Thursday 3 November, 2022
SAVE THE DATE
Next South Australia gathering
Time and Place to be confirmed shortly
News
Car Wash Show Australia – Announcement re 22 September
Car Wash Show Australia 2022 WILL NOT be affected by the Australian Government’s declaration of a public holiday on Thursday, 22 September.
In fact, why not make Thursday a public holiday to remember by being part of Car Wash Show Australia’s New Investor Panel Session? Check up our line-up of speakers by heading to the website https://carwashshowaustralia.com.au/new-investor-panel-session/
The Australian Car Wash Association is looking forward to delivering our biggest Show ever. So, don’t miss out and book now https://carwashshowaustralia.com.au/delegate-pricing/
VICTORIAN Bulletin
The Victorian Government has launched the new $5 million Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program for Victorian small business owners to access financial and legal advice from trusted professionals.
Eligible small businesses can receive a $2,000 grant to cover the costs of engaging a qualified service provider that can help with financial and legal advice.
The program supports businesses that have adapted their core business activities in response to disruptive change caused by COVID 19.
Grants will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until Friday, 30 September 2022, or when funds are exhausted.
Click the link below for full details.
Queensland Members – Business Boost Grants
Queensland Members – Business Boost Grants
The Queensland Government has released details of their latest Business Boost Grants. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) will administer the program.
Car wash operators looking to improve their businesses in the core areas below could be eligible to receive support funding:
- Future planning
- Specialised and automated software
- Staff management, development and planning.
Registration for support funding can be made between 12 August and 19 August 2022.
Several qualification criteria are likely to exclude many wash operators; however, if your business is investing in projects in the core areas listed, it may be worthwhile checking the full details here business.qld.gov.au/business-boost
ACWA SA Car Wash Meeting
All Welcome
Invitation Tuesday 2 August, 2022
Our Winter ACWA South Australian car wash get-to-gether will be drinks and dinner with presentations from Daniel Bianchi, Washtec and Blair Woolcott, Slipstream.
Come along to –
Torrens Arms Hotel
95 Belair Rd, Kingswood SA 5062
Meet at 5pm for pre-dinner drinks.
For catering purposes, please RSVP to contact@acwa.net.au by Friday 29 July.
NEW ISSUE – ACWA Quarterly Newsletter
Winter 2022 Issue of the ACWA Quarterly Newsletter is now available
CLICK here to read
2022 Annual Wage Rates Calculations
ACWA’s Industrial Relations Specialists ESSA have confirmed details for the 2022 Annual Wage Review.
The new rates, including any changes, are reflected in the updated details on the ACWA website https://acwa.net.au/members/. The most recent wage rates calculations can be quickly located by either clicking on Quick-Find – Wage Rates, Templates, Manuals and Business Essentials in the left-hand navigation panel or going to the Members Industrial Relations page and scrolling down.
We take this opportunity to remind car wash operators that employers must comply with minimum wage and Award obligations. There are severe penalties for non-compliance. The revised rates come into effect from the first pay period commencing on or the first pay period on or after 1 July 2022.
ACWA Membership Renewals Advice
To our Association Members
At the most recent meeting of the Board of the Australian Car Wash Association, it was resolved to increase membership fees for the 2022-23 financial year.
It is never pleasant to announce a fee increase; however, this will be the first fee change since ACWA lowered membership fees five years ago.
Like many businesses and organisations, ACWA has been burdened with rising costs. However, with COVID and other factors impacting members, the Board and staff elected to restructure the Association, allowing us to keep membership prices on hold during the turbulence of recent years. Unfortunately, this is not sustainable in the year(s) ahead, particularly with our most significant event, Car Wash Show Australia, returning to the Association’s calendar.
The Board acknowledges that a 10% membership subscription increase is sizable. However, I take this opportunity to point out that the fees in many membership categories are lower than they were six years ago!
We also acknowledge that dire weather conditions and severe staff shortages continue to chronically impact some wash operators, particularly on the east coast. If your operation falls into this category, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your circumstances.
I trust members will appreciate all ACWA has achieved over the past few years. Please continue supporting our efforts by renewing your membership subscription when it becomes due.
Regards, Neil
Neil Fox, President, Australian Car Wash Association
2021-22 Annual Wage Review Decision
Workplace Alert
2021-22 Annual Wage Review Decision
The Fair Work Commission has handed down the 2021-22 Annual Wage Review Decision. The revised rates come into effect for most Award categories from the first pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2022.
The Decision provides for a significant increase in wage rates for base-level employees. We take this opportunity to remind car wash operators that employers must comply with minimum wage and/or Award obligations, and there are severe penalties for non-compliance.
The Decision is now available by logging into the Members’ section of the ACWA website https://acwa.net.au/members/ and can be quickly located by clicking on Quick-Find – Wage Rates, Templates, Manuals and Business Essentials in the left-hand navigation panel
The new wage rate full calculations provided by our Industrial Relations Specialist will be displayed shortly.
Only ACWA Members receive free annual wage rate analysis and calculations from the Association’s Industrial Relations experts, Employment Services & Solutions Australia (ESSA). Your membership subscription entitles you to free access to ESSA services. Please check the ACWA website for terms and conditions.
You Are Invited – Victorian car wash gathering
Wednesday 15 June
Victoria Car Wash Meeting
Meet on-site at 11:15 for 11:30am start of the on-site tour and talk
Thank you to ACWA Member, John for hosting this meeting at his showcase site
Tap & Go Laser Car Wash, 1470-1474 Sydney Rd, Campbellfield
Approx. 12:45pm join ACWA Board members for lunch at The Meadow Inn, Bistro at 1435 Sydney Rd, Fawkner (500 metres from the car wash site)
Plus – Latest news from ACWA
ACWA Supplier Member, Mark Pollard, Make it Cheaper
Bring your bill to the meeting and meet Mark to see how he can help you save on energy costs at your car wash site
ACWA Supplier Members, Tracey Michaels, TMC Building Design Group
and Glen Gamble, One Stop Carwash Equipment
Tracey and Glen will take you on a guided tour of this epic 2,300M2 Car Wash site with the latest in car washing equipment.
Featuring two Laserwash 360 Plus Automatic Touchfree Carwash with ICS Cashless Entry Systems giving the customer a wide range of marketing and sales options. There is also an iWash self- serve system with Nayax cashless payment only, as well as a range of vacuum, dog wash and vending. This site is a full cashless site.
Join us for a walk around to discuss the intricacies of the design layout and equipment placement which is spaced over 2 separate buildings and the challenges that were faced.
This Car Wash has the best views of the city! A site/sight that must be seen…
Site Features:
– 2 x PDQ Laserwash 360+,
– 4 x iWash Self-Serve,
– 6 x Vacuum Bays,
– 1 x K9000 Dog Wash + Dog Run,
– 2 x Separate Plant Rooms,
– 1 x Laundrette,
– 1 x Caretakers Unit (note we will not have access to this area).
RSVP by Tuesday 14 June to Fiona, ACWA email: contact@acwa.net.au
