ClubsACT CLUBSACTION MARCH 22
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CEO Update KOOMARI AND CLUBSACT FORGE NEW WORKING
ClubsACT is excited about the opportunities this
RELATIONSHIP
new program will create for employees and their
As a part of our agenda to develop enhanced workforce options for our sector, ClubsACT is pleased to announce the beginning of a new working
prospective employers in the club industry. RSL RELATIONSHIP WITH CLUBSACT
relationship with Koomari designed to create pathways
We have conducted some preliminary discussions with
for employment in the hospitality sector for young
the RSL about a possible relationship between our
people with an intellectual disability.
two organisations. The RSL have received funding to
ClubsACT is supporting Koomari in seeking a Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant proposal to fund Koomarri’s Traineeship Program for young people with an intellectual disability. ClubsACT has provided a letter of support to Koomari for their initiative to find meaningful employment for people with a disability while also building organisational knowledge and skills
support the RSL Veteran’ Employment Program and we are now in negotiations to see if we can develop an ongoing relationship between the parties to create employment and training pathways in our sector. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY – LIQUOR TAX
to create an accessible and inclusive workplace. The
ClubsACT has continued the campaign for a range of
proposed program will provide our members with
financial supports for our members to assist with the
access to an employment and training framework that
recovery from the pandemic. We recently organised a
can be tailored to their individual circumstances and
meeting with Senator Seselja, representing the Federal
level of disability confidence. ClubsACT will provide
Government to lobby over Liquor tax. As part of a
the expertise and networking opportunities required
campaign jointly conducted by Clubs Australia and
to expand the program across the ACT and assist our
the Australian Hotels Association (see attachment),
member clubs to demonstrate their leadership in this
Clubsact organised for a meeting with Senator Seselja
area.
and included the AHA ACT Representative Anthony Brierley. The meeting was very positive and our
CLUBSACT AND SPARK INDUSTRY TRAINING
position is supported by the Senator. The indications in
INITIATIVE
the meeting were that the policy position we promoted
ClubsACT, Canberra CIT and SPARK have launched of an industry training program for the hospitality sector and we have high hopes that this initiative will become a standing model for the key stakeholders as
may get Federal Government support leading into the budget and the election campaign. ACT GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT
an ongoing working relationship between the parties
ClubsACT has continued lobbying over our concerns
in the training space. The 4-week training program
that the industry needs broader financial support to
jointly organised by the three organisations is designed
rebuild arising from the pandemic. The Lobbying seems
to equip 20 participants with the key skills sets and
to have struck a chord with Minister Rattenbury as he
qualifications the will need to work in hospitality.
acknowledged in a recent media article that the club
ClubsACT will be providing entrée to on-the-job
industry has endured significant financial impacts and
training options for work experience and introductions
that there may be an impact on club diversification
to prospective employers at the end of the program.
efforts. We will continue to lobby on this issue.
