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The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health are holding a Public Lecture, Mr Warren Davies ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’ at The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health, Shepparton at 5:30 – 6:30pm on Thursday 27th March, 2020.  *This is a community event and there will be no charge to those who attend.
 
Warren is a farmer and will share his life lessons, his message is simple and so very important at a time when stress is seen as normal and depression is commonplace.
 
RSVP - Please register online: www.trybooking.com/BIKDI  or contact Di Doyle, Events, Community Engagement & Alumni Administrator, The University of Melbourne E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or P. (03) 5823 4512.

Download the event brochure for more information...

MADEC source workers using their website, social media and call centre, and put suitable workers in contact with you. It is then your choice to employ them or not. MADEC will continue to direct workers to you until they have filled your requirements.

The easiest way to use the service is to contact the call centre which is located in regional Australia and is open from 8 am – 8 pm Mon-Fri (AEST). The trained consultants will be able to assist you in finding the right workers for your needs – 1800 062 332.

NHLIS is a no-cost service that is funded through the Australian Government and managed by MADEC, a not-for-profit organisation.

If you’d like to know more, feel free to get in touch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | www.madec.edu.au or on 1800 062 332.

The Fair Work Information Statement has been updated to make it easier for you to understand minimum workplace entitlements.

Every worker in Australia needs to get a copy of the FWIS when they start a new job.

Visit the Fair Work website to download the Information Statement.

On 12 February 2020, the Fair Work Commission made determinations that added new rules about annualised wage arrangements (also known as annual wage arrangements) in the Horticulture Award.
 
The new rules start from the first full pay period on or after 1 March 2020.  So for example, if an employee’s fortnightly pay starts on Thursday, 27 February 2020, those new rules won’t start until Thursday, 12 March 2020.
 
This Fair Work Commission consolidated modern award incorporates all amendments up to and including 12 February 2020 (PR716596).

Clause(s) affected by the most recent variation(s):
15—Annualised wage arrangements
Schedule E—Part-day Public Holidays

ESCP
The Enterprise Solution Centre Programme (ESCP) connects companies to expertise, technical and/or research advice so that they can find a solution to a technical challenge. Matched funding of up to $100,000 is offered. Click here for more information..
 
Emissions Reduction Fund
The Emissions Reduction Fund supports Australian businesses, farmers and land managers to take practical actions to reduce emissions and improve the environment.
If you are thinking about investing in new technology to improve the productivity or energy efficiency of your business operations, you may be interested in the Emissions Reduction Fund. The Emissions Reduction Fund provides a positive incentive for Australian businesses to adopt smarter practices to cut the amount of greenhouse gases they create. The Emissions Reduction Fund - what it means for you.

Expressions of Interest are now open for enthusiastic young people to join the Young Farmers Advisory Council.
Expressions of interest close on 22nd March 2020. More information available on Agriculture Victoria website.