Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce

Business Accelerator Coaching Program
2022-10-21 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Commencing date is Friday 21st October (brochure date is incorrect, page 2) and second session is 18th November. Total 6 sessions and there will not be a session in December.
Venue: South Burnett Enterprise Centre from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
KCCI will be contribute half of the cost. Limited to 20 people.

General outline
eXecforce is pleased to deliver the following workshop – Business Accelerator Coaching program in partnership with South Burnett Regional Council and Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The program has been developed for participants with business requirements whilst maintaining a balanced approach to the collective
core values and vision. During this workshop, the participants will be exposed to key areas of learning including introduction to the fundamentals of business, accountability and strategic planning.
The program sets out to compliment skills that identify key areas in individual and group engagement, and specific areas within the development of a high performing business. The program will be conducted in a group environment, along with one on one contact sessions (accountability coaching) conducted coach to participant
three times through the program.
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Regional Workforce Transition Support Program
2022-11-02 08:00 - 2022-11-03 16:00
TAFE Queensland will be holding the following fully funded training program for the Regional Workforce Transition Support Program inKingaroy.
This program will deliver training at no cost to eligible participants in the following course:

Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site (SSHLT0033)

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Eligibility
The eligibility has three criteria

age – minimum age 15 years for this program (18 years for Mental Health First Aid) and no longer at school
citizenship – Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or Temporary Resident on the pathway to permanent residency
place of residence or work – Permanently reside in a Queensland Regional Council area and have employment or employment prospects affected by recent events including drought, bush fires, floods, major employers ceasing operation in an area or the Covid-19 crisis.

To apply
To apply for a place in this program please complete and return the following documents to WTSP.Southwest@tafeqld.edu.au

Eligibility Form and supporting documents (e.g. driver’s licence – front and back and colour copy of green Medicare card)
Student Personal Details form (please remember to include your USI number on this form – you must have a USI to enrol)

For more information:
e: Julie.ROOSEN@tafeqld.edu.au
w: tafeqld.edu.au

Cyber Safety Info Session
2022-11-23 17:30 - 19:00
CTC is hosting an evening ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Session for Parents and Teenagers 14 and over on Wednesday, November 23 from 5.30-7 pm at CTC Youth and Family Services in Kingaroy (besides the skate park) on Somerset Street.
We’d love to see plenty of parents with their teens attend, as well as parents of younger children, youth and family workers, and any other support and case workers who would like to brush up on their knowledge.
We will have Sergeant Rene Bond from the PCYC presenting the parenting component of the nationally recognised ThinkUKnow program as well as Andrew Overton from CTC presenting a practical information session to demonstrate some of the programs and products parents can implement to limit and monitor internet use as well as limit the chances of predators making contact with their children.
The info session will be followed by a delicious Domino’s pizza feast and we will also have some little info packs/goodie bags for all participants to take home with them.
To fellow support workers: please help spread the word about the info session by handing out flyers and posters to clients. I’ve attached both PDF and PNG files above with the event poster.
To all the schools: If we could please advertise this event in the school newsletters that would be wonderful. Please let me know if there are any costs involved, I’m happy to arrange payments.
If these evening information sessions are successful, we’d also like to plan some additional workshops in other townships such as Murgon, Nanango, and Yarraman, etc.
Cyber Safety and the danger of the internet is something we need to address as a community.
To register call 4162 7788 or email courtneyl@sbctc.com.au

Information Security Management Webinar Three
2022-11-29 10:30 - 11:30
Webinar 3 – Information Security Management Developing your System
An increasing number of businesses are developing an Information Security Management system (known as an ISMS). As a business owner you can get third party accreditation for your ISMS against the International Standard ISO 27001. This will give your business added assurance. Register now to secure your place and learn more about what you will need to get your ISMS certified.
Date: 29 November 2022
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Cost: Free – Registrations close 10am 28 November 2022
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Workshop: Supplying into Major Projects
2023-02-08 10:15 - 15:30
On behalf of The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning teams in Fraser Coast Gympie and Bundaberg Burnett we would like to invite you to attend the upcoming workshop Supplying into Major Projects.

Date: 8th February 2023
Time: 10.15am to 2.30pm (Workshop)
2.30pm to 3.30pm (Meet the Buyer)
Venue: Carriers Arms Hotel, Maryborough
Cost: $50 per person
BOOK HERE.
Designed and facilitated by major projects experts this workshop will not only help you understand and navigate the requirements and certifications needed to join the supply chain but also how to strengthen your capability and position your business to target upcoming opportunities. In addition you will receive a detailed toolkit to assist you on your major projects journey.
The workshop will be followed by an opportunity to Meet the Buyers.
Click here for more information on both sessions.

EOI – Suicide Prevention Capacity Building Program
2023-02-16 - 2023-05-18
Black Dog Institute is delivering a Suicide Prevention Capacity Building Program in the Kingaroy region between February and May 2023.
Funded by the Department of Health, the program consists of 6 evidence-based workshops, which will be guided by the area’s needs and current approaches to suicide prevention.
The intent of this program is to strengthen collaboration, co-ordination, and visibility of these activities. From this, we aim to support the establishment of a community collaborative to implement local suicide prevention activities.
We understand there is a suicide prevention network in the region currently and we encouraged people part of this group to apply. Additionally, we know there are many people who are working hard to reduce the rates of suicide and we are wanting to engage representatives from across the region including the Local Health Network, service providers, health professionals, school counsellors, clinicians, local businesses, volunteer action groups, first nations people, first responders, community members and welcome individuals with a lived experience.
Participation in the program is free, and we ask that you commit to attending all 4 of the 2–3-hour workshops. Workshop dates: 16/2, 16/3, 20/4, 18/5. If you are unavailable at these times, don’t worry as this does not preclude you from joining the broader collaborative once the program is completed.
Spaces are limited so please email your expression of interest to kirsten@sbctc.com.au by close of business 13/1/2023.
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FREE Employment and Pathways Supports Information Session
2023-02-20 11:00 - 13:00
Transition Partners Workshop Opportunity
An information session designed to increase the understanding of the types of employment and pathway supports available inside and outside the NDIS and to help parents / participants / school staff plan and prepare better to discuss employment
support options for their son / daughter / students during and after school.
The workshop will cover:

Employment supports – DES and ADE
NDIS Employment Support Funding –

Social, Economic and Community
Participation INCLUDING Supports in
Employment
Finding and Keeping a Job INCLUDING
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

Understanding the Specialised Job Customisation
(Customised Employment) approach
The Disability Support Pension (DSP) and Open
Employment

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Date: Monday 20th February 2023
Time: 11:00am (2 hour duration)
Venue: APM Office Kingaroy, 105 Youngman St
To RSVP
Leith Mete
Project Manager – Employment
apmnet@ndis.gov.au
0447 192 048
Tanya Z
LAC – Community Development
apmnet@ndis.gov.au
0408 571 948

Capability Statement Workshop
2023-03-07 09:00 - 13:00
Do you want to help your business stand out from the crowd? Or maybe you want to improve your chances of securing contracts!
Attend our Capability Statement workshop where you will learn how to develop and prepare an effective capability statement that will allow procurement teams to assess your expertise and achievements, as well as your potential to deliver goods and services.
Our workshop will help you learn:

why a capability statement is important
how to use your capability statement to market your product or service
how to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions
best-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement
how to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities

When: Tuesday 7th March 2023, 9.00am to 1.00pm
Where: Conference Room , Level 1, 7 Takalvan Street
Cost: $50.00 inc GST
Register: book here
For more information, please call Jo Donnison on 4331 5607 or email joanne.donnison@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

2023 Small Business Friendly Conference
2023-04-28 08:30 - 16:30
We hope you will save this date in your calendar for the 3rd Small Business Friendly Conference – Friday, 28th April 2023.
We are close to finalising an incredible program – featuring experts covering topics like renewing local economies and creating memorable places.
The location for this ignition of ideas and action is the Maroochy RSL Events Centre, located in the heart of Maroochydore on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Key dates

Thursday, 27th April – welcome refreshments and networking from 5pm to 7pm.
Friday, 28th April – conference program from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Next steps
We will be in touch again soon with a link to the full program to secure your place.
If you have any questions, email us or phone 1300 312 344, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Business Accelerator Coaching Program Commences 19th May 2023
2023-05-19 09:00 - 15:30
Looking for expressions of interest for Round 2 Business Accelerator Coaching Program commencing 19th May.
Total 6 sessions (1 day per month).
KCCI will be contribute half the cost ($825.00). Limiter to 20 people.
If interested or would like more details please email or contact Damo on 0408 068 485.

Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards Code of Practice 2022 Information Session
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:30
The release of the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 1.46MB) (the Code) along with amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation, are important steps in keeping Queensland workplaces safe, healthy and productive.
In these FREE in person sessions Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will provide persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) with the following information as part of an overview of the Code:

types of common psychosocial hazards
how psychosocial hazards and risks can be controlled or managed
duty holder obligations
what is reasonably practicable
tools and resources.

Gympie
Date: Thursday 8 June 2023
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Location: The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre
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Thriving and Surviving for Small Business workshop
2023-06-16 10:00 - 12:00
The Business LEAP team are excited to announce our upcoming Thriving and Surviving for Small Business Workshop.

Location :- Proston Library, Friday the 16th of June from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The workshop will be presented by Jason Virtue from the Business LEAP team.

This is an excellent opportunity for existing small business owners and anyone interested in starting their own business or wanting to enhance their existing business skills. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced facilitator and interact with like-minded individuals in a supportive and collaborative environment. Attendance to the workshop is free, but registration is required to secure an attendance spot.

Attendees can register now at:
https://www.businesshq.org.au/event/surviving-and-thriving-business-resilience-proston/

Ready for Work
2023-07-11 10:00 - 14:30
Ready for Work is designed to help people build a resume, apply for jobs and prepare for interviews!
This time it will be in Kingaroy!
The target group is anyone over 15 who is keen to work but just needs a little bit of help to find and apply for a job!
We have lots of exciting things happening this time:

A jobs tour – we will be going to business around Kingaroy to learn what they are all about
The South Burnett Library presenting information on preparing a resume and getting ready for an interview
Dress for the Job

Your clients might be eligible if:

They are over 15 (there is no upper age limit)
They require complementary services because they have significant barriers to learning and employment
They have been unemployed for over 6 months
They are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen

People are welcome to attend either just one or all the sessions! If they attend all, that is obviously better However, we are happy for them to attend one!
To enrol:

My preference would be to please have your client complete the attached enrolment form
However, if that isn’t an option can you please just get them to send me a text or an email? My mobile is 0413 030 641

Ready For Work
2023-07-11 10:00 - 2023-08-29 14:30
Do you know someone:

Who is looking for work?
Has an outdated or boring resume?
Needs help preparing for an interview?

Our program could help them find a job sooner
It’s not too late to register! Just have the person interested send me a text and I will get in contact. My phone number is 0413 030 641
People can register anytime until the end of the program! They can come to one session, two sessions or all of the sessions! We are flexible!!
Details:
10am to 2:30pm
Tuesdays 11 July to 29 August
Cost: FREE
Location: Kingaroy Youth Park
Transport available for Kingaroy and Nanango
Lunch provided

2023 South Burnett Careers Market
2023-07-20 08:30 - 15:00
TAFE Queensland Kingaroy campus is working together with the South Burnett schools to host the 2023 South Burnett Careers Market.
You are invited to participate in this opportunity to engage with approximately 800 high school students, as well as staff and parents, within the South Burnett region.
The aim of the Careers Market is to:

Inspire high school students to consider vocational training, tertiary education and trades and career possibilities.
Showcase the businesses and industries of the region to young people within the community.
Profile emerging industries and job markets across various occupations, including training requirements.
Enable trade areas to showcase their career pathways.
Highlight the wide range of occupations and training available in the South Burnett.
Provide students with the opportunity to try out various trade skills using real workshop equipment.
Showcase TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus facilities.
To provide maximum impact, we plan to coordinate displays based on services, industry or trade themes.

We encourage all stall holders/participants to consider interactive displays or activities, which will engage the youth and showcase the innovative and progressive elements of your organisation.
The Careers Market is an excellent opportunity to inspire young people to explore regional, state, national and international employment and training opportunities.
For planning purposes please register your business via our register now button below. Please note that registration will close on Thursday 6 July 2023.
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Once you have registered, we will be in touch closer to confirm site location and set up times. Please let me know if there are any changes to attendees. This ensures we can cater appropriately.
