Mental health charity Mates in Construction has launched an information campaign to support construction workers dealing with mental health issues during the COVID-19 outbreak. The campaign includes billboards that aim to encourage Queensland construction workers to look out for each other during the crisis. Under the slogan ‘MATES – stronger together in tough times’ the…
Construction sites in New South Wales can now operate on weekends and public holidays under new rules to support the building industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes were introduced by the NSW Government to allow workers to abide by social distancing rules while keeping construction projects open, by allowing work to be spread across…
A $130 billion wage subsidy, called JobKeeper, will provide a flat payment of $1500 per fortnight for around six million workers through their employers to keep people in jobs. The JobKeeper payment will be open to eligible businesses that received a significant financial hit caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. The payment will ensure eligible employers…
Construction will play a major role in Victoria’s economic recovery following COVID-19, according to the state’s premier Daniel Andrews. Construction has been declared essential under stage three restrictions, with new guidelines introduced to the sector, agreed to by a number of unions and industry associations. “It’s probably too early to tell what the impacts of…
A while ago, I realised that although we work in teams in this industry, we don’t often connect and communicate with people outside of the work environment. I joined Top 100 Women to not only connect, but get to know other like-minded women in this industry on a personal level. I am deeply passionate and…
My reason for joining Top 100 Women has changed from my original one when I joined 6 weeks ago. Back then it was just about networking, whereas today I’m looking for a platform where we are able to share positive narratives that will start conversations and lead to actions and help us define a positive…
About BHP At BHP they support people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, they offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. BHP’s strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where their employees feel strongly connected to their values and…
After weeks of intense advocacy for a fair set of principles to guide discussions between commercial landlords and tenants, National Cabinet last week agreed on a mandatory Code that will result in commercial property owners shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden. In anticipation of National Cabinet’s decision, we continued to work closely with…
At Top 100 Women, we’re committed to keeping businesses like yours connected with your community — especially when disruptions and frequent changes make normal communication more difficult. We know that many businesses are facing unexpected challenges including keeping in touch with customers, so we wanted to share a few things you can do now to…
You’re working from home, working out from home, eating, educating kids and entertaining yourself at home – as you adjust to this new routine, make sure you aren’t putting your goals and dreams on pause. This is the perfect time to commit to a new daily routine that prioritizes what you want in life –…