Managing conflict & providing constructive feedback.
This module has the tips & strategies you need to step into difficult discussions respectfully, gaining the outcome you need.
Raise your awareness of the 8 waste streams in business, learn how to reduce waste, become more productive and improve business culture!
Register for a 1-hour mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business.
Introducing Resource Industry Network’s rebranded Leadership & Innovation Conference – our highly regarded annual signature event, providing an outstanding opportunity for the region’s emerging leaders and managers to invest in themselves and their teams.
Smart METS is a breakfast event designed to show METS businesses how geospatial and Earth observation technologies are already driving efficiency, reducing risk, and opening new opportunities. Featuring Gavin Kennedy from FrontierSI, this event offers practical, real-world insights for businesses across the Greater Whitsunday region.
Gavin Kennedy has been at the forefront of advancing Earth observation and geospatial innovation in Australia.
As Coordinator of the Queensland Earth Observation Hub under SmartSat CRC and through his leadership role at FrontierSI, Gavin has:
Led complex, multi-stakeholder projects spanning research, industry, and government
Driven innovation across Earth observation, agricultural intelligence, and AI for data-rich sectors
Built collaboration networks that connect SMEs, universities, and government agencies
With expertise in strategy, applied research translation, and industry-ready geospatial solutions, Gavin will share how cutting-edge technologies are moving from proof-of-concept to real-world impact for the METS sector.
Unlock the Skills That Set Great Leaders Apart.
Join Dinner on the Runway for another year of great entertainment by Mango Junction, fundraising for the local hospitals in the region and networking with Mackay locals.
Tee Off at the Mayor’s Charity Golf Day
Register now for a special BBUGS event that offers a tour Underground mine training simulator at the Resources Centre of Excellence.
Join the Mackay Manufacturing Hub at the Mackay Women in Manufacturing breakfast for an engaging discussion on Queensland manufacturers’ ability to innovate and the opportunities and importance for women to contribute to and actively shape the future of the sector.
R U OK? Day breakfast raises awareness for mental health and healthy conversations. By looking out for and supporting those we care about, we can all play a role in suicide prevention. R U OK? encourages all Australians to recognise they have what it takes to ask ‘are you OK?’.
A selection of Queensland’s top manufacturers and manufacturing support organisations will open their doors to showcase their innovative and manufacturing processes, techniques and technologies to other manufacturers.
Developed by the Queensland Resources Council, Resources WIDE is a free online hub housing over 70 practical tools and resources that help organisations to attract, build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce in the Queensland resources sector.
Friday 22 August is more than just a prestigious black-tie Gala Dinner! The RIN Awards honour the top-performing individuals and organisations that have shaped our region over the past year – offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate and reflect on shared success.
Power Hour: Social Media Content Creation Using Your Phone
The purpose of the Queensland Resources & Innovation Expo aims to be a premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering industry collaboration, and driving sustainable advancements in the resources sector. This event will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, investors and anyone interested to explore solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Finding the right people has never been more important — or more challenging. This session looks at how to sharpen your recruitment practices to find capable, motivated team members and build a workforce that can grow with your business.
We all make quick decisions — it’s how we keep pace in busy environments. But sometimes, shortcuts in our thinking can lead us to miss great ideas, overlook capable people, or make inconsistent calls. This session explores how to slow down just enough to make better, fairer, and more effective decisions.
Circular Australia and Aurecon are delighted to invite you to our 2nd Circular Economy Precincts Accelerators taking place in Brisbane.
Decarbonisation Accelerated: Continuing the Conversation
Join us for an insightful and forward-thinking event designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and tools to navigate the dynamic and changing landscape of the Greater Whitsunday region. Decarbonisation Accelerated: Continuing the Conversation will delve into pertinent business challenges and opportunities in the following areas:
Navigating Change: Strategic flexibility in a shifting landscape
Sustainable, Responsible Futures: ESG and why it makes good business sense
Diversifying a World-renowned METS Sector: Unlocking new opportunities to retain our competitive edge
Technology Transformation: Embracing carbon-reducing equipment and practices
From Strategy to Action: Implementing innovation and sustainability for future growth.
Join us for a morning of networking with manufacturers in the Greater Whitsunday region and hear from industry experts!
The Welding Supervisor course is a face-to-face course run over three, one-week modules by Weld Australia. This course will be led by our experienced welding technology trainer Joe Sandor and Bailey Greathead. Joe and Bailey hold both the AS2214 and AS1796 Welding supervisor qualifications along with Welding Inspection and AS1796 Welding certificates 1 through to 9.
Every small business has a story—whether they’re just getting started, scaling up, or planning for what’s next. Join us for an inspiring and practical celebration of Small Business Month, featuring real-life insights from local business owners across all stages of the journey.
Hear their stories, learn from their lessons, and walk away with ideas and connections to help you thrive—wherever you are in your business journey. Plus, don’t miss our keynote speaker sharing expert advice on resilience, growth, and long-term success.
Tickets are limited—book now!
Venue: Harrup Park Country Club
Address: 89 Juliet StreetSouth MackayQLD4740,AU
Starts: Thu May 8 2025, 12:00pm AEST
Ends: Thu May 8 2025, 02:30pm AEST
Embracing innovation to accelerate existing and emerging resources in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.
The Mackay Manufacturing Hub will be hosting a lean manufacturing workshop facilitated by TXM.
The IWI-B course is a globally recognised International Institute of Welding (IIW) qualification. This course provides general knowledge of welding, inspection theory and application, including:
Non destructive testing
Mechanical and visual inspection techniques,
Inspection procedures and acceptance criteria,
Identification of weld imperfections
NB Industries, in collaboration with Sy-Klone International, invites you to an exclusive showcase of the latest air quality innovations.
Designed for professional in mining, transport and heavy industries, the event will feature interactive product demonstrations, including the Sy-Klone Training Cab, and expert insights from Jeff Moredock (Sy-Klone USA). Dive into discussions on AS/NZ ISO 23875 compliance and explore industry challenges and innovations during panel sessions with Michael Selby and Rob Greco.
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
This licence to operate a forklift truck safely training prepares participants for high-risk work. Gain the necessary skills to safely operate a forklift truck in the workplace delivered by Sharp5 Industry Training. A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck high-risk work (HRW) licence.
Join us for "Conflict to Harmony: Reconciling Nature and Mining in Central Queensland," a unique event designed to elevate the expertise of environmentalists, mining industry professionals, policymakers, and local community members. This gathering is essential for those committed to finding balanced solutions that foster both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Learn how to effectively communicate your ESG strategy to win new business, build your brand or attract new customers and employees.
The Mackay Manufacturing Hub will be hosting a lean manufacturing workshop facilitated by TXM.
AS/NZS ISO3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic material
Learn about the quality requirements for welding metallic materials according to the AS/NZS ISO3834 standard in this in-person event!
The future demand of natural gas supply in the Mackay region.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for energy buyers in local government and other organisations:
Procurement/energy managers.
Sustainability managers.
Accounts and Finance managers.
Contracts / Legal managers.
CFOs, CEOs and Managing Directors.
Who should attend?
Senior leaders and executives looking to create sustainable positive culture change
Anyone who feels like their safety performance has plateaued or is heading in the wrong direction
Anyone who feels like they spend their day policing safety and would like better individual engagement and buy in
Anyone who would like to add to their leadership toolbox and feel more confident positively influencing safety
Learn how to effectively communicate your ESG strategy to win new business, build your brand or attract new customers and employees
Do you have an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy but don’t know how to leverage it to win new business, build your brand or attract new customers and employees?
