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Events

16 Jun

Year 1 Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training

Various

This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues.

HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.

By representing workers in their group, HSRs provide an avenue for workers to raise safety issues within their workplace, ensuring that a process is followed to resolve any hazards or risks.

16 Jun

Intermediate Supervision Skills Training

Kalgoorlie

This workshop provides participants with a framework to establish an effective and durable supervision/clinical education culture within health and human service orientated organisations. It is generally presented in-house to larger organisations seeking to establish a consistent approach with their agency

It runs for 2-days and is designed for team leaders, line managers, coordinators, practice teachers and others with supervisory responsibilities.

23 Jun

Hedland’s Big Pitch

Port Hedland

Hedland’s Big Pitch is both an educational and cash-incentivised program, designed to fast-track the skills, knowledge, and growth of our aspiring entrepreneurs — creating long-lasting benefits for both individuals and the wider Hedland community.

Pitch your idea. A Chance to Win $20,000!

28 Jun

NAIDOC Ball 2025

Newman 6.00pm

The Shire of East Pilbara invites you to a night of celebration, culture, and community at the NAIDOC Ball 2025.

Our showpiece event as part of the Shire’s NAIDOC Week Calendar, the NAIDOC Ball is an opportunity to don your finery, enjoy an incredible feast and mocktail bar and dance the night away.

01 Jul

Canva for Beginners

Online 1.00 - 3.00pm

This workshop is tailored for small business owners looking to elevate their visual presence without the steep learning curve of professional design software.

02 Jul

Digital Transformation in Action

Broadmeadow 7.00 - 9.00am

A breakfast session dedicated to unpacking how real businesses are embracing digital transformation. Sstreamlining operations, empowering people, and safeguarding systems in the process, you’ll hear practical examples of transformation in action, as local businesses share how they’re moving beyond buzzwords to implement meaningful change. From system integration and automation to workforce enablement and security, this session offers clear, actionable insights no matter where you are on your digital journey.

02 Jul

Practise Public Speaking

Mackay 12.00 - 1.00pm

Socialise and network on your lunch break with Mackay Lunchmasters Toastmasters Club! Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for engaging meetings where you can enhance your public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

03 Jul

Tour of Meta Business Suite

Online 1.00 - 3.00pm

Learn how to streamline your social media management, schedule and plan content, effectively advertise, and analyse results to optimise your marketing strategy using Meta Business Suite.

04 Jul

National NAIDOC Forum – Perth

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 9am

National NAIDOC Forum

As Boorloo is hosting the National NAIDOC Awards on Sat 5th July 2025 we thought it would be a great idea to celebrate with a National NAIDOC Forum the day before on 4th July 2025. We have 18 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Speakers, Cultural Immersion Sessions in the afternoon. 14 Aboriginal Stallholders selling products throughout the day and open to the public to pop in. We will then end the day with Aliwah Networking Event 5.00 – 7.00 pm this is open to the public to join us and tickets cost $40. Sales to the Forum will close at 5.00pm WST this Friday 27 June 2025 unless sold out earlier.

05 Jul

Mental Health First Aid Course

Goldfields Art Centre, Kalgoorlie 9.00am

This one-day blended MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

5 hours of e-learning is to be completed before attending the face-to-face session. Brought to you by Regional Counselling Services, in partnership with Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre through BHP Community Funds. Open to anyone aged 18 years and over

05 Jul

Standard MEntal Health First Aid

Kalgoorlie 9.00am - 4.00pm

Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mentnal health problems in adults, the treatments and supports available.

06 Jul

NAIDOC Opening Concert

South Hedland

Watch this space for more event announcements — including the Opening Concert and Nothing But Net kids’ basketball comp hosted by Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders & Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation.

06 Jul

Naidoc Week

National

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is the Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy and celebrates 50 years of honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, resilience and culture. It’s a time to reflect on our Elders’ strength, embrace our communities’ vision, and celebrate the legacy being built by the next generation of leaders.

06 Jul

Port Hedland – NAIDOC WEEK Calendar 2025

Port Hedland Various

Full calendar of events for NAIDOC week, July 6 – 12, 2025

06 Jul

NAIDOC WEEK – Opening Concert and Awards

South Hedland Town Square 2.30pm - 7.30pm

Hedland NAIDOC opening concert and awards. Free event with BBQ for all to enjoy.

08 Jul

Wangka Maya NAIDOC Event

Port Hedland 10am - 2pm

Food and activities for all to enjoy.

08 Jul

Building a WordPress website using the Divi Theme

Online 10.00am - 12.00pm

In this “live workshop”, you will see every step to set up your WordPress website and start building it using the popular Divi theme.

08 Jul

Eggonomics

Mackay 8.00 - 9.30am

Start the new financial year sunny-side up at Eggonomics — our annual breakfast event that swaps the chaos of EOFY for coffee, conversation, and a clear-eyed look at the year ahead.

09 Jul

Outdoor Storytime, Under the Yarning Tree 2025

South Hedland Library Various

Join in singing, yarning, drawing, reading and playing to promote children’s literacy development.

Multiple Dates Between Wednesday 9th July 2025 & Wednesday 13th August 2025

10 Jul

Regional Resources & Innovation Expo

Mackay

The purpose of the Regional Resources & Innovation Expo aims to be a premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering industry collaboration, and driving sustainable advancements in the resources sector. This event will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, investors and anyone interested to explore solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility.

11 Jul

NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day

Kalgoorlie 10.00am - 2.00pm

Activities and food including spear/boomerang throwing, bush medicine session, art & craft station, sausage sizzle, kangaroo tail & damper & many more activities and stalls.
11 Jul

WMHSAC NAIDOC 2025 Community Event

JD Hardie Youth Centre 11am - 4pm

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends to the NAIDOC Day hosted by Wirraka Maya Health.

📽 Venue: JD Hardie Youth Centre
📆 Date: Friday, 11th July 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

The event will include: The Shoveller Band, kids activities, stalls, food and entertainment. Lots of 
prizes and giveaways.

15 Jul

Expert Strategies for Retirement, Superannuation and Wealth Creation

Singleton 6.30 - 8.00pm

An engaging 90-minute seminar designed to introduce you to the valuable role of professional financial guidance in securing your financial future. This informative session will cover essential topics related to retirement planning and wealth creation, highlighting how expert advice can help you navigate your financial journey.

15 Jul

Optimising and Expanding Your WordPress Website with Divi Theme

Online 10.00am - 12.00pm

Whether you’re looking to improve user experience, boost website speed, or incorporate advanced features, this session has you covered.

15 Jul

Managing Cultural Load, Cultural Stress in the Workplace

Adelaide

This workshop is psychoeducative and directed at the needs of Indigenous workers. If you wish to better understand how to support Indigenous workers we recommend that you register for the ‘beyond cultural competency to behavioural change’ workshop which is directed to a general audience.

15 Jul

Starting or Running a Business

Kalgoorlie 9.30am - 12.00pm

Whether you’re just beginning or need guidance on operations, Ric Halse from Many Rivers is here to help with free, long-term business support. No appointment required.

15 Jul

Power Up Bunbury – First Nations Workshop

Bunbury 9.30am - 2.00pm

Training events to INSPIRE and EQUIP women on their political journey

This is a dedicated First Nations Workshop, which is facilitated by First Nations women and specifically designed to address additional considerations encountered by this community when running for public office.

16 Jul

Business Basics & Capability Statement Workshop

Lovedale 10.00am - 4.00pm

Planning, marketing and financial management are 3 of the foundational pillars of business. If you get these right, the rest will fall in to place.

16 Jul

Exploring Copilot’s Capabilities

Online 12.00 - 1.00pm

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and support everyday tasks in this one-hour lunch and learn session.

21 Jul

Meeting Basics Training

Yunta 11.00am - 1.30pm

22 Jul

Mining Legislation Overview

Singleton 8.00am - 12.00pm

We focus on parts of the legislation that is commonly confused or misunderstood, as well as the legislation that underpins our mining operations in NSW. Whilst this is specifically for open cut applications, there is substantial cross over to the underground statutory functions.

22 Jul

Mental Health First Aid Training

Port Hedland 9.00am - 5.00pm

Mental Health Training with KAL Essence .At KAL Essence, we know that mental health affects everyone—at work, at home, and in our communities. Our Mental Health First Aid training is delivered by experienced Indigenous facilitators and is designed to be practical, engaging, and accessible to all. Whether you’re supporting a colleague, friend, or family member, our training gives you the tools to recognise signs of mental distress, respond with confidence, and create safer, more supportive environments for everyone.

23 Jul

Supervisor Workshop

Maitland 9.30am - 1.30pm

FREE WORKSHOP – EFFECTIVELY SUPERVISING YOUR APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE

Workplace supervisors are in a key position to maximise the success of training and therefore ensure the supply of skilled staff for the future. A capable supervisor can make workplace training meaningful and enjoyable for both the supervisor and the apprentice and trainee. Good supervisors have the most significant impact on workplace culture.

23 Jul

Meeting Basics Training

Port Augusta 10.30am - 12.30pm

23 Jul

Automating Your Business for Growth

Online 10.00am - 12.00pm

Learn how to implement scalable systems and automation in your business to handle growth without the growing pains. We’ll discuss how to use automated systems to manage increased demand, ensure consistent quality, and maintain customer satisfaction as your business expands.

25 Jul

Cashflow for Small Business Success

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

28 Jul

USG Workforce Summit

Port Augusta 11.00am - 4.00pm

The third Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit will bring together industry, government and regional stakeholders to discuss the significant workforce opportunities and challenges facing the region, and identify opportunities for improving collaboration across projects and sectors to maximise the long-term benefits for the region.

29 Jul

Tactic Conference

Port Augusta

A premier event connecting local suppliers with major projects across mining, energy, renewables, resources, infrastructure, and defence industries. Proudly partnered with the Local Buying Foundation.

30 Jul

Capability Statement Workshop

Mackay 9.00am - 1.00pm

This practical workshop will assist you develop and prepare an effective capability statement to help your business thrive.

12 Aug

Indigenous Mental Health, Complex Racial Trauma & Attachment

Perth

Dr Tracy Westerman’s ‘Indigenous Mental Health, Complex Racial Trauma & Attachment’
Indigenous Psychological Services (IPS) has been at the forefront of research, development and delivery of cultural competency programs since 1998.

A three day event on INDIGENOUS MENTAL HEALTH, COMPLEX RACIAL TRAUMA & ATTACHMENT

19 Aug

Coffee Catch Up

Port Hedland 10.30 - 11.30am

Join the PHCCI team and Kate Holling General Manager of Rail at BHP’s Western Australian Iron Ore operations (WAIO) , for a coffee and catch-up at The Web Business Hub.

22 Aug

RIN Awards

Mackay 6.00 - 11.30pm

The RIN Awards recognise the significant achievements and enterprise that local businesses are demonstrating across seven categories including inclusion and diversity, expansion into new markets, safety foremost, standing out from the crowd, connecting in the community, champion culture and manufacturing excellence.

25 Aug

Goods and Services Tax

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

26 Aug

WHS for Managers and Supervisors

Online 8.45am

Half-day course for course managers, supervisors or team leaders

Public courses available, or it can be can be delivered at your workplace or at one of our training facilities.

27 Aug

WHS for Officers

Online 8.45an

2.5‑hour course for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, senior managers, owners and directors

Public courses available, or it can be can be delivered at your workplace or at one of our training facilities.

06 Sep

2025 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards

Emerald

The event will be an opportunity to come together to celebrate our region’s vibrant business community, its resilience and its achievements.

06 Sep

Central Highland Business Excellence Awards

Emerald

The event will be an opportunity to come together to celebrate our region’s vibrant business community, its resilience and its achievements.

06 Sep

2025 Goldfields Business Awards – Nominations Open!

Kalgoorlie

Nominate for the 2025 Goldfields Business Awards presented by BHP and celebrate local excellence.

Winners are recognised as industry leaders and can compete for the title of WA’s best at the RCCIWA Business Excellence Awards.

Click Here to submit your nomination.

For more information email the KBCCI events team at events@kbcci.com.au

Event to be held on September 06, 2025.

10 Sep

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online 9.00am - 4.30pm

This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.

11 Sep

Beyond Cultural Competency to Behaviour Change

Perth

ndigenous Psychological Services (IPS) has been at the forefront of research, development and delivery of cultural competency intervention programs CCIPs since 1998.

This program also focuses on the practical development of skills specific to retaining Aboriginal people in the workplace.

19 Sep

Business Port Pirie Awards Night 2025

Port Pirie 6.00pm

Save the date –  September 19th 2025. Time: Doors Open at 6pm. Location: Northern Festival Centre Ballroom.

25 Sep

Hiring and Paying Workers

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

08 Oct

WA Mining Conference and Exhibition

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

The 2024 WA Mining Conference and Exhibition experienced its highest attendance level in the event’s history, with 3,000+ attendees, 120+ exhibitors and 40+ guest speakers over the two-day event.

Key theme’s this year will include – Advanced Technology | Innovative Solutions | Decarbonisation | Future Outlook | Software & Data Analysis.

08 Oct

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online 9.00am - 4.30pm

This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.

09 Oct

Indigenous Business Expo

Mackay 7.30am - 3.00pm

Local businesses and procurement professionals are invited to the 4th annual Indigenous Business Expo for the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

The event highlights culture, innovation, capability, and diversity of First Nations businesses across many business sectors. It’s an opportunity for procurement teams and decision-makers in mining, manufacturing, government, health, tourism, arts, education, construction, and agriculture to connect directly with Indigenous suppliers and explore future partnerships.

11 Oct

Waalitj Foundation Annual Gala Dinner 2025

Perth

2025 Waalitj Foundation Gala Dinner will celebrate its’ 20th Anniversary!

This year marks two decades of the Waalitj Foundation’s dedication to supporting and empowering First Nations Australians, leading the provision of education, employment and business opportunities. 

Our Annual Gala Dinner has been a fixture on Perth’s social and philanthropic calendar for over 15 years. This event is coordinated to raise much needed funds for the Waalitj Foundation.

Together, we will continue to make a positive impact and empower First Nations Peoples to fly.

12 Oct

Save The Date – Spring Festival is Coming!

Hammond Park

Lorna Mitchell Spring Festival is being held on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Held at the beautiful Hammond Park, this family favourite event in the Goldfields promises fun for everyone!

If you are interested in becoming a stallholder or a sponsor, please email your expression of interest to events@kbcci.com.au

12 Oct

2025 Lorna Mitchell Spring Festival

Kalgoorlie

Join the 150 stallholders as they put on a colourful display of craft, homemade products, food and more featuring our multi-cultural community. Relax and enjoy live entertainment in the Goldfields most beautiful setting, Hammond Park.

05 Nov

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online 9.00am - 4.30pm

This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.