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Former Aveling learner wins Health and Safety Rep of the year!

Congratulations to former Aveling learner Tony Booth on winning Health and Safety Representative of the year at the DMIRS Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards!

Tony completed his Health and Safety Representative training at Aveling in September last year, and has gone on to make some impactful changes at Cecil Andrews College.

Health and Safety Representatives serve as the link between employee and employer, and a good rep is always looking for things to do better. Tony has exemplified this, implementing a number of new processes across a variety of departments at the school, from concussion testing for students with head injuries, upgrading first aid facilities and equipment, to auditing and reducing the number of chemicals used in cleaning, and even repainting the canteen floor in non-slip paint.

WHS is the core of what we do at Aveling, and our mission is more than just training, it’s to improve health and safety in workplaces across WA. That’s why we’re so happy for Tony, and all of our learners, as they take the knowledge they’ve learned, and do great things back in their workplaces to improve the safety of their team.

Well done to Tony, and all the winners and finalists of the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.

Find out more about Tony’s achievement in the booklet from the evening (page 32). 

If you or your team is due for Health and Safety Reps training, visit the course webpage or call us to discuss your needs on +61 8 9379 9999.

Pictured: Tony Booth and WHS Commissioner Darren Kavanagh

Aveling supporting the Association for Mental Health in Mining Australia

This World Mental Health Day, Aveling is delighted to share that we have entered a relationship with the Association for Mental Health in Mining (AMHM) Australia, which sees us support important work to improve mental health in the Australian mining industry through advocacy, education and community building.

Launched in 2021 by co-founder Lachie Samuel, AMHM is the first of its kind in the Australian mining sector. The AMHM aims to facilitate and increase the speed of positive change in the industry, specifically through networking events where invited speakers share their approach and solutions, while connecting over the discussions created.

The relationship will see Aveling sponsor events throughout the year, as well as supporting and helping to spread awareness of this important advocacy work and education.

Lachie Samuels, aka The FIFO Mental Health Guy, has become a leading voice in FIFO mental health in Australia, and is ‘on a mission to make mining the healthiest industry, mentally and emotionally, in Australia’. He works with organisations across the mining sector, including Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Web Drill and Qube, talking to their people about the importance of mental health, as well as running events and get-togethers to bring those working in the sector together to talk about mental health, build support networks and friendships.

Lachie says of the new relationship with Aveling,

“I’m super excited to have Aveling come on board to help AMHM grow our impact across WA. The people who have pushed for this have such genuine and personal reasons for doing so, which makes it even more meaningful!”

Aveling is well known in the resources sector as a leader in workplace health and safety training, and in recent years has placed a greater emphasis on the importance of mental health, offering a free online course for Mental Health Awareness, and classroom workshops on supporting those in the transition to the FIFO lifestyle.

Lauren Gonzalez, General Manager – Corporate Services at Aveling said of the relationship:

“Lachie has been doing some amazing work across his various ventures, including AMHM, helping a lot of people and making great strides in changing the approach to mental health in the mining sector.

We are proud to support the fantastic work of the AMHM and look forward to working closely with them into the future.”

You can find out more about the Association for Mental Health in Mining Australia on their LinkedIn page, including current projects and services, and upcoming events, including ‘Bowling for Better Mental Health’ this Friday night.

Pictured right: Lauren Gonzalez, General Manager – Corporate Services at Aveling, Lachie Samuel, Co-Founder AMHM, and Doug Verley, General Manager – Strategy and Business Growth at Aveling.

October is National Safe Work Month!

All of us at Aveling are dedicated to creating a safe workplace for our staff and those who visit our training facility. We are experts in work health and safety and enjoy passing on these skills to our learners and the many organisations we work with.

This October is a great time to step back, be aware and encourage well-being in the workplace. The theme for Safe Work Month 2022 is ‘Know safety, work safely’. If you and your employees and colleagues know the risks, know the law, and know your responsibilities, your workplace will be a far safer place to be.

Check out Safe Work Australia for more information: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/national-safe-work-month

In WA, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety also have some great podcasts and videos lined up throughout the month: www.wa.gov.au/government/safe-work-month

22 Sept public holiday closure

As per the recently announced public holiday to mark the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Aveling will be closed on Thursday 22 September, with no courses running on that day.

If you are booked on a course that was previously scheduled to run on 22 September, you will have received a communication outlining your amended dates. Please check your email for details.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on +61 8 9379 9999 or at [email protected].

Aveling is 25!

Today, Aveling celebrates our 25th Anniversary!

From humble beginnings as a small mine site safety training provider operating out of a single training room, Aveling has grown to become one of WA’s largest Registered Training Organisations, offering over 100 courses across a broad range of topics from our facilities in Jandakot, Karratha, online and offsite.

As Aveling turns 25, we are celebrating the milestones that brought us to where we are today, exploring the changes in the industry over the past quarter century, and looking to the future of training and development.

Read the full story.

Preparing for EOFY?

Just 2 weeks left of this financial year!

Looking to use up that remaining learning and development budget, or planning for the next financial year?

Our Business Development team can arrange group bookings, bespoke or private courses, safety consulting or work with you to develop a customised training and development plan for your organisation.

Contact us to discuss your needs on +61 8 9379 9999 or at [email protected]

It’s National Careers Week!

National Careers Week Australia runs from 16-22 May 2022, and is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia.

The whole week celebrates careers and career development, with a range of events and information to raise awareness of opportunities to develop your career.

We’re celebrating by sharing how training and development can help you boost your career, at any stage in life.

How long has it been since you last took a step back and explored new insights about your industry, or new ways to improve how you lead others, manage your workload, or just gain a different perspective?

Experience means a great deal, but it can also hold you back if you’re not open to growth and new ways of doing things.

Your experience can be greatly bolstered by combining it with the latest skills, tools and evidence to propel your strategies and plans forward, and better work with those around you.

After all, nothing stays the same in life or the workplace; you change, technology evolves, best-practice improves, and the generations of people you manage will bring with them new knowledge, ideas and values.

Continual professional development will help you keep up and prepare for the future, whilst developing yourself at the same time.

What’s more, there are leadership and development courses to add to your skillset, at any stage of your career:

Click on the course titles above to find out more, or give us a call to discuss the best course to help you achieve the next step in your career: +61 8 9379 9999

Visit the National Careers Week website to see official Careers Week events near you.

Anniversary offer: 25% off selected leadership and development courses!

As we continue to celebrate Aveling’s 25th Anniversary this year, we are pleased to share our latest celebratory offer:

25% off selected leadership and development courses to help you build your career and the soft skills you need along the way.

For a limited time only, book the following courses for 25% off the full price of upcoming sessions:

Click the course titles above to book your place today.

New skills and training tax deduction

At last night’s 2022-23 Federal Budget announcement, the Government announced the ‘Skills and Training Boost.’

Under the new measures, small businesses will be able to claim a bonus 20 per cent tax deduction for the cost of external training courses delivered to employees in Australia or online, by providers registered in Australia.

This means that for every $100 you spend on training, you can get a $120 tax deduction.

What’s more, if you pay for these courses between now and 30 June 2022 you can claim this additional amount in the next financial year.

This makes for a great incentive to continue to upskill your team, and no need to wait until July as you can reap the benefits now.

Book your team’s next course today, or talk to us about your needs: on 08 9379 9999 or at [email protected]

The boost will apply to from now until 30 June 2024; find out more, including all T&Cs and eligibility on the Australian Government Budget website: www.budget.gov.au

Webinar: Good Customer Service During COVID

What does good customer service look like during a pandemic?

This webinar explores the difficult situations likely to be faced by service staff in the time of COVID and how to address them whilst maintaining the principles of good customer service.

Date: 31 March
Time: 12pm AWST
Cost: $25

Book now: bit.ly/AvelingCovidWebinar

Topics covered:

  • Setting up COVID safe procedures
  • How to handle government mandates such as proof of vaccination, mask wearing etc
  • Maintaining a positive customer experience whilst communicating key information and requirements
  • Dealing with difficult customers, including techniques for staying calm

Empower yourself and your staff with tools and techniques to maintain good customer service amidst the challenges of a pandemic.

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