February 2026

National Volunteer Week 2026 – Save the Date: 18–24 May 2026 National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, and in 2026 the celebrations will run from 18–24 May. While the week is still ahead of us, now is the perfect time for clubs, community groups and volunteers to mark their calendars and […]

Celebrating 100 Years of Community Service Henley SLSC is marking a remarkable 100 years of community service, youth development and competitive sport and are seeking sponsors for their upcoming Gala Dinner to celebrate this milestone.  As a sponsor of their Centenary Gala Dinner, your business will be part of a legacy that has safeguarded lives,

On paper, the outlook appears positive with Australians visiting pubs, bars and restaurants an average of 69 times a year, up from 61 the year before, according to Food and Beverage Media.  Yet this growth it’s not necessarily about visiting more venues, it’s those that are returning to the ones where they feel recognised and

Rhys Braybrook, Workplace Relations & Policy Manager Reminder! Clubs SA members are reminded that the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 (the Act) is now in force for “designated buildings” situated on non-crown owned land.   The Act has been in effect since 1 January 2026 and will require those covered to have at least 1 AED on their premises and obligations are on the owner of the

Rhys Braybrook, Workplace Relations & Policy Manager Late last year I had several questions and concerns raised regarding overtime and additional hours and there still seems to be a lot of confusion on these matters.  Reasonable Additional Hours  An employer must not request or require an employee to work more than the following hours of work in a week, unless the additional hours are reasonable: 

Rhys Braybrook, Workplace Relations & Policy Manager Unfortunately, at times clubs with employees may determine they need to terminate an employee’s employment due to a specific reason or reasons such as poor performance, misconduct and redundancy.  When doing so however it is vitally important that clubs are aware of the rules surrounding this and provide any necessary due process. Failing to do so can not only damage

With the new year well and truly upon us, members may be considering certain projects, repairs and upgrades they want to pursue this year.  Grants & funding opportunities through government departments, local councils and other entities can be a great way to get some much needed financial support so that projects and upgrades are attainable.   In order to assist, a number of funding and grant opportunities that