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OCTOBER

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

Through our extensive Employment and Training services, Community Solutions delivers a range of State and Federal Government initiatives on the Sunshine Coast and in Maryborough, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Biloela, Emerald, Mackay, Bowen, Proserpine, Airlie -Whitsunday and other regional locations.

These projects, whilst diverse in nature, are collectively noted for their innovation, quality project management and demonstrated success in exceeding targets and achieving outcomes. Current projects include employment and training in administration, aged care, hospitality, business, construction and community services.

Current Programs

Job Services Australia (JSA)
Job Services Australia provides job seekers with personalised help, targeted services and greater access to training opportunities and work experience in areas of skill need. The Community Solutions Group, as a service provider for Job Futures Ltd, delivers JSA programs in Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Mackay, Bowen, Proserpine and Airlie -Whitsunday. For further information regarding JSA, go to www.employment.org.au

Disability Employment Network
The Community Solutions Group provides Disability Employment Network (DEN) services, which is a national network of community and private organisations that specialising in assisting people who may be disadvantaged or have a disability into employment.

Through DEN, Community Solutions provides a range of individually tailored services including:

  assistance with preparing for work
  • provision of on the job support
   support for employers in accessing incentives
  • for employing people with disability.

For further information about DEN go to www.employment.org.au
or email awendt@employment.org.au

Productivity Places Program
The Community Solutions Group is an active provider of the Productivity Places Program, which is a component of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the future initiative.

The program provides fully funded accredited training for industries which are experiencing skill shortages. Productivity Places training is currently being offered by Community Solutions in the areas of business administration, aged care, retail and community services.

For further information about PPP go to www.employment.org.au
or email ccapstick@employment.org.au

Coastal Recovery Program
Coastal Recovery is a not for profit enterprise which, in partnership with Rockhampton Regional Council, exists to provide jobs, training and support for people with disabilities and other disadvantaged jobseekers. The project is a sustainable recycling enterprise which educates land fill users and achieves positive environmental outcomes.

For further information about Coastal Recovery, go to www.employment.org.au or email jharrington@employment.org.au

Get Set For Work (GSFW)
Get Set for Work is a Queensland Government funded program primarily targeted at young people who have left school early, are ‘at risk’ of doing so before completing Year 12 and/or are unsure of where to go next or are not ready to commit to formal education or vocational training. GSFW is delivered by Community Solutions at Emerald, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

For further information on GSFW, go to www.employment.org.au
or email nkerr@employment.org.au

For information on all Employment and Training Services, go to www.employment.org.au or contact Peter Callaghan, Director - Employment and Training Services on pcallaghan@employment.org.au

2009 Sponsors

September

EcoWash

RSL

Jorgensen Auto

Dial-a-Driver

August

Mantra Resort, Hervey Bay

Located on the esplanade overlooking the Urangan boat harbour, with direct access to the outdoor cafes and restaurants that accentuate the al fresco atmosphere, Mantra Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast is the region’s only absolute marina front property.

Mantra Hervey Bay offers a selection of hotel rooms and one, two and three bedroom suites, all with a northerly aspect providing picturesque views of the boat harbour and nearby islands.

With an abundance of natural assets, such as the Great Sandy Strait, Fraser Island and the wetlands, as well as the eco tourism ventures and attractions, Hervey Bay is an idyllic location to experience the Fraser Coast with Mantra Hervey Bay providing the perfect base to explore the area.

Location Features

Located on the marina fronting Hervey Bay
262km to Brisbane International Airport
10km to Hervey Bay Airport (domestic)
35km to Maryborough train station
7km to bus terminal
7km to town centre of Hervey Bay
500m to the beach

Quick Cat II and That's Awesome Whale Watching boats

ommercial whale watching in Australia began the day Brian and Jill Perry discovered whales in the calm pristine waters of Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast of Queensland. Since that fateful day 23 years ago over a million people have been whale watching in Hervey Bay.

Brian & Jill are celebrating 23 years of whale watching in Hervey Bay this year and are expecting a great whale watching season. Their vessel, Quick Cat II was designed in 2003 specifically with whale watching in mind for access for all. Wheelchairs and prams can easily maneuver around the main deck.

The award-winning vessel has won over 20 awards including 10 Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards for Excellence, has been awarded Advanced Eco Tourism Accreditation and been entered into the Fraser Coast Hall of Fame for its achievements in the whale watching industry. Quick Cat II is the most awarded whale watching vessel in Australia.

Quick Cat II whale watching cruises can be coupled with accommodations packages to suit all budgets. Whale watching tours operate twice daily during the season (mid July to early November) with home made muffins served for morning or afternoon tea.

We added a new and exciting vessel to our fleet for the season beginning 2007, "thats Awesome", a new high speed RIB style vessel as an alternative to Quick Cat II.
"that's Awesome" does not offer wheelchair access.

July

GHD

GHD is an international professional services company. Our people deliver innovative solutions by combining technical skill and experience with an understanding of our clients’ objectives and aspirations.

With more than 6000 people in a network of 100-plus offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe, we serve clients in the global market sectors of infrastructure, mining and industry, defence, property and buildings and the environment.

Central to our clients’ prosperity and GHD’s success are forward-thinking engineers, architects, planners, scientists, drafters, project managers, economists and supporting staff. Our people embrace the core values that have sustained the company since inception – Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

Established in 1928, GHD is ranked as one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture and consultancy firms. We are dedicated to our clients and their stakeholders, to being a responsible corporate citizen and to improving the quality of life around the world.

SITE

Student Industry Training Experience: If there was ever a time when we need to encourage our youths to take up a trade it is now. Our workforce is aging and retiring creating a skills shortage. SITE helps by placing students with businesses to give them a taste of working. It allows the students to experience life in a trade to see if they like it, and it gies employers a chance to 'test drive' prospective employees. While there are heaps of students willing to experience, there is always a need for more businesses to take students. SITE can also organise school-based traineeships and apprenticeships.

Hervey Bay Surf Club

A volunteer organisation that trains the leaders of tomorrow and ensures the safety of our beaches.

June

ZPAC Theatre, Zephyr Street, Scarness

The oldest established theatre in Hervey Bay. It is more than a theatre, it is a brilliant little venue which boasts an air-conditioned theatre suitable for 100 people; so if you are looking for a venue to hold a training day or a product launch, then look no further.

The theatre has all the mod-cons you need for a multi-media presentation and can be licensed.

Electrical International

We all know every home and office is fitted with circuit breakers to cut the power in an emergency and save lives. But do you know if you circuit breakers actually work? When was the last time you had them tested, or when out and pressed the test button your self to check they are working?

When was the last time you checked to see if the electrical appliances around your office were actually tested and tagged? Did you know that the test tags have a limited life and the equipment needs to be regularly tested?

These little home truths and more will be outlined by Bill at the next event.

May

George's Greek Restaurant 2 - 4 Charles Street

Enjoy alfresco dining in the Bay at George's Greek Restaurant. Authentic Greek cuisine for lunch or dinner served in beautiful surroundings. Just in case you can never get enough talk to George about his extensive takeaway menu. The networking event will be held in the nightclub area behind the restaurant. There is plenty of parking on the grounds, enter from the laneway behind the Kookaburra Backpackers off Charles Street.

Transition Town Hervey Bay

Transition Town Hervey Bay (TTHB) is a community based initiative set up to respond to the opportunities and challenges of peak oil and climate change. Our goal is to work with the community, businesses, council and other key stakeholders to transition Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast towards a more sustainable future. TTHB is a member of the worldwide Transition Towns network.
As there are many groups and individuals in the Fraser Coast already working towards a more sustainable future, part of our role will be to act as a communication hub focusing everyone’s efforts and linking them together.
There are hundreds of different ways that we can build a more sustainable and fruitful local economy by buying locally and cutting down on transport coasts. We can all pursue a Low Carbon Diet by introducing energy efficient appliances, light bulbs, water efficient shower heads, walking and cycling more and growing our own food. Both money and energy can be saved by implementing some of these ideas.
The Low Carbon Diet will be launched soon and the next meeting of the Energy Descent Action Plan (EDAP) will be held on Saturday 4 July.
We have set a goal of reaching 12% of our population, that’s about 6,000 people, so if you are a resident of the Hervey Bay area and would like to receive updates from TTHB, send your e-mail address and help us to reach our goal.
You can contact us by e-mail on: tt_hb@hotmail.com and/or visit our website http://transitionfrasercoast.org.au
You could also visit the Transition Town Hervey Bay resources area in the Hervey Bay Library to become more informed about some of the challenges we may face and some of the positive solutions we can take.

April

Fraser Coast Anglican College

The Fraser Coast Anglican College (FCAC) is proud to be the school of first choice for parents living on the Fraser Coast.

Offering state-of-the-art technology, tailored curriculum, unique middle school, superior learning facilities, a strong community engagement program and an enviable academic record, Fraser Coast Anglican College makes no apologies for setting new standards for quality, independent education.

From kindergarten through Junior, Middle and Senior School, 800 students attend the magnificent campus set on 64 acres of native bush and scenic farming land, just 10 minutes from Hervey Bay’s central business district and safe, tranquil beaches.

The modern facilities, caring teachers who go the extra mile and relatively small class sizes at FCAC are conducive to learning and achievement.

Principal Tony Wood said the College’s Strategic Plan aims to build a culture that set Fraser Coast Anglican College apart from other educational institutions.

Secretary.com.au

Secretary.com.au is an off-site outsourcing agency providing administrative and secretarial solutions to individuals and businesses; locally, nationally and internationally.

Secretary.com.au has over 12 years experience and offers all forms of administration; from small typing jobs, transcription services, web research, document formatting and database management; to running full businesses…..just to name a few.

Outsourcing is still one of the fastest growing industries in the World, so when you can’t afford to put on staff full time or part time or you simply don’t have the resources to get a job done – Secretary.com.au can help. No job is too big or too small…….and we guarantee all our work.

For more information, ring 1300 886 997 or email secretary@secretary.com.au

March

Lawyers Corser Sheldon and Gordon teamed up with accounting firm Ulton

Thanks to the generosity of these two Fraser Coast firms the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre was able to unveil the plans for a new Community Centre to be built in Hervey Bay at the March event.

The $5.5 million centre to be built on the corner of the Torquay Road extension and Charles Street will replace the aging and cramped facility in Taylor Street.

The project is being supported by the Fraser Coast Regional Council, the state government and local businesses. They have applied for federal government funding

February

GHD and USQ Fraser Coast Campus

Established in 1928, GHD serves the Infrastructure, Mining & Industry, Defence, Property & Buildings and the Environment market sectors.

GHD has been working in the Wide Bay Burnett region for over 70 years providing predominantly infrastructure, property and buildings and more recently planning and environmental services

Today GHD is ranked in the world’s top 30 engineering and architecture companies employing over 1000 people in South Queensland with over 60 staff members in the Wide Bay Burnett Region.

GHD's success can be attributed to:

attracting innovative passionate people;

working and communicating with our clients to endeavor to find the best solutions for industry and situation specific challengers; and

providing a professional work place atmosphere for our people to achieve their career potential, while being responsible corporate citizens with the aim of improving the quality of life for all around the globe.

GHD as a professional services company seeks to deliver considered and innovative solutions by applying a combination of technical skills and experiences with the collective understanding of our client's industry requirements and business objectives and aspirations.

Central to GHD’s approach to doing business is our commitment to the sustainable growth of regional Australia, with Offices in the Burnett, Fraser Coast, Darling Downs and South East Queensland regions.

GHD is located so as to work closely with our clients and provide a combination local knowledge with global experience in the areas of architecture, engineering, planning and environmental management.

GHD continues to embrace the values that have sustained the company since inception – Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

2008 Sponsors