Better Balance, Better Business - Information and Support
On-line tools for small business plus information, advice and referrals, including the Small Business Mentoring Service, which provides volunteer mentors and coaches to Victorian businesses.
Phone: 132 215 or Freecall: 1800 136 034
Under ‘Industrial Relations’ on the Business Victoria website you will find information about balancing work and family, including the comprehensive‘Work and Family Balance Manual’ which has information on legislative requirements, case studies and sample family friendly clauses.
Australian Government Workplace Relations
A handy entrance point for all Federal employment and workplace relations services and resources, including information on agreement-making and a section on work life balance.
Phone: 1300 363 264 (Workplace Infoline)
Phone: 1300 662 871 (Employers of 20 people or less contact the Small Business Team)
Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerceand Industry (VECCI)
An employers’ organisation offering services, advice, events and resources to members.
Phone: (03) 8662 5333
Hosts regular events to assist the business community to broaden their understanding of work life balance issues in the workplace.
Business and Professional Women Australia
BPW provides members with opportunities to network, access mentors, develop skills and participate in forums to discuss issues of concern with likeminded and diverse women.
Phone: (03) 9895 4487
A member-based organisation. Their website includes articles, links, directories and an interactive forum.