| | Welcome to the September 2022 edition of the South East Region DESBT Connections.
Our Connections newsletter is designed to provide our stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to our region.
In September, we celebrated excellence in training at the State Queensland Training Awards. See below for more information about these awards and how you and your networks can get involved in 2023.
The Queensland Workforce Strategy was launched in September. The Queensland Government has released a ten-year plan to address workforce shortages which would see all Queenslanders who want to work, supported into good jobs.
Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032 will deliver programs to help all Queenslanders get a good job and connect businesses with new workers.
Programs will focus on five areas including increasing workforce participation, developing local solutions, supporting school to work transitions, attracting and retaining workers and skilling Queenslanders now and into the future.
September also saw the release of Paving the Way - First Nations Training Strategy to develop skills relevant to the local needs of First Nations people and their communities.
Paving the Way – the First Nations Training Strategy is an important step in changing how government works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities to develop and deliver training and skilling opportunities for the jobs of the future.
October is Safe Work Month and Indigenous Business Month. October also includes Mental Health Week which is 8/10 - 16/10.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your networks.
Brett Haagsma
Regional Director, South East Region
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
P: 1800 210 210 E: southtraining@desbt.qld.gov.au W: desbt.qld.gov.au |
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| Queensland Training Awards - State Finals |
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| | Celebrating VET System in Queensland
The Queensland Training Awards returns to the stage in September to shine a spotlight on the state's best and brightest in vocational education and training (VET). Congratulations to the finalists and winners of individual, employer and community organisation categories from around the state.
Congratulations to Currumbin Wildflife Sanctuary for taking out the state award for Medium Employer of the Year; to Tony Karamatic for Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year and to Courtney Evans who won the Voactional Student of the Year.
Check out the full list of winners and finalists online, watch a short highlights video and check out photos from the night, which are available for purchase. (Enter gallery password: #QTA2022)
Keep up to date with their progress by following Skills for Queensland on Facebook.
If you would like to know more about entering as a nominee in 2023 or supporting your local region as a sponsor go to our South East Region Queensland Training Awards page for more information. |
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| | Safe Work Month raises community and industry awareness about the importance of work health and safety, and best practice rehabilitation and return to work. But this is not something we should work on just in October – safer, healthier workplaces are for everyone, every day.
Get involved by promoting safe work in your workplace or participate in the many events organised by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. |
There’s something for everyone with programs covering topics like good work design, incident preparedness, creating a positive culture around workplace safety and wellbeing and more.
To learn more, access events or view resources to promote Safe Work Month, visit WorkSafe.qld.gov.au.
Strengthen your small business with a new online training course for work health and wellbeing
The rise of COVID-19 brought unprecedented financial and emotional pressures to many workplaces, particularly small businesses. These pressures can have a major impact on work health, safety and wellbeing.
The work health and wellbeing interactive course has four modules that focus on how to embed work health and wellbeing intobusiness systems to improve the health of your workers and workplaces.
Small business owners, managers, health and wellbeing coordinators, human resources staff and health and safety advisors will all benefit from this course.
Head to the Work Safe website to grow your skills around how to integrate work health, safety and wellbeing into your small business.
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| Queensland Mental Health Week - Awareness, Belonging and Connection |
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Queensland Mental Health Week is being held between 8-16 October. The week focuses on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Protecting the psychological health of workers is just as important as protecting their physical health. During your career, it’s highly likely you will work with or manage someone with a mental health condition.
In fact, 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health condition in any year and 1 in 2 Australians will experience a mental health condition in a lifetime.
Get involved! Attend one of the many free events held during the week to show your commitment to building mentally healthy workplaces, nurture your teams’ capabilities and improve your awareness of psychological health and safety and early intervention. |
One way the Queensland Government is supporting Queenslanders’ better mental health is through new small business wellness coaches. We have partnered with the Queensland Mental Health Commission, the Queensland Small Business Commissioner, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland to engage six new small business wellness coaches located across Queensland. |
These new coaches join the network of small business financial counsellors and tourism financial counsellors to provide a complete package of support for small businesses. Keep an eye out for more information about how to access these Small Business Wellness Coaches in your area.
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Remember, if you or someone you know needs support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
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| Train and retain staff with micro-credentialling courses | | |
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| With skills and staff shortages hampering many tourism businesses, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and Queensland Government are providing industry operators and their staff with access to hundreds of free of charge tourism and hospitality-related online courses.
Micro-credentialling courses are flexible, bite-sized courses delivered online. They’re a great way to upskill and onboard new and current employees inhouse.
Staff can be trained in as little as 40-minutes with industry-specific skills. The learnings provided by the courses are helping to fill critical skill gaps and improve staff retention. |
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| Indigenous Business Month - Actions Today, Impact Tomorrow |
| Indigenous Business Month is an annual celebration that occurs every October and 2022 marks its 8th year. Indigenous Business Month shines a light on the growing ranks of successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses across Queensland.
This year’s theme is ACTIONS TODAY, IMPACT TOMORROW to inspire the next generation of First Nations business leaders. During all of October, First Nations business owners and their non-Indigenous allies are collectively called upon to gather online, and in the community to look at our actions today, and how they will impact our tomorrow.
Queensland has a thtriving Indigenous business sector and we want Indigenous businesses across the state to tap into opportunities to supply their goods and services in the lead up to and after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Visit the Indigenous Business Month website for more information and keep an eye out for events happening near you by visiting 2022 EVENTS - Indigenous Business Month. |
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| | The Gold Coast Indigenous Business Connect event is a connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, industry, executive stakeholders and government representatives.
We will come together to celebrate Indigenous Business Month for: - On Country experience, at the monument honouring Jenni Graham
- Sharing Indigenous Businesses and People opportunities
- Promoting Indigenous Businesses
- Participate in business-to-business networking
- Celebrating Indigenous Culture
- Showcase Indigenous Business Connect 21-22
When: Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Time: 9.00am - 11.30am
Where: HOTA - Outside stage
135 Bundall Road
Bundall
RSVP: 6 October 2022 | |
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| On-time Payment Policy - Businesses Suppling to Government |
| The On-time Payment Policy (OPP) has reduced payment terms for small businesses supplying to the Queensland Government from 30 calendar days to 20 calendar days.
The OPP is part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to backing small business, strengthening and growing the sector and improving small business cash flow.
Register your details in the On-time Payment Small Business Register so your small business is recognised as a supplier to government. |
Registration is quick and easy, and will help ensure your invoice is paid within 20 calendar days. | 
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| | Future-proof your business with an online Business Planning Course, delivered by University of the Sunshine Coast
Micro and small businesses form the foundation of the Australian economy, employing approximately 44 percent of the Australian workforce and contributing around one-third of Australia's GDP. As approximately 97 percent of Australian organisations are categorised as micro and small businesses it is critical that this industry sector is supported in being successful.
The Business Planning Course is free and designed to provide local business owners with a clear understanding of the key factors that underpin their success and are critical to their long-term survival.
Participating in this course, comprised of a series of workshops, provides a platform for business owners to survive and thrive by adopting and implementing strategic management principles, thereby lowering the rate of business failure.
NB: Businesses located outside of USC course locations are able to participate via registering to complete the course online. All dates and course outlines are in the link below. This course compliments the Mentoring for Growth Program. Mentoring for Growth
The Business Planning Course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. | |
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| Webinar - Ask a mentor: What's in a business plan and do I really need one? |
| Planning is one of the most important things you can do to make your business successful – whether you are starting, running, expanding or exiting a business.
You’re invited to a free panel webinar on Monday 24 October at 9am featuring Mentoring for Growth (M4G) mentors. The first in a series of webinars, the session will focus on Business Planning.
Join four business experts from the M4G program who’ll provide you with information, tips and resources. |
They will talk you through the key elements of a business plan, and how to best use it once you have one – so it doesn’t just sit in a drawer never to be seen again. It’s a great opportunity to learn and ask mentors any questions you have around business planning.
Panelists:
Roger Phare – M4G Mentor since 2019
Helen Cowley – M4G Mentor since 2007
Michael Wall – M4G Mentor since 2006
Paul Khan – M4G Mentor since 2020 |
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| Brisbane Small Business Expo |
| Thursday 6 October 2022
Venue: Nissan Arena, 590 Mains Road, Nathan
Times: 10am to 3:30pm
Welcome to Small Business Expos |Collaborative Business Marketplaces - Business Workshops
- 330 Exhibitors to meet and connect with
- Venue Cafe area for business talks
- Fantastic Live Entertainment
- FREE Headshot Hub Photos
- FREE Massage Hub
- Speed Networking at 10:30am (Women only) and also at 2.30pm (Men and Women)
- Tina X Talk Panel Session (like TEDx but for women in business)
Call the Small Business Expo team if you have any questions on: 0475 411 793
Register for Tickets 2022 Brisbane Business and Jobs Expo Tickets, Thu 06/10/2022 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite
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| 2022 Growing Queensland Business Roadshow |
| SUPPLY GROW THRIVE This roadshow provides information, tools and tips to help local businesses supply to government and find out about other related programs.
Date: 18 October 2022
Time: 9.00am - 12.15pm
Venue: Carrara Sports Centre
Topics & Activities Include: - Advancing Social Value
- Procurement opportunites - 2032 Olympics
- Greening your Business
- Tendering Tips
- Regional Manufacturing Hubs
- Mentoring for Growth - register ahead of event
Hosted by the Department of Energy and Public Works | |
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| Get in touch with South East Region DESBT - We are here to assist |
| | Have a specific question or business need?
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