Talent Consortium

01/09/2026

When life gets busy, we often overlook self-care.
But small acts of care can help us to feel calmer, stay resilient and help others too.
Taking care of yourself isn't selfish - it's essential.
Action for Happiness

01/08/2026

Kindness doesn’t need to be big to be meaningful. Small everyday acts of care can bring comfort, hope and connection - especially when life feels difficult.

So let’s be generous with our actions this month. And please remember to be kind to yourself too. Action for Happiness

30/06/2026

Celebrating my 12th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

15/06/2026

please support

Someone helped you.

Maybe it was a coach who helped you rebuild your confidence after redundancy. Maybe it was someone who helped you see strengths you had forgotten. Maybe it was simply someone who listened when things felt uncertain.

For more than five years, Project Placed has provided free career coaching and support to Australians experiencing unemployment. Every session is delivered by volunteers who give their time, expertise and encouragement to help someone take their next step.

Many of the people we help come to us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of what comes next. Sometimes all it takes is one conversation to change that.

Today we're launching our EOFY appeal.

If Project Placed helped you, or if you believe everyone deserves access to support during their job search, we'd be grateful for your support.

Every donation helps us continue providing free career coaching to Australians who need it most.

Someone helped you. Now help someone else.

Donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/donation-form/someone-helped-you-now-help-someone-else

01/05/2026

A reminder from Action for Happiness in a new month - Meaningful May -

Life is happier when we're part of something bigger than ourselves.
And our small daily actions can add up to something really meaningful.

Every conversation, every piece of advice, every introduction is a small action that can shape careers, organisations, and communities.

Think of , “small daily actions” like honest feedback, transparent communication, and going the extra mile for your family, friends and colleagues

This is what deepens and builds long-term relationships—and your reputation

01/04/2026

Moving your body is one of the simplest and most effective ways to lift your mood, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself With Action for Happiness this April, we're inviting you to get outside and get active – in ways that work best for you

So what will you do ? a gentle walk around your neighbourhood, a swim at your local beach, a bike ride with family, or even just stretching in the sunshine.
It doesn’t have to be intense or time-consuming—what matters most is finding something you enjoy and making it part of your day.

Spending time outdoors not only benefits your physical health but also helps clear your mind, improve focus, and boost overall wellbeing. Whether you prefer solo time to recharge or being active with others, every small step counts.
This month, take the opportunity to move more, notice how it makes you feel, and build habits that support a happier, healthier you

01/03/2026

Action for Happiness - Mindful March, what we focus on shapes how we feel - so let's pause, breathe and notice and simplify our attention, bring it gently back to the present moment.

Instead of rushing between tasks or letting worries take over, choose to pause, notice what’s happening right now, rand make space for calm, connection, and clarity.

Key ideas to guide us:
- Notice what’s around you.
Look for beauty — in your surroundings in small details you usually overlook.

- Slow down and breathe.
Even a few slow breaths before speaking or reacting can interrupt stress and help us respond

- Be kind to your inner voice.
Notice how you talk to yourself — be gentle and choose kinder words.

- Connect with others fully.
When you’re talking with someone, truly listen — without planning what you’ll say next — and you’ll deepen connection.

27/02/2026

Thanks Australian British Chamber of Commerce for breakfast this morning marking International Women’s Day 2026.
A reminder that whilst Talent is universal often opportunity isn’t.

At Talent Consortium we sit in a powerful intersection of influence and responsibility. Every shortlist every “fit” conversation., every assumption on leaders presence can either reinforce bias or challenge it.

Inclusion doesn’t happen by accident , when we’re not intentional about who we include, bias quietly decides who we exclude

10/02/2026

Perhaps its because we have just finished summer holidays perhaps its because you arent enjoying your current role, me Im feeling frustrated
PLEASE PLEASE if you are applying for roles
NOTE
The job ad is not a suggestion. It is, in fact, required reading.

If you are a qualified senior accountant with strong financial / monthend experience, want to work for an amazing Community Care organisation in Joondalup. please review this ad
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4345386547/?pathWildcard=4345386547&trk=mcm

30/01/2026

Visa compliance is one of those areas where intent doesn’t protect you, only process does.

Businesses should never assume work rights based on seniority, nationality, or past roles.

Best practice:
Verify visa type, conditions, and expiry before progressing too far
Use VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) every time
Re-check visa status at onboarding and diarise future checks

A big trap for employers.
Some visas allow work only for a sponsoring employer
Others cap hours, restrict role type, or prohibit ongoing employment

Educate your hiring managers and use Recruiters who are skilled and understand Visa risk

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A New South Wales resident has received a record $540,000 infringement notice – the largest ever issued to an individual under new laws – for serious breaches of the Migration Act, following an extensive investigation into an unlawful labour hire syndicate targeting migrant workers.

The NSW resident is alleged to have operated a large-scale illegal enterprise that employed temporary visa holders and unlawful non-citizens, provided overcrowded and substandard accommodation, and systematically underpaid workers across multiple companies and properties in regional NSW.

Over the past year, Australian Border Force officers from the Department of Home Affairs executed 12 search warrants at properties linked to the individual, uncovering evidence of 50 alleged breaches involving the employment of temporary visa holders and unlawful non-citizens. Migrant workers were reportedly housed in squalid conditions described as akin to modern slavery.

The investigation found the individual was targeting temporary migrant workers and visitors to Australia, whose visas were granted subject to certain work conditions, by falsely promising sponsored work visas in exchange for thousands of dollars. In some cases, fraudulent and invalid protection visa applications were lodged without the worker’s knowledge.
These individuals were subsequently referred to agricultural labour-hire companies across regional NSW, despite some being in breach of their visa conditions.

Since 1 July 2024, more than $3 million in infringement notices have been issued under strengthened employer compliance laws.

Australia will not tolerate abuse of its visa system or exploitation of migrant workers, who play a vital role in the economy, particularly in rural and regional areas.
Foreign workers and temporary visa holders are encouraged to seek help if they believe they are being exploited while in Australia.

If you have information about potential immigration offences, illegal work practices or the exploitation of migrant workers, make a report online through Border Watch: https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/borderwatch
Reports can be made anonymously.