Training Fund Authority ACT

Empowering women in trades 🙍♀️🛠️ At CIT, we are proud to partner with Build Like A Girl, a transformative program aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in trade roles and apprenticeships. Did you know women in trade roles and apprenticeships only make up about 2% nationally? The program is designed to not only incentivise women to pursue and complete their apprenticeships but to support and foster an ongoing conversation about the importance of female participation in trades. Research consistently shows that greater diversity leads to increased innovation and productivity. By welcoming more women into construction and trade roles, we can create a healthier, more dynamic industry for everyone involved. Ready to make your mark in trades? Apply now for Semester 1 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaXJXVCH

The Umbrella Collective’s Managing Director Emma Sckrabei was in Canberra a few weeks ago to attend the Wodens Monaro Highway Civil Taster Program graduation. This program was specifically designed to provide Aboriginal people and/or those with a connection to the Alexander Maconochie Centre with real jobs. This initiative has achieved a 100% completion rate with 15 participants commencing and competing the program. We found out this week that all 15 participants have commenced work with Wodens and WV Technologies/Worldview Foundation. This is a magnificent outcome!!!!! The Umbrella Collective have worked with program partners to design the model, secure the funding, source participants and coordinate the governance group. Thanks to Wodens and Ben Helmers for putting your trust in The Umbrella Collective to deliver meaningfull outcomes on an ACT Government major project. Master Builders ACT Training Fund Authority ACT St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Lucy Hohnen Capital Local Jobs Program Marcus Caldwell Lucy Hohnen Cara Schultz FAITD Jess Cronin Karen Shaw Miranda Lauman

Safety Starts Small: This week, we are looking at small business. There are 34,000 private businesses in the ACT, with 97% of them employing 20 people or fewer. Running a small business can be tough, as competing priorities and limited resources demand time and energy. As a small business operator, it’s essential to understand your work health and safety and workers compensation responsibilities, identify risks, and control hazards in your workplace. To assist, WorkSafe ACT has published a Small Business Checklist, which you can find here: This checklist highlights key considerations necessary for maintaining a safe small business. If you answer ‘no’ to any of the questions, you should take action to learn more. This Safe Work Month, we are raising funds for Lifeline. You can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gM7-5FQT #SafeWorkMonth #WorkSafeACT #WorkplaceSafety #CommunityWellbeing #SteppingUpSafety #WHS #SafetyStartsSmall #NSWM24  

Know the risks: This week we are looking at risk management Risk management is key to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It involves identifying potential hazards, assessing how likely they are to cause harm, putting controls in place, and regularly checking that those controls are still working effectively. It is a four-step process: Identify, assess, control, review The most dangerous hazards are those we don’t know about, and before we can manage the risk, we need to know what the hazards are. To help understand what’s causing harm in the territory's workplaces, this week we're releasing a Data Snapshot to provide insights into the industries, mechanism, and demographics behind workers’ compensation claims in the ACT. For further information, visit our risk management webpage: https://lnkd.in/gdgse5iC This Safe Work Month we are raising funds for LifeLine, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gaBKR4KK #SafeWorkMonth #WorkSafeACT #WorkplaceSafety #CommunityWellbeing #knowtherisks #WHS #SafetyStartsSmall #NSWM24 

ACT Workers’ Compensation Snapshot Did you know that in 2023-2024, the healthcare and social assistance industry had as many workers' compensation claims as the construction industry? That five injury mechanisms account for more than 70% of all claims? Or that young workers are overrepresented in these claims? Dive into this information and more in our ACT Workers’ Compensation Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/g5GRUgrP This Safe Work Month we are raising funds for LifeLine, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gaBKR4KK #SafeWorkMonth #WorkSafeACT #WorkplaceSafety #CommunityWellbeing #SteppingUpSafety #WHS #Knowtherisks #NSWM24  

National Safe Work Month 2024 commences, let the work and safety begin!

Was great to be part of the NAWIC 2024 mentoring program. Thanks to my mentor Sander de Vries - FRAIA and RPS for support across the program. Would highly recommend the 2025 program to anyone interested! 👷🏽♀️😊🤩

RUOK Day: A Message to Our Construction Community Hey mates, we know construction isn’t just about laying bricks and pouring concrete. It’s about building strong foundations—both on-site and in life. But sometimes, life can feel heavier than any load you’re lifting. So today, on RUOK Day, we want to remind you: It’s okay to not be okay. Take a moment to ask a mate, a coworker, or even yourself—RUOK? It can be tough to open up, but just like any job, tackling it together makes it easier. If someone’s doing it tough, listen without judgment. A simple chat can make all the difference. Look out for each other, because mental health matters. Your strength isn’t just in what you build—it’s in the connections you make and the support you give. Remember, you’re not alone. Reach out if you need a hand. #RUOK #ConstructionStrong #MentalHealthMatters #SupportYourMates

What an amazing initiative! This program has the ability to produce life-changing results for participants. The Training Fund Authority is a proud partner of this innovative approach to engaging the community and the Civil construction sector #acttfa

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