Nimble News 4 October 2023

Buy West Eat Best

Happy Birthday to Buy West Eat Best which is 15 years old this month.

WA businesses that display the Buy West Eat Best logo must meet stringent criteria for local content and quality.

• Restaurants must commit to using 70% local ingredients on their menu.

• Fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood, must be 100% grown, fished or farmed in WA to be part of the program.

This month, look out for the logo when shopping or eating out. There are more than 230 local brands promoted by the scheme.

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Other Nimble News Stories:

Funding opportunity for small to medium businesses in WA

The Local Capability Fund helps businesses to increase their capability, capacity and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the WA Government, major projects and other important markets. Apply by 31 October.

Have your say: Biosecurity Protection Levy

DAFF wants to hear from agriculture, fishery and forestry producers on the design of the levy. Provide feedback by 13 October.

$2 million investment in Community Small Grants Funds for WA timber towns

Great to see such an interesting range of projects benefiting from this scheme from a new plant nursery to an interactive brewing experience, organic farming, hop farming, edible snails and coffee roasting. We can’t wait to see them all develop.

For employers of CaLD workers: free English language tuition for migrants

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) from the Department of Home Affairs provides free English language tuition for migrants in person or online.

Hiring employees for the summer months

Business.gov provides some tips and checklists to guide you through the process.

Bonus tax deduction available for small business to boost skills and training

A bonus tax deduction is available for small businesses accessing external training for their employees.

Empowering Women in Trades Awards – Nominations open

These awards champion trailblazers, foster inclusion and help to drive change in the trades industries. Nominations open until 17 October.

For women entrepreneurs: She Brews Success group coaching

Business Station is hosting group coaching sessions around Perth for women with small businesses.

Towards a national jobs and skills roadmap

This new report from Jobs and Skills Australia provides an initial assessment of current and future skills needs and opportunities for the national skills system.

The Clean Energy Generation: workforce needs for a net zero economy

This second report from Jobs and Skills Australia focuses on Australia’s transition to net zero, including 50 recommendations to ensure we have the skills and workforce to meet our clean energy ambitions.

New Employment White Paper from the Australian Government.

The White Paper provides a roadmap for Australia to build a bigger, better trained and more productive workforce.

TAFE Centres of excellence and higher apprenticeships

were the focus areas of this joint press release related to the new Employment White Paper.

Report: Higher apprenticeships in Australia – what are we talking about?

NCVER researched the use of higher apprenticeships back in 2019. This report highlights some of the complexities.

FOR RTOs – Training Accreditation Council Education Program

TAC’s Education Program includes PD sessions, user guides, fact sheets and lots more.

Event: EverNow

The inaugural EverNow festival promises a rich dreamscape of stunning installations, storytelling, dance, music and performance. Perth, 4-9 October.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.