NSW organisations which help older people get active and connected have the chance to share in the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program.
Acting Minister for Seniors Geoff Lee said grants of up to $10,000 will help local councils, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations engage seniors in COVID-safe programs and activities during the NSW Seniors Festival from 13-21 April 2021.
"This last year has been really tough on NSW seniors and staying connected, active and social are pivotal to seniors' wellbeing while remaining COVID-safe," Mr L ....
Collaboration to help migrants and refugees launch their businesses in Australia and expand globally
Connections Australia, Australia's leading multilingual app connecting migrants with jobs, information, and services; MultiConnexions, Australia's leading multicultural marketing and advertisin ....
Hospitality businesses and hairdressers are being reminded to download and use the NSW Government's Service NSW QR code for registrations, or risk serious penalties, with the new rules taking effect from 1 January, 2021.
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the Government's Service NSW QR code system is fast, free, accurate and private.
"The consequences of non-compliance and complacency when it comes to electronic record keeping are serious - it puts people's health at risk and destroys jobs," Mr Dominello said.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said today's decision was necessary based on the latest health advice and the evolving Northern Beaches cluster.
"My strong message to everyone in Greater Sydney this year is to watch the firewor ....
Small businesses will have continued protections into next year with the Retail and Other Commercial Leases Regulation to be amended and extended until 28 March 2021, providing targeted support for those continuing to recover from COVID-19.
Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the new regulation, to start on 1 January 2021, will support businesses who continue to need a helping hand in recovering from the pandemic.
"The NSW Government is committed to setting the State up for a dynamic recovery and continuing our support for businesses that ar ....
Nineteen domestic violence refuges and animal shelters from across NSW will receive a share of $500,000 to support more victim-survivors and their companion animals.
Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman congratulated the Pets and Animal Welfare Support (PAWS) Grants recipients from regional and metro areas that received between $6,000 and $40,000.
"This is welcome news prior to Christmas, as these funds will help ensure women can leave violent homes without worrying their pet will be harmed," Mr Speakman said.
"The ....
Vulnerable children and parents will benefit from improved early intervention support under a new program designed to provide practical assistance to families with the aim of preventing issues from escalating.
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said the Family Connect and Support program would bolster early intervention services available to children and families across NSW. ....
The NSW Generations Fund is now worth more than $12 billion, having grown by 3 per cent in the 12 months to November 2020 despite the impacts of COVID-19.
This builds on the sovereign wealth funds balance of $11.3 billion at the end of the 2019-20 financial year, where the NGF delivered a net return of -0.12 per cent in the
midst of the pandemic.
The NGF was seeded with an initial $3 billion in the 2018-19 NSW Budget, it has averaged returns of 5.7 per cent per year since inception, and is projected to grow to
....
Today at the 4th World Water Summit in New Delhi, the Australian Government announced its contribution of $10 million to support cooperation between Australia and India on urban water security.
The Australia-India Water Security Initiative delivers on our commitment to strengthen water security cooperation under the auspices of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by our respective leaders in June. It also reflects the high value Australia and India place on water security – the lif ....
Tens of thousands of NSW businesses have been provided with payroll tax relief as part of the NSW Government's economic stimulus package to help businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the 25 per cent payroll tax reduction and deferred payment options, introduced in March, had provided businesses much needed cash flow and allowed them more scope to retain employees.
"About 24,700 business owners claimed the 25 per cent waiver, meaning that close to $380 million was able to go back to keeping people in work and businesses afloat during an unprecedented situation," ....
Australia secures 20 million extra Astra Zeneca vaccines for onshore manufacturing to cover entire population and a further 11 million Novavax Update on University of Queensland On the basis of scientific advice, the Australian Government has secured an additional 20 million doses of the promising AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, strengthening Australia’s position for whole-of-population vaccination. This will mean a total delivery of 53.8 million Astra Zeneca vaccine doses in 2021, covering the whole of population requirements. The extra 20 million doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine will be produc ....
Live music venues and small bars are set to enjoy more freedoms as the NSW Government's 24-hour economy reforms to revitalise Sydney's nightlife are rolled out.
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said from today a series of liquor law changes to support live music venues and small bars will begin in time for the busy festive season.
"These laws will cut red tape and breathe new life into NSW's 24-hour economy as the hospitality industry continues to recover from the impacts of COVID," Mr Dominello said.
"From today outdated live entertainment restrictions such as limits on the number of musicians on a stage and the genre ....
Health Minister Brad Hazzard, along with Member for Hornsby Matt Kean, saw the robotic dispensing and stocktaking system in motion today and toured the newly opened 12-bed Intensive Care Unit.
"The $265 million Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Stage 2 redevelopment will provide a superior experience for patients, c ....
Australian and Indian researchers will work together to advance COVID-19 screening and study the future health effects of the virus, after a nearly $4 million investment by the Morrison Government. The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) has funded six new projects, including one to develop COVID-19 diagnostic technologies and another study of the longer-term effects on the hearts and lungs of patients who have recovered. Other projects will develop risk management systems to protect farmers from disasters associated with climate change and demonstrate how food-drying technology using renewable energy can ....
Australia India Business Trade foundation was launched on 26th
November 2020. AIBTF is an organization to empower and promote
collaboration and connections between businesses in Australia and
India. With mission to develop valuable partnerships with key trade and
investment stockholders from India and Australia, AIBTF hopes to be a
platform where businesses are can collaborate and leverage synergies of
networking.
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