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View recent editions of our member news publications, containing important messages for employers as well as shedding light on the inner workings of LeavePlus and various exciting construction news around Victoria.

 

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

 

CoINVEST News Edition 4 2021

CoINVEST News Edition 4 2021 takes a look back at the 2021 financial year and some of the highlights of the CoINVEST Scheme. We also take a look at social supports for young construction workers with researchers from RMIT University.

CoINVEST News Edition 3 2021

CoINVEST News Edition 3 2021 welcomes our new CEO and new Board Chair and gives an update on our Annual Beneficiaries Meeting and Christmas Claims. We also take a look at building safety updates with RMIT University and focus in on mental health tools for employers

CoINVEST News Edition 2 2021

CoINVEST News Edition 2 explores some handy tips and tricks for submitting your WDW correctly, and profiles some of Victoria's best winter getaways.

This issue also celebrates the careers of two long-serving senior leaders who leave CoINVEST this month.
We also take a look at research from RMIT into how virtual reality technology is being used in construction training.

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2021

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2021 looks at new innovations in solar photovoltaic (PV) building elements other than rooftop solar and presents some of the best holiday holiday parks to explore in our own back yard of Victoria.

CoINVEST News Edition 4 2020

CoINVEST News Edition 4 2020 highlights our final transition to online-only transactions with employers.

It also offers the chance for employers to win some of Melbourne's best food offerings delivered by completing our Christmas Break Survey.

CoINVEST News Edition 3 2020

CoINVEST News Edition 3 2020 focuses on our digital transformation, how to report service for your workers during Covid-19 restrictions

It also gives notice of our Annual Beneficiaries Meeting (ABM) and outlines the expectations of long service leave claims around the Christmas period.

CoINVEST News Edition 2 2020

CoINVEST News Edition 2 2020 reflects on our interim measures during Covid-19 restrictions and our support for Incolink's site testing initiative.

It also includes an important update about how to report the days and wages of casual workers on non-set hours in your WDW.

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2020

CoINVEST News Edition 1 2020 highlights the interim measures in place in response to coronavirus and our newly introduced Bushfire Hardship initiative.

It also provides an important update from our recent review of allowances, clarifying that Car Allowance is NOT to be included in WDW forms effective 1 January 2020.