The Australian Government has announced the introduction of the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee retention and productivity. The program provides grants of $5,000 to $15,000 (GST inclusive) to small businesses to help meet the set-up costs of family friendly arrangements that suit the individual needs of the business. Further information on family friendly work arrangements and the program is available from The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. You can also call the Workplace Infoline from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday on 1300 363 264, or email FIWF@deewr.gov.au for further information.
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