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LeavePlus News Jul-Sep 2025

Our July-September 2025 edition of LeavePlus News takes you through key messaging about our annual meeting and how to navigate long service leave claims in the run up to Christmas.

We also being you updates around our new claim form and improvements to identity verification to which further safeguard member entitlements.

LeavePlus Loop Edition 3 2025

Our third edition of LeavePlus Loop for 2025 showcases our FY2025 Fund Report and details how members can access their FY2025 Statement of Service.

As well as workplace wellness tips, we also recap the inaugural Melbourne Build Expo event and spotlight our top events during Victoria’s spring-to-summer festival season.

LeavePlus News Apr-Jun 2025

Our April-June 2025 edition of LeavePlus News takes you through our recent transformative moments and key milestones for FY25.

We also being you an update on our business transformation project, as well as video highlights of our recent volunteering efforts and visit to the new metro tunnel stations.

LeavePlus Loop Edition 2 2025

Our second edition of the LeavePlus Loop member newsletter for 2025 highlights our key milestones for FY25 and the completion of our office transformation.

We bring you updates on our business transformation project, tips on workplace wellness, and videos of our recent volunteering efforts and visit to the new metro tunnel stations. We also take you through our top recommendations for Victoria’s top winter lights festivals and events.

LeavePlus News Jan-Mar 2025

Our January-March 2025 edition of LeavePlus News takes you through our recent landmark court victory and our new and improved claim form.

We also take you on a guided video tour of our new member centre, and bring you preventive wellbeing tips from our WorkPlace Wellness event recap.

LeavePlus Loop Edition 1 2025

Our first edition of the LeavePlus Loop member newsletter for 2025 answers members’ questions about LeavePlus, and showcases our brand new member centre.

We bring you updates on the release of our improved claim form, as well as preventive wellbeing tips from our Workplace Wellness event recap. We also take you through our top recommendations for Victoria’s top surf beaches.

LeavePlus Insights Spring 2024

The Spring 2024 edition of our biannual industry newsletter, LeavePlus Insights, showcases our Year In Review video for FY2024, as well as bringing you updates on our business transformation project, office building refurbishment, and the introduction of our Workplace Wellness series of events focused on preventive wellbeing. LeavePlus Insights also takes you though a summary of some of the key milestones and highlights from FY2024.

LeavePlus Loop Spring 2024

Our Spring 2024 edition of the LeavePlus Loop member newsletter answers members’ questions around public holidays while on long service leave and processing timeframes at Christmas time.

We bring you updates on improvements to your login process and our simplified claim form redesign, as well as our FY2024 review. We also take you through our top recommendations for the best waterfalls to visit in Victoria.

LeavePlus News Jul-Sep 2024

Our July-September 2024 edition of LeavePlus News showcases our inaugural Workplace Wellness event. This is the first of a series of events about preventative wellbeing brought to you by LeavePlus.

We also take you through the latest updates about what’s happening at LeavePlus, including highlights from the Fund in FY2024, and technology improvements which will provide a more secure and user-friendly way to access the LeavePlus Portal.

LeavePlus Loop Winter 2024

Our winter 2024 edition of the LeavePlus Loop member newsletter answers members’ questions around interstate service and how tax applies to your long service leave benefit payment.

We showcase what we’re currently working on to improve your online experience of our services, and we also take you through our top recommendations for making the most of the snowfields in Victoria – or escaping the cold to seek some winter sun in warmer destinations.

LeavePlus News Apr-Jun 2024

In our second edition of LeavePlus News for 2024, we take an in-depth look at our transformational journey including our exciting office refurbishment project.

We also break down changes to the rules of the scheme which welcome precast work and switchboard into the scheme’s covered work. You can also read about our new industry compliance partnerships and workshops hosted by our Industry Working Group to help simplify the returns process for employers.

LeavePlus Loop Autumn 2024

Our autumn 2024 edition of the LeavePlus Loop member newsletter answers members’ questions around recovering missing service how to safely provide documentation to LeavePlus using the secure YourFiles upload function.

We also take you through our business transformation project and our favourite spots to witness autumn in its fullest glory, showcasing our top six recommendations for the coziest leafy locations in Victoria.

LeavePlus Insights Autumn 2024

LeavePlus Insights is our biannual newsletter for industry stakeholders. Our autumn 2024 edition shares insights, stories, and results from LeavePlus from the Jul-Dec 2023 six-month period.

From investment in new infrastructure funds and renovation projects, to a record number of long service leave benefits paid to members – there are plenty of intriguing stories to share in our autumn edition of LeavePlus Insights.

LeavePlus News Jan-Mar 2024

In our first edition of LeavePlus News for 2024, we put the spotlight on our half-yearly results from the Jul-Dec 2023 period.

We also take you through the renovation plans for our home at 478 Albert St East Melbourne – starting with the transformation of the ground floor to make way for our new member centre.

LeavePlus Loop Summer 2023

Welcome to the inaugural edition of LeavePlus Loop: a quarterly newsletter to keep members up to date with the latest news and developments from your construction industry long service leave scheme.

In our Summer 2023 newsletter we answer the most frequently asked questions in the run up to the summer holidays, and share our top six essential apps for summer road trips.

LeavePlus News Oct-Dec 2023

In our final edition of LeavePlus News for 2023, we take a look back at some of the highlights from a truly momentous year.

Our Financial Year 2022-2023 Year In Review video takes you through all the big talking points – from the introduction of the new LeavePlus brand, to the key statistics and activities that made 2023 one of the most significant in the history of the Scheme.

LeavePlus News Jul-Sep 2023

Our very first edition of LeavePlus News features key updates from LeavePlus around the performance of the Fund in passing the $2 Billion milestone, as well as giving our members notice of our Annual Beneficiaries Meeting (ABM).

In addition to bringing you an update from CEO Craig Bell, we also take a look at some of the activities around the launch of the new LeavePlus brand.

CoINVEST News Edition 2 2023

This edition of CoINVEST News highlights one of the most significant updates in our history: in August 2023 we will be changing our name to LeavePlus!

Our final edition of CoINVEST News features a message from CEO Craig Bell, and we also take a look at the relationship between physical pain and mental health with our RMIT Insights article.

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2023

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2023 features key updates from CoINVEST including the countdown to our rebrand launch. We also take a look at the female future of construction in Victoria in our industry focus article and explore procurement improvements with our RMIT Insights report.

CoINVEST News Edition 4 2022

CoINVEST News Edition 4 2022 explores the big talking points of 2022 and some of the changes experienced across the industry and within CoINVEST itself in a landmark year. We also focus in on the potential for Bendigo’s renewable energy transition with researchers from RMIT in our feature article.

CoINVEST News Edition 3 2022

CoINVEST News Edition 3 2022 reflects on a year of progress and change since CEO Craig Bell and Chair of the Board Jenny Acton joined. We also take a look at some practical steps we can all take to help protect our personal and private information online.

CoINVEST News Edition 2 2022

CoINVEST News Edition 2 2022 takes a look at the changing state of our industry and explores the issues that are currently affecting construction supply chains in our industry focus article

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2022

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2022 provides key updates from the long service leave scheme and takes a in depth look at the impact of women in the construction industry in our industry focus article