Report out now - Domestic and Family Violence as a Workplace Issue
Two thirds of businesses could be vulnerable to impacts of domestic and family violence.
Currumbin RSL fly both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the first time
In the spirit of reconciliation and acknowledgement of Indigenous culture and residents in the community, Currumbin RSL is proud to fly both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the first time this week alongside the Australian Flag.
Local Jobs Program
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the Australian labour market. Together with longer term economic trends that are changing skill requirements in many jobs and occupations, there is urgency in assisting job seekers to navigate this change.
Heartbreaking new job figures for Gold Coast tourism industry
Concerning new research commissioned by the Tourism and Transport Forum shows tourism jobs have been cut by 20 per cent in 12 months - that’s one in five jobs in tourism across the Gold Coast.
Small Business Connect - August 2021 edition
Update includes information on current restrictions, regional round of business basics grants, support grants, and events.
Free mental health webinar | Learn what support is available for your business with Beyond Blue
Mental health is a significant issue right now, particularly for small business owners.
TEQ's 'Days Like This' campaign relaunches
TEQ's 'Days Like This' aspirational marketing campaign relaunched last weekend across the state.
Leverage TEQ's latest campaign by listing your best deal
Queensland's tourism businesses are encouraged to get involved in Tourism and Events Queensland's (TEQ) latest major tourism campaign - '20 Days of Holidays Like This' - by listing their best deal on Queensland.com.
Business Support Hub for border businesses
Small Businesses in Coolangatta now have access to face-to-face support and information, after the Palaszczuk Government launched a pop-up hub to help those operating along the border between Queensland and New South Wales.
Division 14 Councillor Newsletter - September 2021
Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill
Safer Suburbs Awards
Do you know an active community member or organisation that makes our city a safer place to live? Give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a 2021 Safer Suburbs Award.
Border restrictions are here to stay - Will you survive until November?
If your businesses is one of the many that is feeling the impact of no staff, no customers or not being able to trade, then now is the time to start to plan how to mitigate the impacts. The Southern GC Chamber has been lobbying for the QLD Government to recognise the very localised impacts being felt by almost every small business in the border area one way or another, and to get some very targeted support for those businesses.
Buy Local, Play Local $3M campaign
The City of Gold Coast is investing $3 million into a ‘Play Money’ rewards program to support the city’s tourism, dining, retail, and arts/culture industries. The program will be facilitated by Destination Gold Coast.
Can you donate some time assist the Palm Beach/Currumbin Red Cross?
Palm Beach/Currumbin Red Cross is looking for someone to donate their time to help with auditing their books.
QLD Covid support grants have now opened for applications!
Further to the announcements last week, the Qld Covid Support Grants have now opened for applications. The good news is that these grants are now open to more businesses and also they are for larger amounts. This is as a result of the changes following the Federal Government's further support announced last Friday.
WSL announces that Snapper Rocks will host the WSL Challenger Series
In partnership with World Surf League, Major Events Gold Coast have announced that they've secured the Gold Coast to place host to the opening event of the WSL Challenger Series in a three-year deal, from 2022 – 2024.
Division 14 Councillor Newsletter - August 2021
Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill
$600M package to help Queensland businesses
The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have reached a 50/50 funding agreement that will see the value of the Queensland COVID-19 Business Support Grants rise from $260 million to $600 million.
New National Trust of Australia (Queensland) CEO Announced
After five years with the National Trust of Australia (Queensland), Jayme Cuttriss has been announced as the new CEO, based at the National Trust’s largest property, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
CCIQ Pulse Survey: The latest results are in!
Deteriorating business confidence on the Gold Coast is the lowest in the state, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland’s June quarter Pulse Survey shows.
COVID-19 business update from the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Qld (CCIQ)
Support for COVID-impacted business announced: Rebates, refunds, tax relief and more!
COVID-19 Lockdown Business Support Grants
The Queensland Government has announced that $5,000 grants will be made available to small and medium businesses across Queensland affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown (commenced Saturday 31 July 2021) and lockdowns in other states.
Register to apply for GCBF funding
Gambling Community Benefit Fund round 111 is now open and will close midnight 31 August 2021.
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERTS 🚧
Check out the latest news on all things road works, local council investment and planning. Keep up to date with what happening in the local area and plan ahead for your small business.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 consultation period has begun
There was a steady stream of residents at the community consultation session in Tugun with officers from Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) providing information.
Training Ombudsman to review apprentice experience
The Queensland Training Ombudsman will examine the support available for the state’s apprentices and trainees, with a special focus on removing barriers for women in traditionally male-dominated trades.
New committee to focus on Gold Coast jobs
The Gold Coast is to receive support from the Queensland Government to create jobs and grow local businesses and industries, with a dedicated Regional Jobs Committee coming to the area.
Freeman's Organic Farm the feature of short movie
The short film captures the farms past, present and future with Owner and General Manager, David Harold Gower Freeman.
Mask Wearing EXTENDED
Anyone who has been in City of Gold Coast in the last 14 days must continue to wear a face mask.