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Welcome to the October edition of the South East Region Connections Newsletter
This newsletter is brought to you by the South East Region, Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT) with a purpose to support small businesses within the South East region.
This newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.
DYJESBT recognises the important relationship between employment outcomes, strong small businesses, and a skilled workforce to the wellbeing of Queenslanders and their communities.
We invite you to take advantage of the following opportunities and to forward to your networks:- Back To Work - Small Business Short Courses
- Ai Group - Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Event
- Growing Queensland Business Roadshow - Event
- RDA Gold Coast - Sustainablility in Action Event
- Gold Coast Business Week - Events Calendar
- Indigenous Business Month
- Mentoring For Growth - Register for a session
- Business Chamber QLD - Workshops series
- City of Gold Coast - Grant Writing Information Session
- TAFE QLD - Link and Launch Career and Course Expo
Our regional team look forward to connecting with you throughout the year through established working groups, events and other interactions. Please reach out to us if you think we may be able to assist in the areas of employment, small business or training.
Tara Gaudry
Regional Director, South East Region
Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
P: 1800 210 210 E: stakeholderengagement@desbt.qld.gov.au W: desbt.qld.gov.au |
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| The Back to Work program is designed to give businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment. Support payments are available to eligible employers who hire a previously unemployed Queenslander who has experienced a minimum period of unemployment directly prior to commencing work with them.
The program is available throughout regional Queensland and in areas of South East Queensland (SEQ) experiencing significant labour market challenges.
Employer Support Payments and Youth Boost payments are available to eligible employers who meet all the program eligibility criteria.
The program is not a wage subsidy. The decision to employ someone is at the discretion of the employer and must be a business decision that is independent of the availability of the Back to Work support payment.
SMALL BUSINESS SHORT COURSES
Short micro-credential courses available to support employers to recruit and retain their employees.
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| Industry 4.0: Driving Sustainable Manufacturing - Gold Coast
Australia has a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 so changing the way we work to reduce our carbon footprint is at the forefront of business conversation.
Delivering emissions reductions and working towards net zero is a complicated journey involving many difficult decisions and potential actions. Combining action on net zero with action on smart tech, data management and support for green recovery is the way forward. Thinking about them together from the very beginning and how they complement each other, will help build your success in the future.
Join us and learn from Brett Spicer, Sustainability Partner at BDO, how to take the first step towards recording and improving your carbon footprint. This session will help manufacturers:
- Gain an understanding of Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions and how to measure, monitor and report on them, including developing practical and measurable targets
- Identify tools to help collect data, calculate emissions and apply carbon offset accounting techniques
- Develop an understanding of the regulations and standards in Australia and internationally
- Understand the importance of reliable connectivity and stable IT frameworks to maximise emissions data integrity.
Cost: Complimentary
Places for this event are limited and registration is essential!
This event is brought to you by Ai Group in partnership with the Queensland Government
Date and time
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AEST
Location
Heritage Bank Stadium
Nerang Broadbeach Road Carrara, QLD 4211 |
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GROWING QUEENSLAND BUSINESS ROADSHOW |
| Get what you need to succeed - 2023 Growing Queensland Business Roadshows
By attending the roadshow, you will hear about the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, working with government, transforming your workforce and mitigating supply chain challenges, plus lots more. Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre (Carrara, QLD) Wednesday, 1 November 2023 9:00 AM
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| Enhance your bottom line while saving the planet.
RDA Gold Coast is proud to be a partner for Sustainability in Action - Business Best Practice, a key event for Gold Coast Business Week at HOTA on Monday 9 October.
Hear from inspirational industry leaders and experts on adopting sustainability best practices, right here on the Gold Coast. Speakers include:- Multi-award-winning environmental consultant Larissa Rose, Director and Founder of GG Enviro
- Three prominent Gold Coast companies who will share their stories of sustainability in action
There'll also be exhibits from government agencies with grants, programs and support for your sustainability journey - look out for RDA Gold Coast's stand for our Sustainable Gold Coast project.
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GOLD COAST BUSINESS WEEK - CITY OF GOLD COAST |
| Gold Coast Business Week has been an annual business event connecting leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs across the Gold Coast since 2018.
The week will consist of a variety of events, including tailored workshops, networking opportunities, industry tours and keynote presentations from sustainability specialists and entrepreneurs.
The theme of Gold Coast Business Week is the city's sustainable economic future. Topics covered this week will focus on educating local businesses on how to strive towards being carbon neutral, small measures that businesses can take to be more sustainable and technological advancements that can improve business operations.
Events are tailored to a variety of different industries including tourism, professional services, health, medical, sport, screen, advanced manufacturing and more. We encourage all Gold Coast businesses to attend to hear how they can positively impact a diverse and thriving economy.
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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MONTH |
| To Gather, Together
Gathering is at the heart of building relationships. We gather to seek solace, to seek feedback, to find information and inspiration and to generate friendship and connection.
By gathering together, we challenge ourselves to broaden our minds, think anew, brainstorm solutions and act differently for better futures. It is in the spaces we create when we gather, that we connect and uplift one another in times of pressure and stress.
Strengthening our Indigenous business sector requires strong relationships at a local level, through gathering and exploring the crossovers between what’s happening in our businesses, in the community and in our personal lives. A rich tapestry of connections, information, ideas, and opportunities are woven each and every time we gather.
Therefore, in October 2023, Indigenous Business Month calls upon communities and Indigenous businesses To Gather, Together
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| Register for a 45-minute mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business.
The Queensland Government's Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities. We have multiple 45-minute sessions available each day.
Experienced M4G mentors can assist you with anything related to your business and you can register for a mentoring session at any time. Once you register your interest, the team will contact you to schedule an available session for your business.
24 October 2023
9am -3pm
See website for other available dates
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Business Chamber Queensland knows business, and we know that attracting, hiring, and retaining the right people is one of the biggest constraints on business growth. To help employers address the labour shortage, we are proud to deliver the Workforce Evolve program, a Queensland Government funded e-learning program designed to help employers think differently about who they hire and how to retain them in the future.
Within our community there are many who are motivated to work, or work more, but who have historically been under-represented in the workforce. These diverse groups include women with family or carer commitments or escaping domestic violence, First Nations Peoples, the LGBTI community, those with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and mature aged workers.
With some changes in approach and the use of inclusive employment practices, the Workforce Evolve program will help employers develop a recruitment strategy to unlock a new segment of job seekers from these under-represented groups and in doing so, enrich their organisation with the right skills and diverse contributions.
Delivered via 6 fully online, flexible modules, Workforce Evolve will give employers the skills they need to make the most of this diverse and inclusive workforce. Each module includes the option to book a Coaching Session with a Workforce Coach for personalized learning support at each stage of the program.
The program is FREE, and open to any employer in Queensland.
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GRANT WRITING INFORMATION SESSION |
| Grant Writing Information Session
Join us to learn about grants and philanthropy, get the basics on researching and planning your grant application, work on a simple grants template and develop skills to write a grant application.
Date and time
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Pimpama Sports Hub
139 Rifle Range Road Pimpama, QLD 4209
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LINK AND LAUNCH CAREER AND COURSE EXPO |
| We are excited to extend an invitation for your business or organization to attend and showcase your job offerings at The Link and Launch Career and Course Expo, presented in partnership with the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee and TAFE Queensland.
We understand the importance of connecting local businesses and organisations with local talent, especially if you are hiring or planning to do so soon. Our Expo is an ideal platform for organisations like yours to meet skilled and motivated individuals who are actively seeking employment opportunities immediately or in the near future.
Saturday 14th October
9 am to 1 pm
inside the library at TAFE Queensland’s Alexandra Hills Campus.
It is completely FREE to attend
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Get in touch with South East Region DYJESBT - We are here to assist |
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