Northern Strength 
It’s great to see our community growing, and the momentum building. We’re here to help make your day at little easier and your business stronger. At Northern Strength, we understand the challenges you face, labour shortages, rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and the constant pressure to stay competitive. But with challenges come opportunities. Economic decarbonisation … Read more
As we turn our minds to the things that must be done to incorporate our new association, we are calling for founding members and committee members. Please contact [email protected] to indicate your willingness to become a member and/or a committee member. With your help, we can get this thing going. – Neil Parker
The first meeting of the Northern Strength Group is taking place mid-February. We look forward to welcoming you all to our next meeting. Details as follows: Date: 18 February 2025 When: 8:00am to 9:45am Where: BridgePoint Group BoardroomSuite 14.01, 111 Pacific HighwayNorth Sydney NSW 2060
Today marked an exciting milestone for Northern Sydney manufacturers. At BridgePoint Group, we hosted the very first meeting of Northern Strength — a new initiative designed to unite and empower Sydney’s manufacturing community, especially those based in or having an association with Sydney and Sydney North. The inaugural meeting provided some truly valuable insights into … Read more
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive is a crucial program aimed at fostering innovation in Australia. It provides valuable tax offsets and even cash refunds to companies undertaking eligible R&D activities. Almost all manufacturers will be undertaking some form of R&D. To benefit from this incentive, companies must register their R&D activities with AusIndustry … Read more
Icare continues to be in the news for all the wrong reasons with employers increasingly concerned about the way that claims are being handled by icare and the increasing cost of insurance premiums. Premiums for workers’ compensation insurance policies have become a major cost for SMEs. It is increasingly common for business owners to find … Read more
At Northern Strength, our mission is simple: to support our members by uncovering opportunities to grow sales, connecting you with expert advice across all aspects of your business, and advocating for policies that create conditions for long-term success. We understand the challenges you face, labour shortages, rising costs, navigating complex regulations, and seizing new opportunities, … Read more