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As an ABIC member, you’ll enjoy access to hundreds of exclusive, members-only templates, resources and fact sheets for all facets of our industry. Discover resources covering HR performance and management, employee relations, professional standards, legal advice and contracts, marketing, WHS and COVID checklists, leasing, mediation, and much more!

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ABIC has curated an extensive resource library to assist in your business and career.  

  • Your ABIC resources are divided into 3 categories, accessible based on your membership type
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  • Clinic / Salon / Spa Members also receive specialised resources & advice via personalised phone consultations with HR and Workplace experts HERE
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Guidelines for Advertising a Regulated Health Service

Workplace Health & Safety / Starting A Business

These guidelines outline the legal requirements for advertising health services, emphasising the need for accuracy, honesty, and the avoidance of misleading claims. They also detail prohibitions on the use of testimonials and inducements.

WEBINAR - Understanding Personal & Carer's Leave – What Every Employer Needs to Know!

Human Resources / Webinars

Join us as we break down Personal & Carer’s Leave—what it covers, when employees can use it, and what employers need to know about managing leave requests, evidence requirements, and workplace policies.

Guideline to Preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment (VIC)

Human Resources / Compliance

The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) has published 6 minimum standards for Victorian businesses in complying with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 and preventing workplace sexual harassment and discrimination.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan (QLD)

Human Resources / Compliance

As of March 2025, QLD businesses are legally required to have a written sexual harassment prevention plan under the Work Health and Safety (Sexual Harassment) Amendment Regulation 2024. This new requirement applies to all Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs), meaning all employers must comply.

Hair and Beauty Industry (WA) Award

Human Resources / Pay and Conditions

This document is a summary of the state Hair and Beauty Industry (WA) Award (previously the Hairdressers Award).

2024 Hair & Beauty Industry Report

Industry Reports / Reports

The Shortcuts 2024 Hair & Beauty Industry Report is packed with key trends and strategies to help you stay ahead in the new year and beyond.

LETTER - OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

Human Resources / Template

This template provides a clear, customisable framework to formally offer employment to successful candidates while outlining key terms such as role responsibilities, compensation, and conditions of employment.

A Quick Guide: Common Skin Conditions and Effective Ingredients

Student Resources / Students

A Quick Guide: Devices Used to Treat Common Skin Conditions

Student Resources / Students

CLOSING THE TREATMENT & CONTINUING THE SERVICE

Education / Training and Assessment

How to continue servicing the client once their treatment is completed.

UNDERSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ETQUETTE

Student Resources / Students

CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE AESTHETIC AND BEAUTY INDUSRTY

Student Resources / Training and Assessment

A REFERENCE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING SKINCARE INGREDIENTS

Education / Starting A Business

FACIAL TREATMENT PROTOCOL

Workplace Health & Safety / Policies and Protocols

WAGE TABLE HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARD

Human Resources / Pay and Conditions

2024-25 FINANCIAL YEAR TAX TABLES AMENDMENTS EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JULY 2024

Business Management / Tax
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Federal Budget 2025: What It Means for Beauty, Dermal & Aesthetic Businesses and Professionals

Federal Budget 2025: What It Means for Beauty, Dermal & Aesthetic Businesses and Professionals

Government Updates

The 2025 Federal Budget has landed, and it brings some exciting and long-awaited changes that could significantly benefit the beauty and aesthetic industry.

Australia to Ban Non-Compete Clauses – What It Means for the Beauty and Aesthetic Industry

Australia to Ban Non-Compete Clauses – What It Means for the Beauty and Aesthetic Industry

Industry News

The Australian Government has announced a significant workplace reform in the 2025 Federal Budget: non-compete clauses will be banned for employees earning under $175,000. What does this mean for the Beauty and Aesthetics industry?

Shortcuts Launches Free Booking Software to Support Independent Beauty Professionals

Shortcuts Launches Free Booking Software to Support Independent Beauty Professionals

Press Release

Managing appointments, client relationships, and business growth while working independently can be a challenge, which is why Shortcuts has launched Shortcuts Aire—a new booking and appointment management platform designed to support the industry’s evolving needs.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan QLD: Key Requirements for Employers

Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan QLD: Key Requirements for Employers

Legislation and Regulations

Are you a Queensland employer without a written sexual harassment prevention plan? If so, this is essential information for you.

Federal Budget 2025: What It Means for Beauty, Dermal & Aesthetic Businesses and Professionals

Federal Budget 2025: What It Means for Beauty, Dermal & Aesthetic Businesses and Professionals

Government Updates
Australia to Ban Non-Compete Clauses – What It Means for the Beauty and Aesthetic Industry

Australia to Ban Non-Compete Clauses – What It Means for the Beauty and Aesthetic Industry

Industry News
Shortcuts Launches Free Booking Software to Support Independent Beauty Professionals

Shortcuts Launches Free Booking Software to Support Independent Beauty Professionals

Press Release
Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan QLD: Key Requirements for Employers

Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan QLD: Key Requirements for Employers

Legislation and Regulations
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