Update from the CEO Developing the long term sustainability of our region
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Update from the CEO Developing the long term sustainability of our region
ISSUE 58 October 2014 Developing the long term sustainability of our region Update from the CEO Welcome to Issue 58 of Community Connections National Stronger Regions Fund The National Stronger Regions Fund has been announced and opened for applications to be submitted by 28 November, 2014. The National Stronger Regions Fund is an initiative to boost social and economic development in Australia’s regions by funding priority infrastructure projects in local communities. The Australian Government has committed $1 billion to the fund over five years commencing from 2015–16. RDA has been urgently coordinating information sessions to provide an overview of this Fund to interested and eligible stakeholders. Friday 10 October— RDA will present a brief overview to the MITEZ meeting in Richmond Monday 13 October— RDA will host a briefing from 3:30pm-5:00pm at Level 1, Enterprise House, 6 The Strand, Townsville Thursday 16 October—RDA will host a teleconference briefing from 11:00am to 12:00pm Wednesday 22 October—RDA will host a briefing from 3:30pm-5:00pm at the Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health, 100 Joan Street, Mount Isa To register to attend any of these workshops, please rsvp to [email protected] RDA also plans to hold a briefing in the Gulf region and is coordinating with local stakeholders on the best date, time and place and further details will be forwarded as soon as possible. For further information on the Fund, visit Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia Pivot North—Inquiry into the Development of Northern Australia: Final Report This report has been released on the Australian Parliament House website. It will feed into the work of the Northern Australia Taskforce in developing the White Paper on Developing Northern Australia. RDA is currently reviewing the report. For more information on grants, programs and events, I encourage you to take a look at the following pages! Glenys Schuntner Chief Executive Officer RDA Committee Mr Paul Woodhouse Ms Lyn McLaughlin Mr Jeff Jimmieson Mr David Kippin Chairman Deputy Chair Treasurer Secretary Paul joined RDA in 2012. Retiring from local government after serving 12 years as Mayor and Councillor of McKinlay Shire Council to follow other interests, Paul is a primary producer in north west Queensland. Lyn joined RDA in 2009. She is a former Mayor and Councillor of Burdekin Shire Council and represents the region on several committees. Lyn is a primary school teacher. Jeff Jimmieson is the Manager of Performing Arts, Events and Protocol for Townsville City. He has had an extensive career in event management, public relations and the performing arts, both in local government and private enterprise. His community service includes board memberships of PCYC and Rotary.. years of experience in Banking, Finance and International Trade, including 3 years in senior management and executive positions in Melbourne. He was CEO of a leading second tier accounting and financial services company in Queensland and runs his own Cr Greg Jones Prof. Sabina Knight Mr Mike Westerman Mike is the Chief Operating Officer, North Queensland Copper Assets Australia and has more than 20 years’ experience as a mining engineer in underground and open pit environments. Greg is the Mayor of Flinders Shire where he has served as a Councillor since 1994. Greg and wife Carole operate an Electrical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning business in Hughenden. Sabina is the Director of the Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health and is an internationally recognised rural health leader with an extensive career in remote and rural primary health care, public health and education, and community development. David brings 34 Cr Rick Britton Dr Scott Crawford Rick was elected to Boulia Shire Council in 2007 and has served as Mayor since 2008. Rick and his wife Ann own and operate the cattle station Goodwood Pastoral Company. Based in Townsville, Scott is CEO of NQ Dry Tropics, the natural resource management body for the Burdekin region. Originally from Brisbane, Scott has lived in Townsville for 13 years. Position Vacant Position Vacant Position Vacant People interested in nominating for the Committee can find more information at http:// rda.gov.au/node/15 People interested in nominating for the Committee can find more information at http:// rda.gov.au/node/15 People interested in nominating for the Committee can find more information at http:// rda.gov.au/node/15 Also please do not hesitate to call Glenys Schuntner, CEO on 07 4410 3365 for a discussion about the role. Also please do not hesitate to call Glenys Schuntner, CEO on 07 4410 3365 for a discussion about the role. Also please do not hesitate to call Glenys Schuntner, CEO on 07 4410 3655 for a discussion about the role. consulting company. Page 1 ISSUE 58 October 2014 Digital Economy Update NBN Course The NBN will transform the Australian telecoms sector. This online course outlines the NBN technologies, services, policies and business environment. The content, developed independently of NBN Co, has been widely run for Commonwealth, State and Local Government agencies and enterprise clients, and presents a detailed and unbiased view of the project. Those in NBN related technical and non-technical roles, both within and outside the telecoms sector would benefit from this course. Course participants may come from State and Commonwealth Government agencies, local councils, retail service providers, engineering companies and carriers. The NBN will provide high speed broadband using a mix of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Fibre to the Node (FTTN), Cable, Wireless and Satellite Broadband technologies. This online course, suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences, outlines NBN technologies, NBN policy issues and the business model. In particular, the course considers NBN implications arising from the 2013 change of Government. The course begins with an overview how the NBN has evolved through successive governments. The NBN wholesale service model is then outlined, along with a review of the NBN rollout. Following this, NBN technology components are reviewed, focusing on FTTP and FTTN and their underlying technologies (both current and future). The NBN architecture is then described, as well as the interfaces between service providers and the NBN. NBN Wireless and Satellite Broadband services are then reviewed, focusing on the technologies and their expected performance. The course concludes by examining the NBN consumer and business services, voice services, regulatory issues (including the ACCC role) and the NBN pricing model. Visit www.nbncourse.com for further information. Revised Disconnection Dates for Townsville Fibre Serving Areas You may be aware that, following on from the first area of Townsville (Aitkenvale/Mundingburra) to be fully migrated from the copper network to the NBN fibre network, there are a number of further areas which will undergo the same process in 2015. As part of NBN Co's comprehensive communications campaign, NBN Co has been advising impacted residents of their respective switchover dates through direct mail. There has been a shift in disconnection dates for parts of the Townsville Fibre Serving Area (FSA). The map on the next page clearly identifies the areas impacted by the switchover. FSAM Name TNS-03 TNS-05 TNS-01 TNS-04 Previous Disconnection Date 7 February, 2015 21 February, 2015 27 March, 2015 30 April, 2015 New Disconnection Date 20 February, 2015 20 March, 2015 17 April, 2015 30 April, 2015 Number of days difference 13 27 21 0 The premises impacted by this change will again be informed directly by mail, as well as further marketing activity. Many of these areas have a number of multi-dwelling units. NBN Co is currently working with their partners to connect complex buildings such as apartment blocks, local shops and business centres within the area. These premises require additional work before an owner can connect to the NBN and NBN Co are working to ensure they are connected well before the existing telecommunications network is disconnected. Each home or business will be notified as soon as they are able to order a service. Any vulnerable customers who have not yet connected will be identified and case managed during this period to provide them with the support and time they need to move to the NBN. These customers include people registered as having a medical alert or alarm running on the existing copper network as well as people who are registered as having a life threatening medical condition. NBN Co encourage people with a medical alarm to register the device with NBN Co by calling 1800 227 300 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am5:00pm AEST) or www.nbnco.com.au/medicalregister. More information can be found at www.nbnco.com.au/switch Page 2 ISSUE 58 October 2014 Digital Economy Update Page 3 ISSUE 58 October 2014 Programs, Grants and Initiatives National Stronger Regions Fund The National Stronger Regions Fund is an initiative to boost social and economic development in Australia’s regions by funding priority infrastructure projects in local communities. The Australian Government has committed $1 billion to the fund over five years commencing from 2015–16. Funding will be provided for capital projects which involve construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade, extension or enhancement of existing infrastructure. Projects selected for funding should deliver an economic benefit to the region beyond the period of construction, and should support disadvantaged regions or areas of disadvantage within a region. Local Government and incorporated not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply for grants of between $20,000 and $10 million. Grant funding must be matched in cash on at least a dollar for dollar basis, and the funded part of the project must be completed on or before 31 December 2019. Applications for Round One funding will be accepted between 1 October 2014 and 5pm applicant’s local time on 28 November 2014, using the Department’s secure Grants Management System (GMS) Portal. Access to the GMS Portal will be available shortly. If you wish to apply for funding, your local Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee may assist you to: identify infrastructure projects; facilitate bringing key parties together; and/or prepare applications, supporting documents and evidence. Closes: Round One closes at 5pm on 28 November 2014 Website: http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/NSRF/index.aspx Industry Development Awards Australian Children’s Television Foundation Funding The GRDC Industry Development Awards (IDAs) are specifically targeted at Australian grain growers or groups working directly with growers for study tours, travel or other forms of training approved by the GRDC. The aim is to develop new skills, build relationships and acquire new information that will contribute to building a sustainable and profitable grains industry. The main criteria used in evaluating IDA Applications include: The quality of the project and its relevance to the Australian grains industry needs; The track record of the group/applicant; Scope of the learning objectives; and Scope of the proposed communication disseminate learning’s to a wider audience. plan to Support will be for up to six months and will not exceed $15,000 (exc GST) per award. Closes: 29 October 2014 Website: http://www.grdc.com.au/Apply/IndustryDevelopment-Awards The ACTF provides funding and support to independent producers and writers of quality children's programs. By helping these people develop new children's programs, the Foundation remains true to their goal of creating programs that children, parents and educators can rely on to be engaging, entertaining, accessible, creative and innovative. Before funding is provided, the project is assessed against a range of criteria, including: the originality and quality of the story; the experience of the team behind it; and its potential to engage with young audiences. Although overall quality is the primary consideration in assessing a project, the ACTF also seeks to encourage: diverse stories, voices and faces; an Australian voice and point of view; innovative use of new and emerging media platforms; bringing new and emerging producers to the industry, while harnessing the skills of experienced producers; works that address gaps in content/genre/age groups. In every project that is funded, the ACTF ensures that it is produced to the highest standards. This is done by including creative input and regular consultation as a condition of the investment. Closes: 13 October 2014 Website: http://actf.com.au/funding/funding_overview Page 4 ISSUE 58 October 2014 Programs, Grants and Initiatives Get Playing Plus—Funding to improve sport and recreation infrastructure Get Playing Plus will assist councils and community not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations to identify, develop and deliver infrastructure projects that encourage more Queenslanders to participate in the sport and recreation activity of their choice. These projects will demonstrate a strong ability to meet service gaps in existing infrastructure, address regional needs (such as population growth) and increase participation opportunities. Please note: Consultation must be undertaken with your local Sport and Recreation Services office in order to obtain a project proposal form. Successful Stage 1 announcements will be made in December 2014. Submissions will be assessed as part of a two stage process – Stage 1 will involve initial project proposals; Stage 2 will require detailed project submissions from shortlisted Stage 1 proposals. The objectives of Get Playing Plus are to support the development and improvement of sport and recreation infrastructure that will: increase Queenslanders’ participation in sport and recreation activities; and address current and future regional needs for community sport and recreation infrastructure. The minimum departmental funding contribution for projects is $400,000 (GST exclusive). The maximum departmental funding contribution for projects is $1,500,000 (GST exclusive). Maximum departmental funding contributions are dependent on geographic location in Queensland and may vary per submission. Closes: 20 October 2014 Website: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/funding/get-playing-plus.html iLab currently seeks regional Queensland participants in its next Business Accelerator Program Get Started - Funding to help kids participate Digital innovation today is not geographically limited and ilab has some special opportunities for regional startup entrepreneurs to participate in our upcoming Germinate program. Get Started is one of three funding programs that comprise the Queensland Government's Get in the Game initiative to support grassroots sport and recreation. If you are from regional Queensland, and have a great idea, based on digital technology, and want to convert that to a validated, scalable business, then you should consider applying to join ilab’s Geminate Program. While it is competitive entry and the program is intense, you will make huge strides in taking your idea into the real world. It does not matter if you are a student, already in the workforce, running your own business, a parent, or a grandparent. It is the idea, its opportunity and your dedication and ability to execute that counts. Closes: Website: 19 October 2014 http://www.ilabaccelerator.com/ilab-currentlyseeks-regional-queensland-participants-in-its-next -business-accelerator-program/ Get Started assists children and young people who can least afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or recreation club. A maximum of $150 per voucher is available to help pay the cost of sport or recreation membership and/or participation fees. Closes: 15 October 2014 Website: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/funding/ getinthegame/getstarted.html Queensland Apprentice Pledge The State Government has launched the Queensland Apprenticeship Pledge, an exciting new initiative that aims to drive the creation of additional apprenticeship opportunities. Under the Queensland Apprenticeship Pledge, the government has asked industry to commit to providing additional apprenticeship opportunities to further develop a strong skills base for the state’s economy. In return eligible employers who sign up to the program will be paid an incentive of up to $6000 for each additional apprentice they take on above their benchmark. The Queensland Apprenticeship Pledge supports the Queensland Government’s $86 million commitment to create 10,000 additional apprenticeships over six years Website: http://training.qld.gov.au/pledge Page 5 ISSUE 58 October 2014 Tenders GOWRIE CREEK SCOUR PROTECTION REPAIR (Tender ID: 367151) Number: HSC 14/56 Supply and delivery of Bitumen C170 (sprayed on roads), bitumen emulsion, cut-back bitumen (sprayed on roads), and Tenders are invited for the Gowrie Creek Scour Protection for Hinchinbrook Shire Council. The contract and corresponding works include: Contract 4218627 Gowrie Creek Scour Protection Repairs * Replace grouted rock scour protection to western bank * Remove and replace concrete relieving slab to western bank Documents: Ph: 07 4720 0400 (from Monday 22 September ) . Closes: 4.00pm 10 October 2014 Enquiries: Alan Drew Phone: (07) 4720 0400 PREFERRED SUPPLIER ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVISION OF CLEANING SERVICES (Tender ID: 368728) Number: PSA00017 Preferred Supplier Arrangement for Provision of Cleaning Services to Townsville City Council Documents are available from http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ . Closes: 10.00am Wednesday 29 October 2014 Enquiries: Operational Services Coordinator Ph: 1300 878 001 Fax: 07 4727 9050 Email: [email protected] MAGNETIC ISLAND WATER RECYCLING - MOBILE SLUDGE DEWATERING UNIT (Tender ID: 368730) Number: RFQ000634 Supply and delivery of mobile bio-solids dewatering unit for the Magnetic Island water recycling facilities. Documents are available from http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ . Closes: 10.00am Wednesday 29 October 2014 Enquiries: Coordinator Wastewater Treatment Facilities Ph: 1300 878 001 Fax: 07 4727 9050 Email: [email protected] Page 6 ISSUE 58 October 2014 Tenders PROVISION OF SPECIALIST FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE TOWNSVILLE SPORT AND RECREATION PRECINCT (Tender ID: 369285) Number: NPRSR14112 The objective is to identify and contract a suitable contractor who can deliver the following: * provide specialist field maintenance services required to prepare the sporting fields for different sports including Rugby League/ Union, Athletics, Football and Touch Football; * maintain the sporting fields, surrounds and lawns to the standard expected of state and national level venues; * demonstrate certified experience in the knowledge and application of pesticides and herbicides; and * be accustomed to working around the existing international standard athletics track, using suitable equipment without causing any damage to the facility. A site visit will be held at Townsville Sport and Recreation Precinct, Townsville at 8 Oct, 2014 11:00 AM. Offerors to attend a site visit at any of the 2 available times at the Townsville Sport and Recreation Precinct - 11am on 8 October or 11am 9 October. For more details please see section 2.2.8 of the Invitation to Offer. Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid. Documentation is available from: https://secure.publicworks.qld.gov.au/etender/index.do Closes: 11.00am 24 October 2014 Enquiries: Valerie Exelby Type Technical Email [email protected] Page 7 ISSUE 58 31 September October 2014 Events - If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events. Preparing successful Capability Statements If you want your business to stand out from the crowd and improve its chances of securing contracts then this workshop is a must. Hosted by the Queensland Government, the workshop aims to help businesses develop and prepare effective capability statements. An effective capability statement outlines your business capabilities and skills. It is essential for presenting your company’s capabilities to procurement managers and other key decision-makers. Workshop participants will: hear first-hand about the standards key contractors and procurement decision- makers expect from local suppliers use a capability statement template that is well received by project decision-makers view examples of capability statements from other businesses and start creating your own powerful business capability statement. The program incorporates feedback from major project proponents and has been specially formulated to help you develop winning capability statements. CORES (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) One Day Suicide Intervention Course Imagine these faces to be family, friends, neighbours or work colleagues. Can you pick which one is having troubling thoughts? Would you know? If you did suspect something, could you deal with it? What happens if a person can’t cope...will someone be there for them? This one day CORES course will give you the skills and confidence to recognise then assess a person who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide. Date: 25 October 2014 Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm Cost: Free—BYO Lunch Venue: Job Train, 22 Hervey Range Road, Townsville Ross Romeo at [email protected] or 0427 455 313 RSVP: Tendering for Government Business—Townsville Date: 30 October 2014 Time: 8.00am to 1.00pm This workshop helps suppliers maximise their chances of winning government work. It is also applicable to the private sector, including major projects. Venue: Townsville Business Development Centre Board Room, 184-188 Vickers Road North, Condon, Townsville The workshops offer a 4.5 hour interactive session. Participants will learn the art of developing and submitting tenders including: Cost: $50 Register: http://townsvilletickets.com.au/event?id=695 CCIQ Employer Breakfast Series CCIQ, in conjunction with WorkCover Queensland invite business owners and HR Managers to a breakfast event that will discuss employers’ obligations when it comes to performance management and the best approach to Workers’ Compensation. CCIQ’s EAL Manager, David Dhu will discuss the importance of preparation and process in managing the performance of staff, the obligations and legislative requirements as well as sharing best practice methods to manage performance effectively the principles of government procurement policies and processes how to interpret and effectively respond to offer and tender documents where to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities how to conduct market research to maximise your chances of success. Date: 14 October 2014 Time: 8.00am to 12.30pm Date: 31 October 2014 Time: 6.45 for 7.00am start—9.00am Venue: Conference Room, Verde Building Level 4, 435 Flinders Street, Townsville Venue: Cowboys Leagues Club, A 335 Flinders Mall, Townsville QLD 4810 Cost: $50 Cost: CCIQ Members $25 / Non Members $35 Register: http://townsvilletickets.com.au/event?id=698 Register: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ 68488509dc65e9eff10a76720/files/ CCIQ_Breakfast_2.htm Page 85 ISSUE 58 31 October 2014 Events - If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events. Building Active Communities Workshop—Marketing and Sponsorship Marketing is about communicating information about your club’s activities and facilities to attract new members, volunteers and sponsors. Every time you speak about your club, distribute a promotional flyer, place an advertisement in the local newspaper, establish a website or open your doors to new members you are marketing your club. Many clubs depend on income and support from sponsors and could not survive without this type of partnership – and it works both ways. Businesses like to be associated with sports clubs and players. It helps build their reputation within the community and generates goodwill. This workshop explores the benefits of a sound marketing strategy and provides tips for securing that vital sponsorship. Date: 27 October 2014 Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm Venue: Sports House, 3-9 Redpath Street, North Ward Register: http://www.vision6.com.au/forms/s/ fbf741f/35884/379282/96219.html Tendering for Government Business —Mount Isa The Tendering for Government Business Workshop is the state’s premier program educating industry on the government procurement process. This workshop helps suppliers maximise their chances of winning government work. It is also applicable to the private sector, including major projects. The workshops comprise of a 4.5 hour interactive session. Participants will learn the art of developing and submitting tenders including: the principles of government procurement policies and processes how to interpret and effectively respond to offer and tender documents where to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities how to conduct market research to maximise your chances of success. Date: 15 October 2014 25th year of Export Awards Time: 10.30am—2.30pm On behalf of Trade & Investment Queensland, the Export Council of Australia is honoured to be coordinating this prestigious event. Join them for what will be the most rewarding Export Awards program ever held in Queensland. Venue: 75 Camooweal Street, Mount Isa Cost: $50 (including GST) Register: http://www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/events/tendering-for -government-business-workshops.html Date: 16 October 2014 Time: 6.00pm Ideas into Action Innovation Forum Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Register: http://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/awards/awardsceremony/ The Innovation workshop is aimed at all levels of staff across the public sector and is based around the theme ‘ideas into action’, identifying what key factors contribute to success in the regions. The workshop will aim to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and outcomes. The key note speaker for this program is Professor Peter Shergold, Chancellor of the University of Western Sydney and Member of the Queensland Public Sector Renewal Board. Also presenting at the event will be: World Mental Health Day You’re invited to join us to celebrate World Mental Health Day and learn more about how we can ensure our workplaces are mentally healthy environments. With 1 in 5 working Australians currently experiencing a mental health condition, it is now the time to take action. Date: 10 October 2014 Time: 7.00—9.00am Venue: North Queensland Club, 146 Denham Street, Townsville Cost: $40 including GST Register: http://townsvilletickets.com.au/event?id=723 Craig Evans, Director-General, Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Ross Musgrove, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director-General Renewal, Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Date: 3 November 2014 Time: 9.00am—1.30pm (including lunch) Venue: Rydges Hotel, 23 Palmer Street Register: http://www.cvent.com/events/-ideas-into-actionregional-innovation-forum-and-spring-leadersforum/event-summary622b248c58fa4aee82f0e72abd7da64a.aspx Page 95 ISSUE 58 31 October 2014 Events - If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events. Idea2Market Workshop Cannington’s annual Community Information Sessions QMI Solutions will present a workshop where experienced facilitators will guide you through the business planning process, giving tips and techniques to give you a full understanding of the following objectives: Community sponsorship overview Update on operations Meet Cannington representatives and management How to determine the feasibility of your idea Refreshments provided Ways to take your idea to market A framework for planning your business Intellectual Property and managing it effectively City: Townsville Date: 16 October 2014 Sources of funding and what investors look for Time 4.00pm Resources available to help you commercialise your ideas Venue: Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club Date: 11 November 2014 Time: 9.00am—5.00pm Venue: Jam Corner, 1 Palmer St, Townsville Cost: $110 per person Register: www.qmisolutions.com.au or contact [email protected] / 07 3364 0625 The Tax Institute: 2014 North Queensland Tax Seminar This event brings a selection of the best speakers and seminar sessions of the year to date as well as some new topics and perspectives that are hugely relevant to practising CTAs, accountants and lawyers dealing with private business owners. Excitingly, the event involves an Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Mr Bruce Collins, who will provide contemporary commentary as sessions are delivered so that participants can hear from “both sides”. Date: 10 October 2014 Time: 9.30am—5.30pm Venue: Holiday Inn, 334 Flinders Street, Townsville Cost: Member: $595, Non Member: $845 Register: https://www.taxinstitute.com.au/go/events-andeducation/upcoming-cpd-events/upcoming-cpdevents/EVENTID/4141010M1 #ChooseToGive It's now 60 days till the #GivingTuesday global movement! #GivingTuesday is a day to celebrate and give to not-for-profit organisations. It’s not all about money; it’s about celebrating the fantastic work organisations do. #GivingTuesday gives you the freedom to give what you can, however you can! What can your organisation do? Activate your community of supporters for #GivingTuesday and give them a fresh way to give. Raise the profile of your organisation by getting involved, encourage others to give, or simply say thanks to highlight the work your volunteers do. Hold an event to drive your end of year campaigns or simply join the #UNselfie campaign on social media and take a picture of how you will give back on #GivingTuesday and tag it as #UNselfie on social media. Spend an hour helping your neighbour. Teach a friend a new skill. What can your business do? Show how your business can give back by supporting not-forprofit organisations and becoming an official partner of #GivingTuesday in Australia. Run a morning tea, volunteer for the day, match donations – it’s up to you to show how you support this great movement! Choose to give the way YOU want to! Register your organisation or business as a partner for free and be a part of this global day of giving! Date: 2 December Register : http://givingtuesday.org.au/get-involved/ #.VCyoN2eSxKJ Page Page105 ISSUE 58 31 October 2014 Events - If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events. Trade & Investment Queensland market briefing North Queensland Business and Franchise Expo Meet UK Agent-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner Europe Ken Smith The North Queensland Business and Franchise Expo (NQBFE) is now in its 3rd year and will be held at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre on 10-12 October. Attend if you want to - Mr Smith will be providing a briefing on business opportunities for North Queensland businesses in the U.K and European markets. increase your professional knowledge, Ken Smith assumed his current role in July 2011 after heading the Department of the Premier and Cabinet for four years. improve your business performance learn some valuable new skills, and Prior to this, he served as Coordinator-General and DirectorGeneral of the Department of Infrastructure, and has been the chief executive of a range of Queensland Government departments. network with industry leaders, other businesses and service providers. Ken is a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators, and has held adjunct professorial positions at a number of universities. Seats are limited, please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your attendance. Date: 21 October 2014 Time: 2.00pm Venue: Townsville Enterprise Limited, Ground Floor Board Room, 6 The Strand, Townsville Register: RSVP by Friday 17 October 2014 to: Mr Vic O’Keefe E: [email protected] Building Active Communities Workshop—Healthy Club Canteens Want to know more about providing healthy food and drink options at your community club? Looking for healthy recipe ideas and resources? Find out more at the community club nutrition seminar. Presented by Nicholas Bent from Good Sports and Vivienne Salu, Dietition to the NQ Cowboys and Townsville Fire. Date: 15 October 2014 Time: 6.00pm Venue: Townsville RSL Stadium Register: http://fs6.formsite.com/townsvillecc/form107/ index.html As part of the expo, there will be free workshops for businesses to attend. Friday 10 October – Opening event with Serial Entrepreneur Nick Bowditch who will discuss ‘Branding You’ – the importance of building a brand for yourself and your business. Other expo workshop themes include: Networking - Avoid awkward silences and step away from the wall (flowers). Client and Customer Capture Start Up Weekend - Start Up Weekends are coming to Townsville and it could be your idea that starts next! Listen to your customers and speak their language Mythbusting – Scams Unleash your inner Leader TCC – Open for Business – Doing business with Townsville City Council Date: 10-12 October 2014 Time: Friday 10th October: Saturday 11th October: Sunday 12th October: Venue: Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Entertainment Drive, Townsville Register: http://nqbfe.com.au/ 12.30pm – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 12.00pm Page Page115 ISSUE 58 31 October 2014 Events - If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events. Building Active Communities Workshop—Women and Girls in Sport Encouraging women and girls to participate in sporting activities and to live a more active lifestyle has been a government priority in recent times. For local sport and recreation clubs, increasing capacity to support female participation can deliver wide-ranging benefits for all concerned. This can be achieved by providing a diverse range of sporting opportunities for females of all ages, cultures and abilities. This workshop looks at a number of issues relevant to women and girls and promoting opportunities within sport at both community and boardroom levels. The workshop provides clubs with a range of strategies for increasing female participation and attracting females into leadership positions through exploration of topics such as promoting active participation; making facilities safe and female friendly; increasing media coverage and visibility and promoting gender equity on boards. Date: 28 October 2014 Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm Register: http://www.vision6.com.au/forms/s/fbf741f/35884/379282/96219.html Registrations close 23 October 2014 Page Page125 ISSUE 58 31 October 2014 Events - If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events. Page Page135 ISSUE 58 31 October 2014 In other news Free and interactive online learning courses www.fairwork.gov.au has launched a series of online courses to help employers and employees. Through the online learning centre, learn new skills and strategies to help you at work with free and interactive online learning courses. The courses take around 20 - 30 minutes to finish and you can access them from your computer and most tablets and mobiles. Courses for employees Difficult conversations in the workplace - employee course : Get practical advice on how to talk to your manager about things like getting the right pay, taking leave and changing your hours at work. Starting a new job : Starting a new job is an exciting time. Get the best possible start in your new job by asking the right questions and finding out about your rights, entitlements and obligations. Courses for employers, supervisors and managers Difficult conversations in the workplace - manager course : Whether you’re delivering bad news or talking to an employee about their behaviour at work, find out how to handle the conversation well, deal with the problem and get on with the job. Hiring employees : This course guides you through the hiring process, from deciding whether to hire through to the first months of employment. Managing performance : This course helps you learn how to promote good employee performance in the workplace and address underperformance when it occurs Regional Australia Institute—Expands Research Library RAI has gathered together a database of research relevant to regional Australia, and it can be accessed for free. You can also contribute to [In]Form to share your knowledge. This will help make sure it stays up to date and relevant, an on-going resource for people with an interest in regional issues. [In]Form was developed by the Regional Australia Institute for two key reasons. Firstly, it provides easy access to completed and current research and data from the year 2000, and is a constantly growing and evolving tool for policy makers, researchers and regional communities. Secondly, [In]Form identifies what information is already out there, and what gaps between key policy areas and available knowledge we need to fill. This guides our research agenda to ensure policy makers have the evidence they need to make informed decisions about Australia’s future. http://inform.regionalaustralia.org.au/ CCIQ Westpac Group Pulse Survey of Business Conditions - September Quarter The Westpac Group CCIQ Pulse survey is the largest of its kind in Queensland, providing critical insights into the sentiment of business owners and managers across the state. Every response counts, so please take a few minutes to respond to this brief survey. The Westpac Group CCIQ Pulse survey closes 5pm Friday 17 October 2014. Take the survey at https://www.mypcorp.com/eSales/conduct/questions.aspx Page Page145 ISSUE 58 31 October June 2014 In other news The Big Blue Bash THE BIG BLUE BASH is a national fundraiser for organisations, schools, community groups and individuals around Australia. Hosting a BIG BLUE BASH makes a real difference to the 3 million Australians living today with depression and anxiety. The money raised will help beyondblue increase awareness about depression and anxiety and deliver prevention and support services to those most in need. Last year more than 110,000 people in Australia contacted the beyondblue Support Service to get advice from a trained mental health professional about anxiety and depression via phone, web chat or email. The money raised through THE BIG BLUE BASH will help the Support Service continue to make a difference in the community and help more people in need. Go blue for beyondblue! You can choose to do anything for your event, and you can hold your event on any day. There are many fun fundraising events you can organise to “go blue for beyondblue” like a casual dress day, blues concert, or BBQ bash – your imagination is the limit! Just make sure to pick a date early, let your guests know and let the fun begin. Visit www.bigbluebash.org.au to register and get started! With your help, we can continue supporting people in Australia affected by anxiety and depression and empower them to get help, recover and become resilient. For more information please visit www.bigbluebash.org.au or contact our Fundraising team on (03) 9810 6100. ADVERTISE YOUR CLUB OR EVENT FOR FREE! TheGo Townsville's Active Community have just their Event’s and Where to Go Guide on their website. What does this mean for you??... Your Club can advertise major events, come-and-try days, etc. for FREE! Your Club can also list in the Where to Go Guide; which will ultimately index every active business and organisation in Townsville. There is a Sporting Clubs category, which you can be part of for FREE. TheGo Townsville are committed to being a true representation of Townsville’s Active Community, so that’s the reason they have unpaid as well as paid options. This means, no matter how big or small, everyone can have a presence on TheGo and the readers will have a true picture of what’s on offer. To get started, click here Contact Phone 07 4410 3655 Email [email protected] Mail PO Box 1669, Townsville, QLD 4810 Page 15