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2020 Student Outcomes Survey: Great Employment Outcomes Reported by Students
April 14, 2021Each year, when we receive the results from the National Student Outcomes Survey, we are blown away by the outcomes reported by graduates of Macquarie Community College. This year is no different!
We are especially pleased with the employment outcomes reported by our students. Our vision is to empower motivated participants to create better futures. The positive results from this survey helps confirm that we continue to provide learning opportunities that transform lives.
Below are some highlights from the 191 responses received.
Employment outcomes of qualification completers at Macquarie Community College:
– 64.3% were training for employment reasons (to get a job, change careers, develop or start their own business, upskill or reskill).
– 30.3% had an improved employment status after training.
– 28.6% were employed before training. Of these, 5.2% were employed at a higher skill level after training and 15.9% had a better job after training.
– 71.4% were not employed before training. Of these, 21.6% were employed after training.
– 34% were employed after training. Of these, 95.1 found the training relevant to their current job and 92.5% received at least one job-related benefit.
We currently have training places and funding available for fee-free* nationally accredited training in Aged Care, Child Care, Business, Computing and more.
Find out more by calling us on 1300 845 888, or visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/skilling-for-recovery
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NDIS PROVIDER COMPLIANCE & PLAN MANAGEMENT MADE EASY
For disability support service providers who face challenges in meeting stringent governance requirements and service standards, in a highly regulated sector, Facilitrade is there to assist you.
As compliance specialists and an National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider, we also aim to manage the intricacies of participant plans and support service arrangements, to ensure their funding doesn’t go to waste.
At Facilitrade, we assist providers with:
- NDIS registration
- Policy and procedures development
- The compulsory audits
- And all other exercise to enter into and remain compliant with the scheme.
We assist participants to:
- Get the maximum benefit for the funds allocated
- Engage with appropriate supports that service you fairly and with respect.
Facilitrade is an outstanding choice for compliance and funds management services in the disability sector, so reach out to us for your NDIS needs and requirements.
For more information visit, http://www.facilitrade.com.au/ndis/
Rheem Australia enlists local business Mental Health Training Essentials to train their NSW Peer Support Team
April 13, 202136 Rheem Employees from all over the business signed up to be part of Rheem Australia’s Peer Support Program and have shown a keen interest in creating greater awareness and support of mental health in the workplace.
With the roll out of this training already underway, 25 staff in NSW were trained in Mental Health First Aid by Tania Gutierrez from Mental Health Training Essentials in the past couple of weeks, thank you Mental Health First Aid Australia for providing a terrific program that supports our vision for everyone to be Safe & Well Every Day at Rheem.
Pre-Marriage Education Specialist
March 17, 2021Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counselor and Marriage & Relationship Educator is a Prepare Enrich Pre-Marriage trained facilitator here in Sydney. She offers a unique, one of a kind very special Pre-Marriage Program in her Private Practice known as 3R Counselling.
Being a Relationship Counselor by Profession she brings in a wealth of experiences into this program as she combines it with a lot of further information, provides workbooks and readings to help couples enhance their knowledge in the skills being taught.
She is very dedicated and passionate in working with all types of couples to help them build a strong foundation into their journey of marriage, love, life and beyond! ?
Feel free to contact her on 0404488238 for more information or check out her website on www.3Rcounselling.com.au ? You have so much to gain and nothing to lose!?
Cynthia is going “LIVE” at 3:00 pm on #WIB on 8th March, for WOMEN’S DAY and she will be talking on the topic “Importance of Pre-Marriage Counselling”. Here’s the link to connect for the LIVE session.
https://www.facebook.com/womenInBusinessWIB/
Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counselor and Marriage & Relationship Educator is a Prepare Enrich Pre-Marriage trained facilitator here in Sydney. She offers a unique, one of a kind very special Pre-Marriage Program in her Private Practice known as 3R Counselling. Being a Relationship Counselor by Profession she brings in a wealth of experiences into this program as she combines it with a lot of further information, provides workbooks and readings to help couples enhance their knowledge in the skills being taught. She is very dedicated and passionate in working with all types of couples to help them build a strong foundation into their journey of marriage, love, life and beyond! ? Feel free to contact her on 0404488238 for more information or check out her website on www.3Rcounselling.com.au ? You have so much to gain and nothing to lose!? Cynthia is going “LIVE” at 3:00 pm on #WIB on 8th March, for WOMEN’S DAY and she will be talking on the topic “Importance of Pre-Marriage Counselling”. Here’s the link to connect for the LIVE session. https://www.facebook.com/womenInBusinessWIB/

That’s a wrap! Parramatta Localised Meetup
March 15, 2021Thanks to over 20 local businesses who came along to Friday’s Parramatta Localised Meetup.
A big shout out to Kylie at City of Parramatta for making the event possible, and to Dom Meli from People At Their Best for sharing his valuable insights on the importance of your people and culture to the success of your business.
If you want to find out how Dom and his team can help your business, get in touch with him here: peopleattheirbest.com.au
And if you missed it, here is Dom’s presentation.
National Police Check for Cleaners, Taxi Drivers, Renters, Job Seekers in Australia f
March 9, 2021AuthNTick has launched a digital platform to conduct National Police Checks or Criminal Background Check for communities Australia wide, streamlining the online process so you can bypass the queues, paper forms and snail mail.
AuthNTick National police check offers the following benefits
- Quick Result notification
- Reduce paperwork
- Accredited, secure and trusted
- Privacy security guaranteed
- Track orders on our personalised dashboard
- Cheapest Price of $40.00
For more information visit https://www.authntick.com.au/auth/register/get-registered
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAYIFkOuykRrdR01W-aS-w?view_as=subscriber
Cheapest National Police Check in Australia for Job seekers
March 1, 2021We offer business to business National Police Check for your staff. Our solution is for employers who conduct national police check for employment, Work Rights Checks and Volunteer Police Checks.
AuthNTick portal gives you a fast and quick turnaround. Super easy to use plus
- You can conduct, verify, manage and store your data in a single place.
- Track in the real-time status of police check and rights to work checks!
- No more outsourcing to 3rd parties
- Security privacy and compliance built into the system.
- Offering Cheapest National Police Check to help Oz community affected by COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAYIFkOuykRrdR01W-aS-w?view_as=subscriber

Winning Government Contracts – free webinar for Parramatta businesses
February 3, 2021Join Realise Business (working on behalf of Parramatta Light Rail), and City of Parramatta for a discussion with experts on how to tender for and win government contracts to grow your business.
Presenters include: Kew Boonyong from Procurement NSW; tendering and grants expert, Keith Whelan, Realise Business CEO; disruption specialist Jacqui Attard; and Sascha Sadler, Procurement Manager from the City of Parramatta Council.
The online session takes place Thursday 25 February, 12-1pm. For more information and to register see Winning Government Contracts for Parramatta Businesses – Realise Business

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