Australian Government

National Women’s Alliances Grant Opportunity: $10.88 million is available for up to 6 organisations to provide collaborative, intersectional, evidence based gender expertise and strategic advice to government. Under the Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality, the Australian Government is increasing funding to strengthen the National Women’s Alliances program to meet the Strategy’s vision. The Office for Women will host an online Information Briefing for all potential applicants on the new date of Wednesday 29 May 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm AEST. Register to join here: http://spr.ly/6045diE0J

Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one thing you can do in just 10 minutes to make yourself more cyber secure. As a part of the Australian Government’s new Act Now, Stay Secure campaign we’re encouraging Australians to improve their cyber security through things like MFA. Learn how to set up multi-factor authentication and more tips and tricks to help you stay secure online at actnowstaysecure.gov.au

The 2024 Federal Budget has been handed down. You can find all Budget papers at: www.budget.gov.au #Budget2024

To keep your devices secure, you need to install software updates regularly. Check that automatic updates are on, so you are notified when an update is available. The longer you leave it, the more cyber vulnerable you become! As part of the Australian Government’s Act Now, Stay Secure campaign, we’re encouraging Australians to improve their cyber security through simple steps like this. Learn simple tips for protecting yourself online at actnowstaysecure.gov.au

The Fair Work Ombudsman wants to make it easier for small business operators to access information about their workplace obligations. Their Small Business Showcase has resources, advice and information tailored for you that cover everything from hiring employees, to calculating pay and resolving issues in the workplace. Visit https://lnkd.in/g2yRjCmu

This Anzac Day marks the 109th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. We pause to remember and pay tribute to the service and sacrifices made by Australians from the first landing in Gallipoli, to the men and women currently serving. We encourage everyone to commemorate Anzac Day however they can, from wherever they are, in acknowledgement of the generations of service in our Australian Defence Force. #AnzacDay2024 #AnzacDay #LestWeForget

Consultation is now open for the Solar Sunshot program. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are seeking industry feedback on the scale up of Australia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity. You can now review the consultation paper and provide feedback on the program’s design. Solar Sunshot will support innovative domestic manufacturing opportunities across the solar supply chain. This includes polysilicon production, production of ingots, wafers, solar PV cells, and solar module assembly. The Australian Government has invested $1 billion in Solar Sunshot. The program is being co-designed by ARENA and DCCEEW and will be delivered by ARENA. Read the consultation paper and have your say by Friday 31 May: https://lnkd.in/gWtMRgEt #SolarSunshot #Solar #SolarPV Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Congratulations, Katherine! 🚀 “When I dreamed of becoming an astronaut as a child, I never thought it possible to do so representing Australia. It's an honour to be graduating as an astronaut with the Australian flag on my shoulder,” reflects Katherine. Katherine Bennell-Pegg graduates as Australia's first ever qualified astronaut. After 13 months of training with the European Space Agency (ESA) in Germany, Katherine has graduated with five other peers as astronauts. This makes Katherine eligible for future missions to the International Space Station (ISS). Explore Katherine's journey here: https://lnkd.in/gmhdizPq

Do you have parents or parents-to-be in your workplace? Becoming a parent and returning to work can be a learning curve, including understanding your minimum workplace rights and entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman has free info and resources to help you before, during and after parental leave: https://lnkd.in/g-EU7Juf

The Australian Human Rights Commission recently launched the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Change Agenda for First Nations Gender Justice. Designed by and for First Nations women and girls, the Change Agenda provides deep insight for forming First Nations gender-responsive policies and action. It is a useful resource to consider alongside the Government’s recently released Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality, providing an important First Nations gender lens. To read the Change Agenda and supporting documents head to: https://lnkd.in/gg2_SPAA