Earlyaccesstoemploymentservices.aspx

Career Change

Are you considering a career change? www.myfuture.gov.au is Australia's national career information and exploration service. It can help you make career decisions, plan your career pathways and manage work transitions. You can identify and explore career options, and find information on occupations, industries, courses, training providers, scholarships and more.

A CareerMums mum shares her return to work story

Danielle is a Senior Account Manager who found a flexible role on CareerMums. Danielle shares her insights, challenges and tips on returning to work. Visit the following web page:
http://www.careermums.com.au/uploads/Danielle%20Back%20to%20Work%20Story%200309.pdf

Fresh Ideas for Work & Family Grants Program

What is it?
The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to help small businesses put in place flexible working arrangements.

How much?
The program provides grants for $5,000 to $15,000 (GST inclusive) to successful small businesses to put in place framily friendly arrangements that suit the individual needs of your business.

How can you help?
If you work for a small business and the owners are looking for HR solutions when it comes to working flexibly and retention of working parents, give them information on our Family Friendly Packages.

Visit the following URL for information to print out:
http://www.careermums.com.au/uploads/Fresh%20ideas%20for%20work%20and%20family%20options%20March%202009.pdf