Peregian Springs News April 2023

PEREGIAN SPRINGS NEWS

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TOURISTS AND SCHOOL

CHILDREN WILL BE FILLING THE AREA THIS MONTH AS THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS LAND ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO COINCIDE WITH EASTER

To help our readers plan ahead, we've collated a few of the local activities on offer over the coming month that may look good on a boredom beating calendar. We hope you find it useful.

FLICKS IN THE PARK

Get ready for a starry night of fun and laughter with "Flicks in the Park" in Coolum on Sunday, April 9 from 5.30pm.

Hosted by Coolum Business & Tourism, the event is held in Tickle Park and the movie this time around is the PG-rated hit, HOP.

There will also be live music and face painting before the movie. Bring your family and friends, a cozy blanket, and your appetite for hot dogs, snacks, sweets, and popcorn - all for an authentic movie experience!

With the sun setting around 6pm, the big screen will light up for an unforgettable outdoor cinema experience under the stars.

See coolumbusinessandtourism. com.au

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GOING GREEN

6 TOP WOMEN

Dance pop stars coming to Coast

Celebrating our top entrepreneurs

GIANT GIG

It's time to warm up the garden bed

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN...

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THINK CREATIVELY AT DROP IN ENGINEERING

Create masterpieces with a huge range of magnetic tiles at multiple Sunshine Coast Libraries these school holidays. It's free to play and no bookings are required, See https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ whats-on/for-kids

TRY A NEW TRAIL ON ADVENTURE SUNSHINE COAST

Adventure Sunshine Coast has more than 200 free adventures covering walking, cycling, paddling and riding trails right across the region!

From exploring a community playground loop with your toddler to discovering a hidden

hinterland trail with an adventurous tweenager – find your next adventure at adventure. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au today.

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY AND ENTER THE WILDHEART ART PRIZE

Draw an Aussie animal or plant and submit your art to WildHeART – the competition for native Australian flora and fauna art for a chance to win a share of $3000.

The WildHeART Student Art prize is a children’s art exhibition with three age categories. Entries close July 16. See https:// botanic-garden.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ see-and-do/wild-heart-student-art-prize

TRY THE GREAT BOTANIC RACE

If you’ve got older kids, head to the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden to try the

great botanic race. Grab a map at the front entrance and explore the gardens on this selfguided orienteering challenge.

Kids will need to find mapped points to solve the puzzle along the way.

Great for ages 10 years and older. The garden is open from 7am to 5pm, 7-days a week.

Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden is at 51 Palm Creek Rd, Tanawha.

JOIN THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT AT BANKFOOT HOUSE

Gold fever may be a thing of the past at the only surviving coach station on the Cobb & Co. run, but gold egg fever is sure to hit hard. Bring your own basket and fossick the twoacre property as you hunt for shiny wrappers. The hunt is on from 10am to 11am on Wednesday, April 5 at Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountains. Entry is free. See heritage.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au for more information.

SNOWY & THE SEVEN COOL DUDES

Jally Entertainment’s Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes show took home the best kids and family award at the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

It’s a big win for a Sunshine Coast theatre group in a festival known to be the second largest arts festival in the world, incorporating 1200 acts and an audience of more than one million people.

The team will perform their hit show at The J on Friday, April 14 from 11am before a five week tour of Western Australia.

Bookings on www.thej.com.au

JOBS HUBS REVEALS TOP JOBS

HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM HAS COME OUT ON TOP AS THE MOST POPULAR INDUSTRY SECTOR SEARCHED FOR BY JOB SEEKERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.

With nearly 1,000 local jobs listed since its launch in December 2022, The Jobs Hub, a collaboration between Study Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Council, has started to gather key market data to share with businesses.

After just three months in the market, the new website has attracted a strong following, reporting that early users spend an average 3.27 minutes on the site and view almost nine pages per session, well above industry benchmarking stats.

The most sought-after job over the past two months included a program events and social media coordinator at NatureArt Lab in

Maroochydore.

This was followed by customer service and contact centre manager roles at IT and Services giant Genpact, glazier position, ranger position, registered nurse at an intensive care unit at Birtinya, surveyor position in Maleny, commercial attendant at Sea Life Mooloolaba, support officer with Sunshine Coast Council and a team member role at Officeworks.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said council had collaborated with business and industry representatives to develop the Jobs Hub as a central tool to help the region thrive.

“We’ve heard from so many employers about the difficulty in finding staff, and it’s really

encouraging to see that initial roll out of the site has delivered exceptional results,” Mayor Jamieson said.

Kilcoy Global Foods Vice President for People and Culture Bevan Gibbs said he was delighted Sunshine Coast Council had invested in an innovative online platform to connect local industry with job seekers.

“The Jobs Hub will play a key role in generating leads as we look to expand our workforce and recruit around 200 new jobs for our manufacturing facility currently being constructed at Caloundra’s Corbould park estate.

“As we get closer to our opening date, we will be advertising a range of new Sunshine Coast based jobs in the food industry on the Jobs Hub from team leaders to logistics specialists, so I encourage job seekers to jump onto the site, sign up and see what opportunities are on offer.”

Jobs currently up for grabs on the site include a strategic project coordinator at

University of the Sunshine Coast ($100,000 salary), sous chef in Maleny ($70,000) and a labourer in Caloundra ($32 per hour), along with some very exciting opportunities at Australia Zoo for those keen on becoming elephant or tiger keepers.

Job Seekers can become a member of the Jobs Hub for free and enjoy multiple benefits including finding local jobs quickly and easily, job alerts and create and/or upload their CV.

An extension of the Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub is the Sunshine Coast Student Jobs Hub, which connects students and graduates with industry and job opportunities on the Sunshine Coast.

Find out more at https://www.scjobs.com. au/ and https://www.scstudentjobs.com.au/

WHY WOULD YOU NEED WINDOW TINTING?

HEAT AND GLARE CONTROL

Today’s window films can provide up to 82% solar energy rejections versus untreated glass. Like sunglasses, window film does an excellent job of cutting glare. Cutting the glare is not only good for your eyes, but makes working in the kitchen, office and living areas a pleasure.

Lowers cooling and heating bills producing year round savings while reducing your carbon footprint.

FREE CHANCE TO BOOST GARDEN

LOCAL GARDENERS ARE BEING URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE MULCH OFFERED BY COUNCIL TO BOOST THEIR GARDENS IN READINESS FOR WINTER

As the colder winter months near the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has reminded ratepayers that they have the chance to boost their gardens with free mulch from the local tips.

Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said an abundance of mulch was now ready thanks to the new garden organics bin being embraced across the Sunshine Coast.

“Once collected, our region’s garden organics are taken to a council resource recovery centre to be processed,” Cr Suarez said.

“When you recycle your garden waste, it gets turned into mulch – creating new life from old.

“The material is ground into a mulch and placed in windrows to ‘mature’.

“Between July 2022 – when the expanded service began – to February 2023, more than 14,800 tonnes of kerbside-collected garden organics have been diverted from landfill and recycled and is now ready for collection and reuse by our community to place on their gardens.”

Cr Suarez said a process was in place to clean up garden waste loads.

“A recent campaign to educate the community on how to use the garden bin correctly, coupled with a significant decontamination effort, has produced a really usable end product.

“From garden waste to garden resource, mulch is a great way to add nutrients back into the soil while helping to stabilise it, preventing it washing away.”

Cr Suarez said a good idea was for gardeners to search “mulch and crushed concrete sales” on council’s website for availability before making a visit.

More information on the expanded garden organics service is available at www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/gardenbin

VIVA LA VINTAGE MARKET RETURNS

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL IN EUMUNDI WILL PLAY HOST TO THOUSANDS OF TREASURES FROM 9AM TO 1PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 23, UPSTAIRS IN THE BREWERY SPACE.

Viva La Vintage coordinator Lisa Williment said the event would have a number of stalls showcasing fabulous vintage wares, along with retro fashion, homewares, a

huge selection of vinyls and a wealth of handcrafted treasures.

The market is held in The Green Room and The Brewery spaces, upstairs at The Imperial Hotel.

Entry to VIVA LA VINTAGE is free and it is described as a family-friendly event. For further information, call Lisa on 0403 265 196 or email vivalavintagemarket@gmail.com.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is reminding residents they are able to access free mulch for their gardens

THE ANNUAL ROTARY NOOSA DAYBREAK BOOKFEST EVENT IS BACK FOR 2023

Basketball courts will be replaced with tables overflowing with books at Noosa Leisure Centre from April 28 to 30 as Rotary Noosa Daybreak puts on its biggest fundraiser of the year.

The annual Bookfest Noosa is the culmination of a year’s worth of work by members who have been collecting and sorting secondhand book donations.

There will be tens of thousands of books available for purchase over the three days and the proceeds will be dedicated to local projects including the homeless.

Noosa Daybreak president Ken Kipping said the majority of the money raised would go to the local area.

Previously funds raised from Bookfest have

supported new treatments for suicidality, facilities for Noosa Coastguard, support for the local programs for the Salvation Army, research into treatments for Prostate Cancer.

Local organisations supported by Bookfest include Sunshine Butterflies, Hear and Say Centre, Noosa Surf Lifesaving Club, Childhood Cancer Support, Noosa Hospital, Sunshine Coast Rescue Helicopter, University of the Sunshine Coast and local youth charities.

Mental health awareness and treatment has also been supported directly and in partnership with other Rotary Clubs and The University of the University of the Sunshine Coast Thompson Institute.

All books have been thoroughly sorted and only the best quality books will be offered for sale at $3 each. Childrens from $1.

The Noosa Leisure Centre is at Wallace Drive in Noosaville.

B A C K P A I N ?

Experiencing back pain with bending, lifting or gardening?

There can be many reasons and causes for lower back pain and there is no receipt fix or ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing lower back pain However there can be some common contributors! Here are our favourite tips for lower back pain:

Use your hips! Correct bending and lifting technique means your hips hinge back and your knees bend. This means you need both mobility and strength in your hips.

Limit the amount of time spent in a bent position! Even with the best posture, sustained bending can be problematic. If you are gardening, stand up every 5-10 mins, place your hands on your hips and reverse this posture with a gentle back bend Take regular breaks and walk Switch your core on for heavier lifts. Avoid lifting and twisting at the same time as this places unwanted pressure on lower back discs.

Like to strengthen the core or improve your posture?

Join our popular physio-pilates reformer classes! Health fund rebates and bookings essential.

NEW MUMS!

Get ready to reclaim your strength and vitality with our Mums and Bubs classes! Exercise with other new mums and your little one in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll receive expert guidance to recover your abs and pelvic floor, tailored to your postpartum needs. Join us every Wednesday at 11 am and take the first step towards feeling stronger, fitter and more energised than ever before!

EXPLOSIVE DANCE POP TOUR

TIME FOR A WILD NIGHT OUT WITH THE JUNGLE GIANTS

A dance-pop sensation that’s developed a reputation for sell-out tours and dazzling festival crowds is coming to the Sunshine Coast.

The Jungle Giants have announced they will stop at Venue 114 as part of their long-awaited regional tour.

Known for their electronic music and guitar pop, the Aussie band is fast becoming an unstoppable force, having amassed well over half a billion streams worldwide and growing.

Sunshine Coast locals are in for a treat with the band expected to deliver an explosive high-energy live performance.

It will feature hits from their #1 ARIA-charting fourth album Love Signs, including Heavy Hearted, Sending Me Ur Loving and the title track, Love Signs

Organisers say The Jungle Giants are channelling hope, love and a dance-pop sensibility into their most irresistible and genre-defying work yet.

Sam Hales is sure to wow fans with his talent as the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer.

Driven by optimism, creative freedom and a desire to “go weird, go funny, and not be

scared,” The Jungle Giants are not to be missed.

Sunshine Coast Council Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said the Sunshine Coast music community would be excited to welcome the popular dance-pop band to the community venue.

“Venue 114 has an exciting year ahead with an incredible line-up of homegrown bands playing right here at Venue 114,” Cr O’Pray said.

The Jungle Giants join Spacey Jane and Lime Cordiale as part of an impressive calendar of music and events coming up in 2023. This event is expected to sell out fast with tickets now on sale.

SHOW DETAILS

The Jungle Giants - Trippin Up Tour

When: Sunday, 11 June 2023

Time: 7pm

Location: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans

Parade, Bokarina

Cost: $96.90 plus booking fee.

Tickets: Book via https://venue114.com.au/ events/the-jungle-giants-trippin-up-tour/ With special guests The Lazy Eyes & AROHA. All Ages, licensed, and standing event. ** No Passouts ** Cashless Event.

GOOD NEWS ON BAIL BREACH LAW

UPDATE FROM PARLIAMENT

Last month in Parliament we witnessed a watershed moment when Labor finally, after 8 years of watering down the youth justice laws, adopted the LNP policy of breach of bail. While this alone is no silver bullet for solving the youth crime epidemic, it is an important step forward. We need to give police the resources and tough laws they need to do their job, and keep our community safe.

CCTV INSTALLED

As part of the ongoing works to bust congestion and improve safety on our roads, TMR has just finished installing CCTV on Yandina-Coolum Road, at the intersection with Barnes Lane in Coolum. The CCTV will be used by TMR’s traffic management centre to monitor traffic flow in the area, and to adjust the traffic signals to better manage the congestion during peak periods.

TRAILBLAZING WOMEN

I was honoured to host a table of exceptional local businesswomen as part of International Women’s Day last month. This trailblazing group of women are achieving great success in their respective fields, taking out state and national awards, and not only are they great role models for young women setting out on their careers, they’re using their innovation to become leaders in their industries, from right here in our own backyard.

Congratulations to Ami Bateman and Sian Murray of Pleasant State, USC Lecturer and social media expert Dr Karen Sutherland, Emma Gibbons of Huds and Toke, and Ellie Degraeve of Go for Zero.

COOL NEWS FOR COOLUM MEALS ON WHEELS

After a challenging couple of years dealing with equipment failures, it was wonderful to see Coolum Meals on Wheels score big

in the latest round of Gambling grants, securing $29,986 for a new fridge/freezer. This funding couldn’t have come at a better time for the organisation, which is busier than ever providing nutritious meals and social contact for some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Applications are now open for Round 117, and close on 31 May, 2023.

For more information visit www.justice.qld. gov.au/initiatives/community-grants.

STAY IN TOUCH

If you have a State Government issue you'd like to talk about, please give me a call on 5406 7900, email ninderry@parliament.qld. gov.au or drop by the electorate office at 11 Heathfield Rd, Coolum.

From Left: Dan with Dr Karen Sutherland, Ellie (from Go for Zero), Ami Bateman (from Pleasant State), Emma Gibbons (from Huds and Toke) and Sian Murray (from Pleasant State)

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SHADE FIX FOR PEACHTREE PARK

PEACHTREE PARK

New shade sails are due to be installed at Peachtree Park by April 21.

I know this is a popular park for families and have attended a number of children’s parties there throughout the years.

There will be some disruption to use of the playground with it being closed when the posts and shade sails are being installed (17-21 April), weather and site conditions permitting.

Apologies to anyone planning a party over those dates. The park is expected to reopen to the public on the April 22, 2023.

LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR LIONS PARK

I encourage you to take the time to provide feedback on the landscape plan for Lions and Norrie Job Park before April 3.

While it’s not in Peregian, it’s the closest park area to the Springs in Coolum and accessible by bike via the pedestrian overpass at the end of Havana Rd West.

This important green space, between the beach and the road, needs a freshen up to make it more welcoming and accessible for all our community.

• Two previous rounds of community engagement in 2016 and 2022 have helped to inform the landscape plan which includes: major drainage upgrade works;

• increasing open green space – reshaping the land previously occupied by the open grassed drain so that it is more usable;

• new accessible pedestrian pathway;

• new public amenities building; new picnic and barbecue shelters and seating;

• new outdoor exercise stations, drinking fountain and bike racks;

• a 240m continuation of the three metre wide shared pedestrian and cycle path;

• new park entry signage, landscaping and shade trees;

• an upgrade to the existing beach shower and bus shelter;

• and investigations for a potential pump track area. Visit haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au to fill in the online survey.

HEALTHY SUNSHINE COAST

Register now to take part in Council’s health and wellbeing program – Healthy Sunshine Coast, a range of low-cost, weekly activities around the region. It is all about creating a happier, healthier, more connected and resilient Sunshine Coast community. Search ‘healthy Sunshine Coast’ on Council’s website for more information

STAY IN TOUCH

As always, please contact council direct for any service requests such as road hazards, graffiti, dumped rubbish, parking, parks, potholes, roads, trees and waste collections. Contact details or service request forms are available at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.

If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Cheers, Cr. Maria Suarez Division 9 – Sunshine Coast Council

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I’ve watched the estate grow from when you used to have to open the old farmgate to go onsite and mature into one of the best established communities on the Sunshine Coast. I am truly passionate about our beautiful Peregian Springs Estate.

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DIABOLICAL DIABETES CHANGES

DIABETES ADVOCACY

15,000 Australian families have had the rug pulled out from underneath them after the Labor Government axed a life-changing medicine from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) which is used to manage diabetes.

Without any consultation or support for the patients impacted, the Government cut the medication from the PBS and which sent the price soaring from as low as $7 to up to $280 per script.

Local student Freya (14), who I first met in 2016, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 11 months of age. Freya and her mum Jackie are just one of 15,000 families who will suffer from this decision.

Although I welcome the recent decision to extend Fiasp on the PBS for a further six months, this is just a band-aid solution. I will continue this campaign for a permanent solution beyond October on behalf of Freya and the 15,000 other Australians who rely on Fiasp.

MY BIGGEST SURVEY

I hope you received the Fairfax Biggest Survey in your letterboxes recently.

I want to hear any ideas you have about how to can make our local community an even better place in which to live, work and play?

Please fill out the Biggest Survey “snapshot” and send it back to me by emailing a picture

to ted.obrien. mp@aph.gov.au or head to www. tedobrien.com. au to fill it out online.

AUKUS AGREEMENT

AUKUS is the former Coalition Government’s greatest legacy and I pay tribute to the Labor Government for honouring the agreement, including backing nuclearpropelled submarines.

We live in uncertain and volatile times, and we need to work more closely with our allies to ensure peace and to defend our values and our way of life.

While the Coalition is guaranteeing bipartisan support, we are calling on the government to be upfront about the cost to the budget. We’ll hold them to account on not just costs, but also on timing and sequencing of the project.

STAY IN TOUCH

If you have any Federal Government issues you would like to talk to me about, call the electorate office on 07 5479 2800 or email ted. obrien@mp@aph.gov.au

PEREGIAN SPRINGS NEWS - APRIL 2023

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CHURCH CONTACTS

Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 email ang.coolum@gmail.com Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com

Coolum Beach Baptist Church

1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/

Coolum Christian Family Church

2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295.

Coolum Uniting Church

Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815

C3 Church Noosa, 24 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads, 10am, Sundays. See www.c3noosa.org

Noosa Anglican Church - including Peregian Springs 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org.

Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s, 40 Peregian Springs Dve)

Noosa Coastal Uniting Church5440 5433 & 0421 540 347

Noosa: 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach at 8am Sundays: Tewantin: cnr Poinciana Ave & Werin St. at 10am Sundays

St Peter’s Catholic Church

28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www. saintsonwaves.com.au

Salvation Army, Coolum Connectionsrelaxed mid-week worship, every second Thursday from 9.30am at 3/127, Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquiries 5442 4218. Wave Church, The Cavern Theatre. Sunshine Beach State High. Ph: 5353 5152. Weekly events for youth, children and adults. wavechurch.com.au

RIDGES SECURITY CONTACT

A&V Security: 0400 196 695 (night patrol)

Police Assistance - 131 444

Emergency assistance: 000

PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS INC

Peregian Family & Friends Inc Est 2017. Advocates for and organises family friendly initiatives across the Peregian region. Mob: 0400 053 444 Web: www.peregianfriends.com Email info@peregianfriends.com for details.

ROTARY NOOSA DAYBREAK meet regularly on Thursday mornings for breakfast at Noosa Springs from 6.45am for fun, furthering community projects and to hear from regular interesting speakers. See www. noosadaybreakrotary.org or @rotarynoosa on Facebook, phone 1300 791 226 or email secretary.noosadaybreak@rotary9660.org

QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH

meet at the Lions Den (next to Fire Station) at 15 Russell St, Coolum Beach, at 2pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Contact: secretary@quotacoolum.com or Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734.

PEREGIAN MARKETS

The Peregian Markets are held on the first and third Sunday of every month.

GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS

Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez, office (Division 9) Tel – 5475 9810

State (Ninderry) Dan Purdie - Tel - 5406 7900 (Peregian Springs)

State (Noosa) Sandy Bolton (Independent) Tel - 5319 3100 (Peregian Breeze)

Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien - Tel- 5479 2800 (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien - 1300 301 968 (Peregian Breeze)

LOCAL SURF CLUB CONTACTS

SUNSHINE BEACH SURF CLUB NIPPERS

Phone 5447 5491 or see their website www. sunshinebeachslsc.com.au/nippers/

PEREGIAN BEACH SURF CLUB NIPPERS

See www.peregiansurfclub.com.au or email nippers@peregiansurfclub.com.au

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FREE TRAINING FOR TOURISM ROLES

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TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY OPERATORS MAY BEEN KEEN TO OFFER THEIR STAFF ACCESS TO FREE ONLINE TRAINING COURSES SPONSORED BY THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT..

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With finding and retaining staff still a major issue for the tourism industry the Queensland Government has joined forces with the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) to produce a series of targeted online courses.

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The new program forms part of the Queensland government’s $3.6 million investment into the Tourism Training and Skills Support Strategy, with $803,000 committed to upskilling tourism employees through micro-credentialing courses.

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With thousands of job vacancies right now, the free courses are designed to help timepoor tourism operators retain, train, and upskill new and current staff with industryspecific skills.

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Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Brett Fraser said the job vacancy challenge was very real.

“We currently have more than 4,500 tourism and hospitality job vacancies to fill in Queensland,” Brett said.

“This translates to hundreds to cafes, hotels, galleries, and tourism experiences needing trained staff to meet consumer demand.

continuously onboard, reskill and upskill new and existing employees.

“The micro-credentialing program should be a game changer for our industry.

“We’re anticipating strong interest in the free program. Five hundred tourism and hospitality businesses will be able to quickly upskill the workforce they need, and they’ll be able to improve workforce retention.”

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Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said the government was always looking for ways to boost employment.

“As a part of the Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032, we continue to look at ways to boost Queensland’s skilled workforce, flexible learning options and workplace practices.

“Micro-credentials is one of the ways we are effectively upskilling workers.

“The time and resources small businesses spend trying to fill labour shortages can add up as they take on every role they need to keep their business running, and this free Workforce Development Course will be a valuable opportunity for businesses around the state.”

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For more information and to register a business for the free micro-credentialing courses, visit the QTIC website at https://www. qtic.com.au/workforce-development/MicroCredentialing/.

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