Month: January 2020
Economic Futures Forum 2020, Business Breakfast – Emerald – 11 March 2020

31 January, 2020
Shifts and developments across the economy over the past few years are rapidly changing the way that the Central Highlands does business. From now and into the future, our region’s businesses must be prepared to tackle emerging disruptors, market opportunities and changing demographics to ...
Have your say on a new Digital Tech Hub
31 January, 2020
In response to the recommendations from the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review, the Government is developing a Digital Technology Hub (Digital Tech Hub) to assist regional, rural and remote users of telecommunications services. The Digital Tech Hub will provide independent and factual ...
Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program NOW OPEN
31 January, 2020
Grants between $5000 and $1 million are available, with the funds administered through the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub, a state industry initiative to create jobs and maximise local manufacturing strengths like rail and metal production. The grants can be used to purchase cutting-edge ...
Visa options for employing workers in regional Australia – Rockhampton – 19 Feb

30 January, 2020
Learn about new regional visa options for your business where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers. Free information session When: Wednesday, 19 February 2020 5:30 – 7:30pm Where: SmartHub Annexe, Customs House, 208 Quay Street, Rockhampton Click here to register For more ...
Visa options for employing workers in regional Australia – Gladstone – 20 Feb

30 January, 2020
Learn about new regional visa options for your business where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers. Free information session When: Thursday, 20 February 2020 5:30 – 7:30pm Where: Gladstone Engineering Alliance, Suite 4/69 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Register your attendance here Or ...
LAND 400 Phase 3 Australian Industry Capability Roadshow
24 January, 2020
To maximise opportunities for Australian industry, the Department of Defence is facilitating a LAND 400 Phase 3 Australian Industry Capability roadshow in March and April 2020. The roadshow will give you an opportunity to pitch your capabilities to the shortlisted tenderers and will help them ...
2020 Heywire Winners Announced – Congratulations to Katherine Butler
24 January, 2020
Congratulations to all the 2020 Heywire Winners, in particular Katherine Butler from our very own Glenlee. Check out some words from Katherine here: Heywire winner Katherine Butler, Glenlee, Queensland My world is without sound when I wake; I only feel the warmth of my blankets, or the swirling ...
Learn how to access defence supply chains
24 January, 2020
Defence Business 101 will give you an introduction to working in the defence sector and explain what you need to know in order to access defence supply chains. Register to attend one of the upcoming Defence Business 101 seminars below. You’ll learn more about how the defence industry ...
Business Capability Statement Workshop – Gladstone 5 February
24 January, 2020
What is a capability statement? A capability statement is a tool that allows procurement teams to assess your expertise and achievements, as well as your potential to deliver goods and services. It outlines the capabilities and skills of your business. A capability statement is essential for ...
RACQ Foundation Community Funding – Applications now open
15 January, 2020
When disaster strikes, RACQ Foundation helps rebuild communities. It’s because RACQ is member-owned, that we can do more for Queensland community organisations. From Southport, to Cape York, RACQ Foundation supports community organisations throughout Queensland. View our maps that ...
The Maker Projects: Community STEM Engagement grants
15 January, 2020
The Maker Projects: Community STEM Engagement grants aim to foster creativity and inquiry-based learning and support the development of STEM skills in students and youth under 18 years of age in design, engineering and programming, through hands-on learning. The objectives of the grant ...
Rural Economic Development Grant Program – applications open to 24 January
15 January, 2020
The deadline for application for the job-creating Rural Economic Development Grants program has been extended so bushfire and drought-ravaged applicants don’t miss out. Applications are now open till 24 January 2020. The Rural Economic Development Grants Scheme has been funded to an ...