BHP and BMA employees can register at any time to use the Local Buying Program for their procurement needs. Buyers will be required to validate their registrations via their BHP email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.
The HORIZON Program is delivered by First Nations X, Atomic Sky & Project Play Up – Leadership for Women, and made possible by support from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund X-tend grant, Local Buying Foundation, Gold Fields and the Mt Burdett Foundation, as well as the following companies
An 8 week program to take control of your workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and unleash the full power of Microsoft 365.
Over eight weeks, this hands-on program walks you step-by-step through practical tools, AI features, and automation workflows that will transform the way you work.
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.
Learn strategies, tools and knowledge to implement the ideal wellness plan for you
Boost cash flow. Refine your marketing strategy. Streamline operations (yes, even with AI tools). Or simply sanity-check a new idea…come and pick Craig’s brains in a confidential, practical session tailored to your needs.
1 hour meeting (Required for most queries): 30 minute meeting (for a quick chat):
Prefer to chat first? Call 0438 909 019 or email craig.holland@ipsau.com.au.This session is for business owners who want their website pages to perform better in search results and engage their audience. We’ll explore Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) basics with a focus on writing content that converts and informs. Learn how to identify keyword opportunities, use research tools, and write clear and valuable content that speaks directly to your target market.
This session is for business owners who want their website pages to perform better in search results and engage their audience. We’ll explore Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) basics with a focus on writing content that converts and informs. Learn how to identify keyword opportunities, use research tools, and write clear and valuable content that speaks directly to your target market. You’ll also learn the importance of headlines, meta descriptions, and internal linking—plus what technical elements support content visibility. Whether you’re writing your own content or reviewing the work of others, this workshop will give you confidence in making informed content decisions and improving your site’s online performance.
The Goldfields region is set for a major period of growth, with billions of dollars in investment planned over the coming years. To ensure local businesses are ready to connect with opportunities, the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber (GABC), in partnership with KBCCI and the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission GEDC, is proud to present the Meet the Buyer event.
More information to come
A fast, practical Lunch N Learn to help Newman businesses present clearly and credibly to major buyers. In 60 minutes you’ll sharpen your 60-second pitch, choose proof points that land, and leave with a buyer-ready checklist for the presentation event the next day.
Do you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Whether you’re a worker or you’re engaging workers, we can help clarify your understanding. Also, find out more about ‘employee-like workers’ and what to do if you’re employee who thinks they’ve been misclassified as a contractor.
In this webinar we will also explore the following topics: • Changes to definitions and protections for independent contractors and regulated workers • Minimum standard orders and protections for employee-like workers in the gig economy • Where to find more information relating to regulated workers.
Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels and will not cover complex information. A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session. You can find more upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars.
Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.
Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CORE Innovation Hub are excited to invite you to the Pilbara Supplier Summit in 2025.
Hosted in Newman, connect with other small business owners, meet industry leaders and decision makers, while building your team’s capability and discovering growth pathways for your business.
Be part of the action at the Hunter Innovation Festival on Thursday, 25 September 2025! This is the region’s premier event for innovators, industry leaders, and creative thinkers to connect, learn, and explore the future.
Immerse yourself in a full day of world-class speakers, insightful panels, and interactive sessions focused on the groundbreaking work happening right here in our region, from Health and Future Energy to Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing.
Amendments to the Fair Work Act, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, make wage compliance more critical than ever for employers. Employers who intentionally underpay their workers will face criminal charges, and civil penalties will be enforced for wage underpayments. These updates mark a critical shift in how wage compliance is regulated, emphasising its importance for businesses.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offer a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge.
During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.
Access the free resources now at – https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/
To get the most from the masterclasses we recommend you complete the online learning before attending. This will give you time to consider what you’ve learned, reflect and prepare any questions you have to ask at the webinar.
In this practical 2 hour workshop, digital transformation expert Glen Fry, will assist you as a manufacturing leader to:
Whether you’re new to the tendering process or want to refine your approach, this session is designed to give you the insights and strategies to increase your chances of winning contracts.
Key Learnings:
✅ Understanding the tendering process and how it works in NSW
✅ Identifying and responding to tender opportunities
✅ Creating competitive, compliant bids
✅ Crafting a standout Capability Statement
✅ Leveraging your startup’s strengths for maximum impact
Join us for expert-led discussions, practical tips, and networking with other local startups to ensure your business is ready to compete for the next big contract!
Key Learnings:
This dedicated workshop, hosted in collaboration with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), is designed to support Aboriginal businesses in the Hunter Region to understand and access procurement opportunities. Whether you’re new to tendering or looking to strengthen your current approach, this session will provide you with valuable insights and tools to help position your business for success.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to lead high-performing teams that execute effectively without the need for constant oversight. Through a blend of activities and peer-to-peer discussions, attendees will identify performance gaps within their own teams and explore actionable strategies to close them.
The Mackay Manufacturing Hub Regional Networking Event on the 30th of September is an opportunity to meet the local Manufacturing Hub team and hear from Industry Leaders from across the State.
You will be able to provided with information on Queensland Government support for local manufacturing businesses and our 2 guest speakers are:
Brad Parsons – An ecosystem orchestrator at Rely Ability, a company that provides digital transformation and industrial data solutions for sustainability; and
Jordan Morris – Manufacturing Skills Queensland – Industry Development Manager and Queensland Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor – Manufacturing and Engineering Stream
Discover the full potential of Outlook! This workshop will show you how to transform Outlook into a powerhouse for productivity and efficiency, covering email management, calendar organisation, and task scheduling.
Discover the full potential of Outlook! This workshop will show you how to transform Outlook into a powerhouse for productivity and efficiency, covering email management, calendar organisation, and task scheduling.
The Effective Public Speaking Skills Workshop will prepare you to present confidently and effectively, ensuring that you have influence, maximum impact and that your message is heard.
Join the Mackay Manufacturing Hubs for a two-day, hands-on workshop tailored to SME manufacturers, designed in response to industry feedback. Learn how lean thinking can drive productivity, reduce waste, cut costs, and boost employee engagement.
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.
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.
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.
As AI becomes more accessible, small businesses face both new security risks and powerful protection tools. This workshop will help you understand how AI impacts cyber security and what you can do to safeguard your business.
As AI becomes more accessible, small businesses face both new security risks and powerful protection tools. This workshop will help you understand how AI impacts cyber security and what you can do to safeguard your business.
Learning from disasters is a one-day program developed by the NSW Resources Regulator. Core Mine Pty Ltd are approved training providers (ATP# AREQ0017645) to facilitate this program.
Attendees will learn about previous events in the mining industry which has lead to fatal (or near fatal) outcomes. You will also be able to identify a set of patterns that are common across these case studies and apply them to your own workplace.
Learn how to secure your business by implementing strong passwords, using password managers and adopting safe password management practices.
Learn how to secure your business by implementing strong passwords, using password managers and adopting safe password management practices.
Our Associated Non-Technical Skills (ANTS) course covers the 5 pillars of leadership that are essential for frontline supervision. We will cover technical content as well as put into practice the skills obtained.
Attendees will receive a minimum of 5.5hours of formal training that will go towards their Maintenance of Competence for their NSW Practicing Certificate (accompanied by a certificate of completion).
Due to the nature of this content, this event will be held in person only (limited positions).
There is no better place to do business than Maitland! The 2025 Summit will bring together the public and the wider business community to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. From start-ups to established businesses, and access to resources and networks you wouldn’t normally reach, attendees will leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and insights from local & national leaders.
Contemporary leaders need to be clear about whether they are providing the type of leadership that is required. They are purpose driven, curious and work to improve the way they influence their teams through their actions and communications. This course runs in select regional locations
Tough discussions with a direct report, peer, boss, supplier or customer can arise in a variety of situations. This course will show you how to prepare for these challenges and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome for everyone involved. This course runs in Perth and select regional locations.
This year’s conference will provide you with the skills, knowledge and insights to facilitate your journey to becoming a strong, informed and inspiring leader. Learn the importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and motivating your team for optimum performance.
Learning how to be a good supervisor is critical to reach optimum effectiveness faster and avoid feeling like you’ve been ‘thrown in at the deep end’. This supervisor course will help ensure you perform at the highest level on site or in the office. This course runs in Perth and select regional locations.
This webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts
Participants will learn how to use AI to save time, reduce admin tasks, and streamline marketing efforts. This workshop is ideal for any business owners uncertain about Artificial Intelligence and are keen to learn how to use it to optimise activities and support business growth.
Most small businesses are accidentally left open to hackers, we will cover two factor authentication, password managers, types of attacks and security software.
The Summit 2025: Connecting Industry and Indigenous Excellence
The Summit, the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC)’s premier annual event, is a pivotal gathering for delegates from government and industry supply chains to engage with Indigenous businesses. This unique two-day event showcases best practices in Indigenous procurement, job creation, and sustainability, fostering vital connections that drive industry forward.
Whether you’re leading a team, managing clients, or running your own business, improving your emotional intelligence is one of the fastest ways to lift both performance and satisfaction.
Join us for this informative webinar, where we will break down climate disclosure obligations and government policies to explain how this will affect smaller businesses, as well as highlight some of the exciting new opportunities within the net zero economy.
ICN’s National Climate Director – Dr Vanessa Rauland will help you to:
Unpack the essentials of upcoming mandatory climate reporting for businesses
Understand the downstream impact on your business as a supplier
Learn how to prepare your business and take proactive steps
Understand the emerging opportunities in Australia’s net zero transformation
In this “live workshop”, you will see every step to set up your WordPress website and start building it using the popular Divi theme.
Steps include:
Participants can either watch and take notes, or if you would like to follow along, you will need to have a hosting account set up with your domain pointed to the hosting account, and a subscription for the Divi theme from Elegant Themes.
Join us for an unforgettable night as we celebrate excellence in manufacturing at the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards. This evening promises to be a night to remember, honouring the achievements of manufacturers in our region.
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.
Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.
Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.
What you’ll learn:
Our Environmental Management Course is 3.5 hours of formal training. We will cover:
– Applicable environmental legislation
– Practical application of environmental considerations
– Pollution Incident Management Plan
– Environmental Incidents
Whilst this is specifically for open cut applications, there is substantial cross over to the underground statutory functions.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to use advanced Excel functions like IF, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP, along with conditional formatting to automate routine calculations. Ideal for small business operators who want to reduce manual data entry, create efficient workflows, and confidently present accurate figures to accountants, partners, or stakeholders.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to use advanced Excel functions like IF, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP, along with conditional formatting to automate routine calculations. Ideal for small business operators who want to reduce manual data entry, create efficient workflows, and confidently present accurate figures to accountants, partners, or stakeholders.
Learn how to set up auto replies, update office hours, create effective social posts and marketing strategies to prepare your business for the holiday season.