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To better support people affected by the COVID-19 rules in the Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Illawarra, Central Coast, and Hunter, Training Services NSW has introduced the Skill Up From Home program, which...

The majority of people with COVID-19 in NSW are under 40. To reduce the spread of the virus, people aged 16 to 39 living in areas of concern can now access priority vaccination appointments.

Who can book

People aged 16 to 39 who are residents of the following local government...

If you need to self-isolate and are unable to work while waiting for your coronavirus (COVID-19) test result, you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Test and Isolate support payment.

NSW workers can apply for the $320 payment if they:

• meet the eligibility criteria
• agree to follow NSW Health self-isolation guidelines while...

NSW Health has released details inviting construction workers residing in specific Local Government Areas (LGAs) to take part in a Vaccination Super Sunday located at 1 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday 15 August 2021.

Bookings will only be given to construction workers from the LGAs of Blacktown, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield...

SafeWork NSW Engineering team has undertaken a technical review during the development of a Tower Crane Procurement Guideline.

This Guideline was developed as part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) between Lendlease Building Pty Ltd and SafeWork NSW. The EU is the outcome of an incident involving a Stiff Legged Derrick...

All sites in Greater Sydney can reopen

• This includes sites within the eight affected local government areas: Blacktown, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Liverpool and Parramatta.
• Construction sites (unoccupied) will be capped at 50% of their maximum daily project workforce to reduce contacts and mobility.
• It will be up...

HBCF: Beware the unintended consequences of insolvency

COVID restrictions during July saw most Sydney construction sites shutdown for two weeks. During that time, much of the media coverage warned of the increased risk of insolvency for those builders affected by the shutdown.

Where a company is facing significant financial hardship...

To enable construction sites to resume safely on 31 July, preparatory works can begin from 29 July. These works include: 

• checking or maintaining installations or equipment
• cleaning, waste removal or waste management
• stocktaking or restocking
• delivery of materials or equipment
• servicing or installation of amenities
• relocation on the construction site...

Small businesses affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions are encouraged to seek free-of-charge advice from the NSW Government’s business advisory service Business Connect.

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said Business Connect had advisors across the state who were ready to help businesses navigate the current...