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From 11.59pm on Wednesday, 12 October 2022, the pandemic declaration will end – and Victorians are not required to isolate after testing but strongly recommended to isolate after testing positive to COVID-19.

Requirements for close contacts like continually testing negative on a rapid antigen test will become strong recommendations – joining the strong recommendation to wear a mask indoors, which will remain in place.

COVID-19 restrictions that continue to apply:

•  Every Victorian business or organisation with on-site operations must still keep a COVIDSafe Plan at their workplace and workplaces should regularly review and update their COVIDSafe Plan.

•  The general COVID-19 health and hygiene requirements.

OH&S CONSIDERATIONS

While most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted it is still important for members to manage the risk of COVID-19 in your businesses.

Employers are required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 to ensure the health and safety of workers at the workplace so far as reasonably practicable.

The COVIDSafe Plan will continue to be important in managing the risk of COVID-19 and meeting your OH&S duties. It may be that for some workplaces additional rules such as requiring the wearing of masks, isolation or other precautions may still be necessary.

MBAB March Section meeting held at Reuben’s Restaurant, Hepburn Springs

Variety Bash Vic were invited along as guests to the March 2020 section meeting.

MBAB presented a donation of $1500 to go towards Variety charity and their hard work.

The Variety Bash Vic president Ken Pryor attended along with some of their entrants and gave the members an insight to the history and fundraising of Variety along with some great stories.

MBAB committee member Michael Brooks is a regular Bash entrant and would really recommend the experience.

There was even a caricature of our esteemed vice president and honorary bush driver on one of the vehicles.

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Master Builders’ Ballarat Section Training Provider Awards held at the Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre, Ballarat on Thursday, 5 March 2020.

Joshua Liston, a carpentry apprentice from Sebastopol, was one of three apprentices from the Ballarat region to be awarded for their dedication, skill and hard work.  Joshua received the Chairman’s Award.

The other two winners were Dylan Rethus, a carpentry apprentice from Horsham (Apprentice of the Year) and carpenter Zachery Louder from Ararat (Employer-nominated Award).

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On behalf of MBAB, President Stuart Allen presented a cheque to HALT founder Jeremy Forbes to help raise awareness of anxiety, depression and wellbeing in the local trade community. Proceeds of the Annual MBAB Golf Day in March were donated at the “Save Your Bacon Take A Mate To Brekky” on 28 May at G Gay & Co Mitre 10

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The 2019 MBAB Annual Golf Day was held at the Mount Xavier Golf Club on Friday 29 March.

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The 2017 MBAB Annual Golf Day was held on Friday 5th May.  Proceeds of the event went towards the funding of Mental Health Seminars tailored for our local tradies.

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Our second mental health awareness breakfast was held, HALT Save your Bacon Breakfast for Tradies.

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Our mental health breakfast was an overwhelming success, holding an informal event with being able to grab a bite to eat and have a chat with our committee and Jeremy Forbes the co-founder of HALT created awareness within our industry. We intend to hold these events on a regular basis so stay tuned for more information.

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