Community CPS Australia and the Royal District Nursing Service SA Ltd are delivering a Winter Wellness Program to boost the health of older western suburbs residents.
The move is an outcome of the credit union’s community engagement program, the Community Advisory Board, created in 2011 to identify needs the credit union might be able to assist with through its charitable arm, the Community CPS Foundation.
“During one of our Board sessions it was discussed that the colder season was often a reason for concern for elderly members of the community, so we partnered up with RDNS S
Corporate leaders should take a broader approach to organisational problem solving and not be misled by short-term events, says a noted Systems Thinking expert who’s visiting the University of Adelaide next month.
US-based executive educator and Systems Thinking expert, Dr Barry Bales will present a two-day course for the University of Adelaide’s Executive Education Unit.
Dr Bales advocates encouraging a systemic approach to developing leaders and solving complex problems in organisations.
Systems Thinking is a way of helping leaders to view organisational systems from
Lack of knowledge of tax depreciation schedules among accountants and investors is resulting in lost financial opportunities for property investors and owners, according to Propell National Valuers.
In the lead up to tax season, Propell’s valuation experts are advising investors to ensure they maximise potential tax deductions from depreciation on their income-producing properties.
Propell National Valuers’ tax depreciation specialist, Isik Bozdag says much of the confusion surrounding property depreciation schedules relates to the age of eligible properties.
The Mining Resources Rent Tax is essential economic reform, addressing a growing structural issue in Australia, but some in the mining industry are “greatly overstating the impact before its true effects are known”, according to PR and lobbying firm, Hawker Britton.
“The minerals industry is vital to our prosperity but remains only a small proportion of our large and diversified economy,” says Hawker Britton MD, Justin Di Lollo, who believes the tax will help resolve Australia’s “two-speed” or “patchwork” economy problem.
Justin believes the sector has a disproportionately maj
The South Australian Law Reform Institute in the University of Adelaide Law School is calling for submissions for revamping evidence laws given the increasing reliance on new technology.
SALRI has published a paper asking whether certain provisions in the SA Evidence Act 1929 which are outdated and have no further use in court should be abolished.
"These include provisions that set standards for proof of communications by telegram and telegraph," says SALRI Director Professor John Williams, the Dean of Law from the University of Adelaide.
AME Recruitment’s twice yearly salary survey of SA businesses has again highlighted a decline in the number of respondents who are pessimistic about the outlook for the economy.
AME Recruitment Senior Consultant, Adam Kennedy says two years ago almost 18% of those surveyed believed business activity would contract in the coming six months.
SA-based employment and accommodation provider for people with disabilities, Orana is expanding on two unexpectedly popular cooking school events last year at the Adelaide Central Markets kitchen.
Ready Steady Cook Chef and Glenelg’s Zucca Restaurant owner, Adam Swanson, My Kitchen Rules participants Rocco and Nic, and Central Market’s “Taste of Marrakech” owner Anouar Senah are among the national and local chefs and cooks passing on their tips, offering advice and sharing their culinary secrets at Orana’s Cooking Schools.
“The cooking schools have really taken off and we’re d
South Australian executives Matt Larwood (Axios) and Michael Barkovic (Proen Design) have established an invitation only Business Development Manager’s networking group to share ideas.
“The group was established in order to achieve a number of objectives and we have an informal charter in place,” says Matt.
“Group members are invited to join after an informal ‘suitability assessment process’; they must be from non-competing companies, confidentially of information is a given and they must be willing to commit to attend a majority of the regular monthly meetings.
National Australia Bank and initiative partner, Charles Sturt University are providing five scholarships to NAB customers to participate in CSU’s Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management.
Cindy Batchelor, NAB’s Executive General Manager, Small Business says CSU’s Graduate Certificate in Small Business will provide foundation skills for SME owners to manage their business through ongoing education and development.
“We know small businesses find it difficult to find the time and money to invest in education.
Adelaide-based PR firm McClusky & Co has recruited two new core consultants to boost its Senior Management capabilities.
Jessica Hurt is a well respected media and communications specialist with 13 years experience in the Media and Public Relations industries.
She has media knowledge and experience across a broad cross-section of industries including travel, entertainment, sport, lifestyle, fashion and social affairs and an extensive database of media and industry contacts.
For more than a decade, Jessica held positions at The Advertiser including Fashion Editor, Tr
Dealing with groundwater at mine sites is the focus of a new course from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training based at Flinders University.
The three-day course, to be offered in Perth in July and Brisbane in August, will explore issues relating to mining and groundwater, from the early stages of extracting groundwater to build a mine, known as mine dewatering, to the management of waste rock and potential contamination.
Dr Lloyd Townley, Director of NTEC Environmental Technology and co-convener of the NCGRT course, says dewatering is often assumed to be t
Randstad Australia has rebranded its managed services business to Randstad Sourceright.
Following the acquisition of Sourceright in 2011, the new identity reflects the company’s position as one global organisation drawing on deep talent solutions experience, global reach and extensive resources to drive value as a strategic talent partner to companies in Australia and around the world.
The change follows Randstad Sourceright being recognised as the top Managed Services Program (MSP) provider by HRO Today in its annual “Baker’s Dozen” customer satisfaction survey.
The City of Prospect fully supports new State Government smoke-free laws to apply across South Australia from 31 May, saying they will alleviate serious health and maintenance problems.
Playground areas and covered public transport waiting areas will become smoke-free, and local councils and other incorporated bodies can apply to have outdoor areas or events declared smoke-free.
Though Prospect has introduced smoke free playgrounds, smoke free outdoor dining licences and smoke free community events, the Council has had no power to enforce the restrictions.
High quality South Australian food tourism experiences will now be recognised in the 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards with the introduction of a new category – Excellence in South Australian Food Tourism.
SA Tourism Industry Council Chief Executive, Ward Tilbrook says great regional produce has a critical role to play in SA tourism and the vitality and professionalism of food businesses investing in the tourism sector should be recognised.
“In response to growing demand from those in the food tourism sector, I have decided to introduce a new category to our prestigious lin
The University of Adelaide has launched a free magazine for iPad and the Internet, aiming to raise the public's interest in science and provide science teachers with additional resources for the classroom.
e-Science Magazine is available on the iTunes App Store or from the University's Faculty of Sciences website.
The University says the magazine has been designed primarily with science teachers in mind.
Professor Bob Hill, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, says the e-Science initiative was prompted by feedback from secondary school teachers. Click Here
Adelaide base specialist, Employer Branding International is bringing its 2012 EBI World Series Leadership Summit roadshow home in June.
“The Series brings together experts and professionals from around the world to share and discuss their stories, challenges, failures and successes in making the transition to a new landscape where a leaders' ability to adapt to the pace of workforce change is a key driver of productivity and profitability,” says EBI principal, Brett Minchington.
The EBI World Series, now conducted in 11 countries, shares best practice insights into technologi
Mortgage broker Smartline has been named top franchise system for 2012 by the web-based evaluation group, topfranchise.com.au
“This is a great award to win because it is based on the satisfaction levels of the group’s 210 franchise owners,” says State Manager SA & NT, Richard Bradshaw.
The Top Franchise ‘blind’ survey found Smartline's franchisees to be the most satisfied in Australia, in every category.
Categories included Lifestyle the Franchise Provides; Opportunities for Expansion; The Support provided by the Franchisor; Passion for the Clients, Products, Brand
Disability organisation, Phoenix Society has applauded the Federal Government’s $1 billion commitment to an overhaul of Australia’s support system for people with disabilities.
As part of its 2012-13 Budget, the Federal Government plans to invest $1 billion over four years on the first stage of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Mike Terlet AO has been appointed to the board of StatewideSuper – South Australia’s largest industry superannuation fund.
He replaces David Meyer, who has retired from the board after 21 years.
StatewideSuper chair, Nicholas Begakis AM, has acknowledged David Meyer’s significant contribution to the organisation as a Board member since 1991 and welcomed Mike Terlet’s appointment.
“David has made an enormous contribution to the development of StatewideSuper since its earliest days of operation, assisting in steering its growth to the point where we now manage around $2.4
High-value manufacturing expert, Professor Göran Roos has joined the University of Adelaide to help develop research and education promoting innovation in business and manufacturing.
The former SA Thinker in Residence – arguably the best result of that controversial program - has been appointed Adjunct Professor with the university's Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre and will chair the Centre's external advisory board.
Prof Roos will help build ECIC's research profile and engagement with industry and community.
Tindall Gask Bentley lawyer, Tim White this week will address a Senate Committee at a public hearing in Canberra examining the role of the Australian Government and the Therapeutic Goods Administration in the PIP breast implant scandal.
Tim is leading investigations into a class action for more than 900 Australian women with PIP implants.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to have a say,” Tim says.
“I would dare suggest that we would have been in contact with more women affected by the PIP issue than anyone else in this country, so it puts our firm in a position to of
With three recent studies pointing to hard times for small business, Bibby Financial Services has challenged the Federal Government to respond with interest rate cuts and appropriate budget measures.
“We welcome the budget measures confirmed by Treasurer Wayne Swan yesterday regarding tax loss carry back measures and immediate write offs of assets for small businesses, but the case for small business tax cuts remains strong,” says Gary Green, National Sales Manager, Bibby Financial Services.
“The latest statistics from Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Expectations Survey reveal
National disability organisation, Phoenix Society, has appointed Peter Clayfield as Chief Financial Officer and Tony Ashdown as Manager - Community Relations.
Peter Clayfield brings to the organisation a wealth of knowledge in the finance sector, and also in manufacturing and working with people with disabilities.
Before joining Phoenix, he was Financial Controller at Minda Incorporated.
Peter has a Bachelor of Economics Degree (B Ec), a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), is a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA), and an Associate of Chartered Secretarie
The University of South Australia has welcomed the $4 million investment “to deliver a greener, safer, foot traffic-friendly environment in the city’s West End” announced last week.
UniSA says the plan will encourage development of a laneways culture in the West End with better pedestrian links between North Terrace, Hindley and Currie Streets and a greening of the environment.
“The initiative is a central part of UniSA’s Master Plan for the City West campus and will complement the excellent design of buildings and learning spaces we have under construction – a key element bei
The City of Prospect will call on the Federal Government to consider a nationwide tax credit scheme to protect heritage and character commercial buildings.
The motion was adopted by the Prospect Council and will be presented at the Australian Local Government Association Summit in Canberra in late June.
The petition to Federal and State governments will call to investigate the feasibility of introducing an appropriate Heritage Rehabilitation Federal Tax Credit Scheme to offer incentives to encourage reinvestment into Australian Nationally, State and Local Heritage Listed Build
The next edition of in-business magazine will offer valuable insights into international trade opportunities and hot spots from many parts of the globe.
SA needs businesses to take up the export challenge; the State’s future prosperity depends on SA’s capacity to trade with the rest of the globe.
Ease of communication and transport has removed many barriers. Citizens from almost every country in the world live in South Australia, offering a network for opening doors to trade.
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has launched a $4m plan to renovate the western end of Hindley Street, with Adelaide City Council and the University of South Australia adding $1m each.
The university will now finalise designs to transform its Hindley Street facade by the end of 2013.
The Premier says the announcement is the first of a series of measures across Adelaide which will involve more than $12 million to be invested by the State and Federal governments, Adelaide City Council and the private sector to regenerate the city’s public spaces.
A five day medical and health congress at Adelaide Convention Centre has injected $4.5 million into the South Australian economy, attracting more than 900 delegates from 47 different countries.
The 19th World Council of Enterostomal Therapists World Congress, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre late in April, featured presentations and workshops by medical and nursing specialists from many countries including UK, USA, China, Sweden and Australia.
Lorenzo Zanini has been appointed CEO of COTA Member Services (CMS), a business unit based in South Australia which is responsible for the national development and management of benefits and services to COTA members.
CMS operates a Call Centre handling more than 15,000 enquiries from COTA members across Australia each year.
Lorenzo has an executive recruitment background and more than 20 years at senior level within the Financial Services sector. Before joining COTA SA, he was Associate Director at Recruitment Firm, Morton Phillips.
Kerr Neilson, founder and MD of ASX-listed Platinum Asset Management will lead an expert panel at a Hood Sweeney exclusive client event entitled A world of change - how do Australian investors and businesses adapt?.
“Many investors and businesses are being challenged with the uncertainty of the global economic environment,” says Hood Sweeney MD, Matthew Rowe.
“The opportunity to hear from an international expert such as Kerr Neilson and other local specialists provides an enormous and very special benefit to our clients”.
The in-business Young Business Leaders program is readying to launch the 14th crop of Young Business Leaders through an intense 10-month program, to help them become future leaders in business and the community.
“In all of my experience, I’ve never come across such a comprehensive program,” says in-business publisher, Graham Wakeling.
“We were thrilled to become the naming rights sponsor three years ago.
BankSA has cut its standard variable home loan rate by 0.38% per annum to 7.04% per annum, effective from May 14.
“A cut in interest rates is a real positive for home borrowers and the local economy,’’ says BankSA MD, Jane Kittel.
“Customers with an average mortgage of $250,000 will have their repayments decrease by approximately $732 per annum. Since September 2011, BankSA has cut its variable mortgage rate by 0.76%, equating to an annual saving for our customers of $1,476 on an average home loan."
BankSA offers a 1, 2 and 3 year fixed home loan rate of 5.99% p.a.
The SA Tourism Industry Council’s e-tourism convention later this month aims to make SA tourism businesses better equipped to operate in the ever-changing digital environment.
SATIC’s third annual tourism convention (SA e-Tourism Convention: The revolution of tourism information, distribution and sales) allows the tourism operators, local government and stakeholders to join in an interactive day of presentations and master classes.
“Taking a day to improve your knowledge of operating successfully online is a wise investment designed to help businesses succeed in a rapidly evol
BankSA has posed a 4.3% increase in net profit after tax to $97 million for the six months ended March 31 compared with the same period last year, while total deposits rose by 8% to a record $10 billion.
The result was underpinned by the strong growth in deposits, gains in home lending and a 27% decline in impairment charges to just $16 million.
In its announcement, BankSA says close relationships with customers and strong local knowledge of the marketplace underpin a loan book with impairments representing only 0.09% of $18 billion total lending.
Come along to our next Ice Breaker speed networking event with a twist. Kindly hosted by Xceptional People located just off Hutt Street at their office and training centre.
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