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

ATO Fuel Response Payment Plan

Online  |  8 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

As an eligible taxpayer, you can access the ATO fuel response payment plan with the following conditions:

Temporary Tax Relief For Businesses Impacted by Fuel Supply Issues

Online  |  21 May 2026  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

In this practical session, you’ll gain clarity on how increasing fuel prices are affecting businesses, what support is available through the ATO (and how it actually works), and whether you may be eligible for the Fuel Response Payment Plan. She’ll also cover what to have prepared before contacting the ATO, common mistakes to avoid, and the practical steps you can take right now to stay ahead.  This is a valuable opportunity to get informed, ask questions, and walk away with actionable insights for your business.

Business After Hours Expo

Port Hedland  |  21 May 2026  |  5.30 - 7.00pm

Join us for a relaxed evening of networking, meeting local businesses, and hearing quick insights from featured exhibitors about their products and services.

Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online  |  21 May 2026  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

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.

Mental Health First Aid

Port Hedland  |  22 May 2026  |  9.00 - 11.00am

Nationally Recognised Course in Mental Health Support for First Responders. Participants will learn to recognise the difference between a Mental health Concern and a Mental Health Crisis. They will also learn how to provide peer support, initiate conversations about mental health, and connect colleagues with professional mental health services when necessary. The course emphasises the importance of reducing stigma around mental health and fostering a supportive work environment.

Emotional Intelligence in Business

Port Hedland  |  26 May 2026  |  9.00am - 2.00pm

Join Nathan from Scope Training to develop the skills you need to read people, manage emotions, and build stronger relationships in your business.

New IR Laws

Online  |  26 May 2026  |  10.00 - 10.45 am

A partnership with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Australian Federal Governments Productivity, Education and Training Fund presents the latest educational series on Australian IR Laws.

From chaos to control: delivering predictable maintenance shutdowns

Online  |  26 May 2026  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

The difference between maintenance shutdown control and chaos isn’t effort. It’s disciplined preparation, leadership capability, and real-time visibility when pressure builds.

Create a Lean Business Plan

Online  |  26 May 2026  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

In the final workshop of the series, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research. Using their business development learner guide, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business.

One on One Mentoring Sessions

Port Hedland  |  27 May 2026

FREE Business Mentoring for Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Members. We have a limited number of FREE 1:1 mentoring sessions available exclusively for Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Members. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain tailored advice and practical insights to help grow your business.

Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online  |  27 May 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

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.

Your Business and IBA

Online  |  28 May 2026  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

Topics include:
• what is business, why go into business and are you ready
• business success, risks and challenges
• business preparation and planning
• developing and testing your business idea
• business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan
• business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.
• IBA, your business and how we can help.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  2 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

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.

Art of Negotiation

Online  |  2 Jun 2026  |  6.00 - 8.00pm

Working professionally in the arts and creative sector means communicating with a diverse range of people across an array of complicated circumstances. Any ordinary day could include managing a new professional relationship, negotiating your fees, umpiring an argument or setting better boundaries for the work. Much of the time, we have no clues or tools to help us at all!

Your Business and IBA

Online  |  9 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

Topics include:
• what is business, why go into business and are you ready
• business success, risks and challenges
• business preparation and planning
• developing and testing your business idea
• business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan
• business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.
• IBA, your business and how we can help.

New IR Laws

Online  |  9 Jun 2026  |  10.00 - 10.45 am

A partnership with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Australian Federal Governments Productivity, Education and Training Fund presents the latest educational series on Australian IR Laws.

Building Blocks for Business Success

Online  |  11 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

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.

PHCCI Business Excellence Awards

Port Hedland  |  13 Jun 2026

Hedland’s most prestigious night of elegance returns for 2026. The PHCCI Business Excellence Awards will be held as a Seaside Soirée at the Hedland Hotel, celebrating the outstanding businesses making a meaningful impact within our local community.

Join us for an evening of sophistication, recognition, and celebration – an event not to be missed.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  18 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

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.

Less Waste, More Metal: The solutions that work

Online  |  22 Jun 2026  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

Declining grades and increasing metallurgical complexity are often seen as unavoidable in modern mining—but they don’t have to be.

Discover how real-time process intelligence, enabled by current and emerging technologies such as online analysers, is helping operations make faster

Your Business and IBA

Online  |  23 Jun 2026  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

Topics include:
• what is business, why go into business and are you ready
• business success, risks and challenges
• business preparation and planning
• developing and testing your business idea
• business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan
• business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.
• IBA, your business and how we can help.

New IR Laws

Online  |  26 Jun 2026  |  10.00 - 10.45 am

A partnership with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Australian Federal Governments Productivity, Education and Training Fund presents the latest educational series on Australian IR Laws.

Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online  |  30 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

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.

Improving Workforce Performance in Underground Mining

Online  |  21 Jul 2026  |  2.00 - 3.00pm

Austmine Members will showcase how METS companies are supporting underground sites through practical workforce solutions, training, systems and on-site support.  Presentations will focus on real-world approaches to improving supervision, day-to-day execution and operational performance underground.