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DECEMBER 2021 EDITION

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MERRY CHRISTMAS. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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CEO's Message WISHING YOU A SAFE CHRISTMAS!

BILL PARASIRIS UWS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JASON ARRAJ Forward Legal

Principal Solicitor

PHILIP IACOVOU Lefand - Director

GEOFF GAYMER

I know for many, the year is not over, but for others, a muchneeded break is near. With this in mind - the board and I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas a Happy New Year. Our resolve has been tested, and our resilience is evident. I now ask that we do one more thing for each other. Stay safe on the roads. I know we're excited to be sharing Christmas this year, but, let's leave early and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

TAFE NSW - Manager

HAPPY NEW YEAR! My resolution for 2022 is to put 2021 in the rearview mirror and to focus on the rebuilding of our community with the power of membership and leadership. WALLY MEHANNA CBCC CEO

ANTOINETTE KHALIL Khalil Family Lawyers Principal Solicitor

SANDRA DUARTE Sandra Duarte Consulting - CEO

JACQUELINE VENESJARVI Vicinity Centres Guest Experience Manager

I look forward to continuing to work with you all for the next year as we continue to build on this throughout 2022.

Merry Christmas FROM THE CBCC TEAM

Dear Wally,

Trilogy Foundation Canterbury Bankstown would like to thank the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce for offering to support children and families via their gift appeal in conjunction with the Entertainment Park. The Trilogy Foundation is committed to supporting children with special needs who live or attend school in the in the Canterbury Bankstown LGA and have intellectual disabilities. The recipients of your gifts will be local children with moderate - severe intellectual and physical disabilities and also their siblings. It has been particularly difficult for these children and their families in lockdown and so we are delighted to be able to work with our local business community to give them a little well-deserved joy at this special time of year! Gifts can be placed under the giving tree at the ENTERTAINMENT PARK at 20/361 Milperra Road, Bankstown Aerodrome. If any gifts need to be picked up or businesses have any queries, they are welcome to contact the Trilogy Foundation directly via phone or email. Below is a list of suggested gifts we would like to include in the gift packs. PLEASE PLACE GIFTS UNWRAPPED IN GIFTBAGS.

Multiples, particularly of any smaller gifts are very welcome as we will spread them between gift packs. You will find many of these gifts well priced in department stores such as Kmart or Big W. Multiples, particularly of any smaller gifts are very welcome as we will spread them between gift packs. You will find many of these gifts well priced in department stores such as Kmart or Big W. As discussed, Sponsors and Recipient families and organisation representatives are invited to attend Entertainment Park on the morning of the 22nd of December for gift presentations. We will do our best (with any restrictions at the time) to work with all the families, schools, and NGOs to get gifts received on the day or delivered to some if need be. CBCC Businesses are invited to join the Trilogy Foundation mailing list to stay updated on our local events and fundraising! Just send us a brief message via trilogyfoundationcb.com.au/contactus

Kind Regards, TFCB COMMITTEE Maureen Agathocleous, Pauline Hedman, Glen Waud, Angela Gatt, Kirrily Hoscher

We extend our thanks to our major supporters of this appeal, Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce, Quickstep Technologies, and the Entertainment Park.

DEAR SANTA, IF IT'S NOT TOO MUCH TROUBLE, CAN YOU PLEASE DEFINE THE WORD "NICE". MERRY CHRISTMAS! XXX

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This is the last of the Lefand corporate video series and highlights our business culture, that we’re very proud of as a team. It really portrays that we’re more than just a business, we’re a family. We’ve created a vibrant culture with a team of people who strive to deliver a positive experience for all involved. We’ve designed tailor-made solutions across every facet of our business, with integrity and loyalty. Another sincere thanks to Tom Haramis of THA Creative for illuminating the Lefand culture and its core values, through such beautiful imagery. Build it, they come. Manage it, they stay.

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New name, same commitment Navitas Skilled Futures - we do so much more than teach English! We are writing to announce some exciting news about Navitas English. From 1 December 2021, we will be officially known as Navitas Skilled Futures. The name change is part of a wider review designed to better reflect the scope of our programs, the focus of our work, and its positive impact on the clients, stakeholders and the communities we serve. Since Navitas English began delivering the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) on behalf of the Australian Government in 1998, we have grown to deliver a range of diverse programs, including the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE), Career Transition Assistance (CTA) and Foundation Skills for Your Future (FSfYF) programs. As we continue to embrace new opportunities and adapt to meet changing settlement, education and employment needs and goals of clients, we have changed our name to one that better reflects what we do now and will move with us into the future. The name change will include new signage and marketing collateral with a contemporary style, as well as an updated website and domain: navitas-skilledfutures.com.au. But while our name will change from December 1, our commitment to all programs, partners, clients and stakeholders will remain as strong as ever. We are producing new Navitas Skilled Futures marketing material to share with you, to replace those with the Navitas English logo. You can continue to contact us using the same emails, phone numbers and addresses as before. We look forward to continuing to work with you as we head into 2022 and beyond!

We look forward to continuing to work with you as we head into 2022 and beyond! With thanks, From all the team at Navitas Skilled Futures

Reach out to our Stakeholder Engagement Manager Team: Michelle Foote, Business Development Manager, Navitas English Basim Shamaon, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, SEE & FSfYF, Navitas English Genevieve Lewis, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, AMEP, PtW & FSfYF, Navitas English Farzana Farzana, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, AMEP, PtW & FSfYF, Navitas English Patricia Pavez, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, CTA & FSfYF, Navitas English

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MOBILE VACCINATOR AJN Healthcare is pleased to announce that they have been approved to be mobile vaccinators. This team of Registered Nurses have worked the front lines in the war against COVID-19 and know first hand the importance of people having the option of receiving vaccination in their home, school, work, or place of choice. Specialising in Aged Care, AJN has care staff and nurses ready to be deployed into aged care homes. AJN takes responsibility for their workers, their training and this is why AJN is the nursing agency of choice. Analyn Goodall, the CEO says that it's important for our nurses to serve the well and assist in vaccinating Australians. She says "It's not just COVID-19 that we will be vaccinating against. Healthcare workers and our nurses want to serve the community and it's important to me, that I do all I can to keep trained nurses connected to care as we see a flood of nurses leaving the industry". Immunisation is a global health and development success story, saving millions of lives every year. There are vaccines to prevent more than 20 life-threatening diseases, helping people of all ages live longer, healthier lives. Immunisation currently prevents 2-3 million deaths every year from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles worldwide. Immunisation is a key component of primary health care and an indisputable human right. It’s also one of the best health investments money can buy. Vaccines are also critical to the prevention and control of infectious-disease outbreaks. They underpin global health security and will be a vital tool in the battle against antimicrobial resistance. AJN will start Vaccinating in 2022. For more information please contact us here.

What a year! We could dwell on what was, without a doubt, a challenging and difficult year for everyone. What we would like to do, is take this opportunity to highlight the positive and what to look forward to in 2022. The 3Bridges 2020/2021 Annual Report shares amazing stories from the past year, please take a moment to read and even share with your own network.

Thank you! 3Bridges, alongside our community, friends, volunteers and partners, have worked tirelessly to weather the storm that was 2021. Thank you for your ongoing support of 3Bridges programs and services during a really trying time. Your support has allowed 3Bridges to continue to deliver much needed help for those most vulnerable in the community. We look forward to continuing to create vital connections with our community in 2022. Wishing you the very best during these holidays and the year ahead.

We are here throughout the holidays Although we will have a smaller team working during the holidays, someone will be available to answer calls or respond to emails – if you know someone that needs support, please share this information. To see a detailed listing of service holiday dates, please visit HERE.

Media Release 18 November 2021

Bankstown Central redevelopment set to begin with The Grand Market and

more car parks Bankstown Central will soon commence the first stage of redevelopment works, to deliver a new vibrant and modern fresh food precinct, and an additional 190 car parking spaces.

Located on the ground level, the new fresh food precinct, The Grand Market, will boast a contemporary look and feel, and a reconfiguration of retail stores and kiosks to create an open and spacious environment to welcome the local community. The Grand Market will offer a brand-new Coles supermarket, in addition to a broad selection of artisan specialty food retailers offering a variety of ingredients from across the world. Centre Manager Anthony Wilson said, “We are excited to be creating The Grand Market and welcoming Coles to the centre. Our new fresh food precinct is all about giving customers more convenience, choice and variety with fresh produce and specialty ingredients all under one roof.” Customers will also benefit from a new 190 space car park with direct travelator access into the centre. To make way for the car park, work will commence next month on the relocation of the bus interchange to The Mall and Jacob Street, adjacent to Target. The new bus interchange is expected to open in May 2022, and we are working closely with the bus operators to ensure there is a seamless transition. We will also be installing new signage and have people on site to help direct customers to the area. “Our vision to transform the heart of Bankstown’s town centre into a mixed-use community starts with Bankstown Central and we are excited to begin the first phase of the centre upgrades that will provide an easy, convenient and pleasurable shopping experience for our community,” Mr Wilson said. The redevelopment of Bankstown Central’s fresh food precinct is the first stage of Vicinity’s strategy to transform Bankstown Central into a mixed-use precinct of the future, following plans submitted to council paving the way to create a Smart Jobs, Health and Innovation precinct of the future. For updates on these works, visit https://www.bankstowncentral.com.au/

For further information please contact: Christina Patsias T +61 0468 577 729 E Christina.Patsias@vicinity.com.au

About Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) Vicinity Centres is a leading Australian retail property group, with a fully integrated funds and asset management platform. Bankstown Central is coowned/owned by Challenger and managed by Vicinity Centres. For more information about Vicinity Centres visit www.vicinity.com.au. For more information about Bankstown Central go to https://www.bankstowncentral.com.au

Bankstown Central Centre Management North Terrace PO Box 3008 Bankstown NSW 2200

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DECEMBER

1st World AIDS Day 2nd World Computer Literacy Day 3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities

4th Indian Navy Day 5th International Volunteer Day 7th Armed Forces Flag Day 9th International Anti-Corruption Day 10th Human Rights Day 11th UNICEF Day 12th Universal Health Coverage Day 14th National Energy Conservation Day 18th International Migrants Day 20th International Human Solidarity Day 22nd National Mathematics Day 24th National Consumer Rights Day 25th Christmas Day 26th Boxing Day 31st New Years Eve

We have a number of courses Fashion Design, Fashion Business and Fashion Technology NOW LIVE on the TAFE NSW website ready for enrolments in 2022! I thought it would be great timing for you to know about all the courses we are currently delivering at Lidcombe TAFE Fashion Design. We have a number of Fashion Qualifications at Lidcombe that cover Fashion Design, Fashion Business and Fashion Technology. Fashion Design CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals – Fashion Design CUA40715 Certificate IV in Design - Fashion Design Fashion Technology MST20616 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology MST30819 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (pathway into MST50119 Design & Product development) MST50119 Diploma in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising – Design & Production Development Fashion Business MST50119 Diploma in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising – Fashion Business

Small commercial landlords can now apply for hardship grants Hello Small commercial landlords can now apply to the Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund for grants of up to $3000 per month to help offset the cost of providing rental relief to tenants during the COVID-19 lockdown in NSW. The NSW Government invites grant applications from eligible small landlords with up to $5 million in total land holdings (excluding a principal place of residence) who have experienced financial hardship from providing rental relief to retail or commercial tenants. To be eligible, applicants must be the landlord of a property in NSW with a currently impacted lease and have entered into an agreement to provide rental relief to tenants from 13 July 2021. Applicants must have more than 50 per cent of their total income derived from gross rental income for the 2019-20 or 2020-21 financial year. The grant will equal the amount of rent waived each month from 1 August 2021 to 14 November 2021, to a maximum of $3000 per month, for each eligible property. The NSW Government is also offering residential tenancy support payments and land tax relief for eligible commercial and residential landowners as part of its COVID-19 support package. Landlords who have claimed or will claim land tax relief between 1 July and 31 December 2021 are ineligible for Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund grants. For more information on eligibility and to apply visit Service NSW or call 13 77 88. We appreciate you sharing this information with your members and networks. Thank you for your ongoing support as NSW gets back to business. Regards Rudi Soman Manager Stakeholder Engagement Department of Customer Service

COVID-19 reopening roadmap update Hello , Yesterday, the NSW Government announced a further easing of restrictions after the state reaches 95 per cent double dose vaccination or 15 December, whichever comes first. In continuing to support your reopening efforts, we are providing you: New advice and guidance on easing restrictions at 95 per cent double vaccination or 15 December. The updated graphic summary of the overall reopening NSW roadmap. The media release issued yesterday.

Information on roadmap updates for industry and businesses With more than 92 per cent of people over 16 now fully vaccinated, further adjustments to the roadmap will encourage people to go out and support businesses with a much-needed boost over summer. These updates include: Masks will be strongly encouraged in settings where physical distancing isn't possible but will still remain mandatory for: o public transport o planes and at airports o indoor front-of-house hospitality staff who are not fully vaccinated. COVID safety plans will be optional for businesses but COVID safety guidance will continue to be offered to business with support from SafeWork NSW. QR Code check-ins will only be required at venues deemed high-risk including: o hospitals o aged and disability care facilities o gyms o places of worship, funerals or memorial services o personal services including hairdressers and beauty salons o limited hospitality settings (including pubs, small bars, registered clubs and nightclubs) o indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people. Proof of vaccination will no longer be required by Public Health Order for most activities but businesses can still require proof at their own discretion. Proof of vaccination will still be required for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people and cruises with over 100 passengers.

The NSW Government will continue to review the roadmap settings and make any appropriate changes based on the current case numbers and vaccination rates. Information on the roadmap including advice for businesses is available at nsw.gov.au.

Rapid Antigen Testing - updated advice Your business can use rapid antigen testing as an additional tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. NSW Health is advising businesses that rapid antigen testing should only be used for employees who do not have COVID19 symptoms. While rapid antigen testing is a quick way to detect COVID-19, if workers have even mild symptoms, they should instead get a PCR test (nose and throat swab) at a NSW testing clinic and self-isolate until a negative result is received. They should not attend the workplace with any COVID-19 symptoms. To further support businesses in correctly using and distributing rapid antigen testing, we have linked the following resources: For businesses using rapid antigen testing for employees attending worksites, an updated simplified fact sheet is now available. For businesses that sell or distribute rapid antigen testing including retail stores, pharmacies and supermarkets, a new poster and other point-of-sale material can be downloaded. Many businesses in NSW are using rapid antigen testing to support business continuity. For more information on rapid antigen testing, visit nsw.gov.au. Thank you again for your ongoing support in helping to reopen the state. We look forward to continuing to engage with industry, businesses, and community. Regards Kelly Evans Manager, Stakeholder and Community Engagement Department of Customer Service

Dear Wally, We are pleased to announce the launch of a joint publication between the NSW Productivity Commission and the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council and the second report in the NSW Remote Working Insights series: Why hybrid is here to stay and how to seize the opportunities. This report presents some of the first data on where NSW remote working patterns may settle when the pandemic ends. It examines remote working patterns in early 2021, when community transmission of COVID-19 was minimal and health restrictions had eased. The report includes insights from a follow-up survey of 1,500 NSW workers who can work remotely in their current job (‘remoteable workers’) collected from March to April 2021, plus case-studies drawn from interviews with 12 diverse employers, and consultations with eight peak bodies. Report highlights include: When health restrictions eased in early 2021, 30 per cent of all work tasks in the NSW economy continued to be done remotely. If this pattern continued after the pandemic, almost a third ($165 billion a year in 2021 dollars) of NSW’s total Gross State Product would be produced through remote work, up from around a fifth before the pandemic in 2019. The COVID-induced rise in remote work could raise NSW’s productivity permanently by 1.9 per cent, or $6 billion a year (in 2021 dollars)—one of the biggest boosts to NSW productivity in recent years. This translates to an extra $1,800 a year for the average NSW household. Workers report that remote working reduces their commuting time, improves their sense of wellbeing, and allows them to work flexibly around their other commitments and activities. For employers, remote working opens access to wider labour pools, increases employee engagement, and reduces staff turnover. It also makes them more resilient to future shocks and stresses. We are not seeing the ‘death of the office’. When restrictions lifted, hybrid working was the most popular choice for remoteable workers and their employers. Most workers do not want to work remotely full-time and enjoy coming into the office for collaboration, team building, and social contact. Employers and workers view hybrid working as a ‘win-win’ because it combines the benefits of remote and on-site work.

Leading organisations are adopting innovative policies, processes, and initiatives to support remote and hybrid working. These include tailoring flexible working arrangements to individuals, roles, and teams; experimenting with different policies and arrangements; reshaping the office and work practices; finding new ways to measure work; and building strong and inclusive hybrid working cultures. We hope you enjoy reading our report. We are also pleased to provide briefings on the report findings to interested organisations; please reach out to us using the details below. Regards, Peter Achterstraat AM, NSW Productivity Commissioner Neville Stevens AO, Chair of the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council

👨‍💼Wally Mehanna, CBCC CEO 0416 012 747 🎯www.cbchamber.org.au 📩ceo@cbcchamber.org.au

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