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Buyers (BHP / BMA)

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.

BHP / BMA Employee Registration

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Tier A Contractor 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 Tier A Contractor email. Once registered, buyers can source goods
and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.

Tier A Contractor Employee Registration

News

Events

28 Sep

Indigenous Business Australia – Small Business Insurance with NRMA – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

It’s a new year and an opportunity to set goals – so now’s the time to get organised and review your insurance options. Insurance can help safeguard your business, and protect you when events happen which are beyond your control.

29 Sep

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety Online Seminar

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

29 Sep

Export Essentials: Prioritising your Export Opportunities with AI

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

This series is designed for Australian businesses exploring export opportunities or looking to expand into new international markets.

29 Sep

Australian Tax Office – Recording Business Income and Expenses – VIRTUAL

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Keeping accurate business income and expense records and recording these correctly in your tax return saves you time and money. Learn how to set up a system that accurately records income and expenses and allows you to easily transfer these to your tax return at tax time.

29 Sep

Australian Tax Office – Cash Flow for Small Business Success – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Cash flow management is critical to the success of any business. Learn critical cash flow management skills to work out your cash flow position, analyse your cash flow, test potential cash flow improvement strategies and to track and monitor your business cash flow.

29 Sep

Unlocking opportunities under the Australia-EU FTA

Online 4.30pm - 5.15pm

Europe is one of the world’s leading markets for organic products. There is strong consumer demand for certified organic food, beverages, natural products and selected consumer goods.

29 Sep

Indigenous Business Australia – Your Business & IBA – VIRTUAL

Online 4.30pm - 7.30pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

29 Sep

B2B Brews @ Porters Life and Leisure – located at Northern Beaches Homemaker Centre

Mackay 8.00am - 9.00pm

This B2B Brews is proudly brought to you by our Gold Sponsor Porters Group.

Come along and hear all about how Porters have proudly been serving the Mackay and Whitsundays communities since 1883.

And remember … The coffees on us!

29 Sep

Lunch & Learn: How to Approach Difficult Conversations

Online 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Whether it’s addressing poor performance, resolving conflict, giving constructive feedback or having an honest conversation with a customer, difficult conversations are part of running a business. The difference is knowing how to handle them with confidence, empathy and professionalism.

This practical session provides a simple framework for preparing for challenging discussions, keeping emotions under control and working towards positive outcomes. You’ll gain practical techniques you can apply immediately in your workplace and everyday business interactions.

29 Sep

Lunch & Learn: How to Approach Difficult Conversations

Online 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Whether it’s addressing poor performance, resolving conflict, giving constructive feedback or having an honest conversation with a customer, difficult conversations are part of running a business. The difference is knowing how to handle them with confidence, empathy and professionalism.

This practical session provides a simple framework for preparing for challenging discussions, keeping emotions under control and working towards positive outcomes. You’ll gain practical techniques you can apply immediately in your workplace and everyday business interactions.

30 Sep

Australian Tax Office – Recording Business Income and Expenses – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

Keeping accurate business income and expense records and recording these correctly in your tax return saves you time and money. Learn how to set up a system that accurately records income and expenses and allows you to easily transfer these to your tax return at tax time.

30 Sep

Indigenous Business Australia – Bookkeeping – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 12.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) runs free Bookkeeping Fundamentals online workshops designed to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners. These sessions cover essential, practical skills like tracking income and expenses, cash flow management, and reconciling accounts to help you confidently manage your business finances.

30 Sep

Fair Work Ombudsman – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award FAQs – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Do you work or employ in the social, community, home care or disability services industry? Each year, we get thousands of questions from people about rights and entitlements under the SCHADS Award. Employers and employees are invited to join our webinar to get answers to the common questions we get asked.

30 Sep

Australian Tax Office – Cash Flow for Small Business Success – VIRTUAL

Online 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Cash flow management is critical to the success of any business. Learn critical cash flow management skills to work out your cash flow position, analyse your cash flow, test potential cash flow improvement strategies and to track and monitor your business cash flow.

30 Sep

Over the Horizon: Connecting Aboriginal Enterprise to Defence

Henderson 9.00am - 1.00pm

Over the Horizon is an education and capability-building program designed to support Aboriginal businesses to prepare for and engage with opportunities in Australia’s Defence industry.

Delivered in partnership by Waalitj Foundation and Zagul Biri, the program brings together Waalitj’s community and employment networks with Zagul Biri’s Defence industry expertise and lived experience of Indigenous engagement in the sector.

Together, the two organisations provide participants with practical, culturally grounded guidance from people who understand both worlds. The program focuses on building practical understanding of Defence markets, procurement and commercial expectations.

30 Sep

Manufacturers Networking Event

Mackay 4.00pm - 6.30pm

Join manufacturers from across the Mackay region as we celebrate Queensland Manufacturing Month in a relaxed riverside setting. Enjoy drinks and light bites, connect with industry colleagues, expand your network, and celebrate the innovation and achievements that continue to drive our region’s manufacturing sector forward.

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pioneer River, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow manufacturers, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships across our regional manufacturing community.

01 Oct

Singleton – Supervisor Workshop

Club Singleton 9.00am - 1.30pm

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES

  • How to effectively supervise and coach apprentices & trainees.
  • The importance of building effective communication and relationships with your apprentice or trainee in the workplace.
  • What to expect from the training provider – negotiating training that works for you and your business
  • What to consider in signing off on – the- job competency
  • Practical ideas to help prevent and address workplace bullying and harassment issues.
  • Training Services NSW – who are we and how can we support you and your apprentice or trainee
01 Oct

ecoBiz Circular Toolkit for Businesses Workshop – Brisbane

Brisbane 9.00am - 12.15pm

Join ecoBiz and researchers from the Sustainability Transitions Lab at Monash Business School for an interactive workshop exploring how circular economy principles can create new opportunities for businesses.

This engaging session will introduce the new ecoBiz Circular Economy Module and provide an opportunity for businesses to share feedback on practical tools designed to support circular business models and resource efficiency planning.

01 Oct

The Whole Brain Business

Bundaberg 9.00am - 12.00pm

We all think differently which can be our greatest strength and also our biggest failing. What if, you could bring your whole brain to exploring that business idea you’ve been carrying around?

The Whole Brain Business does just that.

The Whole Brain Business is an 8-week program that weaves the world’s leading thinking-styles tool (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument – HBDI) directly into every practical step of turning your idea into something real.

01 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Recording Business Income and Expenses – VIRTUAL

Online 8.30am - 9.30am

Keeping accurate business income and expense records and recording these correctly in your tax return saves you time and money. Learn how to set up a system that accurately records income and expenses and allows you to easily transfer these to your tax return at tax time.

01 Oct

Melbourne Innovation Centre – SEO vs AEO: What Matters in 2026/2027 – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 10.15am

Most of us know we should “do SEO”, but the ground has shifted. More and more, people don’t scroll through a list of links, they get a straight answer from Google’s AI or a tool like ChatGPT. That has quietly added a second thing to think about, AEO, and left a lot of business owners unsure what has changed or where to start.

This 45-minute session clears it up in plain language. We’ll explain what SEO and AEO each mean, why the shift to AI answers matters for a business your size, and the two or three things worth your attention first. No jargon, and no technical background needed.

01 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Building Blocks for Business Success – VIRTUAL

Online 4.30pm - 7.30pm

What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia?

This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.

01 Oct

The Whole Brain Business

Bundaberg 9.00am - 12.00pm

We all think differently which can be our greatest strength and also our biggest failing. What if, you could bring your whole brain to exploring that business idea you’ve been carrying around?

The Whole Brain Business does just that.

The Whole Brain Business is an 8-week program that weaves the world’s leading thinking-styles tool (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument – HBDI) directly into every practical step of turning your idea into something real.

06 Oct

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety Online Seminar

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

06 Oct

Micro Business Skill Set | October

Online 9.00am

Our Micro Skill Set training, is a 3-day accredited program that gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build a professional Business Plan.

With classroom learning, practical tasks, and homework, you’ll walk away with a plan that’s tailored to your business idea.

06 Oct

Introduction to Business Workshop

Lathlain 9.00am - 2.00pm

Proudly presented by the Waalitj Hub and Six Seasons Connect

This workshop is free to attend for First Nations Peoples looking to start a business, or are needing a refresher in basic business concepts and planning.

This entry-level program is aimed at those who are thinking of starting a business but are not sure where to begin. All in all, this workshop is aimed to assist participants to explore and map their business idea and to provide practical steps towards business readiness along with connecting to a range of business supports and resources.

06 Oct

Unlocking opportunities under the Australia-EU FTA: Packaging Compliance for Exporters

Online 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Europe is introducing significant new packaging and sustainability requirements that will affect companies exporting packaged products to the region.

06 Oct

Stretton Centre – Facebook Ads Essentials: A Beginner’s Workshop

MUNNO PARA 10.00am - 2.00pm

New to Facebook advertising? Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help small business owners and start-ups confidently take their first step into paid social media advertising.

This hands-on session breaks down how Facebook and Instagram ads actually work and walks you through building a simple, effective campaign tailored to your business goals. Whether you want to generate leads or increase sales, you’ll learn how to reach the right audience and promote your products or services with clarity and purpose.

06 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Budgeting & Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.

06 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Goods and Services Tax (GST) – VIRTUAL

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

What is the goods and services tax (GST)? Do you need to register? This course outlines who must register for GST, how to calculate GST on sales and purchases, as well as other requirements such as invoicing, record-keeping, and reporting GST to the ATO

06 Oct

Australian Tax Office – eInvoicing made easy – VIRTUAL

Online 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Creating, sending, receiving and approving invoices can be complex and time consuming. eInvoicing is the easier, faster, and safer way to do your invoicing. You can exchange your eInvoices business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G).

06 Oct

Saudi Arabia Market Readiness Program

Online 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Join Austmine for a three-part online program exploring Saudi Arabia’s mining market and the steps Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies can take to assess and pursue opportunities.

The program will examine customer priorities, market entry options and the requirements of supplying the Saudi Arabian market. Expert presentations and industry discussion will help companies consider the commercial implications for their products and services.

Participants will have access to practical guides and case study examples to support partner assessment and delivery planning, with time to identify actions for their own business.

07 Oct

Toowoomba – Workforce Evolve Effective Onboarding Masterclass

Toowoomba 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Struggling to find or keep great staff? Learn proven onboarding strategies that save time, reduce turnover, and build loyalty.

 

Join the FREE Workforce Evolve Effective Onboarding Masterclass and discover practical ways to create a welcoming onboarding experience for your new employees, set them up for success, and get off on the right foot from the beginning. A structured onboarding process is key to retaining a capable, productive, and engaged workforce. It goes beyond a simple workplace tour, creating a culture where your whole team thrives.

07 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Goods and Services Tax (GST) – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 10.30pm

What is the goods and services tax (GST)? Do you need to register? This course outlines who must register for GST, how to calculate GST on sales and purchases, as well as other requirements such as invoicing, record-keeping, and reporting GST to the ATO.

07 Oct

First Nations Foundations – Super 101: Understanding Superannuation – VIRTUAL

Online 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Super 101: Understanding Superannuation | Financial Fitness Session

Wednesday 9th September 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST Online (Free Event)

 

Super is one of the largest assets many of us will ever have, yet it’s often the least understood.

07 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Using your Business Money and Assets – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.30pm

There are several options on how to pay yourself if your business is a company or trust. It’s important to understand the options and their different rules and record requirements so you can be sure you’re paying yourself correctly.

07 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Business Growth – Vision & Strategy – VIRTUAL

Online 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Whether you’re scaling up or steadying the business after a rapid growth period, the right support can make all the difference. The Business Growth series are designed to support owners of growing Indigenous business to understand key aspects of strategic management, the operational or financial impacts of growth, whole-of-business considerations, and how to stay aligned with your vision and values.

07 Oct

IREP Lunch and Learn In Person Brisbane

Brisbane 11.00am - 1.00pm

Join us for an IREP Lunch & Learn and discover the many ways your organisation can be part of the Isaac Resources Excellence Precinct.

08 Oct

Mackay Region Chamber | Annual General Meeting

Mackay 12.30am - 2.30pm

Join us at Ocean International for the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, including a two-course lunch and the opportunity to connect with fellow members of our business community.

2026 is an election year, which means Chamber members will have the opportunity to have their say on who they would like representing and advocating for our region’s business community for the next two years.

We’ll also take a look back at the year that was and what’s ahead for the Chamber.

08 Oct

The New Customer Journey Forum

singleton 11.00am - 12.30pm

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Claire Quigley

Hear representatives from government, tourism and business sectors as they discuss the changes occurring in Singleton in the coming months, how businesses can adapt, and emerging opportunities.

08 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Goods and Services Tax (GST) – VIRTUAL

Online 8.30am - 9.30am

What is the goods and services tax (GST)? Do you need to register? This course outlines who must register for GST, how to calculate GST on sales and purchases, as well as other requirements such as invoicing, record-keeping, and reporting GST to the ATO.

08 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) – VIRTUAL

Online 12.30pm - 1.30pm

If your employee uses a business car for private use, you may be providing a car fringe benefit. Do you pay for or reimburse your employees for their expenses such as school fees, gym memberships, home office equipment or telephone and internet costs? If you provide employees with benefits, some of these may be exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT) if they’re exempt minor benefits. These courses will explain your obligations, how to calculate your FBT amount and how to reduce your obligation.

08 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Create a Lean Business Plan – VIRTUAL

Online 4.30pm - 6.30pm

In the final workshop of the series, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research.

Using their business development learner guide, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business.

08 Oct

Philippines Market Entry Readiness: From Market Insight to Action

Online 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Austmine and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) invite Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies to join a practical webinar focused on taking the next step in the Philippines mining market.

The Philippines presents opportunities for Australian METS across mining equipment, technology, engineering, processing, environmental management, safety, training and operational improvement. Turning those opportunities into meaningful engagement requires companies to consider where their capabilities fit, what information they still need and how prepared they are to pursue the market.

12 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – ATO – Managing GST & Cashflow with Confidence – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30pm - 12.00pm

Build confidence. Strengthen your business. Grow your future 🌱

Delivered in collaboration with ATO, the Business Yarn Series is designed to support Indigenous small business owners with practical information to help navigate tax and business obligations with confidence.

12 Oct

RBHQ Tenants morning tea

Online 10.30am - 11.00am

October is Work Safe Month, making it the perfect time to focus on workplace health, safety, and wellbeing. Join us for this month’s Tenant Morning Tea, where we’ll put your safety awareness to the test with an interactive “Help Us Solve the Safety Incident” challenge. Work together with fellow tenants to investigate a fictional workplace incident, identify what went wrong, and uncover ways it could have been prevented.

13 Oct

B2B Brews & Breakfast in Support of Anti-Poverty Week Coffee AND Breakfast is provided this morning if you could please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item.

Mackay 8.00am - 9.00pm

We LOVE The Neighborhood Hub, winners of our Best In Business “It’s Not Easy Being Green” award for Environmental Excellence in 2026 !

These guys bring resources & partners together to provide a range of services, facilities, activities and events connecting with the community and responding to the demands of identified unmet needs.

Coffee AND Breakfast is provided this morning if you could please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item on the day. This is very much appreciated and will help support the Neighborhood Hubs Anti-Poverty Week Campaign.

13 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Hiring and Paying Workers – VIRTUAL

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

If you are thinking about hiring employees for your business, you can learn what to consider beforehand, your obligations as an employer and the setup systems required. You’ll learn about your payment obligations to your employees and your reporting obligations to the ATO.

13 Oct

Export Documentation Workshop Series

Online 12.30am - 2.30pm

Register for our online Export Documentation Workshops to receive key insights on what you need to consider and do to get your export documentation right.

Spots are limited to 15 attendees to allow for an interactive session where you can ask any and all questions you may have. A chance to receive personalised advice from key trade experts!

13 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Super Guarantee Employer Obligations – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.30pm

As an employer, it’s important to understand your superannuation (super) guarantee responsibilities. Knowing which of your employees are eligible for super guarantee, and how to calculate and pay it, will help you avoid extra paperwork and costly penalties.

13 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Create a Lean Business Plan – VIRTUAL

Online 4.30pm - 7.30pm

In the final workshop of the series, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research.

Using their business development learner guide, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business.

13 Oct

From Reactive Repairs to Planned Cycles: The Future of Bucket Maintenance

Online 2.00pm - 2.45pm

Excavator buckets are traditionally maintained reactively, with cracking, wear and structural repairs handled onsite as they arise. This session looks at what changes when bucket maintenance is planned instead.

We’ll walk through case studies showing how a bucket can deliver up to 18,000 hours of operation across planned maintenance cycles.

We’ll cover the safety case for moving welding, grinding and structural repairs away from the mine site, what “maintenance-free” actually means in practice, and how planned cycles compare to reactive repairs on availability and total cost of ownership.

14 Oct

Women of the Pilbara Forum

Port Hedland 8.00am - 3.00pm

Held over two days at the Hedland Hotel in Port Hedland, the Forum celebrates the leadership, innovation and contribution of women across industry, business and community. From local entrepreneurs to senior leaders in major organisations, the event showcases the diverse talent driving progress across the Pilbara.

At its heart, the Forum reflects the strength of the Pilbara itself — a region defined by resilience, partnership and opportunity.

It provides a platform to share knowledge, elevate voices and support the continued growth of women as leaders, decision-makers and changemakers within our communities and industries.

14 Oct

Construction Industry Online Work Health and Safety Seminar

Online 3.00 - 4.30pm

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

14 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Hiring and Paying Workers – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

If you are thinking about hiring employees for your business, you can learn what to consider beforehand, your obligations as an employer and the setup systems required. You’ll learn about your payment obligations to your employees and your reporting obligations to the ATO.

14 Oct

Fair Work Ombudsman – Getting ready for the holiday season – what you need to know – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Join our webinar on holiday season FAQs for small business. Whether you’re putting on Christmas casuals, shutting down for the holidays, approving leave or wondering about public holidays, we’ll help you better understand your obligations.

14 Oct

Fair Work Ombudsman – Getting ready for the holiday season – what you need to know – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.00pm

The holiday period is fast approaching. Whether you’ll be putting on Christmas casuals, juggling roster and annual leave requests or you’re just not sure what the go is around public holidays, this session will cover everything you need to know.

14 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Super Guarantee Employer Obligations – VIRTUAL

Online 3.30pm - 4.30pm

As an employer, it’s important to understand your superannuation (super) guarantee responsibilities. Knowing which of your employees are eligible for super guarantee, and how to calculate and pay it, will help you avoid extra paperwork and costly penalties.

 

14 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Business Growth Series – People & Customer – VIRTUAL

Online 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Whether you’re scaling up or steadying the business after a rapid growth period, the right support can make all the difference. The Business Growth series are designed to support owners of growing Indigenous business to understand key aspects of strategic management, the operational or financial impacts of growth, whole-of-business considerations, and how to stay aligned with your vision and values.

The workshop is delivered online in parts, with each session running for 2 or 3 hours depending on the delivery schedule.

14 Oct

Critical risk management webinar

Online 1.00pm - 2.30pm

Understanding and managing critical risks is essential to maintaining safe workplaces in high risk industries. Join our inspectors as they provide an overview of how these industries are regulated, the key risks they manage, and the approaches used to prevent major incidents and protect workers, communities and the environment.

15 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Hiring and Paying Workers – VIRTUAL

Online 8.30am - 9.30am

If you are thinking about hiring employees for your business, you can learn what to consider beforehand, your obligations as an employer and the setup systems required. You’ll learn about your payment obligations to your employees and your reporting obligations to the ATO.

15 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Your Business & IBA – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

15 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Super Guarantee Employer Obligations – VIRTUAL

Online 12.30pm - 1.30pm

As an employer, it’s important to understand your superannuation (super) guarantee responsibilities. Knowing which of your employees are eligible for super guarantee, and how to calculate and pay it, will help you avoid extra paperwork and costly penalties.

15 Oct

Workplace exposure limits webinar

Online 10.00am - 11.30am

The transition from workplace exposure standards (WES) to workplace exposure limits (WELs) is an important change for Western Australian workplaces. Join our inspectors as they provide an overview of the regulatory changes, explain stakeholder obligations and outline compliance expectations for general and mining sector.

15 Oct

Bravus CEO Leadership Luncheon

Brisbane 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Bravus Australia is a diversified Australian resources and infrastructure company operating across mining, rail, port and renewable energy. Part of the global Adani Group, Bravus owns and operates the Carmichael Mine in central Queensland, the Bowen Rail Company, Abbot Point Operations (North Queensland Export Terminal), and the Rugby Run Solar Farm.

16 Oct

KDCCI Chamber Connect – Oct 2026

Karratha 9.00am - 10.00am

At the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI), we believe in the power of connection and community. We’re excited to invite you to our Chamber Connect, an informal gathering where you can network, share ideas, and build relationships over a cup of coffee.

16 Oct

South Australian Women in Business Conference 2026

Adelaide 9.00am - 4.00pm

Hosted by Hayley Pearson from Adelady, the day will explore the importance of resilience, innovation and embracing change in today’s evolving business landscape.

You’ll hear from keynote speaker Tammy Barton, Founder of MyBudget as she shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and insights into building one of Australia’s most recognised financial services businesses.

16 Oct

Clinical Confidence: Skills that Change Outcomes

Bundaberg 8.45am - 3.00pm

Regional Queensland’s first veterinary conference that provides practical CPD for regional veterinary teams.

Join us for this one-day conference, focussing on the core clinical skills that influence patient outcomes every day. Through a series of practical sessions, led by industry experts, attendees will gain knowledge and tools that can make an immediate impact in practice.

17 Oct

Rowe Partners Port Augusta Outstanding Business Awards 2026

West Augusta Football Club 6.00pm

Join in a night of celebrating and recognising the businesses and people who work hard, employ local people, provide important services and contribute every day to the strength of our community.

20 Oct

PAE Business – One on One Business Support Meeting with Office for Small and Family Business – Angle Park

Adelaide 9.30am - 10.15am

Small business owners in PAE can book a one-on-one session with a representative from the Office for Small and Family Business to receive business support.

A Business Support Officer from the Office for Small and Family Business will be visiting Parks Library in Angle Park to meet with local business owners. Sessions are 45 minutes and there are only six spots available.

20 Oct

Office of the Industry Advocate – Regional Tender for Success – Mount Gambier

MOUNT GAMBIER 7.45am - 9.30am

Ready to unlock opportunities in the South Australian Government market and beyond? This foundational training will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to successfully navigate government procurement processes and tender for work with both SA Government agencies and private sector businesses. Delivered in Mount Gambier, this session is tailored to the unique opportunities, support and challenges facing businesses in regional South Australia.

20 Oct

Stretton Centre – Facebook Ads Advanced: Ads that Convert!

MUNNO PARA 10.00am - 2.00pm

Turn Your Ads into a Predictable Funnel for Leads or Sales!

If you are already running Facebook or Instagram ads but not getting the results you want this is a mut attend!

This workshop is designed to help you take your ads to the next level by showing you how to turn scattered campaigns into a clear, structured funnel that actually drives consistent leads and sales.

We’ll break down what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it.

20 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Building Blocks for Business Success – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia?

This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business

20 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Claiming Small Business Tax Deductions – VIRTUAL

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

This course explains small business tax deductions, including which expenses can be claimed immediately, which must be deducted over time, and which are never deductible. It also covers the methods and rules for claiming motor vehicle expenses, along with the importance of good record keeping and maintaining supporting documentation.

20 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Claiming Deductions for your Home-Based Business – VIRTUAL

Online 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Running your small business from your home may cost you more in expenses such as electricity, gas, phone, furniture, and cars. Find out what expenses you can claim for tax deductions and how to calculate the amounts you can claim.

20 Oct

Shiift Leadership Experience: Mate 2 Manager Program

Mackay 9.00am - 1.00pm

People expect that being promoted to CEO would be the toughest career move out there, plot twist – it’s not! Let’s face it, stepping up from Team-Mate to Team-Manager can feel really tricky, like being promoted from drummer to conductor overnight, without a baton.

Whether you’ve just snagged that shiny promotion (congrats, by the way!) or you’re a business trying to level up your future leaders without the chaos, this course is your backstage pass to confidently rock the management stage.

21 Oct

Ethical Entrepreneur

Online 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Woen in Business – Join Amanda Rose founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA) and Western Sydney Women for a webinar on growing a profitable social enterprise. As an advocate for women in business, media commentator, keynote speaker and entrepreneur, Amanda is known for her strategic practical approach to leadership and business.

During this webinar, you will learn about:

  • Amanda’s experiences of building a profitable social enterprise, proving that making money and helping people are possible.
  • Tools to empower participants to build their success on their own ethical terms.
21 Oct

Building Business Excellence Masterclass 2026 – Longreach

Longreach 7.00am - 9.30am

Join UQ Associate Professor Sarel Gronum for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Longreach, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge.

Competitive advantage isn’t luck; it comes from innovation and making deliberate choices that change how you compete. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how successful businesses build competitive advantage and outperform their peers.

21 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Claiming Small Business Tax Deductions – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

This course explains small business tax deductions, including which expenses can be claimed immediately, which must be deducted over time, and which are never deductible. It also covers the methods and rules for claiming motor vehicle expenses, along with the importance of good record keeping and maintaining supporting documentation.

21 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Budgeting & Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.

21 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Claiming Deductions for your Home-Based Business – VIRTUAL

Online 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Running your small business from your home may cost you more in expenses such as electricity, gas, phone, furniture, and cars. Find out what expenses you can claim for tax deductions and how to calculate the amounts you can claim.

21 Oct

IREP Lunch and Learn in Person Mackay

Mackay 11.00am - 1.00pm

Join us for an IREP Lunch & Learn and discover the many ways your organisation can be part of the Isaac Resources Excellence Precinct.

22 Oct

Mental Health Support for First Responders

Port Hedland 9.00 - 11.00am

Learn how to recognise the difference between a mental health concern and a mental health crisis, provide peer support, initiate supportive conversations, and connect colleagues with professional mental health services when needed.

The course also emphasises reducing stigma and creating a supportive workplace culture.

22 Oct

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety Online Seminar

Online 12.00 - 1.00pm

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

22 Oct

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday First Nations Business Expo

Mackay 8.15am - 2.00pm

The event connects Indigenous businesses with buyers, procurement opportunities and valuable networking partnerships across our regions.

22 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Claiming Small Business Tax Deductions – VIRTUAL

Online 8.30am - 9.30am

This course explains small business tax deductions, including which expenses can be claimed immediately, which must be deducted over time, and which are never deductible. It also covers the methods and rules for claiming motor vehicle expenses, along with the importance of good record keeping and maintaining supporting documentation.

22 Oct

Australian Tax Office – Claiming Deductions for your Home-Based Business – VIRTUAL

Online 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Running your small business from your home may cost you more in expenses such as electricity, gas, phone, furniture, and cars. Find out what expenses you can claim for tax deductions and how to calculate the amounts you can claim.

22 Oct

Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session

Online 4.00pm - 8.00pm

Our experienced facilitators, with years of business ownership and professional expertise, will guide you on the path to building a sustainable business in a regional setting.

Discover a structured approach to launching and running a business, while connecting with like-minded regional business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Each group session is limited to 12 participants, allowing for interactive engagement, questions, and meaningful discussion. The session is held online, and a link will be emailed to you after registration.

22 Oct

Lunch and learn session for HSRs: Musculoskeletal system disorders

Online 12.00pm - 12.45pm

Musculoskeletal disorders remain one of the most common workplace injuries.  This free 45-minute session will help health and safety representatives identify hazards, understand key risk factors and explore ways to reduce the risk of injury through effective consultation and risk management.

22 Oct

The Power of Procurement Networking Event

Perth 4.00pm - 6.00pm

While innovation is often associated with new technologies, successful implementation depends on far more than the solution itself. Procurement teams, operational leaders, OEMs, contractors and service providers all play an important role in evaluating, enabling and scaling new ideas across mine sites.

24 Oct

KDCCI Business Excellence Awards 2026

Dampier

The KDCCI Business Excellence Awards celebrate the businesses, individuals, and organisations that power Karratha’s economy. This prestigious event recognises achievement, innovation, and entrepreneurship, shining a spotlight on the vital role businesses play in creating a strong, connected, and sustainable community.

26 Oct

Weld Supervisor Training

Mackay

Weld Australia will be hosting a Welding Supervisor course at the Mackay Manufacturing Hub. This training will be run over 3 x 1-week blocks. The first two weeks will be run consecutively with a break to allow students to sit their Paper A exam. Students will then come back for the final module and paper B examination.

Students have the opportunity to sit either the AS2214 or the AS1796 Cert 10. The classes will be combined for modules 1 & 2 and then spilt into two separate groups for module 3.

26 Oct

Austmine Networking Event at IMARC

Sydney 6.00pm - 8.30pm

To kick things off, Austmine will host our popular pre-conference networking event, on Monday 26 October at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

This event offers an exceptional opportunity to reconnect with industry colleagues and make new connections over drinks and canapes. Set in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to ease into the conference and expand your network within the mining industry.

27 Oct

B2B Brews @ MARABISDA for Indigenous Business Month Proudly brought to you by our Platinum Sponsor DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL

Mackay 8.00am - 9.00pm

Today’s brews are proudly brought to you by Chambers Platinum Sponsor DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL.
Daly Bay have been proudly supplying coal from the Bowen Basin coal fields to global export markets since 1983. They believe in handling their responsibilities with care, from ensuring the safety of their people, to supporting surrounding community, and caring for the local environment, while also delivering unparalleled operational excellence and efficient service to their partners and customers.
To celebrate October being INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MONTH, Daly Bay will be hosting B2B Brews at MARABISDA on Milton Street.
MARABISDA Inc is the official delivery partner for the QLD Trading Tracks Program.
27 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Your Business & IBA – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

27 Oct

Workforce Evolve Workshop 2: Secure your employer brand

Online 10.00am - 11.30am

Join us for Workshop 2 to explore what makes your business stand out as an employer and how to bring that story to life for current and future employees.

In this practical session, you will define the key elements of your employer brand, shape a clear employee value proposition and learn how to communicate it consistently across the employee experience.

28 Oct

Indigenous Business Australia – Bookkeeping – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) runs free Bookkeeping Fundamentals online workshops designed to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners. These sessions cover essential, practical skills like tracking income and expenses, cash flow management, and reconciling accounts to help you confidently manage your business finances.

29 Oct

Building Blocks for Business Success

Online 10.30am - 1.30pm

What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia?

This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.

29 Oct

International Mining & Resources Conference (IMARC)

Sydney 8.00am - 5.00pm

Learn from more than 600+ mining leaders and resource experts throughout seven concurrent conferences with a program covering the entire mining value chain. Attend one of many networking events or simply catch up with industry colleagues on the 20,000m2 expo show floor featuring 500+ leading companies.

Register for a delegate pass, add on networking events including the gala dinner or claim your expo pass.

30 Oct

Construction Industry Online Work Health and Safety Seminar

Online 8.00 - 9.30am

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

02 Nov

The Summit 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

NSW’s Premier Event for Indigenous Procurement, Employment and Engagement. Two powerful days of connection, collaboration and opportunity.

03 Nov

Construction Industry Online Work Health and Safety Seminar

Online 8.00 - 9.30am

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

04 Nov

KDCCI Business Breakfast Briefing: Major Projects

Karratha 7.30am - 9.00am

KDCCI’s quarterly Business Breakfast Briefings provide the local business community with high-level updates and insights. These sessions bring together business owners and key decision-makers to discuss topics that impact our region, share relevant information, and offer opportunities for networking and advocacy.

04 Nov

2026 First Nation Business Showcase

Adelaide 10.00am - 2.30pm

Designed to foster connections and collaborations, you could discover new procurement opportunities and expand your network at the event. Expression of interest close Wednesday 16 September 2026.

06 Nov

KDCCI Chamber Connect

Karratha 9.00am - 10.00am

At the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI), we believe in the power of connection and community. We’re excited to invite you to our Chamber Connect, an informal gathering where you can network, share ideas, and build relationships over a cup of coffee.

11 Nov

Hedland Economic Forum

South Hedland 9.00am - 2.00pm

This one-day event will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders to explore the key economic trends and opportunities shaping the region. Attendees will have the chance to network with local and regional businesses, hear the latest project updates and discover procurement opportunities, providing valuable insights to support growth and collaboration within the Hedland business community.

11 Nov

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety Online Seminar

Online 4.00 - 5.00pm

During the seminar, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics

06 Dec

KDCCI Chamber Connect

Karratha 9.00am - 10.00am

At the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI), we believe in the power of connection and community. We’re excited to invite you to our Chamber Connect, an informal gathering where you can network, share ideas, and build relationships over a cup of coffee.