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Changes to leave arrangements relating to Covid-19

Key Points

Mandatory isolation periods have ended for COVID-19.

Employee Assistance Program

On 21 January 2023, Benestar replaces Assure as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider

Christmas period arrangements

COMCAR will have an operational stand-down period from Saturday 24 December to Tuesday 27 December 2022.

Professional Development Program - Upcoming courses

MaPS provides free learning and development training and resources to parliamentarian and MOP(S) Act employees through the Professional Development Program (PDP).

Changes to leave arrangements relating to Covid-19

Employee Assistance Program

Christmas period arrangements

Professional Development Program - Upcoming courses

News

MOP(S) Act Employee Induction Program for new and existing staff

New dates for face to face induction sessions have been scheduled starting February 2023 across all states - register for an upcoming session now.
Virtual sessions will also continue to be available to staff on a monthly basis via Govteams.

Refreshed Induction Guide for Federal Parliamentarians

The Induction Guide for Federal Parliamentarians 47th Parliament June 2022, provides information about resources available to parliamentarians and outlines key employer responsibilities and legislative obligations.

PEMS Information Sessions - Face to Screen session available

As advised in the PEMS Update of 22 November 2022, information sessions are being held for parliamentarians and their staff.

Calendar

Wed 08 Feb

PDP - Resilience foundations for personal wellbeing

Tue 14 Feb

PDP - Constituency Management

Wed 15 Feb

PDP - Resiliance skills & psychologically safe team leaders

Sun 19 Feb

Midnight - Pay cut-off for pay day 2 March 2023

Mon 27 Feb

PDP – Mental Health & Resilience – The Working Mind for Managers part a

Full calendar