Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage List
Please take the time to complete the survey as this list often forms the basis of government skills and jobs policies and programs (e.g. employer incentives for apprenticeships and traineeships). As the final list is released on a state by state basis, it would great to see Queensland occupation shortages represented and evidenced via this […]
Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteering in Queensland
https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=0&id=4456 Closes 28 February 2025
Queensland Government – Have your say on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure and planning
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is conducting the 100 Day Review of Games infrastructure and planning in line with the Terms of Reference and encourages individuals and organisations to provide submissions. https://www.gamesreview.com.au/landing/3221207e-c48e-4330-afdb-91e07e484924/ Closes 10 January 2025
Want your sport to be more safe and inclusive?
Play by the Rules and Sport Integrity Australia are partnering to offer two webinars over the next few weeks to give knowledge and resources to make sport a more inclusive environment for all. The webinars are for club and association administrators, volunteers, coaches, officials, and anyone who wants their club to be a more inclusive […]
Outdoor Recreation Review: Ensuring a sustainable skilled workforce – HUMANABILITY
HumanAbility has started the Outdoor Recreation Qualification Review project to critically evaluate and update sector qualifications and ensure they align with current industry needs, regulatory requirements, safety, and wellbeing outcomes. The outdoor recreation qualifications require a review to address recent curriculum updates that reflect evolving standards and anticipate future needs within the sector. The project […]
National Skills Plan released
The Australian government, in collaboration with and state and territory governments have released the first National Skills Plan: National Skills Plan – Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government (dewr.gov.au) The National Skills Plan is a commitment under the National Skills Agreement (NSA). The Plan was developed in collaboration with state and territories and […]
Online Workshops
The Department of Tourism and Sport are hosting the following events and would love to see you there. Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO)- Part 2, 9 October 2024 at 10:00 AM A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) provides information about the rights, responsibilities and options available to an individual making a complaint in sport. MPIOs […]
Cyber Security
Cyber Security Awareness Month in October is a great reminder for small businesses to stay secure online. The theme for 2024 is ‘Be cyber wise – don’t compromise’. Here are 4 simple steps you can take to be cyber wise that will significantly boost your cyber security: Update your devices regularly Turn on multi-factor authentication […]
Business Basic Grants – Now $7,500
With increased funding to $7500, start planning your registration of interest in the latest round of small business grants, Business Basics. Designed to enhance your core business skills and adopt best practices, the grant can support: professional business advice strategic marketing services website build and/or upgrades. The Business Basics grant program is open to businesses […]
Queensland Government – Support for businesses who employ culturally and linguistically diverse people
The Back to Work program has been expanded to include culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people who have been unemployed for at least 8 weeks. Eligible businesses can receive financial support (up to $20,000) and non-financial assistance. At Back to Work, we believe in the power of diverse workplaces. We recognise that a cohesive and […]
