As the Queensland economy and labour market changes, industries are evolving, and workplaces are adapting to emerging needs. We are working later into life and our skills must continually develop and adapt. Recent unforeseen and rapid disruption to the Queensland economy has amplified these changes. […]
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Supporting the Fitness, Sport and Recreation Industry in Queensland
Social Value Of Sport
Grant applications, business case guidelines and other requests for government funding are making increasing references to social impact, social benefit or social value. But what does this mean? […]
State of Volunteering in Queensland 2021 Full Report
Over 3.0 million (or 75.7% of) Queenslanders over 18 years of age volunteered in 2020. This includes people who volunteered formally with organisations, as well as those who do not have an affiliation with an organisation but contributed informally to their communities. Volunteers contributed over 900 million hours in 2020 and individuals volunteered for an average of 5.7 hours every week. […]
Current Grants Opportunities
COVID-19 Small Business Grants – Apply Now 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants – The Queensland Government has announced that $5,000 grants will be made available to small and medium businesses across Queensland affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown (commenced Saturday 31 July 2021) and lockdowns in other states. The Queensland Government recognises the short interval […]
National Training Reforms
Quality Reforms surveys extended There are a number of Quality Reform surveys currently open, and it’s not too late to submit your response. The surveys have been extended to allow stakeholders the time and opportunity to provide their views and input. You can complete a survey before 12pm (AEDT) Monday 29 March 2021 to help […]
QLD Training Awards 2021
Don’t miss your chance to nominate in the prestigious Queensland Training Awards. There are 14 award categories available — from apprentices, trainees, VET students and trainers, to employers, training providers and community projects. Nominations close midnight Sunday 28 March 2021. The Queensland Training Awards is your opportunity to shine and be recognised and rewarded for your […]
Job Trainer Fund
The Australian and Queensland Governments are investing $200 million to deliver additional training places in short courses, certificate and diploma qualifications to Queensland job seekers, school leavers and young people. These training places are providing skills needed to find work, re-enter the labour market or explore new work opportunities as Queensland’s economy recovers from the […]
Back to Work Program
The Queensland Government’s Back to Work program is open for applications! Through the program eligible employers in regional Queensland and some areas of South East Queensland can access support payments of up to $20,000 when they hire jobseekers who have experienced a period of unemployment. Right now Queensland workers and businesses are facing a challenge […]
Activate Queensland 2019-2029
Activate! Queensland 2019–2029 has been developed in consultation with the Sport Minister’s Advisory Council, members of which are proud to support this new collaborative direction for physical activity and movement in Queensland. […]
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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