News & Tips

Local ETC Transition to Work staff at the Port skate park

April 18, 2016

ETC supports Youth on the Mid North Coast

ETC’s CEO Jenny Barnett announced that ETC was excited to be sponsoring the award-winning Hastings Youth Advisory Council (YAC). “ETC...

April 15, 2016

Labrador Men’s Shed now better equipped to deal with life-threatening or serious injuries

Did you know that Australia-wide 17 people have lost their fingers whilst working at a Mens Shed? Given the number...

April 11, 2016

ETC supports Boomerang Bags to reduce global plastic bag wastage

Gold Coast based community organisation Boomerang Bags are playing their part to reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill...

April 6, 2016

ETC Announces The Superior Group as Employer of the Month

The Superior Group has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. Headquartered on...

iberty Community Connect staff with their clients, local ETC Staff and ETC Deputy Chair Lorraine Penn at the centre located in Nerang.

March 28, 2016

ETC helps Liberty Community Connect bring new life to Gold Coast elderly and disabled

Studies show that social isolation is a key factor in the increase of mental health illness and can lead to...

March 20, 2016

ETC supports cancer education program for kids

Anyone touched by cancer will tell you what a harrowing experience it can be, especially when those affected are young...

Elements staff sitting beside the pool at the recently opened resort

March 6, 2016

ETC Announces Elements of Byron as Employer of the Month

Elements of Byron has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. The new...

ETC CEO Jenny Barnett with a group of young people

March 6, 2016

ETC wins contract to deliver Transition to Work on the Mid North Coast

More support will soon be available for young people who are not in employment or education on the Mid North...

March 2, 2016

Northern Rivers cadets benefit from new boat winch

The TS Lismore Navy Cadets unit based in Ballina is thrilled with its purchase of a new boat winch which...

February 29, 2016

ETC wins contract to deliver Transition to Work on the Gold Coast

More support will soon be available for young people who are not in employment or education on the Gold Coast...

February 29, 2016

ETC wins contract to deliver Transition to Work on the North Coast

More support will soon be available for young people who are not in employment or education on the North Coast...

February 22, 2016

Lismore Preschool delighted with new bathroom

Children at Lismore Preschool have had their bathroom transformed thanks to a $12,990 donation from the ETC Community Support Fund...

Toormina Hotel manager Pearl Beynon receiving ETC's Employer of the Month certificate and gift hamper from ETC Business Relationship Advisor Trinette McPhee

February 4, 2016

Toormina Hotel announced as ETC Employer of the Month

Toormina Hotel has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. The local pub...

The ETC students working at Slipways Tuncurry

January 28, 2016

Tuncurry employer and jobseekers benefit from training program

Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) is excited to be working with Slipways Tuncurry to provide workplace based training for six...

ETC Director Ian Preston, Shed President John Kent and ETC Business Advisor Peta McPherson with local shed members

January 28, 2016

The Head’s Shed becomes techno savvy

The purchase of a computerised router has helped to modernise the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed. Shed President John Kent said...

ETC Director Ian Preston with Shed Manager John Hastings, shed members and local ETC Staff.

January 25, 2016

New trailer a wish come true for local Men’s Shed

The Kempsey Macleay Men’s Shed is thrilled with the purchase of their new trailer which was funded by the ETC...

Parent Laura Daley, ETC Board Director Ian Preston, Aspect Principal Pam Lea, Aspect Educator Meghan Williams standing at the Howard Street school development site.

January 20, 2016

New Autism school a dream come true for local families

The wait is finally over for families who need specialised assistance for their primary school aged children with autism. Autism...

December 22, 2015

Lismore employer and local jobseekers benefit from training program

Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) is excited to be working with Lismore Woolworths to provide workplace based training for eight...

December 22, 2015

Elements of Byron and ETC partner to upskill and recruit local jobseekers

Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) is excited to be working with Elements of Byron to provide workplace based training for...

December 13, 2015

Ballina employer and job seekers benefit from training program

Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) is excited to be working with Target Ballina to provide workplace based training for seven...

December 11, 2015

Manning students benefit from ACMF music program

The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring creativity and imagination by providing weekly music education classes...

December 8, 2015

23 organisations set to benefit from $200,000 in community grants

ETC is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the ETC Community Support Fund. A new Youth Hub for Casino...

December 2, 2015

Life Skills is on the menu at Karangi Public School

On Tuesday Karangi Public School celebrated the grand opening of their new outdoor kitchen as part of the Stephanie Alexander...