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Australian Hairdressing Council

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4929 6098

Address: Suite 1B/2 Ocean St 2300 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.theahc.org.au/

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25.01.2022 EASING OF GREATER BRISBANE RESTRICTIONS UPDATE: We have received the following update from QLD Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeanette Young, regarding hairdressing, barbering and beauty with Greater Brisbane's new restrictions: "Yes, where possible, where a mask whilst visiting the hair or beauty salon, both for the protection of yourself and also the worker who is there," she said. "If you are having your beard trimmed or having a facial, you can remove your mask. ... From 6pm, 11th January, restrictions during the 3-day Greater Brisbane lockdown will ease. However eased restrictions remain in place and include the following: FACE MASKS You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to. You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, except in your home. For example: - shopping centres, supermarkets, retail outlets and indoor markets - hospitals and aged care facilities - churches and places of worship - libraries - indoor recreational facilities and gyms - indoor workplaces (where you can’t socially distance) - public transport, taxis and rideshare - airports and travelling on planes. It is recommended you wear a mask when outdoors if you are unable to stay more than 1.5m distance from other people, such as busy walkways and thoroughfares. Please note that we are awaiting confirmation from the QLD government regarding the mask regulations when it comes to beard trimming and facials. Stay tuned Based on the above regulations, masks must be worn at indoor workplaces (ie salons) where you can't socially distance. GATHERINGS All businesses may now have: - one person per 4 square metres on their premises indoors - one person per 2 square metres outdoors. Businesses with a floor space less than 200 square metres can have one person per 2 square metres, up to 50 people at a time. For more details visit this link: https://www.qld.gov.au//easing-greater-brisbane-restrictio

24.01.2022 Flashback to when our amazing CEO Sandy Chong received the AHIA 2020 Special Recognition Award for her services to the industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out that trophy! Thanks to everyone who supports the AHC...it does indeed take a village https://www.youtube.com/watch

23.01.2022 Hello friends! Confirming that after the QLD Premier's announcement this morning, Greater Brisbane will commence a three-day lockdown from 6pm tonight until 6pm Monday 11 January, while contact tracers work to ensure the UK strain of COVID-19 is not circulating in the community. As per the link below, all hairdressers, spas, nail salons, beauty salons, waxing salons, tanning salons and tattoo parlours MUST CLOSE during this three day lockdown. ... People in the local government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands and Logan will be required to stay at home except for the following reasons: - Shopping for essentials, food and necessary supplies - Medical or healthcare needs, including compassionate requirements - Exercise with no more than one other person, unless all from the same household - Providing care or assistance to an immediate family member - Work, or volunteering, or study if it is not reasonably practicable to work or learn remotely - Child custody arrangements - Legal obligations - Visit for end of life - Attend funeral or wedding in line with restrictions Masks will also need to be worn everywhere in those local government areas except if people are at home. https://www.qld.gov.au//current/greater-brisbane-lockdown

23.01.2022 FREE FINANCIAL & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR VICTORIAN BUSINESS OWNERS + EMPLOYEES As part of the Victorian Government’s $26 million Wellbeing and Mental Health Support program for small businesses, the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline offers free and confidential one-on-one access to Victorian business owners and their employees to wellbeing and mental health support. The 1300 375 330 Helpline is available seven days a week from 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on week...ends. The telephone helpline has also been expanded to provide business owners under stress with free access to financial counsellors. This will help small business owners and their employees receive the mental health support they need in dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Victorian Government has other programs and resources to support your local business community through the COVID-19 pandemic, which you can find on the Business Victoria website. For more info visit: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//wellbeing-and-mental-heal.

23.01.2022 We wish you all a joyous, safe and relaxing holiday season from everyone at the AHC! We hope you fill today with smiles, laughter and happiness!

22.01.2022 For our friends in the Northern Beaches NSW. Update from the Premier.

21.01.2022 Congratulation to Aurora House of Hair in Bridgetown WA for winning our $100 Pamper Card competition - your Christmas vibe in the salon is just beautiful! Please email [email protected] with your details and we'll get that prize to you pronto! Thanks to everyone that entered!

21.01.2022 We've had many questions over mask wearing requirements and distancing for salons in Victoria and also other states. As of today in Victoria, here are the directives from the Victorian government: HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES: Density quotient of 1 per 2sqm applies, when using electronic record keeping. In venues not using electronic record a density quotient of 1 per 4 sqm applies. Face masks no longer required. FACE MASKS: Must be carried at all times. Mand...atory when inside shopping centres, retail stores inside shopping centres, department stores, electronics stores, furniture stores, hardware stores or supermarkets, when travelling on public transport or when travelling in a commercial passenger vehicle (unless a lawful exemption applies). Any person diagnosed or suspected of having COVID-19, or who is a close contact of someone diagnosed with COVID-19, must wear a face covering if leaving home/accommodation for a permitted reason, such as medical care. Face coverings are recommended, but not mandatory, when leaving home and physical distancing cannot be maintained, for example, while shopping. PS: Nice to see AHC member Tom Donato from Xiang Hair in today's Herald Sun

21.01.2022 "Anything is possible if you believe." Inspiring story of how barbering gave this young man a fresh new start

20.01.2022 Sector guidance for retail trade in Victoria - lots of great info here, from COVID safe plans, explanation of restrictions, business FAQs, signs, templates and poster for your workplace - plus so much more. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guida

19.01.2022 Don’t leave your friends and family looking at you like stunned mullets this Christmas! Support small local business and #golocalfirst for gifts, for food, for drinks and for experiences to share with the ones you love. Here are a few recommendations from Buyfromthebush to get you started! www.buyfromthebush.com.au/s/gifts/buy-from-the-bush

18.01.2022 Some great tips here on how to keep team members alert, motivated and energised during this super busy Christmas period

17.01.2022 CAN THE JOBMAKER HIRING CREDIT BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS? Thank you to our wonderful AHC member and chartered accountant Zirk De Klerk for providing some key takeaways from the latest ATO government fact sheet on JobMaker. The JobMaker Hiring Credit could mean that your business will receive payments for new positions you create.... Eligible employers will receive payments of up to: # $200 a week for each eligible employee aged 16 to 29 years # $100 a week for each eligible employee aged 30 to 35 years To be eligible, your business must meet criteria including: # holding an Australian Business Number (ABN) # being registered for pay as you go (PAYG) withholding reporting through Single Touch Payroll # being up to date with income tax and GST lodgment obligations # not falling into any of the exclusion categories. The new positions must increase both your employee headcount and payroll. The total employee headcount must increase by a minimum of one additional employee from the date of 30 September 2020. The payroll for the reporting period must increase compared to the three months to 6 October 2020. https://www.ato.gov.au//Can-the-JobMaker-Hiring-Credit-h/

16.01.2022 From our CEO Sandy Chong and team AHC, we'd like to say a big Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each and every one of our hairy friends across Australia and around the world. Thank you for your support in 2020 and we hope you have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable festive season!

16.01.2022 It's NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week and as we commemorate diversity in our cultures, we thought it would be timely to focus on textured hair and some of the challenges it can present in care and styling. And who better to chat to about this than AHC member Rumbie Mutsiwa. When Rumbie first arrived in Australia from Zimbabwe, she found a lack of hairdressers specialising in textured hair - wavy, curly and afro. She is a pioneer for curl...-confidence and a wealth of knowledge for textured hair types. Rumbie is now the proud owner of Rumbie Andco Rumbie&Co salon in Chippendale, Sydney and it's her daily mission to study, educate and care for wavy, curly and afro hair. "When it comes to learning how to style different hair types the industry is generally focused on anglo hair with little or no mention of curly and textured hair types and how to embrace your natural hair type," says Rumbie. It's because of this that Rumbie has created @thecurlmovement Facebook page, a platform where people can come together and celebrate their naturally curly hair. "We love working with our clients from different backgrounds and with different hair types," Rumbie adds. "Our salon is inclusive to all hair types and clients from all over the world. We especially love helping our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and have a high respect for our Gadigal people and land. Rumbie's top tips for caring for curly hair include; Understand the different your curl types and textures Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Get yourself well researched on curly hair products and ingredients Nail the night-time routine Ensure your team is specialised in dry cutting and caring for curly hair You can visit www.rumbie.co for more information on understanding curl types and looking after textured hair. Rumbie also offers educational sessions for smaller teams or individuals and is about to launch some virtual lessons very soon! #watchthisspace

15.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME SHOW US YOUR SALON! Would you like to win a $100 Pamper Gift Card to spoil yourself after Christmas or use as a team incentive? We're looking for the BEST salon Christmas decorations - all you need to do is post your photo along with your salon name and location at the link below. Best pic wins a $100 Pamper Gift Card. Winner announced here on Monday 14/12/20. Too easy!

15.01.2022 Great advice to remember Look after yourselves friends

15.01.2022 It’s been said that hairdressers are day makers. Have you ever had the opportunity to change someone’s life? Love this video from Jen Planck, who shares her incredible story when she was presented with this opportunity.

15.01.2022 Good morning friends We are getting a lot of questions from salons regarding what pay and leave options are available to employees who need to quarantine or self-isolate because of coronavirus. Do you know about the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment?... The Australian Government has introduced a Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for some workers during coronavirus. It is available to eligible workers in all six Australian states. The payment is available to workers who: - don’t have paid sick leave and can’t earn an income because they have to self-isolate or quarantine due to a positive coronavirus case, or - are caring for someone with coronavirus. For further information, please visit the following link: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//quarantine-self-isola

14.01.2022 FOR NSW SALONS From Jan 1st it will be MANDATORY that hairdressing salons use the NSW Gov QR code. Electronic recording will not be accepted. This is because the Gov have found it more difficult with the tracing in the Northern Beaches, therefore they want everyone to use their QR Code for NSW. Follow this link for more details: https://www.nsw.gov.au///customer-record-keeping/qr-codes

14.01.2022 2020 is almost over And what a year it has been! The pandemic caused so many emotions, little wonder we all feel like we’ve done a few rounds with Mike Tyson. There was fear, anger, bewilderment, sadness, melancholy but we also showed great resilience, kindness, persistence and innovation as so many of us had to think outside the square to reinvent our businesses and our lives in the ‘new normal’. Tough times create even tougher individuals, and now as we emerge from the... other side of COVID-19, we thank ourselves lucky to live in a country like Australia and send our thoughts and prayers to those overseas who are not as fortunate. In our final communication for 2020, we thought we'd give you a snapshot of what the Australian Hairdressing Council has been up to this year - and boy it's been a busy one! We've also got some exciting plans for 2021 that we'll give you a few hints about... So stay tuned. https://www.theahc.org.au//2020-a-year-in-review-from-the-

14.01.2022 TO OUR WONDERFUL HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS HAPPY LOVE YOUR HAIRDRESSER DAY! Thank you for making us always look great and feel even better each time we visit you. This year more than ever we all appreciate how important you are for our self esteem and mental health as well as to take care of our hair and beauty needs. ... So cheers to you all and we hope your clients, team mates and community #sharethelove to show you how special you are today! #loveyourhairdresserday #sharethelove

14.01.2022 STAND DOWN DURING CORONAVIRUS Question: I'm wanting to restructure my team due to the restrictions during COVID, but I'm not sure about the rules. Can you help? Answer: Employers may be able to stand their employees down during the coronavirus outbreak for various reasons, including when:... - the business has closed because of an enforceable government direction (which means the employee can't be usefully employed, even from another location) - there's a stoppage of work due to lack of supply for which the employer can't be held responsible - a qualifying employer or legacy employer uses a JobKeeper enabling stand down direction under the temporary JobKeeper changes to the Fair Work Act. Learn more about the different types of stand downs, rules for stand downs and what entitlements and obligations apply at the link below And if you have a question for the AHC, DM us on this page! https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//stand-down-during-cor

13.01.2022 Who else is ready for a bubble bath, Prince and some extra time... Leave a comment if this scene from Pretty Woman will be you tonight! (or every hairdresser after December 23rd!) #repost @omeletocom . . .... #youthworxhustle #youthworxahc #theahc #hairdresser #haircolourist #haircolorist #hairstylist #hairphotography #hairfashion #hairmakeupartist #haircut #hairstyle #hairdressingaustralia #hairandbeautyaustralia #hairdressersofinstagram #hairdresserlife #haircommunity #hairdresserbrisbane #hairdressersydney #hairdressermelbourne #hairdresseradelaide #hairdressercanberra #hairdresserperth #hairblogger #stylistssupportingstylists #hairdressermagic #manelove #maneaddicts See more

12.01.2022 It's so heartening to see the ground swell of strength and support being sent to our friends in South Australia currently under lockdown, particularly from our Melbourne community, who's been there before. One silver lining from this pandemic is the increase in kindness and empathy that has developed all around us. When COVID first hit, there was so much fear and anger and self-centredness. This has now calmed considerably and transformed into an amazing support network and attitude of being all in it together. Sending strength SA, stay safe and we hope the next few days go quickly for you!

12.01.2022 Lest we forget

12.01.2022 Are you a salon, spa or clinic owner looking for staff? HeadHunter, in conjunction with the launch of its brand new look, is launching the ULTIMATE Black Friday deal - offering 75% off standard job ads for 4 DAYS ONLY - that’s just $49 + GST (normally $199) per ad. You can purchase up to 5 standard job ads with this deal, so you have a stockpile in credit to use when you have a vacancy you need to fill. Not to mention you’ll be saving $750! Simply use the code BFJOBS when you... are purchasing the credit through the job advertising dashboard on the HeadHunter website - here's the link to register - https://bit.ly/headhunterblackfridaydeal T&Cs apply. https://headhunter.org.au Happy shopping!

11.01.2022 "Taking risks is what pushes you further down the track to success" - Stu Gregor, Co-founder of Four Pillars. Keeping up to date in such a fast-paced world requires constant work which often results in a few mistakes. Which is OK, every successful entrepreneur or business owner has made mistakes. However, there’s one thing all success stories have in common When things aren’t going right, that’s when it’s most important to put your energy in the right place.... Behind the Success is an uncut series from Energy Australia that uncovers the stories of failure from some of Australia's most well-known business personalities. Stu Gregor, Co-founder of Four Pillars, is no stranger to mistakes and success. In our first story, he dives into the ups and downs of Four Pillars and the lessons learned from his mistakes. You can watch the stories here: https://www.energyaustralia.com.au/behind-the-success|acq|ahc|edm|bts1

10.01.2022 South Australia will end its hard lockdown on Saturday night three days early Personal care providers, that’s hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists, will be required to wear masks and still strongly encouraging patrons of those facilities to wear masks at the same time. More to follow. ... https://www.abc.net.au//sa-coronavirus-hard-lock/12903834

10.01.2022 WINNER ANNOUNCED TONIGHT AT 6PM COMPETITION TIME SHOW US YOUR SALON! Would you like to win a $100 Pamper Gift Card to spoil yourself after Christmas or use as a team incentive? We're looking for the BEST salon Christmas decorations - all you need to do is post your photo along with your salon name and location at the link below. Best pic wins a $100 Pamper Gift Card. Winner announced here on Monday 14/12/20 AT 6PM. Too easy!

10.01.2022 DOES MY SALON NEED A QR CODE? Recording customer information digitally has become mandatory for many NSW venues and businesses from today Monday 23 November 2020. How does that affect salons? If you are electronically recording ALL clients and visitors, you don’t need the QR app. This includes couriers.... If you have registered your salon on the NSW Government site as COVID Safe, it will bring up a QR code for your business if you want to use it. If not, use your computerised appointment book to record all details For more details you can visit the AHC Resource Library at this link: https://www.theahc.org.au//mandatory-customer-check-in-for

09.01.2022 We are constantly in awe of the amazing work that Hair Aid does for those in need on home ground and with international projects. You can become a HairAid Hero for just $100 to support this very worthy cause. Read on to discover how #HairAidHeroes brings together Hair Aid’s global community of supporters enabling critical work to support people facing poverty and hardship across the globe. When you become a Hair Aid Hero, you’re supporting our International project work and our Community Cuts initiative.

09.01.2022 On our private AHC member FB page, there was a recent discussion about ways to get your team through this extra busy Christmas period. A few salon owners had put together 'Salon Survival' packs or bags for their staff to show that they were thinking of them but also to give them a little physical and emotional boost when they needed it. Some ideas could be: - Nutritious snacks eg protein balls, nuts, crackers, dried fruit - Sweets eg Freddo frog, lolly snakes, mints - Panadol..., Berocca, vitamin B - Hydralite, drink bottle, probiotic drinks - Spoilers like foot cream, lip balm, single face mask, bath salts - Coffee vouchers, piccolo of bubbles or can of Prosecco Your team will feel appreciated and be able to get through Christmas with a smile

09.01.2022 Hello friends! Well lots of news today and further restrictions coming into place with the growing COVID numbers in Sydney, including travel bans from across the country. If you are in the Greater Sydney area, which covers from Illawarra region to Blue Mountains and Central Coast, you will be reverting back to the 4sqm ruling from midnight tonight. ... For QLD businesses, you have 72 hours to get electronic monitoring for visitors, whether by booking system or QR code. Fines will be issued for non-compliance. Stay safe and take care everyone, especially our friends in Sydney. And keep checking the NSW government updates for the latest COVID news: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

08.01.2022 Happy Sunday friends Relax and enjoy!

08.01.2022 A few weeks back AHC CEO Sandy Chong was a guest on the amazing Kevin Murphy's podcast 'Creating Safe Spaces'. Inclusivity, emotional and physical safety in the salon is more important than ever - this one's definitely worth a listen Thanks Kevin for the opportunity!

08.01.2022 Know your value

07.01.2022 Hello friends A huge big THANK YOU to all the salons, hairdressers, barbers, clients and friends that joined us to celebrate our inaugural LOVE YOUR HAIRDRESSER DAY yesterday! We were so happy to see it go crazy across socials with hundreds and hundreds of shares, comments, videos and enthusiasm everywhere We hope you had a great day yesterday and got to #sharethelove with your salon and team mates. We'll definitely be back next year on the second Tuesday of November to celebrate with you all again in 2021.

07.01.2022 Only one more sleep until we get to celebrate with our community around Australia for LOVE YOUR HAIRDRESSER DAY! Tuesday 10th November 2020. Let's make this a GREAT occasion to celebrate your craft, your team and your business, and a fun way for your clients to show their appreciation too. Please spread the word on your socials with your teams, clients, friends and family. Tag us at: Instagram @youthworxahc and Facebook @australianhairdressingcouncil @salonselect And don't f...orget to use the hashtags: #loveyourhairdresserday #sharethelove Remember we have loads of social tiles and gifs for hairdressers and barbers you can use and share - just download them from the AHC Resource Library at this link: https://www.theahc.org.au//love-your-hairdresser-day-socia

06.01.2022 Already there!

05.01.2022 STATE WIDE LOCKDOWN FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! People will be restricted from going out of their house for a SIX DAY PERIOD from midnight tonight. You will be unable to leave your home unless you are accessing essential services, providing essential care and support or you are an essential worker. One person per household will be able to leave the home once a day to access groceries or medical supplies. Face masks must be worn at all times when leaving your h...ome. Exercise outside the home is not permitted. UPDATE: It is confirmed that all hair and beauty will be closed for this period. We will keep you informed once more information comes to hand. Stay safe SA!

04.01.2022 Hey salon, clinic and spa managers - are you looking for staff?Check out this great deal from HeadHunter - a four day special 75% off all regular job ads. This special offer finishes at 11.59pm today, 30 November 2020 - so be quick! Why choose HeadHunter to advertise your job vacancies? # Industry Specific we only work within the hairdressing, beauty and barbering industries # Complimentary Video Interviewing... # More than 1000 Registered Job Seekers in Australia # The ability to search for Job Seekers that match the position requirements # The ability to fulfill Home Affairs Job Advertising requirements with just one Job Ad - https://headhunter.org.au/australian-working-visa... # Your Job Ad will be distributed to multiple other job advertising platforms Simply use the code BFJOBS when you are purchasing the credit through the job advertising dashboard on the HeadHunter website - here's the link to register - https://bit.ly/headhunterblackfridaydeal T&Cs apply. https://headhunter.org.au

01.01.2022 Hang in there friends!