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Sydney’s famed George Street has transformed into a dining extravaganza stretching 850-metres through the CBD which, along with another site at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, is set to tantalise a sell-out crowd of more than 2,500 people.                   
 
Premier Dominic Perrottet said OPEN FOR LUNCH was a fantastic way of getting people into the festive spirit while also supporting businesses and showcasing some our state’s best hospitality. 
 
“Summer is here and Sydney is bursting into life with a jam-packed calendar of events thanks to the NSW Government’s Sydney in Summer event series,” Mr Perrottet said.
 
“World-class events like OPEN FOR LUNCH support local hotels, bars, restaurants, tourism operators and small businesses while also bringing people together at this special time of year.
“This is about bringing our CBD back to life and ensuring visitors enjoy a summer to remember in our global city.”
Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said the successful OPEN FOR LUNCH was the first course in Sydney’s unprecedented summer events calendar that promises a feast of entertainment and significant benefits for the NSW economy.
 
“Our Summer in Sydney celebrations kicks off with Sydney’s longest lunch in George Street and a culinary takeover of CommBank Stadium where diners will be blown away by the incredible talent of the city’s hospitality industry, beginning a phenomenal calendar of world-class events over the coming months,” Mr Franklin said.
 
“There are barely any spare seats at the OPEN FOR LUNCH table, with Sydneysiders and visitors reveling in the festivities of this unique dining event.
 
“This will be the best summer yet for Sydney as the NSW Government delivers fantastic events like OPEN FOR LUNCH that provide fun and entertainment for families and visitors right across the State.” 
 
The NSW Government’s Sydney in Summer event series includes OPEN FOR LUNCH, Noël Sydney and ELEVATE Sydney.
 
Major events taking place in Sydney through to early 2023 include:
 

• Cinderella: Until 29 January 2023
• Sydney International Art Series Do Ho Suh: 4 November – 26 February 2023
• Come from Away: 5 November – 12 February 2023
• Carmen on Cockatoo Island: 25 November – 18 December 2022
• OPEN FOR LUNCH – Sydney/Parramatta: 2 December 2022
• Adrian Villar Rojas: The End of Imagination: 3 December – mid-2023
• Noël Sydney: 9 December – 24 December 2022
• United Cup: 29 December – 8 January 2023
• ELEVATE Sydney: 3 January – 7 January 2023
• Sydney Festival: 5 January – 29 January 2023
• HSBC Sydney 7’s: 27 January – 29 January 2023
• Frida Kahlo: The Life Of An Icon from 4 February
• SailGP: 18 Feb – 19 February 2023
• Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Madama Butterfly: 24 March – 23 April 2023
• Madagascar the Musical: 16 December – 1 January 2023
• Sydney New Year’s Eve: 31 December 2022
• Sydney to Hobart: 26 January 2023
• Australia Day: 26 January 2023
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Until 28 January 2023
• Sydney WorldPride / Mardi Gras: 17 February – 5 March 2023

 
To find out more and plan your summer in Sydney visit www.sydney.com/events

New South Wales public school students will have access to some of the boldest and most innovative wellbeing programs, thanks to a new $2.5 million Student Wellbeing Innovation Fund.
 
The Fund will have two streams for grants:
 

• Capacity building funding for providers who want to scale or deliver their wellbeing programs in schools.
• Seed funding to providers to research, create, develop and test new approaches to supporting and addressing student wellbeing issues.

Grants of up to $200,000 will be available, depending on the scale of the project.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the Fund will act as an incubator for organisations developing programs or seeking to expand programs supporting student wellbeing.
 
“There is no one-size-fits all solution for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. That’s why it’s so important to give schools an opportunity to address local issues affecting their students through the bespoke programs this fund will help grow,” Ms Mitchell said.
 
Ms Mitchell said the Fund will provide a pathway for wellbeing providers to establish a more comprehensive evidence base and be eligible as a Department of Education Quality Assured wellbeing provider.
 
“We know in this ever-changing world, schools often have to find innovative and agile ways to support our students to thrive as confident, successful and lifelong learners,” Ms Mitchell said.
 
“This Fund will give providers the opportunity to support schools in innovative ways.”
 
Applications for the first funding round will open in early 2023.

Students in NSW will soon be able to put their best foot forward when applying for jobs and further study, thanks to a $24.5 million investment in the ground-breaking digital “Education Wallet”.

This comes as the NSW Government announces that tenders are now open to deliver the initiative. 

Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the “Education Wallet” will give every student in the state an all-inclusive digital record of their skills and achievements in a Learner Profile that can be easily shared with future employers and further education providers.

“Students, industry and universities have been sharing with us what they want included in the learner profile, so it’s fantastic to take this next step towards delivering this amazing tool for NSW students,” Ms Mitchell said.

“Establishing a tailored, digital record of verified academic and non-academic achievements will help our students reflect on their skills and strengths, and share those easily with prospective employers and future education providers.”

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello, said that investment in the “Education Wallet” digital platform is an investment in our young people, who have to navigate a fast-changing world.

“We know the world is more digitally-focused than ever before, so this wallet will keep up with the changing technology and ensure our students have easily accessible and verified information saved in the one place,” Mr Dominello said.

“The Learner Profile will help students to articulate their skills, and make it easier for businesses to have access to verifiable academic and non-academic achievements.”

Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said the platform is a win-win, which will open doors for students and support both education providers and industry.

“The “Education Wallet” will be a young person’s digital passport to further education and employment,” Mr Henskens said.

“This initiative will enable students to take control of their future by equipping them to demonstrate their skills and achievements to prospective employers, which will unlock opportunities and inspire them to secure a brighter future.”

The Education Wallet is just one of several initiatives the NSW Government is delivering to ensure students are job-ready, including the landmark NSW Curriculum Reform, piloting more HSC exams online, and enabling more VET courses to contribute to a student’s ATAR.

IT providers interested in supporting the “Education Wallet” initiative as a delivery partner, can visit the NSW e-Tendering website at NSW Government tender portal for more details.

A new $30 million program will ensure NSW remains a modern manufacturing powerhouse by attracting more investment in industries such as medical technology, digital systems, clean energy, defence and aerospace.
 
Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade Alister Henskens said the new Future Industries Investment Program would drive growth in emerging industries and ensure NSW remains at the cutting-edge of modern manufacturing.
 
“NSW is the manufacturing powerhouse of Australia and is home to a diverse range of innovative manufacturers that make and export world-leading products,” Mr Henskens said.
 
“We need to ensure our state remains ahead of the pack when it comes to the manufacturing of high-value products and that means backing businesses to establish and expand their operations right here in NSW.
 
“This is about driving more modern manufacturing jobs in our state and generating more export dollars for NSW.
 
“This work will build on our already significant investment in manufacturing, to support businesses to locate and grow in NSW, boost local productivity and take our sovereign capability to a new level, which will drive our economy for generations to come.”
 
The new program forms part of the NSW Government’s response to the Modern Manufacturing Taskforce’s report.
 
Initiatives identified in the response will be delivered under the coordination of industry expert and NSW Modern Manufacturing Commissioner Lisa Emerson.
 
Ms Emerson will next lead government, industry, academia and community partner engagement in the development of a new Modern Manufacturing Strategy that will support industry and NSW businesses to build the globally competitive capabilities that underpin economic success.
 
Ms Emerson said the strategy will consolidate existing plans and policies to ensure government efforts are directed efficiently, have clear measurable outcomes, and provide industry with the support it needs.
 
“Providing support for local manufacturers, particularly at the scaleup stage, and the promotion of advanced manufacturing capabilities including technologies, processes, business models and careers will be a pivotal focus of my tenure, as we work towards the goal of economic prosperity for NSW,” Ms Emerson said.
 
The Modern Manufacturing Taskforce’s Making it in NSW report and the NSW: The Home of Modern Manufacturing, the NSW Government’s response to the report, are available online.
 
“I thank the Taskforce members, led by Tony Shepherd AO, for their expertise in reviewing the current situation and presenting a bold and clear challenge for us to address for further improvement,” Mr Henskens said.
 
The Future Industries Investment Fund is an open, competitive grant program that will provide rebate support for eligible businesses that create a minimum of 20 ongoing net new full-time equivalent jobs in NSW; or invest a minimum of $3 million in capital expenditure (excluding assistance from this Program) within NSW as part of the overall project.
 
Applications will open on Thursday 8 December 2022, with further details available online.

The NSW Government has launched a major recruitment campaign in Willoughby to help ease staff shortages across the hospitality industry.
 
Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said the Kickstart Your Career in Hospitality campaign will showcase the industry and highlight the range of long-term career options available throughout the sector.
 
“The NSW Government is already providing significant support to entice people to join the industry or upskill, through a variety of free short training courses. This will now be promoted by a targeted campaign to encourage people to consider starting their career in hospitality,” Mr Anderson said.
 
“Hospitality has traditionally been viewed as a short-term employment option, but this campaign highlights the broad range of opportunities that exist for people wanting a rewarding and long-term career.”
 
Member for Willoughby Tim James said this NSW Government initiative is a great way of highlighting the many fantastic reasons to join the hospitality industry, especially given the range of free courses currently available through the NSW Government.
 
“A strong hospitality sector is absolutely critical for communities in regional NSW, now and into the future. The Kickstart your Career in Hospitality program enables community members to train for free and get the skills needed for a job at a local pub, club, café or restaurant,” Mr James said.
 
The five week campaign has been designed in partnership with ClubsNSW, Australian Hotels Association and NSW Restaurant and Caterers Association.
 
It includes a mixture of video and display ads that can run across TikTok and in partnership with Pedestrian TV. The ads will drive audiences to nsw.gov.au/hospitalitycareer site, where they can explore a range of courses and job vacancies in the hospitality industry.
 
In a further boost for the industry, the Government has also recently launched a Hospitality Concierge service with a dedicated team to help new hospitality businesses start up, or existing ones to grow by expanding their offerings such as offering alfresco dining as we come into the Summer months.
 
The service will streamline application processes, and assist businesses and local councils to navigate the liquor licensing, planning and regulatory changes introduced through the 24-Hour Economy reforms.
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