Join the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council (QSBAC)
Opportunity to shape the state’s small business sector! QSBAC are seeking applications from small business owners to join the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council, to provide advice to the government to address workforce issues and opportunities. Since 1999, QSBAC has been representing the interests of small business owners and providing valuable advice to the government […]
Queensland Workforce Insights Survey
The Queensland Government is committed to supporting employers, industries, and communities to meet workforce needs through initiatives, programs and support addressing current and emerging workforce priorities. To help inform future workforce assistance and strategies, the Queensland Government is currently undertaking the Queensland Workforce Insights Survey. The short survey is open to all Queensland employers and […]
DESBT Funding programs
There are a number of Queensland Govt Department of Employment Small Business and Training programs currently open. Click on the links for program guidelines and how to apply. Skilling Queenslanders for Work – closes 21/3 – https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/community-orgs/funded/sqw Workforce Connect Fund – closes 26/3 – https://desbt.qld.gov.au/employment/workforce-connect-fund Microcredential program – closes 11/4 – for non-accredited training – […]
VET Funding Approvals
AQIA is very pleased to have funding approved from the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training for a number of VET qualifications in the industries we service under the Industry Skills Advisor program: To access this training and check eligibility please visit the Queensland Skills Gateway to find a Registered Training Organisation who […]
2024 QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS– NOMINATIONS OPEN!
The Queensland Training Awards showcase the best of the best in vocational education and training (VET) in Queensland. The annual awards recognise individuals and organisations that strive for and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in VET. The training awards offer tremendous recognition for your business, your staff and validate the importance of your […]
CONSULTATIONS CURRENTLY OPEN
> FEDERAL GOVT – National Skills Passport – closes 18 February 2024 – https://www.education.gov.au/national-skills-passport-consultation > QLD GOVT – Putting Qld Kids First – closes 21 February 2024 – https://www.qld.gov.au/about/putting-qld-kids-first > QLD GOVT – Mental Health Community Support Services – Psychosocial Supports Consultation – closes 29 February 2024 – https://www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au/gi/consultation/12251/view.html
WORKFORCE AND TRAINING GRANTS—DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT, SMALL BUSINESS & TRAINING
> Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant – CLOSES 22ND FEB: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/community-orgs/iwsdg > School to Work Transitions – CLOSES 1ST MARCH: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/employers/s2wt > Skilling Queenslanders for Work – CLOSES 21ST MARCH :https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/community-orgs/funded/sqw
SPORT & REC GRANTS— DEPT OF TOURISM & SPORT
> Active Industry Project Fund – CLOSES 1ST MARCH https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/active-industry-project-fund > Active Women and Girls Program – CLOSES 6TH MARCH https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/active-women-girls-program > Fair Play https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay?SQ_VARIATION_102920=0 > Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Grants – https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery
DISASTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR SEQ SMALL BUSINESS & NFPS
Support from the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) has been expanded to offer Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery grants of up to $50,000 to directly impacted small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in the Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast local government areas. These grants can be used to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean […]
ELEVATE 2042
The Brisbane 2032 Legacy Strategy, Elevate 2042, is the product of the collective effort of all of the Games Delivery Partners and is a unifying statement of their joint commitment to ensuring the catalytic effect of the Games drives lasting benefits beyond the Games themselves. Elevate 2042 is a guiding light that will keep collective […]
