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.

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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.

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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.

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BA – 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.

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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.

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IREP Lunch and Learn in Person Mackay

Mackay 11.00am - 1.00pm

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Business Growth Series – Operations and Finances

Online 5.00 - 7.00pm

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.

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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.

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Marketing Fundamentals

Online 11.00am - 2.00pm

At this workshop you will hear how applying the fundamental principles of marketing can help to increase awareness of your business and improve the potential for customers to buy from you.

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.

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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.

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Play Your Best Game

Mackay 4.00pm - 6.00pm

A practical, high-energy two-hour session on how to sustain your energy, sharpen your focus and keep performing at your best — in business and in life — without burning out.

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

Mackay 8.00am - 9.00pm

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

More information >

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.

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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.

More information >

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.

More information >

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.

More information >

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.

More information >