It is easier than ever for rural students in Year 10, 11 and 12 to access quality agricultural training at home by completing a Certificate III in Agriculture (Traineeship) with TAFE Queensland.

Students completing the traineeship can be employed by their parents’ farming business or a local primary producer, allowing them to complete their practical training during school holidays or one day per week, with training and assessment visits conducted on site by TAFE Queensland trainers.

Course competencies are chosen by the employer and are tailored to suit seasonal operations and conditions with a dedicated and experienced rural team to help businesses gain the most benefits from employing a trainee.

For more information click here

TAFE Queensland South West Region have released their 2018 Course Guide developed at the request of business and industry.

Click here for 2018 Course Guide

SBRC and JFP Urban Consultants presentation from the sessions is currently available on Councils website for review http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/haveyoursay

As your feedback is important we encourage you to complete the feedback form available on the website or alternatively provide feedback via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by the 30 April 2018.

Are you passionate about our community?  
Do you want a Stronger South Burnett?

Red Earth Community Foundation together with Building Better Regions Fund are bringing presenters from all over Australia to help us Build a Stronger South Burnett!

RECF and BBRF will host the following throughout 2018:

Workshop 1: Philanthropy and Community Foundations

Workshop 2: Social Impact
Workshop 3: Communication
Workshop 4: Effective Mentoring
Study Tour 1: Social Impact - Toowoomba
Study Tour 2: Making Change Happen – Brisbane

For more information head to  - https://torkit.com.au/2018-recf-workshops/

or call Kylie 0401 055 906 - Torkit Business Solutions, Media Training and Business Services

Please find attached invitation to attend the Mayor's Community Charity Breakfast - Launch of Relay for life on Thursday 3 May 2018 at the Wondai RSL.

Click here for invitation

Through the Build a Better Business workshops and mentoring, a team of expert business mentors guide you through critical periods of business development and arm you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to clarify your ideas and move into next stage of business growth.

Workshop dates;

Kingaroy.                 Monday, May 14^th,           9.00 am to Midday,   following weeks, may 21^th, 28^th and June 4^th

Murgon.                   Monday, May 14^th,           4.00 pm to 7.00 pm,  following weeks, may 21^th, 28^th and June 4^th

Biggenden.              Tuesday, May 15th,          9.00 am to Midday,   following weeks, may 22^th, 29^th and June 5^th

Gayndah.                 Tuesday, May 15th,          4.00 pm to 7.00 pm,  following weeks, may 22^th, 29^th and June 5^th

Mundubbera.         Wednesday, May 16^th,     9.00 am to Midday,   following weeks, may 23^th, 30^th and June 6^th

Monto.                     Wednesday, May 16^th,   4.00 pm to 7.00 pm,  following weeks, may 23^th, 30^th and June 6^th

For further details click here or contact

Jason L Virtue - Small Business Skills Mentor.  ( Rural Queensland, Wide Bay, Burnett, Fraser & Sunshine Coasts )

P – 1300 40 60 80, M – 0427 199 766, www.smallbusinesssolutions.qld.gov.au - E – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SIMILITUDE provides consultancy services to businesses and organisations that seek to work in harmony with nature. They are conducting an organic waste audit for the South-East Queensland region to identify the major producers of organic food waste. Similitude would like to use this food waste for innovative recycling purposes. As you know there is too much food waste and this valuable resource contributes to greenhouse gas emissions once it ends up in landfill. A whole-of community effort is needed to tackle this problem.

If you require any further information or are interested please contact

Frank Stadler, +61 (0)422 731 540, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.similitude.org

or visit their Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/society.nature.partnership/