Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program.

Intermediate Supervision Skills Training

Kalgoorlie  |  17 Sep 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

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.

Introduction to Microsoft CoPilot

Online  |  11 Dec 2025  |  9.00am - 12.00pm

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can transform the way you work by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity, streamline tasks and improve decision making.

This hands on workshop will introduce you to Copilot’s capabilities across Microsoft’s suite of applications, showing you how to automate workflows, generate insightful responses and optimise communication effortlessly. From summarising meetings in Microsoft Teams to drafting polished emails in Outlook, Copilot can help you work smarter, not harder.

Employee’s guide to the FWO’s tools and resources

Online  |  20 Jan 2026  |  10.30 - 11.00am

Did you know there’s a whole range of free tools and resources available to support you at work? Join our webinar where we’ll introduce some of our most popular tools—like our pay calculator, knowledge library, guides and interactive ready-to-use templates—to help you better understand your rights and entitlements. We’ll also show you how to find support, so you can get the right help when you need it.

Whether you’re starting a new job, navigating workplace issues, or just want to feel more confident about your rights, this webinar is packed with useful tips and tools to help you stay informed and empowered.

Canva for Business

Port Hedland  |  5 Feb 2026  |  12.00 - 2.00pm

Join Casey from Creative Collective Co for a hands-on, practical workshop designed to help business owners create consistent, professional visuals with confidence. We’ll cover brand setup, custom templates, design basics and time-saving tools.

How to Build a Social Media Strategy

Port Hedland  |  3 Mar 2026  |  12.00 - 2.00pm

If social media always ends up at the bottom of your to-do list, this workshop is for you.
We’ll break down the essentials, choosing the right platforms, building content pillars, creating a realistic posting schedule, and understanding the metrics that actually matter.

You’ll walk away with a simple, sustainable social strategy you can finally stick to, even on your busiest weeks.

Australian Government Procurement for Suppliers workshop

Online  |  5 Mar 2026  |  11.00am - 12.00pm

This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.

Women in Business Luncheon

Port Hedland  |  6 Mar 2026  |  12.00 - 2.00pm

Stay informed with the most comprehensive calendar of events in Port Hedland and the surrounding Pilbara region. From business workshops and networking opportunities to community celebrations and professional development sessions, our events calendar showcases the vibrant social and professional landscape of Port Hedland. Whether you’re a local resident or visitor, these events offer valuable opportunities to connect, learn and grow in one of Western Australia’s most dynamic communities. Browse through acarefully curated selection of upcoming events and find the perfect occasion to expand your network, enhance your skills or simply enjoy local gatherings.

Building your best tender response supplier workshop

Online  |  12 Mar 2026  |  11.00am - 12.00pm

This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.