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List of public holidays for each state and territory in 2020.

These holidays may be subject to change (including additional holidays) by proclamation or gazettal by the relevant state or territory government.

Head Start is an apprenticeship and traineeship pathway that allows school students to spend more time working, while completing the necessary vocational training, and a senior secondary qualification.

Head Start is being delivered through ten clusters of schools across Victoria to enable Head Start students to complete VCE/ VCAL while progressing through to the completion of an apprenticeship or traineeship.

The Australian Government in the Budget 2020/21 announced funding for 100,000 new apprentices and trainees through a $1.2 billion Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement fund.

We’re reminding employers of the ways we can support you and your staff during this difficult period. The following articles highlight key resources for staying on top of your workplace-specific restrictions, as well as finding ways to improve sleep, manage stress, and support general well-being.

The Victorian Government is investing $3 billion to help businesses impacted by ongoing restrictions and prepare for COVID Normal business.

About the program

The Victorian Government is partnering with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryExternal link (opens in same window) (VCCI) to deliver a business mentoring program to help small businesses navigate the economic challenges posed by restrictions to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The NSW Government is providing a grant for small businesses in eligible local government areas (LGAs) that have been impacted by the closure of the NSW and Victorian border

The Business Support Package provides more support to help businesses and workers through to the other side of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

You must self-isolate if:

• you have COVID-19
• you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19
• you are a returned traveller exempt from hotel quarantine
• you have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting results.

Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) has launched a brand new networking and learning hub called WLA Connect.