Sixteen people have died while in Australia on the government’s troubled seasonal workers program since the beginning of the pandemic.
The figures have come to light as the scheme faces widespread accusations of exploitation and “inhumane conditions”, as well as a potential class action.
The spike in fatalities has also raised concerns that the Pacific Islanders coming to Australia under the program are not being given adequate safety training.
The ‘Cool Heads’ program is more than just a road safety message, it is an opportunity for young drivers and parents to understand fully the consequences associated with road trauma and to discuss safe driving with police and guest presenters. A Cool Heads Young Driver Program will be conducted at Westside, Mooroopna, on 24 November 2021.
Harmony Alliance developed a free online course “Financial Literacy for Women” available in English, Arabic, Dari, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Nepalese, Punjabi, Hazaragi, Thai, Karen and Korean.
The Spread Freedom campaign highlights how people can be more confident in experiencing more freedoms, more regularly, as higher levels of vaccination are reached. The campaign will be rolled out across a range of channels, including television, radio, print, digital and social media. Materials will also be adapted for culturally and linguistically diverse audiences.
In the biggest shake-up to Australia’s horticulture sector in decades, farmers will now be forced to pay a minimum wage to pickers after the Fair Work Commission ruled in favour of putting a floor in the award. The move effectively abolishes piece rates, which is when a worker is paid according to how much they pick, rather than an hourly rate.
Scammers target NDIS participants to rip them off. Join our information session to learn how to identify scams and protect yourself
Women with Disabilities Victoria is looking for people across the broad range of disability to photograph and film for an information campaign about the NDIS Code of Conduct. Filming will take place between 6-17 December and you will be paid $500-$1000 for your time.