Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by
the Local Buying Program.
Tour Guide Workshop
Kalgoorlie |
16 Sep 2025 | 8.30am - 5.00pm
This one-day course conveys the basic principles of guiding in a fun and supportive environment.
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Microsoft Excel: Beginner Basics Workshop
South Hedland |
16 Sep 2025 | 12.00 - 2.00pm
earn the basics of Excel and gain confidence in navigating this powerful tool for your business or personal use. Book your spot now via the link! Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out.
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Public Speaking with Poise
Perth |
17 Sep 2025 | 9.15am - 4.15pm
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.
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Esperance Community and Employment Expo
Esperance |
17 Sep 2025 | 10.00am
The Esperance Community & Employment Expos is returning in 2025, offering bigger and better opportunities for career development and exploration. This free event is perfect for anyone looking to take the next step in their career or explore new pathways. Attendees will receive guidance on securing sustainable employment, discover alternative career opportunities, and explore educational pathways leading to fulfilling jobs.
The expo will also provide access to traineeships and apprenticeships, as well as personalised support services to help individuals achieve their career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with resources and opportunities that can shape your future.
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Developing your Capability Statement
Online |
17 Sep 2025 | 12.00 - 2.00pm
Our experienced IPS Business Advisor, Craig demystifies the purpose, structure and design of professional Capability Statements. Using real WA examples and practical exercises, you’ll refine your value proposition, compile evidence and leave confident to brief a designer, or craft your own stand-out document that wins work.
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Casual Employment overview
Online |
17 Sep 2025 | 2.30 - 3.00pm ACST
There have been several changes to casual employment laws. These include changes to:
• how casual work is defined
• the pathway to full-time or part-time employment
• employee and employer responsibilities.
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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.
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Canva Content that Connects
Wedgefield |
17 Sep 2025 | 12.00 - 2.00pm
Create scroll stopping content with ease. In this hands on Canva workshop, you’ll learn how to design brand on, engaging graphics that connect with your audience – no design experience needed. We’ll set up your brand kit, create cohesive templates, and streamline your content creation process, so you can show up online with clarity and consistency. Bring you laptops and transform your brand’s online presence.
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WIMWA Summit 2025
Perth |
18 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Two unforgettable days in Perth of thought-provoking speakers, powerful ideas, and meaningful conversations. WIMWA events are for anyone – no matter their age, gender or career stage – who’s committed to creating positive workplace change in our sector. Connect with fascinating people, share stories and ideas, and leave feeling refreshed, motivated and optimistic about the future of work and life we can shape together.
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Lead Local – New Workshop Series
Kalgoorlie |
19 Sep 2025 | 9.00am - 1.30pm
Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance has launched Lead Local, a new workshop series designed to support leaders in community, business, and volunteer roles. The sessions will deliver practical tools and fresh ideas that can be immediately implemented to grow your skills and strengthen our region.
Lead Local Workshop 1: Hire Smarter, Lead Stronger
Delivered by local consultants Simone Pickering and Kylie McLerie, this hands-on workshop focuses on building an organisation people want to join through smart recruitment and clear leadership. This isn’t Recruitment 101—it is capacity building for our community’s leaders.
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Small Business Development Corporation WA – Advisory Session
Newman |
23 Sep 2025 | Various
Business Advisor, Craig Holland, will be in town on Tuesday, 23 Sept. and Wednesday, 24 Sept. and has set aside the day to meet local business owners.
Whether you’re looking to:
Boost cash flow.
Refine your marketing strategy.
Streamline operations (yes, even with AI tools).
Or simply sanity-check a new idea…come and pick Craig’s brains in a confidential, practical session tailored to your needs.
Book your preferred slot and book in seconds.
1 hour meeting (Required for most queries):
30 minute meeting (for a quick chat):
Prefer to chat first? Call 0438 909 019 or email craig.holland@ipsau.com.au.
Spaces are limited – secure yours today and set your business up for success.
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Lunch N Learn: Buyer-Ready in 60 Minutes
Newman |
24 Sep 2025 | 12.00pm - 1.00pm
A fast, practical Lunch N Learn to help Newman businesses present clearly and credibly to major buyers. In 60 minutes you’ll sharpen your 60-second pitch, choose proof points that land, and leave with a buyer-ready checklist for the presentation event the next day.
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Fair Work – Guide to Regulated Workers (independent contracts, the gig economy and sham contracting)
Online |
24 Sep 2025 | 11.00am AEST
Do you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Whether you’re a worker or you’re engaging workers, we can help clarify your understanding. Also, find out more about ‘employee-like workers’ and what to do if you’re employee who thinks they’ve been misclassified as a contractor.
In this webinar we will also explore the following topics: • Changes to definitions and protections for independent contractors and regulated workers • Minimum standard orders and protections for employee-like workers in the gig economy • Where to find more information relating to regulated workers.
Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels and will not cover complex information. A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session. You can find more upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars.
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Meet the Buyer – Goldfields
Kalgoorlie |
24 Sep 2025 | 9.00am - 12.00pm
The Goldfields region is set for a major period of growth, with billions of dollars in investment planned over the coming years. To ensure local businesses are ready to connect with opportunities, the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber (GABC), in partnership with KBCCI and the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission GEDC, is proud to present the Meet the Buyer event.
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Pilbara Supplier Summit – Newman
Newman |
25 Sep 2025 | 11am - 5.30pm
Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CORE Innovation Hub are excited to invite you to the Pilbara Supplier Summit in 2025.
Hosted in Newman, connect with other small business owners, meet industry leaders and decision makers, while building your team’s capability and discovering growth pathways for your business.
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Microsoft Outlook: Revisit a classic
Online |
30 Sep 2025 | 10.00am - 12.00pm
Discover the full potential of Outlook! This workshop will show you how to transform Outlook into a powerhouse for productivity and efficiency, covering email management, calendar organisation, and task scheduling.
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Effective Public Speaking Skills For The Mining Sector
Port Hedland |
1 Oct 2025 | 9.00am - 4.00pm
The Effective Public Speaking Skills Workshop will prepare you to present confidently and effectively, ensuring that you have influence, maximum impact and that your message is heard.
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2025 Lorna Mitchell Spring Festival
Kalgoorlie |
12 Oct 2025
Join the 150 stallholders as they put on a colourful display of craft, homemade products, food and more featuring our multi-cultural community. Relax and enjoy live entertainment in the Goldfields most beautiful setting, Hammond Park.
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Cyber Security and AI for Small Business
Online |
14 Oct 2025 | 2.00 - 4.00pm
As AI becomes more accessible, small businesses face both new security risks and powerful protection tools. This workshop will help you understand how AI impacts cyber security and what you can do to safeguard your business.
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Password Management
Online |
15 Oct 2025 | 1.00 - 2.00pm
Learn how to secure your business by implementing strong passwords, using password managers and adopting safe password management practices.
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Leading Others with Impact
Karratha |
20 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025 | 9.00am - 4.30pm
Contemporary leaders need to be clear about whether they are providing the type of leadership that is required. They are purpose driven, curious and work to improve the way they influence their teams through their actions and communications. This course runs in select regional locations
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Having Difficult Conversations
Karratha |
22 Oct 2025 | 9.00am - 4.30pm
Tough discussions with a direct report, peer, boss, supplier or customer can arise in a variety of situations. This course will show you how to prepare for these challenges and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome for everyone involved. This course runs in Perth and select regional locations.
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New Supervisor
Karratha |
23 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | 9.00am - 4.30pm
Learning how to be a good supervisor is critical to reach optimum effectiveness faster and avoid feeling like you’ve been ‘thrown in at the deep end’. This supervisor course will help ensure you perform at the highest level on site or in the office. This course runs in Perth and select regional locations.
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Emotional Intelligence in Business
Port Hedland |
28 Oct 2025 | 9.00am - 2.00pm
Whether you’re leading a team, managing clients, or running your own business, improving your emotional intelligence is one of the fastest ways to lift both performance and satisfaction.
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Managing your digital reputation
Online |
5 Nov 2025 | 1.00 - 2.00pm
Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.
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Microsoft Excel: Complex Functions and Automations
Online |
27 Nov 2025 | 11.00am - 1.00pm
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to use advanced Excel functions like IF, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP, along with conditional formatting to automate routine calculations. Ideal for small business operators who want to reduce manual data entry, create efficient workflows, and confidently present accurate figures to accountants, partners, or stakeholders.
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