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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.
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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
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Digital Economy Update
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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:
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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:
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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:
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
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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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]
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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]
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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Community sponsorship overview
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Update on operations
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Meet Cannington representatives and management
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How to determine the feasibility of your idea
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Refreshments provided
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Ways to take your idea to market
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A framework for planning your business
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Intellectual Property and managing it effectively
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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