Business Events

Making safety easy – Free workshop, Nowra

SafeWork NSW and the Shoalhaven Business Chamber are running a FREE safety workshop in Nowra for small business on Tuesday 19 February 2019 at the Shoalhaven Ex-Serviceman’s Club, Nowra from 5:15pm to 7.30pm.

We know that managing health and safety in a small business may seem challenging.

The NSW Government is committed to making it easier for NSW businesses to manage health and safety in the workplace. The Easy to do WHS program provides practical advice and support to help achieve this.

This FREE workshop, delivered by SafeWork NSW and supported by Shoalhaven Business Chamber is targeted to help small business owners (less than 20 full time workers or equivalent part time/casual), including sole traders, understand what good practice work health and safety looks like, and how to create a safer, healthier and more successful business.

What you can expect

• Work through your own business needs to identify your health and safety actions and solutions.
• Qualify for a $500 small business rebate for eligible small business who install safety solutions to improve in their workplace.  Click here to view program terms and conditions.
• Have your questions relating to work, health & safety, workers compensation and return to work answered by a specialist.
• Receive a certificate of attendance
• Network with like-minded people in your area
• Light meal and refreshments

Join us at the Shoalhaven Ex-Serviceman’s Club, Nowra from 5:15pm to 7.30pm Tuesday 19 February 2019.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/easy-to-do-work-health-safety-workshop-nowra-nsw-registration-53572077526

Questions: Phone Cathy at SafeWork NSW Nowra 44286700

Examples of how local businesses have used the $500 Safety Rebate:

• A window and gutter cleaning business from Nowra received $480 for a ladder and fall arrest system to work safely at height.
• A refrigeration and aircon sales business in Wollongong received $500 for racking, safety barriers, signage and a trolley to help prevent falls on the same level.
• A café in Wollongong received $252 for ergonomic office furniture to prevent muscular stress.
• An electrical business in Kiama received $500 (out of pocket $320) for double sided ladders to work safely at height.

Date: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Time: 6pm for a 6:30pm start
Location: Riversdale, 170 Riversdale Rd, Illaroo
Cost: Members $80 pp Non-Members $100 pp 
Guest Speaker: TBA

** DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please note any special dietary requirements at the time of booking **

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FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

• Riversdale - There is plenty of free parking at the event. To get to Riversdale, follow Illaroo Road (straight through the only roundabout) for 13.5 kms (15 minutes approx). Turn left at the sign to Bundanon and follow the road for approximately 500 metres. You will come to a fork in the road and see our large blade sign. Simply turn left for Riversdale (main administration offices and the Boyd Education Centre).
• You will encounter a short section of unsealed before reaching more our fully sealed entrance road. A modest descent will bring you into the river edge basin and cleared areas. Continue to the end until you reach our carpark. 

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

• For any questions or to advise of any dietary requirements please email admin@shoalhavenbusiness.com.au. 

What's the refund policy?

• Due to catering requirement, all cancellations must be received 48 hours before the event to receive a refund. Cancellations received after this time will not be eligible for a refund.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the event as we will have your name on our reservations list.

Click here to view the Bundanon website

Click here for more information on the Shoalhaven Business Chamber