Engaging the Economic Development Community Through Networking
An essential part of the Economic Development Network mission is to facilitate peer support among colleagues. This page will be the starting point for that.
Changing Places - President's Message
Assistance Programs for SME and Microbusiness Current Programs and Products Available To Assist Small and Microbusinesses
Safety Advisory Visits – For a sole trader or small businesses with less than 50 employees. Provides practical workplace safety and workers compensation and injury management advice that is relevant to their small business.
Advisory Visit Request Form
Rebate Program –The small business rebate gives up to $500 back to small business owners who buy and install eligible safety equipment to address a safety problem in their workplace. It is open to sole traders or small businesses with up to 50 full-time employees or equivalent
Information Rebate Program
Application Form Application Form
Mentor Program – Where large business mentors a small business to identify new ways to address safety – need not be from the same industry.
Get Health at Work Program – A free workplace health service that aims to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases. The free service gives businesses all the tools, resources, and support they need to develop a simple yet effective workplace health program. This can include access to an accredited workplace health provider.
Micro Assist Program – Helps eligible micro employers (less than 5 workers) by minimising the financial burden of helping workers return to work.
House Construction – Focus on Industry Project – Current program of work with safety video alerts developed, demonstration days occurring, a specific industry mentoring program, housing industry site safety pack available.
Road Freight Transport Focus on Industry Project: Road Freight
Guide – The health and safety information for road freight transport operators information guide should be of use to those of your members in the industry.
Safety Coach Program – Safety Coach Program
Safety Coach Program Registration Form – Registration Form
Falls From Flatbed Trucks Video Alert – Video Alert
Glass and Glazing Project – Series of industry-specific posters developed and video safety alert on storage and handling of glass.
Wood Products Manufacturing Focus on Project – This project has finished however provides useful information for this industry.
Paralympians – Despite suffering permanent disabilities because of a workplace injury, these athletes have gone on to achieve outstanding sporting success. They are available to speak at your workplace, for free. Check out their profiles or book now.
WorkCover Social Media – The Links to These Are Below:
Facebook – Find out more about our work and services on our Facebook Page.
Twitter – Follow our Twitter Feed for the latest work health and safety updates, or tweet to us @WorkCoverNSW.
YouTube – Video safety alerts on a range of subject matters available. YouTube Channel