Women Leading the Future in Rural and Regional Communities - LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
2021-08-28 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Saturday 28 August 2021
9am – 4:30pm
Leadership Workshop
Interactive and experiential workshop curated for women living, working and leading in rural and regional communities – coming to you in the lovely South Burnett!
PotentialPlus Solutions and Melissa Barnett are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Women Leading the Future in Rural and Regional Communities Leadership Program on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August 2021, in the South Burnett.
We have curated this experiential workshop and in-depth masterclass to suit women living, working and leading in rural and regional communities. The program provides a safe space for women to explore issues in an interactive and fun workshop, through conversation, input and personal reflection.
The brochure and registration details are attached for your information, and it will be greatly appreciated if you can circulate this email and brochure to women in your network who may be interested in participating. Closing date for registrations is Monday 16 August 2021.
Cost: $240pp (inc. GST) – fully catered
Download brochure & registration form.

Sunday 29 August 2021
8:30am – 12pm
Leadership Masterclass
This class will explore, in depth, the approaches to effectively balancing the competing priorities faced in daily life and work; including strategies for managing challenging conversations.

Women Leading the Future in Rural and Regional Communities - LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS
2021-08-29 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday 29 August 2021
9am – 12pm
Leadership Masterclass
This class will explore, in depth, the approaches to effectively balancing the competing priorities faced in daily life and work; including strategies for managing challenging conversations.
PotentialPlus Solutions and Melissa Barnett are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Women Leading the Future in Rural and Regional Communities Leadership Program on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August 2021, in the South Burnett.
We have curated this experiential workshop and in-depth masterclass to suit women living, working and leading in rural and regional communities. The program provides a safe space for women to explore issues in an interactive and fun workshop, through conversation, input and personal reflection.
The brochure and registration details are attached for your information, and it will be greatly appreciated if you can circulate this email and brochure to women in your network who may be interested in participating. Closing date for registrations is Monday 16 August 2021.
Cost: $115pp (inc. GST) – fully catered
Download brochure & registration form.

Growing Queensland Business Roadshow
2021-09-07 09:00 - 12:00
Queensland Government are hosting a roadshow series of statewide events for suppliers and government buyers to provide information on Queensland Government procurement and a range of other related programs and opportunities.
Why you should attend
You will get:

networking opportunities to meet local suppliers and buyers
information on upcoming procurement opportunities
practical information, tools and tips to help local business supply to
government and to help government buyers with their work
opportunities to grow your business through international trade
an opportunity to ask questions.

What we’ll cover
These events will provide information on:

government procurement processes and upcoming procurement opportunities for your region
where to find upcoming opportunities and receive notifications
how to make the most of these opportunities and where to go for help
engagement opportunities to meet local suppliers and government buyers
top tendering tips – improve your chances of tendering success
enhancing small and medium enterprise participation in procurement
the Queensland Government’s procurement from Indigenous businesses
growing your business through international trade – what are the barriers and how the government can help
how to determine insurance requirements for procurement activities.

The session will be a combination of a formal presentation, interactive activity and networking with representatives available from government and industry to answer your questions.
Register here

Work Transition Support Program
2021-11-08
FULL FUNDED
Upskill or learn a new skill with WTSP, FULLY FUNDED Work Transition Support Programs for around the region . I have listed the programs available, with the corresponding dates for each region.

PROGRAM 5:

Test & Tag (2 Days Delivery)
Work at heights (1 Day Delivery)
Enter and work in Confined spaces (1 Day Delivery)
Construction white card (1 Day Delivery)

Eligibility
The eligibility has three criteria, participants must fulfil to be eligible for this funding:

age – minimum age 15 years for this program
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.

Please send all enquiries to WTSP.Southwest@tafeqld.edu.au

Taking your business to the next level
2021-11-11 09:00 - 12:00
As the end of the year draws closer we often reflect back and wonder what could we have done different? What is that something that you just can’t put your finger on that is stopping you from achieving that ultimate feeling of achievement.”
Please join Megan for a workshop on Taking Your Business to the Next Level. Limited spaces book early through links below:
Thursday 11 November: Register here
Tuesday 23 November: Register here
Download flyer.

Taking your business to the next level
2021-11-23 09:00 - 12:00
As the end of the year draws closer we often reflect back and wonder what could we have done different? What is that something that you just can’t put your finger on that is stopping you from achieving that ultimate feeling of achievement.”
Please join Megan for a workshop on Taking Your Business to the Next Level. Limited spaces book early through links below:
Tuesday 23 November: Register here
Download flyer.

Burnett Business Tour
2022-04-20 17:30 - 20:30
Bookings are essential and can be done via the QR code (on the flyer), www.biedo.org.au/events or phone 0400 695 456.
Download flyer

The Burnett Business Tour is jam packed with business solutions.
Kingaroy – Wednesday 20th April
TAFE Queensland – Kingaroy Campus
Other dates available in Nanango & Murgon. See flyer or website for details.

5pm
5:30pm
5pm for a 5:30pm start – Guests Arrive

5:30pm
6pm
Workshop (Digital Solutions)

6pm
7pm
Partner Presentations (60mins) – 10mins each

7pm
7:30pm
Ask the Advisor Panel Session

7:30pm
8:30pm
Networking/Stalls – Drinks/Nibblies

You will hear from

BIEDO- Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation- offers information, support and referral for drought and disaster resilience, business extension, strategic economic development support and localised mental health initiatives.www.biedo.org.au

Digital Solutions – Digital Solutions is a 7-hour packaged service that offers 3 hours of one-on-one tailored support as well as group workshops or webinars that assists small businesses to identify current digital challenges and make the most of digital tools. https://business.gov.au/expertise-and-advice/digital-solutions-australian-small-business-advisory-services

Tafe Qld- Customised training designed to deliver you industry-standard skills and knowledge, relevant to your business and staff needs. Tafe can even deliver training on site at your business. From short courses and skill sets to higher level courses that meet legislative and licensing requirements across a wide range of industries, Tafe can help you achieve great results. Start with a training needs analysis, develop a workforce development plan, and add a range of flexible training options, support services and funding advice. Tafe can help get your business to where you need to be. https://tafeqld.edu.au

Many Rivers provides Microenterprise Development and Community Economic Development support to Indigenous and other Australians.

Microenterprise Development offers intensive support to clients, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to start and sustain a small business.
Community Economic Development provides long term support to regional and remote Indigenous communities that want to establish or grow economic activity. https://manyrivers.org.au

Small Business Financial Counselling Service- Southern Qld aim to identify options which allow businesses to be better equipped to manage their circumstances. Their primary role is to support small businesses who are experiencing hardship or at risk of hardship due to internal or external factors. www.rfcssq.org.au/small-business-assistance

Business Leap- offer a range of business supports ranging from general advice about starting a small business to tailored mentoring and assistance. www.businessleap.org.au

Workforce Planning Connect webinar 1
2022-05-24 10:00 - 11:00
Workforce planning can be successful without being complicated.
Webinar #1
Tuesday 24 May 2022
10am – 11am
Click here to register

Webinar #2
Wednesday 25 May 2022
2pm – 3pm
Click here to register

Jobs Queensland is inviting small businesses across the state to participate in online webinar events to learn and gain skills in workforce planning, as part of Queensland Small Business Month.
These webinars will showcase the benefits of workforce planning for small and medium-sized enterprises. Effective workforce planning is crucial for businesses seeking to overcome economic and labour market challenges. Participants will be introduced to Jobs Queensland’s Workforce Planning Connect toolkit and workbook, which offer tangible support to undertake a workforce planning process.
The webinars will be facilitated via Zoom. Please register your details to participate in one of these online sessions.
Please note, both sessions will cover the same topics. Please choose the time and date most suitable for you.
For more information on Workforce Planning Connect, visit the Jobs Queensland website, subscribe to the Jobs Queensland eNews, and follow Jobs Queensland on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Workforce Planning Connect webinar 2
2022-05-25 14:00 - 15:00
Workforce planning can be successful without being complicated.
Webinar #2
Wednesday 25 May 2022
2pm – 3pm
Click here to register

Jobs Queensland is inviting small businesses across the state to participate in online webinar events to learn and gain skills in workforce planning, as part of Queensland Small Business Month.
These webinars will showcase the benefits of workforce planning for small and medium-sized enterprises. Effective workforce planning is crucial for businesses seeking to overcome economic and labour market challenges. Participants will be introduced to Jobs Queensland’s Workforce Planning Connect toolkit and workbook, which offer tangible support to undertake a workforce planning process.
The webinars will be facilitated via Zoom. Please register your details to participate in one of these online sessions.
Please note, both sessions will cover the same topics. Please choose the time and date most suitable for you.
For more information on Workforce Planning Connect, visit the Jobs Queensland website, subscribe to the Jobs Queensland eNews, and follow Jobs Queensland on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Blackbutt Avocado Festival Theatre Workshops
2022-06-17 - 2022-09-10
The team behind the Blackbutt Avocado Festival is pleased to launch the Resilience through Laughter workshop series, welcoming clown and mask theatre specialist Clint Bolster to Blackbutt from June – September 2022.
Registrations are now open for two free workshop streams for youth (ages 12-17) and the general community (ages 18+). Performances developed during the workshops will be staged at the Blackbutt Avocado Festival on Saturday 10 September.
For further information please contact Olivia Everitt (Arts Project Officer) on 0432 556 830 or arts@avofest.com.au
Click here to register for Ages 12 – 17
Click here to register for Ages 18+

2022 South Burnett Careers Market
2022-07-21 08:30 - 16:30
Proudly hosted by TAFE Queensland Kingaroy campus
Thursday, 21 July 2022
8:30am – 4:30pm
We invite you to join with other local businesses in the community to showcase career and employment opportunities for young people at the 2022 South Burnett Careers Market on Thursday 21 July.
This interactive, hands-on event is designed to inspire school students to explore the range of employment and training opportunities available in our region.
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 interest via our register interest button below. Please note that registration will close on Thursday 7 July 2022.
Click here to Register your interest
Or visit https://go.tafeqld.edu.au/South-Burnett-Careers-Market-Vendors.html
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.

Connect Wide Bay Burnett and Beyond
2022-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
You are invited to attend the CONNECT Wide Bay Burnett & Beyond Forum
24 August | 9.30am – 2.30pm | Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
The CONNECT Wide Bay Burnett and Beyond half-day forum is a celebration of local innovation and technological advancement. Come along to this FREE forum and hear from local innovators who have utilised technological advancements to redefine the way they do business.
From virtual whale watching tours, to artificial intelligence sorting your recycling, robots are changing the way we grow our crops and visit the doctor – you don’t want to miss these local success stories. This event will inform, educate and entertain.
Register here CONNECT Wide Bay & Beyond Forum Tickets, Wed 24/08/2022 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite

Construction White Card Skillset - TAFE Qld
2022-09-01 09:00 - 15:30
Tafe Queensland- SSCPC00001 Construction White Card Skillset
Location- Kingaroy TAFE Campus
Date: Tuesday 1 September 2022
Time: 9am to 3.30pm

Please complete the following forms (attached) for each participating staff member and email them to me Evalyn.thompson@tafeqld.edu.au so the enrolments can be processed before the training date.

Student Personal Details form – this must include a USI (Unique Student Identifier number) –

A USI Factsheet is attached for anyone who doesn’t already have a USI, which explains how to obtain one online

The link to apply for a USI online is: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi

Consent to Release Student Information form – this authorises TAFE to email copies of the students’ Statements of Attainment to their employer after successful completion of the course (if applicable).
Authority to Invoice form (ATI) listing the fees of $65

Resources Required

Enclosed shoes
Pen and Paper
ID documents (3 forms of ID need to be supplied otherwise white card can’t be issued on the day)

Please if you have further enquiries, call Evelyn on 0481460233

Attachments:
Student Personal Details Form
Authority to Invoice
Student Authority to Release Information

Cert II for Electricians
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-13
TAFE Qld Kingaroy have a Cert II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems.
12 and 13 September 2022
Mixed Mode Delivery
5 Units for existing tradies
$227 per Unit
$1135 per person
If all enquiries could be forwarded through to Evalyn.THOMPSON@tafeqld.edu.au

Workforce Planning Webinar
2022-09-22 10:00 - 12:00
Is your business ready to:
Respond to changes in staffing;
Explore growth and expansion; and/or
Start planning for the future?

Thursday 22 September 2022
10am- 12pm
Live via Zoom
REGISTER NOW
Queensland Farmers’ Federation and Jobs Queensland are inviting small to medium businesses across the state to participate in an online webinar event to learn and gain skills in workforce planning.
Effective workforce planning is crucial for businesses seeking to overcome economic and labour market challenges. In this two-hour webinar you will learn how to develop your own workforce plan and learn about the benefits of undertaking workforce planning. We will guide you through the use of the tools that have been developed to assist you in the workforce planning.
Jobs Queensland in collaboration with the Queensland Farmers’ Federation have developed a suite of free workforce planning resources for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Queensland Agriculture Industry.
The resources have been designed to help Queensland agriculture SMEs:

understand the benefits and advantages of workforce planning
build knowledge and understanding of workforce planning
grow capability and skills in workforce planning.

The support provided by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) and the members of the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) in the development of the tools is also acknowledged.
For an overview of the tools – see https://www.qff.org.au/resources/
