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Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024 is running a EOFY special on their Mental Health First Aid courses! Sign up now!
Learning mental health first aid has never been more accessible or more important. This EOFY we're offering up to 50% off Mental Health First Aid Courses. Discount applies to courses after July 1st. Register now!
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Front Office WHS Considerations: Ensuring Safety and Well-being in the Workplace
Amidst the busy nature of the front office, workplace health and safety (WHS) considerations should never be overlooked.
Written by: Kelly Lyndon – The Pro Forum Community of Practice In most organisations, the front office serves as the face and hub of operations. It is a bustling environment, handles administrative tasks, and manages the day-to-day operations of an RTO. However, amidst the busy nature of the front
Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024 is ready to teach.
Risk treatment options
Discover a plethora of effective risk treatment options and strategies that can help mitigate potential threats and ensure a safer environment in this insightful video!
Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024 announces that after July 1st have made a hard decision and will be increasing their course prices due to the rising cost of business.
They mentioned that courses booked and paid for before July 1st will still be charged at the current pricing.
Having recently renewed our RTO certification, you can be sure to get the best training possible with us. Inquire now for hybrid online and in-person procurement and contracting training.
Join us in embracing a healthier physical and mental lifestyle and taking on the exhilarating 2023 Push-Up Challenge, as we strive for fitness and mental wellness together! You can support us here! https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/ProLeadersAcademy
Difference between a hazard and threat
Enhance your risk assessment skills and understand the crucial distinction between hazards and threats with this eye-opening video.
What is procurement
Unravel the complexities and levels of procurement and in this enlightening video!
Explaining procurement
Discover the fascinating world of procurement and gain a comprehensive understanding through this informative video!
Prepare to Develop Emotional Intelligence
In this video we highlight the significance of emotional intelligence in our personal and professional lives.
My experience with disability inclusion in the workplace and its continued importance
As someone diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and ADHD, I speak from experience when I say that inclusivity often means the world to someone with a disability.
Written by: William Robertson – The Pro Forum Community of Practice Disability inclusion is a vital part of a progressive and effective workplace. As the New South Wales government reports, disability inclusiveness in the workplace has a wide range of proven benefits. This ranges from increasing p...
Is Green Cladding the new buzz word?
Green Cladding has the potential to do good in the Australian Community, however some organisations are starting to take advantage of this with little done to stop this practice.
Written by: Phil Sealy – The Pro Forum Community of Practice When the term ‘black cladding’ emerged, it was meant to define the practice of non-indigenous business entities or individuals taking unfair advantage of indigenous businesses to gain a benefit from indigenous funds and access to ind...
4 Day Working Week
Several Australian companies have trialled a reduced workweek. The Australian Public Service (APS) is now requesting it as part of their latest employment bargaining agreement. But, what is it and is it right for my company?
Written by: Brett Lyndon – The Pro Forum Community of Practice There is increasing discussion about the introduction of a 4 day work week. Several Australian companies have trialled a reduced workweek. The Australian Public Service (APS) is now requesting it as part of their latest employment barg...
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Identifying all stakeholders
We are looking at who our stakeholders are and what we can do to make sure we interact with all stakeholders not just the obvious ones.
Pro Leaders Academy is participating again in the annual 2023 The Push Up Challenge to raise awareness for mental health! It's important to take care of both our physical and mental health, and we're proud to support this cause again. We challenge all of our followers to join us in promoting mental health and wellbeing or by donating to our team. Let's continue to spread positivity and support one another!
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Funds raised will go towards improving critical mental health and su***de prevention services and programs in Australia.
On Anzac Day we want to honour the courage and the sacrifice of our veterans past and present. Veterans often experience difficulties transitioning to civilian life. Read about how Pat, one of our trainers, navigated his journey to civilian life. To assist in your journey, we are offering 5% veterans discount on all of our courses.
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Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024 is a proud Australian Veteran Owned business and now we are proud to be an Australian Owned Certified business! By supporting us and other Australian Veteran Owned Business and Australian Owned businesses, you are supporting the Australian economy and investing in Australia and our Veterans. For this, we thank you!
Play therapy Counselling, is it for me?
Play therapy is a form or counselling developed for children between the ages of 2 and 12 however these parameters can certainly be extended based on the individuals needs, cognitive functioning and developmental level.
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Written by: Kerri Bythesea – The Pro Forum Community of Practice Play therapy is a form or counselling developed for children between the ages of 2 and 12 however these parameters can certainly be extended based on the individuals needs, cognitive functioning and developmental level. It is also ex...
Reactive to Strategic: Commonwealth entities must “lean in” to strategic procurement planning to get the best out of procurements
Now is the time for Commonwealth entities to “lean into” their strategic procurement planning to prepare for and anticipate business needs.
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Written by: Synergy Law at Synergy With a new financial year approaching, now is the time for Commonwealth entities to “lean into” their strategic procurement planning to adequately prepare for and anticipate business needs. For government officials who are already flat out with their business a...
Setting Your Standards: The importance of Contract Management
The ANAO has recently highlighted that government departments need to be proactive in their plans for contract management, and be cognisant of contract management matters.
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Written by: Synergy Law at Synergy It’s commonly joked about that once a contract is signed, the contract is thrown into the bottom desk drawer and only retrieved if there is a major dispute between the parties. While this is a hazardous approach for many reasons, the ANAO has
What is the difference between a contract renewal and extension?
A contract renewal and an extension both involve the continuation of a contract beyond its original term, but there are some key differences between them.
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Written by: Phil Sealy – The Pro Forum Community of Practice A contract renewal and an extension both involve the continuation of a contract beyond its original term, but there are some key differences between them: “Extension” normally refers to a lengthening of time for an existing contract....
Mental Health in the Australian Workplace
The Australian government has invested heavily in mental health services and support, with a focus on early intervention and prevention.
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Written by: Vaughn Sealy – The Pro Forum Community of Practice Mental health is increasingly viewed as an important aspect of overall health and well-being in today's society. While there is still some stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues, there has been a significant shift i...
The Treasury Laws Amendment
The new law applies to standard form contracts entered into or renewed on or after 9 November 2023, where one party is a small business and the other party is a larger business or government agency.
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Written by: Brett Lyndon – The Pro Forum Community of Practice The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act, 2022, received Royal assent 9 November 2022. Schedule 2 - unfair contract terms, comes into effect 9 November 2023. This legislation amends both the Competition and Con...
Conflicts and negotiations in contracts
In the contract we need to negotiate and deal with conflicts.
Understanding your clients’ needs
With any contract we need to understand our clients’ needs to make sure we are delivering what they expect.
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Risk treatment options Discover a plethora of effective risk treatment options and strategies that can help mitigate potential threats and ensure a safer environment in this insightful video! #RiskManagement #RiskTreatment
Difference between a hazard and threat Enhance your risk assessment skills and understand the crucial distinction between hazards and threats with this eye-opening video. #RiskManagement #SafetyAwareness
What is procurement Unravel the complexities and levels of procurement and in this enlightening video! #ProcurementExplained #SupplyChainInsights
Explaining procurement Discover the fascinating world of procurement and gain a comprehensive understanding through this informative video! #Procurement #SupplyChainManagement
Prepare to Develop Emotional Intelligence In this video we highlight the significance of emotional intelligence in our personal and professional lives. #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness
Identifying all stakeholders We are looking at who our stakeholders are and what we can do to make sure we interact with all stakeholders not just the obvious ones.
Conflicts and negotiations in contracts In the contract we need to negotiate and deal with conflicts.
Understanding your clients’ needs With any contract we need to understand our clients’ needs to make sure we are delivering what they expect.
Contract relationship management Contract relationship management what is it and how does it work?
Probity within the Procurement life cycle Where does Probity fit within the Procurement life cycle?
Is probity part of what we do in the public service Is probity part of what we do in the public service or is it just something we say we do to tick a box?
The relationship between Ethics and Probity Lets look at the relationship between Ethics and Probity in business.
Creating innovation from pursuing opportunities Innovation comes with opportunity for any organisation and we can create innovation from pursuing opportunities as well.
Risk associated with innovation Looking at the risk associated with innovation
Looking at innovation in Government Looking at innovation in Government or is Government and innovation in the same sentence an oxymoron?
Profiling our stakeholders Looking at profiling our stakeholders to understand their needs and address the issues that keep them awake at night.
Identifying all stakeholders We are looking at who our stakeholders are and what we can do to make sure we interact with all stakeholders not just the obvious ones.
Conducting our market research Let’s look at how to conduct our market research.
Planning before market research We need to have a plan before doing our market research, this will make sure we get the right benefits from the process.
The benefits of market research We are looking at the benefits of market research before signing a contract or extending the contract with our suppliers.
