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

Western Australia

Events

28 May

Business After Hours

Newman 6.00 - 8.00pm

May Business After Hours, hosted by The Lodge Motel Newman, and enjoy an evening of networking, connection, and community. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow local business owners, share ideas, and build valuable relationships.
Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Chamber, BAH is the perfect setting to grow your network in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
28 May

Preparing the Net-Zero Economy

Online 12.00 - 1.00pm

An increasing number of small to medium businesses are struggling to keep up with evolving climate reporting requirements and how to prepare for the transition to a net zero economy. Even if you don’t meet the threshold for mandatory climate reporting, it’s important to get started on your climate journey, as your company forms part of your client’s supply chain and thus, you’re likely to get asked for climate data soon.

28 May

Business After Hours

Port Hedland 5.30 - 7.00pm

Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you our May Business After Hours hosted by PLS to be held at the Hedland Hotel

30 May

How to Transform Managers to High Performing Leaders

Online 8.30 -9.30am

A FREE workshop designed for managers, senior leaders, executives and general managers who want to know exactly how to transform managers into high performing leaders – leaders that get results but get it done the right way.

As a senior leader, you know that your managers are critical to the performance and ultimate success of your organisation. They’re responsible for executing strategy, setting goals, making decisions and leading team.

09 Jun

Winning Presentation Skills

Port Hedland 9.00am - 4.00pm

The winning presentation skills workshop is designed to take your public speaking and presentation skills to the next level so that you can confidently and effectively deliver your presentation.

10 Jun

Starting A Business: Avoid Common Mistakes

Port Hedland 10.00am - 12.00pm

This presentation aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate common pitfalls that can impede success.

Participants will learn about the most frequent mistakes new business owners make.  The session will offer practical advice, valuable tips, and real-life examples to help you steer clear of these errors and set your business on the path to success.

10 Jun

Thinking and Speaking off the Cuff

Port Hedland 9.00am - 4.00pm

How to speak without notice confidently. In this workshop, you will learn and practice techniques that will help you speak spontaneously with greater confidence and clarity, regardless of content and context.

11 Jun

Yuwa Conference 2025

Goldfields Art Centre, Kalgoorlie 8am

Yuwa 2025 will be an essential platform for dialogue, learning, and forging meaningful relationships, with the ultimate goal of fostering economic opportunities that benefit First Nations businesses, industry, and the broader business community while honouring Indigenous business. Delegates can expect insights into the diverse facets of Indigenous entrepreneurship and gain valuable perspectives on navigating the business landscape.

14 Jun

PHCCI Business Excellence Awards

Port Hedland

The PHCCI Business Excellence Awards is a prestigious evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements, innovation, and enterprising spirit of small to medium-sized businesses in the Town of Port Hedland.

These awards honour organisations that exemplify business excellence through their exceptional service, contributions to the local economy, and positive impact on the community.

18 Jun

Business After Hours

Wedgefield 5.30 - 7.00pm

Hosted by Tott Bryant Hire

20 Jun

Men in Business Luncheon

South Hedland 12.00 - 2.00pm

Hear from two inspiring local leaders — Byron Klein, Director of Hedland Eye Care, and Brett Ellacott, Director of Tan Ninety and Pilbara Projects Specialists — as they share their journeys of growth, leadership, and pushing boundaries in the Pilbara. Funded by the Local Buying Foundation.

24 Jun

Coffee Catch Up

Port Hedland 10.00 - 11.30am

Join the PHCCI for a project update from Kelly Lamperd , Manager Communications and External Affairs for Australian Renewable Energy Hub.

25 Jun

Pilbara Summit 2025 – Unlocking the opportunities

Red Earth Arts Precinct

Pilbara 2025 is the biggest and most exciting industry event in the region and will be looking at the economic growth, investment, development and diversity of local industry.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For more information on the Local Buying Program in Western Australia contact:

Kristy Foale-Hickmott

Business Development Principal - West

kristy.foale@c-res.com.au

1800536663

Cath Widdup

Business Development Advisor - West (Port Hedland)

cath.widdup@c-res.com.au

1800536663