Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce

CANCELLED: Mayor's Breakfast - Blackbutt
2022-05-06 06:30 - 08:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
This event has been cancelled.
Mayor’s Community Charity Breakfast to launch the South Burnett Relay for Life 2022.
Friday 6 May 2022
6:45am – 8:30am
Blackbutt Hall, Blackbutt
$30 pp (all proceeds donated to the Relay for Life)
Tickets may be pre-purchased at the Kingaroy Customer Service Centre
Guest Speaker: Sapper Sean Mulqueen
RSVP Friday 28th April 2022
Linda O’May on 4189 9100 or executive.services@sbrc.qld.gov.au
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South Burnett Domestic and Family Violence Stakeholders dinner
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
May is Domestic and Family Violence awareness month.
On the 19th of May we will be holding our second annual Domestic and Family Violence dinner to recognise services, business and individuals who contribute to the important work done in this field.
We would like to acknowledge that alongside specialist services the importance and value local business have in supporting people who have experienced domestic and family violence.
Dinner will include speakers from the Alison Bayden-Clay foundation, DV Safe Phone, Friends with Dignity and QRL.
Please see below information regarding the dinner in the hope this can be shared within the business community to help promote domestic and family violence awareness and how we can all make a difference.
Tickets can be purchased from CTC Youth and Family Services at Murgon and Kingaroy or email angief@sbctc.com.au
19 May 2022
6:00pm
Ticket price $40
Includes 2 course meal. Bar available.
Dress code: Smart Casual

KCCI May Meet & Greet
2022-05-23 05:15 - 19:00
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Invites you to our next Meet & Greet.
Hosted by:
South Burnett Eagles
at Kingaroy Red Ants Football Club
T.J. O’Neill Oval, Bunya Hwy, Kingaroy
When: Monday 23 May 2022
Time: 5:15pm
Cost:
Members: $10.00 per person
Non-members: $15.00 per person

South Burnett Eagles will be having a BBQ and cash bar.
KCCI and South Burnett Eagles will have a raffle on the night.
So bring your cash!

Guest speakers
Johnathan Thurston
The Johnathan Thurston Academy
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JT Academy South Burnett Community Tour
Tuesday, 24 May
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Damien Mart & Jacqui Trace
KCCI
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RSVP by 20th May 2022 to info@kcci.asn.au

If you wish to pay prior to the event, bank details are:
Heritage
BSB 638-070
Account No. 1055 1158
Account name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference and email receipt of payment to info@kcci.asn.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.

JT Academy South Burnett Community Event
2022-05-24 16:00 - 19:30
The South Burnett Regional Council with support from TRACC are proudly hosting the JT Academy South Burnett Community Event (see flyer attached)
When: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Where: Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street Kingaroy
Time: 4.00pm – 7.30pm
We would like to invite you and your organisation to take part in this exciting event, which will give you an opportunity to showcase your services and engage with our local community members.
Please follow the link below to secure your trade display.
https://form.jotform.com/220930465999873
Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly should you need any further information.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
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Wondai Country Running Festival
2022-05-25 - 2022-05-26
An event for everyone!
Join us Saturday 25th June for:

‘Dash for Cash’
Family Fun Run
All Abilities race plus
forest trail runs

On Sunday 26th June look for these events on the sealed South Burnett Rail Trail – fantastic running surface and gentle inclines:

10km
half marathon
full marathon

Stalls entertainment, helicopter rides, pony carriage rides, whip crackers, choirs and more.
For more info : www.wondaicountryfestival.com.au
or check out our Facebook page.

Wondai Country Dinner
Join us for the Wondai Country Dinner for runners, supporters and the community.
Wondai Town Hall starting at 5:45pm.
Bar onsite. Tickets must be rebooked through our website.

For any queries call Claire on 0432 180 064 or Ros on 0413 424 559

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.

Relay for Life Community Charity Breakfast
2022-06-03 06:30 - 08:30
Join us for breakfast for the official launch of the 2022 South Burnett Relay for Life Campaign.
Friday 3 June
Kingaroy RSL
6:30am arrival for 6:45am start
Tickets $35 per person
Get tickets here.

MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride
2022-06-12
On Sunday 12th June, my brother-in-law Darrin Kefford (Kingaroy Joinery) and myself, Jason Ford (Kingaroy TAFE), are riding 100km in the MS Brissie To The Bay Bike Ride, to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The ride will take us from Musgrave Park to Wellington Point and Cleveland.
We participated for the first time last year, but only rode in the shorter 50km as we had never ridden such a long distance. So this year we decided to go all out, push our limits and ride the whole 100km.
We also decided to use the ride as an opportunity to help fight MS, by fundraising. We have known quite a few people both professionally and personally who suffer from MS, including family members.
MS is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. It may affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve and impacts more young people in Australia than any other chronic neurological disease. The term multiple sclerosis means ‘many scars’ and depending on where those scars (lesions) develop, they result in various symptoms.
Between both our fundraising pages we have already raised over $1000 for MS.
If anyone is interested in supporting either of us, donations can be made to our individual online fundraising pages:
https://www.brissietothebay.com.au/fundraisers/jasonford
and
https://www.brissietothebay.com.au/fundraisers/darrinkefford

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+

KCCI July Meet & Greet
2022-07-12 17:30 - 19:30
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Invites you to our next Meet & Greet.
Hosted by:
South Burnett Youth Council
Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room
Glendon Street, Kingaroy
When: Tuesday 12 July 2022
Time: 5:30pm
Cost:
Members: $10.00 per person
Non-members: $15.00 per person
Guest speakers
Margie Hams, SB Youth Council Coordinator
SB Youth Council
The South Burnett Regional Youth Council is a diverse group of 18 motivated young people aged between 14- 23 years. The Youth Council will advocate for the needs of the young people who live in the South Burnett, and will work together to build a strong and inclusive community.

Evelyn Thompson, Business Development Officer
TAFE Queensland, Kingaroy

Mick Joy, General Manager Southern Generation
Stanwell
Stanwell update

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RSVP by 9th June 2022 to info@kcci.asn.au

If you wish to pay prior to the event, bank details are:
Heritage
BSB 638-070
Account No. 1055 1158
Account name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference and email receipt of payment to info@kcci.asn.au

Xmas in July
2022-07-16 14:00 - 19:00
DIVA AND FRIENDS WILL MILK IT
Xmas in July at the Dairy – Variety Concert
DIVA, Musical Director and Producer, Louise Winton, is once again, bringing a jam-packed live music event to Adavale Farm, in the South Burnett.
Xmas in July – with The DIVA and other artists
Saturday 16th of July, 2-7pm
Adavale Farm, 2172 Burnett Hwy, Sandy Ridges, near Nanango
We will be showcasing up to 10 emerging and existing performing artists at this local, live music event and fundraiser.
Most musical taste will be covered over the afternoon with a diverse range of genres and performers, including Pop, Rock, Country, Originals, Covers, Classical and Christmas. During their half hour set, each performer will present at least 2 Christmas songs, in their chosen style, and then they will perform their favourite songs for the audience to enjoy. Local performers include, Amber Goldsmith, Louise Winton, Anna Walker, Paul Ricketts, Driver McSweeney, Krystal Wardrop and Tony White. Visiting performers include Norah Malan and Alyssa Maughan.
Guests, will be able to choose where they sit to enjoy the music as performances ease through the afternoon and into the evening. As the sun sets, warm and inviting fire pits will be lit around the arena, so that our audience can feel snug and warm. There is also the opportunity to set up camp or park your self contained motorhome and enjoy a weekend of farm stay activities, including petting animals and having a try at milking a cow. There will be delicious food and drinks available for purchase, the proceeds of which will go towards the SES and to assist with medical bills from one of the farm’s owners. We will also have a selection of fun play attractions set up, generously supplied by Big Fun Queensland. The sound and Lighting and giant LED screen for the event is being provided by Bobbie Richters from KSR Productions.
This Is the second in the series of DIVA produced events. The first, DIVA at the Dairy, was held in November last year and very well received by those who attended. “Everyone from the last event, has already booked their tickets for this one”, said Musical Director, Louise Winton. “People have been craving getting back to affordable, family friendly, live music events, both as audience and performers. There just seemed to be too many restrictions and limitations, for events like this, so I decided to create my own. My ultimate goal is to be able to pay all artists and industry professionals, the award rate. We have been underappreciated for too long”.
If you would like to help this or future events, through funding or sponsorship, please contact Louise Winton, directly.
Updates and information about the concert, ticketing and camping can all be found on the event’s Facebook page or by phoning Louise on 0427748692

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.

Red Earth Leadership Forum
2022-07-28 09:00 - 19:00
Are you passionate about building a better Burnett for everyone? Do you want to connect with others across the Burnett Inland who share your passion? Do you want to be part of co-designing that future for a better Burnett Inland for everyone?
Red Earth will host the inaugural Red Earth Leadership Forum at the Murgon Town Hall on Thursday 28th July to bring together the Burnett Inland existing and aspiring leaders; to share inspirational stories from within our region; and to connect individuals, groups and businesses to focus on leadership and its criticality in building the drought resilience of the Burnett Inland.
With the theme of ““Cultivating our Future”, the Forum agenda includes interactive panels, workshops and a great lineup of local, regional and global entrepreneurs to

connect, motivate, and empower leaders and aspiring leaders (in community, business, organisations, government, industry) from the Burnett Inland,
connect individuals, groups, and businesses with a desire for co-designing a 20, 30, and 50-year Burnett Inland Future, and
provide a platform for co-designing that future and strengthen collaborative opportunities to build the resilience of the Burnett Inland.

This event is open to everyone, so please circulate this widely to your contacts throughout the Burnett Inland.
Graduates and sponsor organisations of the Red Earth Community Leadership Program are encouraged to participate, reconnect with your cohort and take the opportunity to recharge and contribute to building the resilience and viability of the Burnett Inland.
Head to the website for more information – www.redearth.org.au/cultivatingourfuture and book via www.redearth.org.au/events

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Date: Thursday 28 July, 9am – 7pm
Venue: Murgon Town Hall
Start time: 9:00am Registration and morning tea
9:30am Forum start
Ticket options:
$60 – Full Day Ticket. 9am-7pm. Includes all meals and all sessions – Leadership Lounge, Burnett Inland Futures Strategy, Solution Sessions, Barry Irvin Story, Insights and Perspectives
$45 – Day Segment only. 9am-5pm. Includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch and day sessions – Leadership Lounge, Burnett Inland Futures Strategy, Solution Sessions, Barry Irvin Story
$15 – Evening Segment only. 5.30pm-7pm. Includes grazing platter and evening panel – Insights and Perspectives
Confirmed speakers:
Barry Irvin, Dr Chad Renando, Natalie Egleton, Misty Neilson, Amiel Nubaha, Dr John McVeigh, Scott McLennan, Amanda Wenck, Wendy Agar (MC)
Questions?
leadership@redearth.org.au or 0407382284

South Burnett Business Evening
2022-07-28 19:00 - 21:00
Come along to our complimentary business evening brought to you by South Burnett and Community Bank Yarraman, Blackbutt, Nanango and Murgon.
Guest speaker David Robertson will provide an enlightening and entertaining insight into both the local and global economy, including his professional economic predictions.
Light food and refreshments provided.
Thursday, 28 July
6:45pm for 7pm start
Nanango Services Club, 24-26 Henry Street
RSVP by Thursday 21 July to the Nanango Branch on 07 4163 1075 or email nanangomailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au
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