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Project 40, funded by the Australian Government and delivered by UnitingCare CommuPRODUCTION MANAGER nity, is a collaboration to return IAN SHORT unemployed workers over 45 to paid employment. With strong Editorial contributions, Advertising support from local job network material, classifieds providers this program is flying ians@globenews.com.au strongly. Phone 0423 205 164 Mature aged job seekers can access assistance with gap MARKETING MANAGER training, upskilling and career TONY BONNER advice through referral from Advertising, Sponsorship and General Centrelink, their employment service provider or they can Inquiries even self refer. Dean from Sarina Russo, Jane and Lori from Uniting Care and Katy tonyb@globenews.com.au and Karen from Sarina Russo meet to discuss Project 40. Employers have an opportuPhone 0433 234 483 nity they can’t afford to ignore and are ready willing and able to employ experienced qualified not just to work but to share workers with current skills who their experience with less expecan hit the ground running. The rienced staff in the work place. Australian Government has With our ageing population, email: ians@globenews.com.au incentives available for employ- changing work practices and ers to hire workers over 50 and continuing skills shortages further generous training incenmature age workers provide sotives to upgrade the skills of lutions to these problems. With mature aged workers to retain low absenteeism, strong sense them in their workforce. of loyalty these hard working, With the skills shortage we productive people represent a are experiencing on the Fraser largely untapped talent pool. Coast workers over 45 offer If you are interested in dea solution to this problem that veloping opportunities for your can’t be overlooked. Many of business to make the most of our participants in Project 40 the mature age talent on the By Jocelyn Watts Steve Hogan (centre) and Linda Family and community the looking are tertiary educated or trade ents Fraser Coast contact Lori at BUDDING chefs for aplity stud s ita sp Mortimer from DEEWR congratuut Homean big busines o ty secret to business success u a qualifi ed, all have years of e B UnitingCare Community, Project late Craig Glover for Sarina Rusprenticeships could be in luck if they r e st a to m 40 on 4122 9000. spruce up their resumesexperience and give in their chosen field so’s involvement with Project 40. Jocelyn Watts tradies’ them to Paul Crawford at the Shamin a m do rock Hotel on Walker Street, MaryborIan Short ough. Step up to fight The pub’s new owner said he would Tony Bonner Creations Cafe makes good impression women’s cancers be employing at least two apprentice chefs when the historic hotel reUSQ Faculty of Business addern Anne M we’ll deliver your opensmessage in early September. and Law Co-ordinator and Training opens pathways Mr Crawford and his family are Executive Officer (Internaportengineering Three cheers for Urangan Maryborough State High School Opbringing unity k a touch for of Ireland back to the tional Development) Michelle nocks students State High School for Ba y girl Heritage City and currently renovating Hay (pictured below) recently Bob won Christie’s story on trou ’t give up the Shamrock. stepped up her usual six bled teen s How many more employees he days a week gym routine in preparation for a two-day, Specia can enlist depends on how well the l Scho ol stud ents le pub is received. revamped 60km trek through Brisbane in arn ne w skills “The more people who frequent October. High What’s your story? NON PULVERE PALMA PALMA NON SINE SINE PUILVERE - Noprize prizewithout withouteffort effort the place, the more trade we’ll have, - No Sugar ca The Weekend to End ne indu stryfor schola2013 Enrol now rship and the more opportunities for more Women’s Cancers will be held Hemployees.” ERV EY B on October 26 and 27. AY In the Left to and right: Mary Nield BEST, Michelle Hartfiel BEST, Karen Hewton, GLOBE meantime, local tradies NEWS Everyone is invited to Meet Dan Oakhill, Suncorp’s Flash Shaana Thompson BEST and Retail Trainee Monique What’s your story? sports fromHarry’s, the IAN clubs are benefiting manager in Maryborough on 0418SMITH 877 308 donate to Michelle’s camSimpson Busy@Work. renovations. paign by logging into www. “Local tradies are doing our painting Open house endcancer.org.au and followchildren work and we’re donatand electrical FREE to explore Jobs expo inspires ing the links. Her event ID is ing all the old furniture to local sports 710436-1. Paul Crawford, the new owner of the clubs. Shamrock Hotel in Maryborough . . . To register or request infor“All being well, with council’s apthe biggest thing about an Irish pub proval, we’ll also have a decking area mation about The Weekend to is not so much about what’s in it but outside and we want to turn the upEnd Women’s Cancers, visit HERVEY BAY about the welcome, how you’re looked stairs area into backpacker On www.endcancer.org.au or call or budget the 11th of February, 17 year old Shaana Thompson started after and how you felt. 1300-22-9255. accommodation with 44 beds, which Apprenticeship Access Program. She then complether Australian ed her Certificate II in Retail. By the end of March she had gained 0418 877 308 a Traineeship. New technology captures Certificate III student’s learning curve in Aged Care Shaana finished school last year and walked into Best Employment Support and Training in Main Street, Pialba at the start of Course starts soon February with the ‘right’ attitude. in Hervey Bay “She just kept surprising me with her excellent work ethic and attitude to wanting to work” said Managing Director, Mary Nield. ENROL NOW “So I just made a few calls and found her some work experience • Excellent job prospects • Nationally recognised skills at Flash Harry’s.” Shaana continued to impress the Employer and was recently signed into a part time Traineeship of 15 hours a week and her Certificate III in Retail. “We will continue to support and train Shaana through her Traineeship as she moves into working life as part of our Post Placement Support program,” Mary said. “Employers looking for trained staff please give our friendly staff a call on 41 830 111 so we can work with you to service your requirements for the employee your looking for.’’

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FIFTY-FOUR staff and the donation of more than $25,000 to local charities – that’s big bikkies for a family-owned store in Childers, population 6500. Since buying the Childers Foodworks store and changing it to IGA about two years ago, Deb and Bruce Mahoney have defied the global economic turmoil and gone gang-busters on the local business scene. Their secret? Family, which extends from their own family unit to the community, staff, the IGA supermarket chain nation-wide. “We’re part of the whole IGA family,” Bruce said. “It’s independently owned and has locals in mind. We’ve had some tough times but IGA has given us direction and we’ve worked with the community; because of their support, we’re growing.” To Deb and Bruce, “working with the community” means employing 54 local staff including nine permanents, adult casuals and high school students, as P as supporting local charities. well M

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In their first 18 months, Childers IGA returned $25,000 to organisations and groups from the Isis High Chaplaincy to the Isis Devils, QWCA, SES, flying club, rodeo and many more. The past six months of donations is yet to be tallied. Deb said there was a strong family relationship in the IGA organisation. “We’re all friends, from the boss of the board to the casual workers. It’s important to us that our high school

casuals get a good education and learn good work ethics. They usually go on to do great things at university or elsewhere and many drop in when they come back on holidays.” To Deb and Bruce’s credit, when they sold their former store in Bundaberg, five permanent staff moved shop with them. “The new owner had his own staff so ours all came with us, but we had to find places for them because this store came with its staff too,” Bruce said. “It’s not all about money. It’s about supporting people.” So what’s ahead for Childers IGA? “We’ll be doing a total renovation, and perhaps there might be a second store sometime in the future,” Bruce said. One thing is certain, the couple won’t be leaving Childers, located 53km north of Maryborough. “We love Childers, we love what we do and we love our customers. We’ve bought land here so we’re definitely staying in the area.”

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One of the toughest things for jobseekers Con cial train in the Glen-D ents This year we have entered in 4 different events - World Cup yards is determined held her gratulat sition into theport our busily Fraser “har gaged Coast Training osit tion assisting d are INE Com ing kitc the IEP Project ions Mic workfor by hostwho have been out of work for a while is port for needed to to do whateveyakka” was noti in good stea ion inevitab hen to Cheer and Dance, Central Queensland Regional Challenge, CenIf your haela. mer ce. ly secure d whe prepEmployment ced by Service stafat r hard ing visits which, f ortheir worksites are and efit from the live the program MEGT.Support regaining their confidence. n she fina Heather tral Queesnsland Regional Championships and the Asia Pacifics ncial s that has Hea the training up -to- business cou Rei (TESS) totiondeliver by the since 200of more than date transfor supChristie Robinson knows this only too well. so far,govhave included;ldDowner immedia d from ed Mic ther Grand Final. As well as the Aussie Gold International Cheer and 80 trou 8. med ernment training fundbenhaela Construction tely bilit Scholarships for women Alre bled Cert II Engineering; men y) to Although she was very keen to work, and con ady he (sub Globaled Shirley Engineering and Manuteens Dance Championships. We have brought home many trophies WORKI Apprent tact Heather ject to elig has Hervey Madin APPLICATIONS have opened for the first White Card; Job Search skills would be an asset to any workplace, her Bay Cha gained sup iceship and grea NG with nuts from ME ifrom each camp. facturing Group. round of the Queensland Government’s Sup- Coast 605 port Ser mbe . se , GT bolt vices on from the Mayor has bec r of Com iar terr confidence was low. This, coupled with her and literacy supporting Women Scholarships. The students put in a lot of hard work and dedication to the Young Ger 0404 824 ome fams andtonumeracy itory expose Profess ard O’Conn merce, Fra ough Spe for some 500 scholarships of up to $20,000 will be So far, the comments from the il-port. anxiety and lack of belief in herself held her the ser iona squad. Although it is a long season from tryouts in February to “If ell and Mar wor mor cial Sch and the ls. ybo during available over four years for women who king part e bus ool stud rIn rece back from long term employment. Week program, managers/owners of these busistudents their final comp in September, the squad show determination to study subjects in male dominated industries sponsor Ope inesses wer current Intake 2, Five the s ents. This have beent weeks, the e prep ratio the pres AN OVERWHELMING response Red to Cross Employment Services Pialba besion to wennd and go on to work in those fields. nesses have been very positive. ared to succeed at every event. Rhani AshfordCoach an exc sure off n Hard Yak on 2 t onJuly with Wilson’s borough n visiting the studentsbegan ur- seventeen Women who are just finishing school, wom-help thei the first edition of Globe News gan last working with Christie, ascertaining what ka it to purc parents r Work experience has been ofhase part mower to find would take learning Trade TrainingMaryen looking to change careers and women centre (17) participants enrolled durmonth has confirmed that our mission Current teenagers,” recondit the she would like to do, and where she would Cen who are out of the workforce and returning to ioning. s ready for recondit how to disa fered to any of the students who costs parely, the 18-d Mr Davis saidmoney to to provide businesses and educathe first four (4) weeks of the ssembl tre ing“On study are all eligible to apply. . be most comfortable. Red Cross Employnts mor ay Hard Yak ce mowers ion and reas e, have shown interest and who tion, training and government depart- Jocelyn Watts e semble fine-tun the stud With scholarships available to support studyThe next program. To ents date, two (2) have boot camthan $4000. ka course ment Services began speaking to employers Coast donated by Certificate IV through to postgraduatesite starts ments with opportunities to deliver Council the Fra they willed running machave a Editor want to gain ‘first-hand’ knowlp at the From left: from Jodie Clough (Red Cross on Sep relocated to other regions to ser Rec pan about Christie’s keen nature, and her valurece Sus level, both professional and semi-professional hine On ycle ts tem CONTACT their messages and highlight how ive a of Atta an Rive atte Day One Centre. Employment pathways Services edge and skills in the engineering Certific inm Townsv nding from ber 15 with are Pialba) an option. and jobseeker Trade able experience. enttwo (2) live, and have now been Aerospace course takes off Robinson Awa growth is on the partici- r Perth, Training of the course, ians@globenews.com.au they support the region’s long-term reness in Lawn Mowate Christie with Howlett (DeputyBob ille. To apply go Karen to www.skills.qld.gov.au/supSyd age industry. Cen AS part of their Aerospace Studies course, One of these employers was Torbay Reney and r Rich life employed, theerremaining mark. tre skill,” Mr and awith portingwomen. October 12. can be con very use Executive Officer,Applications Torbay close Retirement senior students at Maryborough SHSChief have been what all ard Jack exp Mantacted ful tirement Villages Limited at Torquay. Torbay Villages The mow Jac k said the wor thirteen (13) students attending lained on 040 investigating the factors that influence the flight Limited). Many enquiries have been received from not only the The start date for Intake 3 is . the ers king 7 769 mow to purc will be was looking for employees to fill domesof rockets. 124. Meet Dan Oakhill, Suncorp’s hase Fraser Coast region but also Bundaberg and beyond. ava various days. Three ers were. Weparts of Tuesday 20th November 2012. buton Christie has been with Torbay since July and Fou start off designing rockets using if they by the stud ilable ek Two tic roles and asked to Students meet with Christie. pull ents cho r , involved ing the the mow ose not simulation software. They then build and We at Globe News sense there is a great future for manager Maryborough thislaunch year, working as a in kitchenhand in oneThe late Ned The participants on this program The graduation for this group NE motor Although Christie was suited to this sugar fuelnot powered versions to test their designs. The off the raise funders will be rafflto buy, Kenny the new monthly publication and the part it will play in th cane induChurchward of Torbay’s section kitchens loving YOU know the best and butcher, baker it. and GLENDY bas will have a short break over the will be held on Wednesday 14 Will ed particular position, Torbay’s Department s test flights HR are captured on video cameras. The e refleyou OAM Matthew iamson ough Spe for the Mar to Y helping to boost local employment opportunities. shop in Maryborough. Isn’t it time Shesofthas nowcoffee been given the opportunity tocting his namstry so it’s fittin was a lead images are analysed using Mosher (left),Christmas/New Year holiday seacial Sch at ybo November ther- TESS Rocky of Scie immediately saw potential in then Christie and of-another School knew the best Bank Branch Manager. g that e will enc from theCorey McC ing figu OPEN DA nce (Ag learn ool. ware package to produce data on each flight. The more education and training opportunities that an utcheon be trained as a cook. re ics the nuts Marybo ouraStreet, Cnr Kentricu and in Bun at the fered her the opportunity to take on the role to modify their son, and will start back in early Uni Meet Dan Oakhill.CQ Dan Street Shed. ual $10 ge stud annMaryborough lturalFerry and These data then allows students vers daberg’ are provided here, the more chances we have for our & Absent: Maryboroug and bolts rough Spe 00 sch ents She continues to flourish, is now a EH bringsand in-depth knowledge ofPh:ity. Foo•d Fax: The 07 4120 and 9333 07enro 4120 designspositive to improvenature rocket performance. cial of mow olarship s of kitchenhand. deShanno h January. 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Experience on offer at nursery Indigenous students from Glendyne Education and Training Centre are getting their hands dirty at the Fraser Coast Community Nursery in Hervey Bay and learning some valuable skills in the process.The group spends two hours every Wednesday helping staff and volunteers with a number of tasks including installing display signs, building gardens, planting native species and erecting posts. Council’s Community Environment

Program Ofﬁcer Tina Raveneau said the students would gain valuable hands-on experience from the program. “The students are really enjoying the work and I really enjoy showing them the ropes,” she said. “We’re going to teach them practical skills that could help them gain fulltime employment in the future.” A group from Bay Support Services is also participating in the program.

Councillor for Health, Education and Training, Robert Garland said it was a great environment for volunteers to learn new skills and come together in a friendly environment. The groups will be at the Council Nursery at the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens from 9.30am – 11.30pm most Wednesdays, weather permitting. The nursery is located at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens on Elizabeth Street, Urangan.

Cr Robert Garland and Community Environment Program Ofﬁcer Tina Raveneau show volunteers from Bay Support Services the ropes in the garden.

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HERVEY BAY STATE HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE AND Students have keenly embraced the Hervey Bay High School’s extra- ENVIRONMENT CENTRE curricular activities in agriculture and environment.

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Above and right: students get their hands dirty as they learn to engage with nature at Hervey Bay High School.

This includes academic programs for students in years 8 to 12, as well as programs such as LandCare, Cattle Team, Back on Track and broadening this environmental aspect for other faculties such as Science, SOSE, Marine Studies and Art. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with nature, the land and environment as well as working with large animals. The school is currently rejuvenating the centre so that links within this ecosystem are identiﬁed and nurtured. We are fostering student awareness for a “better world” where they are educated about the importance of sustainability.

Eighty Maryborough State High School Students and staff took to the streets Friday March 22nd between 1:30pm and 2:55pm for Clean up Australia Day. The prefect student lead three classes into the CBD precinct to McDowell car park, the boundaries of Queens Park, and the Portside precinct. All rubbish was deposited at the back of the council ofﬁces on the way back to school. Pictured ready with gloves and bags are Rebecca Kroll, Shay-Lee Neilsen, Rebecca Smith and Jayden Zampech.

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Operation ANZAC Cheer Operation ANZAC Cheer 2013 has exceeded all expectations. Fern and I would like to thank the families of the Fraser Coast and Burnett regions who have answered the call and made generous donations of home baked cakes, ANZAC biscuits and personal items to our defense force care packs. The generosity of community groups from Bundaberg to the Fraser Coast has ensured that 115 – 2kg care packs will be sent to our defence force personnel serving overseas on this ANZAC day.

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We’d especially like to thank: 228 Squadron Australian RAAF cadets Bundaberg QCWA Burnett Division (including Hervey Bay members) QCWA Bundaberg and Gin GIn Gin Gin Post Ofﬁce Mary Nield from Creations Café Pialba and Individual community members from Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Childers, Gin Gin, Mareeba and Melbourne for their kind contributions. The successful delivery of Operation ANZAC care packs to Afghanistan, East Timor, and Solomon Islands will mean that in the last 3 years we’ve been able to send over 600 personal reminders from home - to our troops that they are valued, loved and appreciated . The feedback from our Xmas care pack recipients has been moving, inspiring and uplifting.

Mary Nield (right) from Creations Cafe in Pialba, played A recent letter from host to Cae Adams (left) from the Urangan branch of the CWA when Cae presented the branch’s contribu- the Multi National Base tion to Rob and Fern Messenger from Operation AN- – Tarin Kot Afghanistan ZAC Cheer 2013. reads :

Operation ANZAC Cheer has brought messages of thanks from many defence service personell.

Dear Mary (Neild), Rob and Fern, My name is Cameron Dickens and I am currently serving in Tarin Kot in Afghanistan. Thank you very much for the Care Packages that you sent to Afghanistan. My unit was lucky enough to end up with two of them. The food you sent was great, the toiletries were appreciated by everyone and the article about Roger Dwyer and Camp Gregory (http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=CiCYuxBYBwU) was read by a number of people who may take up the offer for them and their

family to visit and utilise the relaxing space. Your cards were heart warming. I can assure you that we are taking care every day. This ANZAC Day while we remember and give thanks for all those who have died and been wounded protecting Australia’s way of life, let’s also say a special prayer for our serving troops who have placed themselves in harms way for our freedom and safety. Rob Messenger Candidate for Hinkler – 0407 904 134

Student leaders given food for thought Student leaders from Biggenden State High were “suitably impressed” on March 15 when they joined nine other secondary schools at USQ Fraser Coast to learn more about effective leadership and how to be good role models.

Taking a break are Frank Kounelis (left), Shaun O’Donnell and William Pitstock from St James Lutheran School.

Biggenden senior teacher Geoff Parker said the school’s students found the 2013 Youth Leadership Day to be very worthwhile. “It’s a whole new learning curve for these students,” Mr Parker said. “They’ve been talking about how students at other schools are in similar roles to them and it’s good to know they’re not out here by themselves but part of a system.” USQ Fraser Coast organised and ran the 2013 Youth Leadership Day to help almost 200 students move into their new roles as school leaders. The day was attended by student leaders from 10 secondary schools: Hervey Bay High, Urangan State High, Hervey Bay Christian Academy, Fraser Coast Anglican College, St James Lutheran College, Maryborough State High, Aldridge State High, St Mary’s

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Fraser Coast Anglican College attended the USQ Youth Leadership Day.

Catholic College, Isis & District High, and Biggenden State High. Students attended a series of workshops on subjects such as leadership skills and competencies and communication for effective leadership. They also worked on their public speaking skills, which will help them when they have to speak to school assemblies. USQ Fraser Coast Educa- Christopher Sami and Andrew O’Grady from Hervey Bay Christian Academy. tion lecturers Trevor Black, Dr John McMaster and Shaexplained what they were looking for ron Louth ran the workshops. from the student leaders.” “The students were able to get to Staff accompanying the students know another and learn how to work took part in sessions run parallel with together and support one another,” Mr the student workshops. They were Black said. aimed at assisting the teachers to “They were able to think about what develop important mentoring skills and they want to get out of their senior to enable them to mentor both student years and ﬁnd out what their schools leaders and their colleagues more expect of them. The teachers clearly effectively. www.globenews.com.au Marketing: tonyb@globenews.com.au - Production: ians@globenews.com.au

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Happy hens spreading Fraser Coast message Council has teamed up with Fraser Coast Free Range (FCFR) and Kingfisher Bay Resort for a new promotion to raise awareness of the unique natural attributes and healthy lifestyle offering of the Fraser Coast. One lucky customer of Fraser Coast Free Range Organic Eggs will win the ultimate five night eco-adventure on world heritage listed Fraser Island. Councillor Robert Garland said Fraser Coast Free Range the theme of the campaign is a ‘Recipe to Live Life Happy’. Fast Facts “These organic eggs are a perfect 60,000 free range hens 3600 eggs per week packaged product of nature,” he said. “That’s because Fraser Coast under the Fraser Coast Free Free Range is home to 60,000 Range Organic Eggs brand happy hens that are fed on organic Customer breakdown: 600 grains in a natural seaside setdoz to Sydney, 1200 doz to Melbourne, 1200 doz to Western ting. The quality of the eggs produced here on the Fraser Coast Australia, 600 doz to the Sunreally is second to none.” shine Coast. Apart from being long time suppliers to Sunny Queen Eggs, owners Max and Pam Alexander also package more than 3,600 dozen eggs per week under their own brand, Fraser Coast Free Range Organic Eggs. “Their loyal customers span the entire country, from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, Sydney to Western Australia, and this is the market we are targeting,” Cr Garland said. “With assistance from Council’s marketing team, more than 28,000 cartons have been specially branded to strengthen buyer awareness of the origin of their favourite product with Queensland’s idyllic Fraser Coast. “Customers are encouraged to visit www.livelifehappy.com.au for a chance to win the ultimate five night eco-adventure on world heritage listed Fraser Island.” Once registered, participants will also be able to share tips on sustainable living and healthy recipes on the website and Facebook page. The competition closes on May 31.

TAFE partnerships offer skills, success The energy and enthusiasm ﬂowing from the classroom of TAFE teachers Terry Bell and Craig Wright has been nothing short of inspirational for these well-seasoned Tourism and Hospitality teachers at Hervey Bay. Speaking about the soon to graduate students studying ‘Camp Operations’ with Wide Bay TAFE as part of the Queensland Workforce Skilling Strategy, the pair were quick to point out the commitment shown by the group, which Terry described as ‘true industry professionals’. The program represents the successful partnership

of WBIT and Energy Skills Queensland with the support of the Sarina Russo Institute and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. “This has been an awesome experience for me as a teacher”, said Terry. “I often get to work with some really talented students, but it’s rare that we get a class that works together like an experienced team”. Showing equal admiration for their teachers, participating students acknowledged the industry driven training they’d received as being central to their work goals. “Many of the participants

already have a wide variety of work experience, and great leadership qualities”, said Craig. “The next stage of the program will take them on to work placement in the Surat Basin and if everything goes to plan full time positions within the camp operations of the resource sector”. The eager group of participants will celebrate their achievements at a graduation ceremony at Wide Bay TAFE’s Pialba campus next week and are now looking to kickstart their careers and gain employment with local businesses and the resource industry.

Training for a better future “We take pride in delivering a large range of nationally recognised training courses to meet the needs of our community”. WBIT Our flexible programs offer the depth of training required by industry to meet the demands of the workplace, from Certificate 2 to Diploma Level our highly qualified teachers take the time to give you the information you need to be successful in the career of your choice.

Cr Robert Garland, Kingﬁsher Bay Regional Sales and Marketing Manager Tanya Young and owner of Fraser Coast Free Range Max Alexander celebrate the launch of the new partnership.

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From the QCWA Gootchie branch: On the Contest day on Thursday, April 11, we had over 30 guests who enjoyed a delicious luncheon and a great tombola. We were very pleased with the number of entries in all sections of the competitions this year and the winners now progress to the division ﬁnals to be held at Gayndah on May 20. Pictured are some of the placegetters in various competitions. L to R: Lyn Kelman, Bronwyn Kerr, Trina Hain ,Gail Warwick (judge) Grace Rae and Coral Ross. - Lyn Kelman

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Do you want the ride of your life? ATTENTION motorcyclists! Do you have a big bike, a big heart and a big yearning for adventure? If so, then the Great Australian Ride could be right up your street. The Great Australian Ride is a national charity event which aims to give riders the chance to travel across the country on a 20-day journey to help raise funds for Sids and Kids. This year’s adventure will start at Byron Bay on August 18 and ﬁnish at Steep Point in Western Australia. The event’s founder, Stuart Ball of Maryborough, did the ride solo in 2011, saw the potential and organised last year’s big ride. The team of 12 riders raised more than $26,000. And now he is looking for anyone else who wants to come along for the ride. “This journey is one hell of an epic adventure,’’ Stuart said. “It will test you and your machine.’’ Last year’s “Dirty Dozen’’ was a mix of riders from all over the country. Their machines included a couple of KTM990s, four Suzukis, four Kawasakis, and a couple of BMWs. “You need a 650 at least.’’ CONTACT DETAILS: Stuart Ball – Telephone: 0414 623 180 stuartball37@yahoo.com.au Businesses can help the team get across the country by way of sponsorship, Stuart said. Stuart Ball (above with his KTM990) was prompted to help kids after his daughter was You can check out the names born two months premature and was under of supporters at hospital care for four weeks. After years of planning, his epic solo journey began in Byron Bay (the most easterly point of Australia). Over the next 20 days Stuart rode his KTM990 6000km to Western Australia via Goondiwindi, Birdsville, Alice Springs, Gibson Desert and Laverton. His destination – Steep Point (the most westerly point of the continent). Stuart raised $5200 for The children’s Health Foundation and with a clear vision of the future he decided to invite 12 riders to take part in the 2012 event.

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Comprehension is an essential skill for proficient reading. In 2002, research by Nell Duke and David Pearson identified a series of processes that readers undertake to ensure better comprehension. The research concluded that good readers are strategic about what and how they read. They read different types of texts in different ways. For example, when reading a story, good readers pay close attention to characters and setting, but if they are reading an informational text, proficient readers revise and summarise what they have read. Prior to reading, proficient readers have a goal. They preview the text and consider its structure – whether there are headings and which sections may be relevant. Efficient readers make predictions about what they might read and ask themselves, “What do I know about this topic?” While reading, competent readers check their understanding, adjust predictions, make connections with prior knowledge, and evaluate whether the text is meeting their reading goals. They also read some sections quickly and others more carefully. After reading, accomplished readers review what they have read and reflect on the value of the information. This article is an extremely brief summary – links to the research are on the Education Rules!!! Facebook page.

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Pictured at the Doorways to Construction at Maryborough High School are (left to right) Mark Vincent , Sarah Whittiker , Lachlan Genrich , Anthony Bates, Ella Douglass, Brenton Peterson and Gavin Grantz.

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equipment worth $250 to the successful Maryborough State High school Year 11 students selected for the program. They were Lachlan Genrich, Anthony Bates, Brenton Peterson, Ella Douglass and Sarah Whittiker. The students went out into the local Maryborough Industry over the Easter break to gain real life work experience. The program will run for the duration of the school year.

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Maryborough State High School Year twelve students are polishing their craftsmanship skills building a tender weekend dinghy from scratch at the Maryborough Trade Training Centre. The ply panels are cut to size seamed together with cable ties and covered with layers of fibreglass tape and epoxy resin. The 9 foot dinghy will be entirely covered with fibreglass and ready for the water after only 20 hours of hard work. The Certificate II Boat Building teacher, Mr Jacobson, a former paramedic who has been involved professionally in the boat building industry for the past thirty years, spoke with pride as he described the Maryborough State High School student’s commitment and progress. All students are on track to complete the dinghies and well under way to entering the “Put-Put” division in the Noosa Classic Boat Regatta in October.

Kyle Penny, Mitchell Baker and Jason House work on their dinghy at the Maryborough Trade Training Centre.

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Portside Heritage Gateway Taskforce The Portside precinct The historic Portside was identiﬁed as a area of Maryborough potential tourist attracand developing its tion in The Maryborough tourism potential is the Conservation and Tourfocus of a new advisory ism Study 1989.In the group set up by the late 1800s the Portside Fraser Coast Regional area was the second Council. most important port “Council has launched on the east coast after the Portside Heritage Sydney and provided Gateway Taskforce to Cr Seymour a gateway for 22,000 assist and advise us in the development of the Portside immigrants. The taskforce, which is Heritage Gateway which incorchaired by Cr Seymour, has 10 porates the Customs House, Portside Residence, Bond Store other members including: Tourism and Regional Marketand the surrounding area,” ing Portfolio Councillor Stuart Fraser Coast Regional Council Taylor; Council’s Executive Community, Cultural and FamManager Public Relations ily Services Portfolio Councillor and Regional Marketing, Lisa George Seymour said. Stephenson; Council’s Execu“The taskforce brings together tive Manager Community and all of the potential tourist venCulture, Debra Moore; Council’s ues in the portside area to work Senior Arts and Cultural Ofﬁcer, together. Susan Rogers; Maryborough “It will work with Council to Visitor Information Centre Codevelop positive strategies to ordinator ,Kelli Sauer; Portside ensure the development of business operator Larissa exciting infrastructure to creBoyce; Maryborough Military ate a major, integrated tourism and Colonial Museum owner, attraction for Maryborough that John Meyer, community memwill increase visitor numbers ber Greig Bolderrow; museum and the amount they spend in volunteer George Wilk; commuthe region.” nity member Chris Foley.

Once again we have had a very busy month at Dale’s Mini mart on John Street. You will see further changes for the better in the coming months. Lots more stock for your convenience.It’s coming up to our 13th year in the store ,after many upgrades and changes and Join this vibrant commercial building as a valued tenant . . . we will make lots of happy and patient customers .In todays enviroyou welcome ment Its great to see people supporting the local bloke. In towns like Maryborough people need to continue to support there local small businesses. Phone Chris - 0741 214726 - Gordon and Isobel Dale Page 8. Globe News, April-May, 2013 www.globenews.com.au Marketing: tonyb@globenews.com.au - Production: ians@globenews.com.au

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Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences

Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area (surveyed in October 2012) Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area The area (PEA) comprises 2 Local Government Areas (LGAs): Bundaberg LGA and Fraser Coast LGA (excluding the Woocoo-Tiaro Statistical Local Area (SLA)) and includes the Gladstone –Miriam Vale SLA. Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA -SLAs Bundaberg (R) -Bundaberg Bundaberg (R) -Burnett Pt A Bundaberg (R) -Burnett Pt B Bundaberg (R) -Isis Bundaberg (R) -Kolan Fraser Coast (R) -Hervey Bay Pt A Fraser Coast (R) -Hervey Bay Pt B Fraser Coast (R) -Maryborough Gladstone (R) -Miriam Vale The Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA comprises 65% of the Wide Bay-Burnett Labour Force Region (LFR).

Jobless Families –with children aged less than 15 years

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011

Jobless families are families where parents are not employed or in the labour force with children under 15 years of age (ABS 2006 Census of Population and Housing). Some 26% of families with children in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA did not have an employed parent, larger than the ﬁgures for Queensland and Australia (both 14%). However, this varied greatly between SLAs. Some 37% of families with children in the Fraser Coast (R) Hervey Bay -Pt B SLA and 31% in the Bundaberg (r) -Kolan SLA were jobless. On the other hand, only 17% of families with children in the Bundaberg (R) -Burnett –Pt B SLA were jobless. These ﬁgures were still higher than both Queensland and Australia.

Educational Attainment –persons aged 25-34 Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011

Population Change 2006 to 2011 –F/Coast LGA

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2006

The total number of people in the Fraser Coast LGA has increased by 12% since the 2006 Census. The number of people aged over 45 has increased by 16% which was similar to Australia (11%).

At the time of the 2011 Census, the proportion of 25 to 34 year olds in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA who had completed Year 12 or equivalent was 59%, smaller than Queensland and Australia (74% and 75% respectively). Educational Attainment and Labour Market Outcomes Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011

There is a strong relationship between educational attainment and employment outcomes. For those aged 25 to 34 years in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA, there were extremely high unemployment rates for those who had completed Certificate I & II but had not completed Year 12 (28.4%) and those who did not complete Year 12 without any further post school qualification (21.8%). Unemployment rates are considerably lower for those who have completed a tertiary education at the Bachelor degree, Advanced Diploma and Diploma Level. It should also be noted that employment outcomes are better for those who have attained Certificate Levels III or IV. This emphasises the importance of post school education in ensuring success in gaining employment.

(1.0%) compared with both the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA (3.3%) and all regions (5.5%). Staff increases and turnover in the PEA

Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, October 2012 and September 2011, Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area and all regions surveyed in the 12 months to September 2012.

There was an increase in the proportion of employers in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA who have recruited to increase staff numbers between 2009 and 2011. However, recruiting to increase staff numbers has eased off slightly since the September 2011 survey. Competition for vacancies Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, October 2012 and September 2011, Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area and all regions surveyed in the 12 months to September 2012.

There was, on average, less competition for vacancies in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA (7.7 applicants per vacancy and 2.1 applicants considered suitable) compared with all regions surveyed (8.2 applicants per vacancy and 2.3 applicants considered suitable). However, there were slightly more applicants per position compared to the last time the area was surveyed and less of these applicants were suitable (8.2 applicants per vacancy and 2.3 suitable applicants). In the Fraser Coast LGA competition for vacancies was slightly below that for the PEA overall (6.9 applicants per vacancy and 2.4 suitable applicants compared to 8.2 applicants per vacancy and 2.3 suitable applicants). There was a high level of competition for Clerical and Administrative Workers, with an average of 21.9 applicants per vacancy. Employers recruiting for Machinery Operators and Drivers had little choice of suitable applicants with an average of 2.5 applicants of which only 1.3 were considered suitable. Formal recruitment methods were most commonly used for employers’ most recent recruitment round, this included the Internet (34%), followed by the use of a recruitment agency (24%) newspapers or magazines (23%). Word of mouth was also frequently used by employers (26%). Reasons applicants are considered unsuitable

Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, October 2012, Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area and all regions surveyed in the 12 months to September 2012.

66% of applicants were regarded by employers as unsuitable in the Fraser Coast LGA. Reasons applicants were considered unsuitable include: – Insufficient experience to perform job duties (67%) – Lack of employability skills and personal characteristics (45%) – Insufficient qualifications or training (39%) Basic Employability Skills

Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions surveyed in the 12 months to December 2010

Most importance placed on: • 30% personal traits and qualities only • 28% technical skills only • 41% both equally important Personal traits and qualities applicants lacked: • Enthusiasm • Motivation • Communication • Conﬁdence • Teamwork Apprentices, Trainees and Staff Training

Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, October 2012, Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area and all regions surveyed in the 12 months to September 2012.

Employment proﬁle –Working Age Population (15-64) Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2006

At the time of the 2011 Census the working age population participation rate for the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA was 66.9%, lower than Queensland (77.2%) and Australia (75.8%). The Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA has had lower employment growth (7%) in the ﬁve years to 2011 compared to the average for Queensland (11%) and Australia (10%). Where has job growth been? –Working Age Population (15-64) -(2006-2011)

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2006

Job growth in the Fraser Coast LGA in the 5 years to the 2011 Census was primarily driven by males who found part time employment (13% growth), this was slightly lower than Australia (15%). Females working full-time and part-time (both 12%) had similar job growth compared with Australia (both 11%). Long-term unemployment Source: ABS Labour Force Data, December 2012, 12 month averages of original data

Long-term unemployed are those who have been unemployed and looking for work for at least 52 weeks. The proportion of unemployed persons who were long-term unemployed in the Wide BayBurnett Labour Force Region (LFR) (28%) was higher compared with the Queensland (18%) and national averages (19%).

Literacy and Numeracy http://www.myschool.edu.au 2011, 2008 This chart shows the proportion of Year 9 students at a selected government high school in the Bundaberg and Fraser Coast LGAs and in the Gladstone-Miriam Vale SLA who did not meet minimum standards for literacy and numeracy in 2011, compared with the proportions of Year 9 students who did not meet minimum standards for literacy and numeracy in Queensland and nationally. While the selected government school’s data are not necessarily representative of all Year 9 students in the LGA, it demonstrates that there are at least pockets of disadvantage within these SLAs. Employment by Industry Source: Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

In the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA the Health Care and Social Assistance and Retail Trade industries were the top employing industries. The Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry is also an important industry and accounts for a greater proportion of employment within the PEA compared with Queensland and Australia overall. Employment Growth by Industry Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2006

Much of the growth in employment in the PEA was concentrated in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry. By contrast, employment in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing and Construction industries reduced substantially. Change in employment for Health Care and Social Assistance –Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA (5 year change)

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011

Teens looking for full-time work -Persons aged 15 –19 years

Source: ABS Labour Force Data, December 2012, 12 month averages of original data

Due to their lack of skills and experience, teenagers in the full-time labour market can be particularly vulnerable during a labour market downturn. The teenage full-time unemployment rate is based on people aged 15 –19 years old who are searching for full-time employment. The teenage full-time unemployment rate for the Wide Bay-Burnett LFR was 29.3% in Income Support Recipients

Source: DEEWR administrative data, December 2012; ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2006

In December 2012, 32% of the Working Age Population (WAP) were in receipt of a Centrelink benefit in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA. This was larger when compared with state and national levels (both 17%). Overall, the proportion of the working age population on a Centrelink benefit decreased by 4% in the year to December 2012. Some 9% of the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA working age population were in receipt of an unemployment benefit, above state and Australia levels (both 5%). The Bundaberg (R) -Kolan SLA reported the largest proportion of the WAP on unemployment benefits (13%). Some 11% of the working age population in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA are on Disability Support Pension (DSP). This is more than double when compared with Queensland and Australia (5% and 6% respectively). Disengagement amongst Young Adults -Persons aged 20-24 years Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011

At the time of the 2011 Census, 29% of young adults (persons aged 20 to 24 years) in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA were neither working nor studying. This ﬁgure is notably higher when compared with Queensland (15%). In the Fraser Coast LGA 31% of young adults (2024) were neither working nor studying.

The table includes selected subdivisions within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA. Over the 5 years to 2011 the largest increase for this industry was in the Other Social Assistance and Services and Hospitals subdivisions. Survey Results -Recruitment experiences 12 months preceding the survey

330 employers were surveyed in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA in October 2012. The proportion of employers who had recruited in the past 12 months in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA (63%) had increased slightly since the area was last surveyed when the figure was 60%. This was the same as the figure for the combined regions surveyed 12 months to September 2012. There was a larger number of vacancies per 100 staff for the PEA (19 vacancies per 100 staff) compared with the last survey results (16 vacancies per 100 staff). Employers reported a smaller proportion of recruitment due to growth (43%) within their business compared with all regions (46%). The rate of unfilled vacancies over the past 12 months for the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA (3.3%) was lower than for all regions (5.5%). The proportion of employers who reported recruitment difficulty was similar for the PEA (55%) compared with all regions (53%) but slightly lower than the September 2011 results (59%). The Fraser Coast LGA had a larger proportion of employers recruiting (70%) compared with the Bundaberg Hervey Bay PEA and all regions (both 63%). However, there were fewer employers recruiting for growth (36%) compared with all regions (46%) and a lower unfill rate

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The proportion of surveyed employers with an apprentice or trainee on staff (37%) in the Fraser Coast LGA was marginally lower than for all regions (32%) but the same as the Bundaberg –Hervey Bay PEA. Lack of work readiness and don’t complete or stay long enough were the most commonly reported challenges for employers who recruited an apprentice or trainee. Almost a quarter (24%) of businesses in the Fraser Coast LGA expected to recruit at least one apprentice or trainee following the survey (23% in the PEA and 21% in all regions). Occupations that were difficult to fill in the PEA Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, October 2012 and September 2011, Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area. • Higher Skill Level (1) -Bachelor Degree or Higher and Medium Skill Level (2&3) –Certificate IV to Associate Degree • Child Carers • Chefs* • Metal Fitters and Machinists* • Registered Nurses • Motor Mechanics* • Lower Skill Level (4&5) –Compulsory Secondary Education to Certificate III • Truck Drivers* • Bar Attendants and Baristas • Aged and Disabled Carers • Dental Assistants • Waiters* Future Recruitment Expectations Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, October 2012 and September 2011, BundabergHervey Bay Priority Employment Area and all regions surveyed in the 12 months to September 2012.

Recruitment expectations for the 12 months following the survey were strong in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay PEA. A similar proportion of employers (48%) expected to recruit compared with all regions surveyed (47%). Some 21% of employers expected to increase staff numbers, slightly less than compared with all regions surveyed (25%).

Conclusion

Subdued labour market in the Fraser Coast LGA • Higher than average unemployment rate and lower levels of participation • Some signs of improvement in the next 12 months with a higher proportion of employers expecting to recruit across the PEA Challenges • Lower education levels, disengaged young people, quality of applicants, jobless families • Filling occupations with the ‘appropriate’ candidate • Difﬁculty attracting job applicants with the technical and employability skills Need to train people in ‘in-demand’ skills in the region Opportunities • Large and growing industries Potential labour supply needs to be job ready Apprenticeship/Traineeship work experience Ongoing engagement with employers and the LEC

For full report and more information www.deewr.gov.au/regionalreports

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Pub Fest Corporate Team Challenge For the ﬁrst time in its history, this year’s World’s Greatest Pub Fest in Maryborough will include a Corporate Team Challenge to help raise money for charity. Staff from businesses are encouraged to form a team with their workmates and host fundraising events in the months leading up to Pub Fest on Sunday, 9 June. Councillor for Sport, Recreation, Open Spaces and Events Darren Everard said all the money raised will be donated to this year’s nominated charity, Coast Guard Sandy Straits. “Each team member will receive a Pub Fest kit upon registration including an ofﬁcial crawl card and lanyard,” he said. The Corporate Team Challenge features four categories:

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Prefects join Zonta members for breakfast Fourteen prefects from Maryborough State High School attended the Zonta Club breakfast celebrating International Women’s Day at the Carriers Arms on March 8 in Maryborough. Principal Ms Karen McKinnon, Deputy Principal Leanne Muston and Year 12 Level Coordinator Carrie Taylor, School Captain Cassie Scott and Vice-Captain Haiden Roeger and her fellow prefects enjoyed the passionate presentation from Guest speaker Jenny Woodward.

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Exciting career ahead for USQ business student An exciting career in the resource industry is in store for USQ Fraser Coast business student Thomas Sugget following his acceptance of an offer from multinational mining and petroleum company BHP to join its graduate program. “I’m quite excited,” the USQ Bachelor of Business (Management and Leadership and Supply Chain Management) student said. “It’s a great opportunity that I hope will lead to bigger things ahead.” Mr Sugget said the two-year Graduate Program was run through BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, the Queensland-based coal sector of BHP. “The resource sector is where I see myself staying long-term. I’m mostly interested in the supply and logistic sectors as well as negotiation and conflict resolution.” The USQ Fraser Coast Student Representative Council president and former Fraser Coast Anglican College student was born in Western Australia and moved to Hervey Bay with his family about five years ago. Now finalising his USQ Bach-

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elor of Business program, Mr Sugget said he fast-tracked his studies over the Christmas and New Year holiday period to ﬁt in further studies before starting the BHP Graduate Program next year. “I did courses over summer to speed it up so I could get in six

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Ramblers Valerie Ireland, Marian Fletcher and Gill Larkin present Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell with a donation to the Mayor’s Community Beneﬁt Fund.

Ramblers help with rebuilding Members of the Hervey Bay Ramblers have dug deep to help those affected by the recent ﬂooding and tornado. The group, which holds regular walks at locations across the region, donated $500 to the Mayor’s Community Beneﬁt Fund.

”It’s great to be able to help out,” Club president Marian Fletcher said. The money donated to the fund will go to help out Fraser Coast families affected by the recent ﬂood and tornado, Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell said. “Anyone can donate money to the fund which will be used only for charitable purposes.” “The funds will be allocated at the discretion of the Mayor as needs come to light,” Cr O’Connell said. “Applications are not complicated, just a simple letter to the Mayor, and judged on their merit with the aim to help locals.” Donations can be made at any of the Council’s customer service centres in Hervey Bay, Maryborough or Tiaro.

New Face of Training on the Fraser Coast Are you interested in a hospitality career or in becoming a chef? Have you been cooking for years but need the qualiﬁcation you deserve? Bay Fusion Food Design on the Fraser Coast has expanded and provides a range of nationally accredited training programs across the whole spectrum of the hospitality industry in conjunction with a Melbourne based RTO. They support career seekers, apprentices, trainees and employers in the hospitality industry by providing support, information, advice and funding assistance. Bay Fusion has three experienced training and development consultants, who are skilled industry experts in commercial cookery and hospitality offering employers and trainees a strong focus on culinary and front of house skills. Allow our chef trainers to provide your staff with professional quality, in depth training which will enable

them to enhance their productivity and efficiency greatly. We are proud to train and work with people with disability and barriers and provide extra support, understanding and one on one teaching to achieve the desired result. We have recently set up a fundraising arm for a non for profit Hervey Bay based rehabilitation center and custom designed an in house training program to assist the business with up skilling workers, provide training and employment opportunities and use government training incentives to provide the training at a close to cost neutral value. This can be replicated in many other businesses across our area for everyone’s benefit. No matter what industry you are in, investing in training through the appointment of an apprentice or trainee can provide your business with real benefits and contribute to your bottom line. With access to several

Bay Fusion Food Design proprietor Russell Czinege (right in white coat) and executive chef Klaus Hubber (standing left), supporter Keith Pitt (centre) and consultant Darren Yates (right) with trainees at the organisation’s kitchen in Hervey Bay.

different streams of Government funding, we can assist and advice employers to receive training cash incentives.

If you are a jobseeker and interested in completing training or pursuing a career in hospitality or commercial cookery

please contact our friendly team on 4181 2448 and let us help you to design a pathway to your new career!

Bay Fusion offers a strong focus on culinary and front of house skills Page 12. Globe News, April-May, 2013

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