SafeWork NSW has launched a state-wide working at heights safety blitz, aimed at reducing the number of heights-related fatalities and serious injuries in the construction industry. 

Falls from heights is the number one cause of fatalities on NSW construction sites, with most serious and fatal falls being from roofs, ladders...

The Federal Government has finalised the details of a no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme following extensive consultation with the peak medical, healthcare, business and insurance sectors, to ensure a comprehensive National Scheme.

The Scheme will provide Australians with quick access to compensation for COVID-19 claims related to the administration of a Therapeutic Goods...

The Berejiklian Government today announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of its COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.
 
This additional funding will extend the successful JobSaver program...

Hansen Yuncken is delighted to announce our appointment as Managing Contractor for the NSW Government’s cladding remediation program, Project Remediate. 

Registrations of Interest are now open for the following disciplines:
-    Building Investigation Contractor
-    Façade Consultant 
-    Surveyor
-    Fire Engineer 
-    Architectural Service
-    Structural Consultant
-    Superintendent...

Representatives from the building and construction industry are invited to attend a briefing on Project Remediate, the NSW Government’s program to remediate combustible cladding on high-risk residential apartment buildings in NSW. 

This briefing is your chance to hear from the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, The Hon. Kevin...

Here is your opportunity to improve your business skills and be on the pathway to a qualification.

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...

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...