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What does the situation mean for apprenticeships and traineeship contracts? Skills Tasmania understands that businesses, vocational education and training providers, apprentices and trainees are currently facing unprecedented challenges in light of the unfolding COVID-19 situation locally, nationally and around the world. It is important to note that as an apprentice, trainee, or employer, it is not necessary for your employment contract to be immediately cancelled. There are options available to amend training and work hours to meet the needs of employers, apprentices and trainees in difficult circumstances. Skills Tasmania has the authority under the Tasmanian Traineeships and Apprenticeships Committee to suspend your training contract for up to three months so it is still in place once conditions improve. The Tasmanian Traineeships and Apprenticeships Committee, through Skills Tasmania, also has the capacity to vary the employment requirements of your training contract, for example, varying the minimum number of hours of employment. We strongly encourage you to consider these options and the continuation of your apprenticeship or traineeship in Tasmania. We are committed to supporting Tasmanian apprentices and trainees, and their employers during this challenging time. For full information of the flexibility of your contract please the TTAC Policies and Guidelines, in particular: Guideline 3: Suspension of Training Contract, and Guideline 6: Employment Requirements for Training Contracts. To discuss your specific circumstances pleased contact your Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) in the first instance. MAS National - 1300 627 628 MEGT – 136 348
$5 000 grant for businesses that hire an apprentice or trainee in the tourism, hospitality, building and construction, and manufacturing industries. Funding for this measure has been brought forward. For advice or more information please contact Skills Tasmania on 1800 655 846 or enquiries@skills.tas.gov.au or visit www.skills.tas.gov.au Youth Employment Scheme Fact sheet page 19 The Scheme provides a payroll tax rebate for one year, to businesses that employ a young person aged 24 and under, between April and December 2020. For advice or more information please contact the State Revenue Office on (03) 6166 4400 or taxhelp@treasury.tas. gov.au or visit www.sro.tas.gov.au/payroll-tax Human Resource and Industrial Relations Assistance Fact sheet page 19 $80 000 will be provided to the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) to provide Human Resources and Industrial Relations assistance associated with the COVID-19 to businesses. For advice contact Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au or visit www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus_information Mental Health Support In addition to the $1 million provided in the first Tasmanian Stimulus Package, the Government will allocate a further $3 million for mental health services. This will include: • $875 000 to establish a dedicated 1800 phone number to allow the Tasmanian community to call in and receive psychosocial support, and provide a reach out service for older Tasmanians and industries significantly impacted; • $360 000 for increased capacity to provide mental health advice, support and referral for vulnerable Tasmanians living in rural areas; • $450 000 supporting providers to use technology to keep vulnerable Tasmanians connected; • $120 000 for targeted support for Tasmania’s migrant community regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; • $600 000 for increased capacity to provide mental health support for Tasmanians living in supported accommodation; and • $250 000 to adapt Tasmania’s pharmacotherapy program to the challenges of COVID-19.
For general information call the national 24-hour coronavirus information line on 1800 020 080 or visit the Australian Government Department of Health website: www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel- coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
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