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Supporting the Fitness, Sport and Recreation Industry in Queensland

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AUSactive National Awards Gala 2023

The AUSactive National Awards Program formerly known as the Fitness Australia Awards has a long-standing and proud history that recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievement of the Australian Active Health and Exercise industry. The awards reinforce AUSactive’s vision to activate the nation Every body. Every way. Every day The 2023 event is on September 15 […]

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Qld Government – Minor Infrastructure Program

GET READY!  The Minor Infrastructure Program provides targeted funding to eligible organisations to help the sport and active recreation industry deliver new, upgraded and end of life infrastructure projects and works.  Round 2 of the Minor Infrastructure Program opens for applications in September 2023.  This round will deliver $25 million in infrastructure projects that enhance […]

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Qld Government Skilling Queenslanders for Work Round 2 2023-2024 NOW OPEN

The initiative funds community organisations to deliver training and support programs to up to 15,000 unemployed or underemployed Queenslanders, focusing on: •           young people (including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care) •          Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people •          people with […]

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For Employers – Recruitment assistance

Have you had trouble recruiting and hiring staff?  The following sessions may be able to assist by connecting with employers to explore new ideas and ways to hire: 1. Australian Government – Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Hiring Outside the Box: build your recruitment tool kit Wed, Aug 9, 2023 12:00 PM […]

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All Queensland. All In. #Q2032 Launched

The Queensland Government has launched its new website – Q2032 – giving a unique Queensland perspective on the benefits and opportunities Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring. Discover the interactive Games Map and find out more about how the 37 competition venues will take shape. Visit https://q2032.au/ […]

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FREE BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE – Registrations currently open for Redlands and Cairns

UniSC in partnership with the Queensland Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT) will be delivering a Business Planning Course online in August/September 2023. This microcredit course is designed to help small business owners develop a customised business plan.  Topics will include: •          Overview of Small Business Planning […]

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AQIA School to Work Transitions Swim Teacher Project

The AQIA S2WT project has another planned intake of students in the LOGAN and CABOOLTURE areas for 12-13 AUGUST.  REGISTER NOW! AQIA has partnered with AUSTSWIM as the RTO to provide swim teacher training to students in years 10-12 (minimum age 16 years).   Upon completion students can gain casual employment (whilst they are at school) […]

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HAVE YOUR SAY – QLD VET STRATEGY – closes 18 August 2023

As part of its Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032, the Queensland Government will develop a new Queensland VET Strategy to maximise outcomes from the government’s investment in skills and training. Employers, industry groups, training providers, schools, job seekers, students, apprentices and trainees are invited to have their say to ensure government investment […]

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AUSactive’s Health & Fitness Trends Survey: What’s Hot and What’s Not for 2024 – closes 31 July 2023

Have your say with the launch of AUSactive’s 5th Health and Fitness Industry Trends survey and have your chance to win 1 of 3 gift vouchers! AUSactive is tracking fitness trends in the commercial, corporate and community settings.  The Health and Fitness Industry Trends Report helps businesses in the industry stay updated on current trends […]

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Assistance and Support for Organisations and Clubs


We aim to make it easier to run local fitness, sport and recreation organisations and clubs. Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance provides free one-on-one advice on how to apply for and win grants, free access to club management templates and tools, fact sheets, videos, legal information, advice on staffing and volunteer matters and subsidised Strategic and Business Planning audits and workshops.

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