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member stories

Findex: helping achieve your business vision

With more than 100 locations across Australia and New Zealand servicing 250,000 clients, Findex supports small and medium enterprises through startup, expansion and continued growth.

Fast Five

19 September 2022

economy

Navigating global economic headwinds

The pandemic may be all but over but Australia is now dealing with new economic challenges in the form of rising inflation and interest rates and the ongoing fall-out from the war in the Ukraine.

19 September 2022

innovation

Business confidence tops pre-pandemic levels: report

Melbourne Chamber member Pitcher Partners has released a report that aims to help businesses understand current issues and trends.

16 September 2022

workplace relations

FWC reinstates flight attendant

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinstated a cabin crew supervisor who was dismissed after 14 years of employment with Virgin Australia.

16 September 2022

workplace relations

Getting employment termination letters right

The final termination letter to an employee is often treated as a cursory step or ‘nice to have’. However, it can be a crucial piece of evidence in a dispute if an employee lodges the matter with the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

09 September 2022

innovation

How CSIRO assists innovative ventures

Melbourne Chamber member CSIRO’s ON Accelerate is an entrepreneurship initiative helping develop pioneering concepts.

07 September 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace relations changes

Take proactive actions now in response to the Jobs and Skills Summit outcomes and proposed changes to the workplace relations framework. 

07 September 2022

member stories

Western Health: protecting vulnerable communities

Western Health is the major healthcare provider to one of the fastest growing and most diverse regions of Australia with a population of almost 900,000 people.

06 September 2022

innovation

Helping SMEs tackle cyber security threats

Inflation, skills shortages, the lingering impact of COVID – there’s a lot for Australia’s small and medium-sized businesses to worry about.

05 September 2022

education and training

Deakin awarded for student experience

Students have once again ranked Melbourne Chamber member Deakin University as the best Victorian university for overall student experience.

02 September 2022

workplace relations

Employee’s COVID conspiracy theory dismissal

After 32 years of service with Australia Post, an employee was dismissed after several complaints he was spreading COVID-19 conspiracy theories.

02 September 2022

infrastructure

SCT Logistics: On track for continued success

A new Altona freight facility is just the latest piece of the expanding jigsaw for proud family-owned business – and Melbourne Chamber member – SCT Logistics.

Member Stories

30 August 2022

infrastructure

Benefits of renewable energy on manufacturing

Renewable energy has become increasingly popular over recent years. With the rise of solar power, wind turbines and biofuels, many companies are now considering incorporating renewable energy sources into their business models.

28 August 2022

workplace relations

Navigating long service leave

The Victorian Chamber has developed a guide to long service leave to assist employers manage entitlements for employees.

28 August 2022

workplace relations

Communicating work health and safety across languages

WorkSafe Victoria has released updated guidance to help employers communicate health and safety messages in workplaces where multiple languages are spoken.

22 August 2022

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for not following COVIDSafe plan

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected an employee’s unfair dismissal application after they failed to follow the employer’s COVIDSafe plan, which included social distancing and QR check-ins.

18 August 2022


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