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Australian Institute of Management’s Young Manager Program is designed for young business people who are starting out and finding their way on their managerial journey.
For Course Directory click here
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009
Duration: 3 days, Face-to-Face
Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: WHK Greenwoods
232 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, Cairns
Cost: $1350.00 or $1200.00 AIM Members
Bookings: Book online Click Here for bookings or call 1300 882 895
It explores the people side of management starting with understanding self then moving to leading and managing others. Participants will learn from fellow ‘emerging’ managers, all of whom will be seeking similar guidance for navigating the complex world of management.
It’s a must for any new manager who is making the transition from team member to team leader.
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Austrade in partnership with the Queensland Government would like to invite you to attend an Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Coaching workshop. These small-group, personalised sessions will help you get EMDG ready and maximise your grant entitlement.
When: Wednesday 30 September 2009
Time: 9.00am – 11.15am
Venue: Cairns Colonial Club, Somerset room
Address: Behan Street, Manunda
Car Parking: Available at the Conference centre on Behan street
Bookings: see https://www.austrade.gov.au/Coachingsessions/
This workshop is free of charge and will cover topics such as:
• How to apply for an EMDG Grant
• How EMDG assists Australian exporters
• Who is eligible for a Grant
• What can be claimed under the Grant scheme
• How to complete an application form
• Guide to Record keeping
• Tips and Hints on how to get the best out of the scheme.
• Changes for the 2008/09 grant year
Research indicates that, on average, companies attending coaching workshops
receive larger grants, receive their grants faster and find the application process
easier. Clients also feel more confident to self-prepare their application.
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There are several trade missions going to PNG from the region looking at capitalising on opportunities coming out of the mining projects in PNG
Austrade Mission – 26-30 October – contact John Bissell for details 40481113 or 0418186796
Cairns Chamber of Commerce Members to PNG on 10/11 November – contact Sandy Whyte 40311838
Trade Queensland Mission 16-19 November – contact John Bissell 40481113 or 0418186796
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Papua New Guinea Mining Opportunities Breakfast
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is currently experiencing unprecedented Pokies mining expansion and growth with current economic activity defying the global financial crisis.
The Interoil and Exxon Mobil Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) projects include investments in excess of $25 billion and new and existing gold and copper mines have significant commercial potential for the Cairns region’s tropical expertise sector.
A breakfast has been scheduled Wednesday, 23 September with guest speakers highly knowledgeable on the ins and outs of doing business in PNG, commercial opportunities and how to engage.
Your breakfast invitation to this event
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31 August 2009 DAFF09/309B
The Rudd Government is strengthening its push to lure more tourists to regional areas by promoting the fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, nuts and other produce for sale at the farm-gate.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke launched an initial study in March, to look at what drives food tourism and how the industry could grow.
After a strong industry response, the Bureau of Rural Sciences study will be expanded to investigate particular businesses and regions in more detail.
Food tourism, or agri-tourism, can include food and wine trails, farm stays and farmers’ markets, outback adventures, working holidays on farms, conservation volunteering and processing plant tours.
It allows farmers to diversify their income and promote their fresh produce by selling directly at the farm-gate or local markets.
Food tourism is already a key industry in many regional economies such as the Tamar Valley in Tasmania; the Harvest Highway in Western Australia; Orange and the Northern Rivers in NSW and Gippsland in Victoria.
The expansion of the project will see further studies carried out in these regions following the initial work and, for the first time, the Tropical North region in Queensland.
Studies have shown that food tourism can generate one-fifth of farmers’ income.
According to the International Visitor Survey 2008 and National Visitor Survey 2008, half of all tourism spending is outside of our capital cities, worth $38.9 billion.
Mr Burke said farmers were constantly looking for ways to diversify their businesses, particularly in the face of challenges such as climate change.
“Food is a big part of family holidays for Australians and overseas visitors and we have the best produce to offer as they drive through the regions,” Mr Burke said.
“Food tourism tells everyone you don’t have to have an Australian holiday on a beach – you can have a holiday on a plate.”
The project, funded under Australia’s Farming Future, is expected to be completed early in 2010.
http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2009/august/stronger_push_to_attract_tourists_to_the_farm-gate
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A Great Day on the Tablelands
When: Sunday, 18 October 2009
Time: 10am – 5pm
Where: Chinese Temple Grounds, Herberton Road Atherton
Atherton The Tastes of the Tableland Festival in Atherton on the 18th October 2009 will be an event not to be missed. This event will showcase the best wines, coffees, cheeses, chocolates and other local produce that this wonderful region produces.
This festival will also be a great opportunity to sample and purchase some of the varied and unique products that are produced on the Tablelands.
If you want to while away a few hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon come and enjoy the entertainment provided for the day.
Enjoy lunch (which you can purchase from the varied menus provided from our local eateries and clubs) and sit at a table under the marquees or relax on a hay bale under the shady trees with a glass or two of our local wine. The site is licensed.
As well as fashions on the stage we will be hoping to see wonderful fashions on those that attend as there will be prizes for best fashions of the day. There will also be activities for the children so it will be great day for the whole family.
So we hope to see you there !
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 Last week Belinda Down (DEEDI) and I visited Fine Food Australia & Hotel Australia at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.  The exhibition was full of ideas, new trends and great samples of packaging and labelling.
This is the largest food exhibition in the southern hemisphere and brings together over 250 buyers and decision makers from food, drink and equipment from around the world.
Exhibitors have the unique opportunity to interact with thousands of retail and foodservice buyers face to face. Itâs a proven way to generate new business.
Among the buyers Austrade has attracted to sample Australiaâs food offerings at the prestigious food trade show come from New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and the Middle East.
With Fine Food Queensland exhibition being held in Brisbane in March 2010, itâs a must for anyone in the food industry to (at least) attend to discover new trends and ideas. Exhibiting your product will:-
1. Generate genuine sales leads
2. Discover NEW buyers
3. Launch new products
4. Meet decision makers face to face
5. Stay close to your existing customers
6. Raise your profile
7. Build brand loyalty
8. Tap into export markets
9. Identify new distributors
10. Stay ahead of your opposition
If you work in the retail, foodservice or hospitality industry, then you simply cannot afford to miss Fine Food & Hospitality Queensland. It only takes one visit to discover hundreds of new ideas that could change the way you do business
Fine Food Queensland runs from Sunday 21st March until Tuesday 23st March 2010 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Southbank, Brisbane
Fine Food Queensland information
If you are interested in sharing an exhibition site with other food from the region, contact Nola Craig at info@australiantropicalfoods.com or phone 0409 593958
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Gulfood 2010 is the central food, non-alcoholic beverage and hotel and equipment event hub servicing the Arab states of the Gulf (Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) as well as the greater Middle-east region and also attracting quality visitors from Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.
The Australian pavilion is traditionally advance booked at the end of each event, making it difficult for new companies to be represented under the Australian banner at this quality event.
Austrade Dubai is promoting a virtual booth for Australian companies who are not in position to travel to Gulfood for the February 2010 event. This booth will cater for 10 -12 pre-qualified Australian companies in the speciality gourmet, organic and Halal certified food sectors – for more information gulf-food-event-flyer-2010_final
For all enquiries please contact Stuart Castricum, Manager Export Advisers – Victoria, Austrade
P.O.BOX 310 South Melbourne MDC Vic 3205 Ph 61 3 9648 3206 Fx 61 3 9648 3100 Mob 0437 106 045
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‘Tropical Kitchens’ – A 13 episode television program was filmed recently in the region featuring Spanish celebrity chef Miguel Maestre and showcasing the Tropical North Queenslands exotic food produce.
After previous filming of part of the cooking show Boys’ Weekend with Masterchef Australia’s Gary Mehigan, Miguel fell in love with Cairns and decided to come back to film Tropical Kitchens.
Tropical fruit, vegetable, seafood bought from Rusty’s Markets, the Edge Greengrocer and other regional suppliers made up the ingredients for 39 recipes chosen by Miguel.
Filming was done at the Esplanade Lagoon, the Botanic Gardens, the Cairns Amateurs, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, the Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, the Tableland, Mission Beach and Paronella Park.
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Food Processing Industry
This series of eco-efficiency fact sheets provides assistance to companies who are on the journey to becoming a world class, sustainable manufacturer. In addition to Pokies the fact sheets, a self-assessment guide has been developed, specific to the food processing industry.
This guide will assist processors to maximise the impact of eco-efficient practices.
http://www.ecoefficiency.com.au/Ecoefficiencystages/OpportunitiesforImprovement/FoodProcessing/tabid/3639/language/en-US/Default.aspx
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has developed a set of guidelines for small to medium sized businesses aimed at assisting employers to better understand aspects of workplace laws.
The benefits of family-friendly workplaces, gender pay equity and good faith bargaining are among the issues canvassed in the series of guidelines that can be accessed on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
Eleven best practice guides have been developed to assist employers make better use of the provisions of the Fair Work Act and better understand other aspects of workplace laws.
Executive director Michael Campbell says the guides will particularly benefit employers with limited workplace relations or human resource management experience.
“With this latest initiative, we have sought to explain in simple language the concepts of best practice in key areas which can promote harmonious, productive and co-operative workplaces,” Campbell said.
The new guides cover Work & Family, Consultation & Co-operation, Individual Flexibility Arrangements, Employing Young Workers, Gender Pay Equity, Small Business, Workplace Privacy, Managing Under-performance, Effective Dispute Resolution and Improving Workplace Productivity in Bargaining.
A guide for young workers has also been prepared, outlining things young people need to know before they start work and after they take a job, including protections against harassment and discrimination and the right to join or not to join a union.
The information can be accessed at the Fair Work Ombudsman website at fwo.gov.au . Employers can also contact the Infoline on 13 13 94 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday for assistance.
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