Bushfire Season – An Evacuation Plan is Mandatory and Will Save Lives

Bushfire season is just around the corner. Last December, it was a lightning strike and the subsequent fire that decimated the Wye River – Jamieson Track area on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The Great Ocean Road fire took hold in an area that was geographically and topographically challenging, it carried a heavy and […]

Recently Accredited Caravan Holiday Parks

Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently approved six more caravan holidays parks to carry the Accreditation Key and we want to welcome them into the program.  We promote the Accreditation Key as the symbol of best practice through our national marketing campaigns, always urging consumers to “Look for the Key”. Congratulations to the following parks […]

Nominations Open For The 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards

Nominations are open for the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards! Queensland tourism businesses, events and Regional Tourism Organisations are invited to nominate for the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA), proudly presented by Queensland Airports Limited in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland. Nominations are required to be submitted by Wednesday 1 June 2016. All nominations must be […]

Employees vs Contractors – What’s the difference and what does it mean to me as an employer?

It’s important for both employers and workers to know the difference between an employee and a contractor. Differences between employees and contractors There are a number of areas to consider when determining whether your worker is an employee or a contractor. Employees are usually: given ongoing work and hours paid superannuation by their employer entitled […]

Accreditation Recognised as Key to Success as Chance to Win Promotion Picks Up Steam on Sunrise

On Friday January 29 Caravan Industry Association of Australia will be giving one lucky individual the chance to win $250,000 on live breakfast television in partnership with Channel Seven’s ‘Sunrise’. We have had a phenomenal reaction to our Chance to Win competition promoting Caravan Park Accreditation from park owners and managers alike, as those accredited parks got […]

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland offer free safety workshops for small business

Need help with safety? Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are offering free workshops in your area to help small business operators manage work health and safety with ease and efficiency. Workshops are running throughout February and March 2016 in Brisbane and regional areas of Queensland. The workshops can show you: the basics of a safety […]

Jobactive – helping you find the right staff for your business

The Federal government has a recruitment service on offer which is of no cost to your business helping you find staff suitable for your business. Jobactive connects job seekers with employers. Your local jobactive provider can provide you with a shortlist of pre-screened, job-ready candidates for your business. They are available in over 1700 locations […]

Social Media Statistics Australia – December 2015

Statistics compiled by SocialMediaNews.com.au for December 2015. ____________ Stats courtesy: Vivid Social Research Division. Figures correct as of 31/12/15. Social Media Statistics Australia – December 2015 1. Facebook – 14,000,000 users (steady) 2. YouTube – 13,900,000 UAVs 3. WordPress.com – 5,700,000 4. Instagram – 5,000,000 Monthly Active Australian Users (Facebook/ Instagram data) 5. Tumblr – 4,400,000 6. LinkedIn – 3,700,000 […]

Accreditation Recognised as Key to Success as Chance to Win Promotion Picks Up Steam on Sunrise

On Friday January 29 Caravan Industry Association of Australia will be giving one lucky individual the chance to win $250,000 on live breakfast television in partnership with Channel Seven’s ‘Sunrise’. We have had a phenomenal reaction to our Chance to Win competition promoting Caravan Park Accreditation from park owners and managers alike, as those accredited parks got […]