Sustainability Scorecard Destination NSW has partnered with Ecotourism Australia to provide free access to the pre-certification Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard for eligible NSW visitor economy businesses. The free Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard supports visitor economy businesses including attractions, tours and accommodation providers to assess their current performance across the four pillars of sustainability: Environmental impacts…

Changes to Active Kids, Creative Kids and First Lap voucher programs Active Kids program extension to 31 January 2024 The current Active Kids program will expire at 11:59pm on 30 June 2023. Providers can continue to redeem the current $100 vouchers until this date. From 1 July 2023 to 31 January 2024, a new voucher…

New Branxton Ambulance Site The NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program is delivering 30 new ambulance stations across NSW. This has resulted in a search for land for new station locations. Expressions of interest are being sought by Health Infrastructure from landowners and their authorisd nominated representatives who with to nominate sites available for freehold acquisition that…

Work bonus advantage for workers and businesses in Tourism Benefit from a lifetime of experience! Temporary changes to the Work Bonus gives older Australians greater flexibility to work and earn more without losing their income support. Until 31 December 2023, the maximum Work Bonus balance limit will be increased from $7,800 to $11,800. Hiring older…

National Retail Awards – Nominations Open The National Retail Awards have been rewarding businesses and individuals in the Australian retail industry for over 50 years. This year there are 17 awards on offer, with 7 new categories. These awards are for all Australian retail businesses with categories for small boutiques to large corporations. The awards…

How to be Successful on Tik Tok: Small Business Style If you have been dabbling with social media for your business, you have probably heard of TikTok. TikTok is a video-based app. To stop the thought of starting a TikTok profile for your business being so daughting, click the link below for a step-by-step how-to…

Destination NSW Digital Accelerator for Tourism: eMarketing 2023 Learn to leverage critical digital marketing skills to grow your business and work smarter​ 2 one on one coaching sessions 3 workshops Access to the online course library Fortnightly coaching calls Support group Bespoke training Destination NSW in collaboration with Tourism Tribe is offering this fully funded Digital…

Direct to Consumer Wine Summit The wine industry’s Direct to Consumer Wine Summit is in Sydney on 21 June 2023 The aim of the Summit is to deliver marketing insights, share successful D2C strategies and provide a platform for wine brands to understand where the growth opportunities are in the market. This Summit is a…

NSW Wine WSET Scholarship – Hunter Valley WSET’s Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the…

New nbn Plan to Assist Local Businesses More than 400,000 homes and small businesses across Australia can now access a new nbn satellite plan, which provides access to uncapped data usage to meet the growing data demands of regional, rural and remote communities across Australia. The new plan, named nbn Sky Muster Plus Premium, is…

Momentum Program Coming to Cessnock The Momentum Program assists with attaining birth certificate applications, drivers licence applications and employment. On 14 June the Momentum team will be at the Salvation Army Employment Plus. Sessions run throughout the day with a free barbeque at 12pm. Eligibility is  Living In NSW Age between 16-55 years Do not…

2023 Premier’s NSW Export Awards Nominations are now open for the 2023 Premier’s NSW Export Awards recognising the outstanding success and resilience of exporters across the state. Tell your story, showcase your achievements, and celebrate your success. The awards celebrate the achievement of NSW businesses exporting to the international market. The NSW winners of the…