The Fresh Ideas for Work and Family program has been launched for small business by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and by Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard on 1 March 2009.
This national initiative provides grants of $5000 to $15000 to successful small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations and improve employee retention and productivity.
Applications for grants are now being invited from eligible small businesses. The current funding round will close on 24 April 2009.
The program aims to assist small businesses across regional and metropolitan areas. It is designed to support projects that benefit both the employer and employees, demonstrate long-term sustainable outcomes for the business and have the potential for wider application to other businesses.
From 1 January 2010, the program will also ensure experts are available in each state/territory office of Fair Work Australia, to provide support for small businesses seeking to implement family friendly arrangements in their workplace.
More details about the program, including the application form, guidelines for applicants and terms and conditions, are available at www.deewr.gov.au/freshideas or by calling the Workplace Infoline on 1300 363 264.
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