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Ai GROUP GREATER HUNTER UPDATE
May 2019
Welcome to Ai Group’s monthly news update for the Hunter, Central Coast and Northern NSW Region
This newsletter is filled with time-sensitive updates on what is happening in your region and workplace relations issues generally.
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Scamming – it could happen to you
This story will convince you why cybersecurity is a "clear and present danger" personally, for family members and for your business.
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Cessnock kids head to Dubai for World Finals
Mount View High School has continued its long-running success in the F1 in Schools program, and will now head to October's World Finals in Dubai.
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Power infrastructure upgrade assistance
Does your business need an electrical infrastructure upgrade to maximise growth? Applications are open for the pilot NSW Regional Business Power Infrastructure Upgrade Program.
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Advanced Diploma: Electronics & Comms engineering – interested?
A member company needs to upskill its electronics employees, but the TAFE Cert IV program is only available in Sydney. Do you have a similar need for a program run in the Hunter?
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST…
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BlueZone awarded Defence Innovation Hub contract
BlueZone Group has been awarded a Defence Innovation Hub contract for a concept exploration phase study relating to its unmanned surface vehicle systems operations.
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News for SMEs from the Small Business Ombudsman
The Office of the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman reports on its Review of Payment Terms, Times & Practices, and welcomes the Australian Business Growth Fund.
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Energy Efficiency: Accessing Manufacturing Funding
$16 million in matched NSW Government funding for energy saving projects is available on application before 30th June 2019.
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Do you have a Big Data problem to solve?
The Mathematics in Industry Study Group is bringing some high-powered maths talent to Newcastle, offering a cost-effective chance to crack some big materials /production problems.
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How much does waste cost you?
The Office of Environment and Heritage NSW has recently become a partner with Ai Group's Hunter Lean Manufacturing and Sustainability Cluster. We are collaborating to identify what are the most significant waste disposal issues/costs for our members. Ai Group invites you to give us your feedback so we can identify potential projects to benefit you and local industry players:
Your feedback on waste costs
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Online Events
Ai Group regularly presents free and live interactive online events, most recently including:
2019 Election Series: Workplace Relations in Focus Part 1 – Compliance now and into the future
7 March 2019 – Watch now
2019 Election Series: Workplace Relations in Focus Part 2 – Union calls for reform & the practical impact on your workplace
2 April 2019 – Watch now
The third event in this series will follow the 18 May Federal Election.
Members also have access to recordings of other previous events via our Online Events Library.
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Workplace Relations Advice and Assistance
Members of Ai Group seeking advice or assistance regarding workplace relations issues can contact:
Leanne Cruden, Principal Adviser - Workplace Relations on
(02) 4925 8300 or leanne.cruden@aigroup.com.au
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