Register

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

Buyers (Tier A Contractors)

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

Queensland

Events

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.

03 Nov

IBA – Building Blocks for Business Success

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

04 Nov

Business Growth Series – Vision and Strategy

Online 11.00am - 1.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

04 Nov

IREP Lunch and Learn

Moranbah 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.

05 Nov

Budgeting & Finance Strategy

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

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

10 Nov

IBA – Building Blocks for Business Success

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

11 Nov

Business Growth Series – People and Customer

Online 11.00am - 1.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

12 Nov

Evening Networking

Mackay 5.30 - 7.30pm

Great company, drinks, canapés and one of the best views in Mackay. What’s not to love? Join us for our November Evening Networking event, hosted by our Platinum Sponsors, Daly Bay, at the beautiful Red Dog on the River. This time, Daly Bay are generously handing the floor to Mackay Pet Rescue, giving us the opportunity to hear more about the wonderful work they do for animals in need across our region.

Come along, catch up with familiar faces, make some new connections and enjoy a relaxed evening overlooking the river.

17 Nov

IBA – Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

19 Nov

Bowen Basin Mining Club Luncheon

Mackay 12.00pm - 2.30pm

The final 2026 BBMC Networking Luncheon will be held on November 19 and will feature a C-suite panel discussion with:

  • Dinesh Bishop, Head of Operations, BMA
  • Anthony Gabb, General Manager Surface Mining East, Macmahon
  • Mick Crowe, Chief Executive Officer, Bravus Australia
  • Richard Livingstone-Blevins, Chief Executive Operations, Argo Natural Resources
24 Nov

IBA – Building Blocks for Business Success

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

30 Nov

IBA – Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

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.

Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.

For more information on the Local Buying Program in Queensland contact:

Lindsey Durnsford

Business Development Advisor - East

lindsey.durnsford@c-res.com.au

1800536663

Dianna Smith

Business Development Principal - East

dianna.smith@c-res.com.au

1800 536 663