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8 May 2024 Newsletter [] [View this email in your browser.](   Newsletter 8 May 2024       Government grants: accessing the right information When you start to look for government grants to support your business, you may find fraudulent websites and services that claim to provide access to grants information. All available government grant information can be accessed for free through official government sources, so don't get caught out by a scam! [Arrow]( [Read more]( Workplace Gender Equality Act timelines Employers must take steps to comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. Businesses seeking to supply goods and services to the Australian Government may need to provide a Certificate of Compliance with the Act. To be eligible for a certificate you need to submit a report or seek an extension by 31 May 2024. [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Advice and information for small businesses The Fair Work Ombudsman wants to make it easier for small businesses to access information about their workplace obligations. Their Small Business Showcase has resources, advice and information tailored for you, covering everything from hiring employees, to calculating pay and resolving issues in the workplace. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( Privacy Awareness Week   This week is Privacy Awareness Week, and it's a great opportunity to consider what you can do to ‘power up’ privacy in your business. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has information to help your business meet the privacy standards your customers expect. [Arrow]( [Explore now]( Grow your network with Gateway by ICN The newly updated Gateway by Industry Capability Network tool helps to connect suppliers with major project owners across Australia and New Zealand. Use it to expand your network, find details about major projects and showcase your business's capabilities. [Arrow]( [Explore now]( What prevents you from adopting more digital tools or software? Have your say and help us to improve business.gov.au in our newsletter poll! Today's question: what prevents you from adopting more digital tools or software in your business? [] [Cost (too expensive)]( [Not sure which ones are right for my business]( [Concerns about cyber security]( [Don't have enough time to research and set them up]( [I already have what I need]( [Your answer not listed above? Tell us more]( Industry Growth Program grant opportunities open   Support to help you transform and grow your business. The Industry Growth Program grant opportunities are now open for innovative startups and small and medium enterprises who have received the program’s Advisory Service. The grants will help you develop and commercialise your new products, processes, or services. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( What's new in grants Congratulations to the University of Sydney on receiving funding under the [Australian Centre for Quantum Growth program](. The grant will help create a national centre to assist Australian companies entering the emerging global quantum technologies market. Applications now open for Round 16 of [Cooperative Research Centre Projects](, providing funding from $100,000 to $3M. Supporting short-term, industry-led collaboration between businesses and research organisations to develop important new tech and services. The Research and Development Tax Incentive is fostering the next generation of semiconductors. With support from the program, [Archer Materials]( has created a unique carbon nanomaterial which could enable quantum computing in modern electronics. Find government assistance, grants and events Use our finder tools to explore government services available to help businesses. [Arrow] [Grants finder]( [Arrow] [Adviser finder]( [Arrow] [Events finder]( //newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz663acef7bf199884Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html//newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz663acef7c0495616Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html [business.gov.au]( - simple access to useful information and services for Australian businesses.  Your email address, {EMAIL}, is subscribed to the business.gov.au news email list. [Manage your preferences]( |  [Unsubscribe](