 Outdoor Recreation Industry Council NSWNewsletter - 28 March 2008 An industry that can speak with a united voice is more powerful than the individual |
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Sport and Recreation Training Package review (back to topics) Validation workshops will take place shortly, and feedback from these workshops will feed into the review process. To comment on the feedback register, users are required to be registered on the SSA website. All personal details will be kept confidential throughout the process. It is possible to view comments that others have made, but at no time will personal details be disclosed more>> Industry perceptions of VET assessment (back to topics) The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on behalf of the National Quality Council Training Packages Standing Committee is undertaking an investigation into industry perceptions and expectations of VET assessment processes and outcomes. The project will investigate:
If you are an employer or represent the employer you are invited to complete an employer online survey, or provide a written submission for this project more>> New laws for incorporated associations (back to topics) The Office of Fair Trading is proposing changes to the laws regulating incorporated associations. The reforms will simplify many of the rules for small associations as well as ensuring greater financial transparency for associations whose annual turnover exceeds $200,000. There are over 35,000 incorporated associations in NSW, with interests ranging from small hobby groups to large sporting clubs and community service organisations. The proposed changes attempt to modernise the processes involved in running an association and improve the flexibility for meetings and office holders. The NSW Office of Fair Trading is seeking public comment on the proposed reforms which can be found on the Fair Trading website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or by calling 13 32 20. Submissions close Friday 11 April 2008 more>> Improper use of raw eggs linked to food poisoning (back to topics) Cooking eggs properly kills bacteria, but bacteria will survive in foods that are not cooked thoroughly. This is why you should be very careful if using raw eggs in food that will not be cooked. The NSWFA is the NSW government agency responsible for regulating food production and food safety throughout the state. The Authority is introducing a new Egg Food Safety Scheme which will ensure that eggs continue to be a safe food for NSW consumers. More information about buying, storing and using eggs is available in a Fact Sheet on the NSW Food Authority’s website more>> Turn out the lights - Earth Hour, 8.00-9.00pm, Saturday 29 March 2008 (back to topics) Last year, the massive collective effort of Sydney-siders turning off their lights for one hour reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2%, the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour. This Saturday is your opportunity to do your bit for our planet more>> ORIC Membership renewal is now due (back to topics) ORIC Members will have received their membership renewal documentation in the post this week. Many thanks for those who have already returned their forms. You may renew using the hardcopies sent out or online by clicking Membership Renewal. Please contact the ORIC office if you have any queries or have not received your renewal information email Kirstin or Carol membership@oric.org.au 2008 ORIC Conference Not to be missed - Mark this date on your calendar 23rd & 24th August 2008 Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park   more>>
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