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Developing the long term sustainability of our region

RDA Committee

If you are interested in joining the Committee, please visit https://rda.gov.au/join-your-rda/ and for further information

specific to our RDA please call 07 4410 3655.

Cr Mary Brown

Deputy Mayor , Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Prof. Sabina Knight

Director, Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health

Mr David Donohue

Managing Director, Queensland Corporate Communication Network Ltd.

Dean, College of Business, Law and Governance, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, James Cook University

Prof. David Low Secretary

Associate Vice Chancellor Engagement & Campuses Division and Director Campuses Development, CQUniversity

Ms Kari Arbouin

Managing Director, F and S Beveridge Investments

Acting Chair

Mr Frank Beveridge Mr Jeff Jimmieson

Acting General Manager of Galleries, Libraries and Community Resources, Townsville City Council

Cr Greg Campbell

Mayor, Cloncurry Shire Council

Cr June Kuhl

Deputy Mayor, Richmond Shire Council

Treasurer

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Advocacy and Engagement As Secretariat to the IQ-RAP Working Group, RDA CEO Glenys Schuntner has continued to engage with key industry stakeholders and secure their advocacy support for IQ-RAP. Most recently National Farmers’ Federation, Agforce and Brisbane Markets Limited have provided letters of support as follow up to IQ-RAP briefings. For a list of engagement activity and letters of support received, visit: http://rdanwq.org.au/iq-rap IQ-RAP advocacy to the State election parties The IQ-RAP Working Group is asking political parties and their candidates to: 1. reference IQ-RAP as an input to the state freight and supply chain strategy, development of regional transport plans and

associated funding programs; 2. reference IQ-RAP as an input to road infrastructure planning for increasing drive tourism; 3. commit to working with Regional Roads and Transport Groups on addressing and funding strategic priorities identified in IQ-

RAP in the future rounds of QTRIP; 4. increase the annual funding of regional roads west of the Bruce Highway and outside South-East Queensland in the period

from 2018-2022; and 5. ensure local councils and businesses have access to opportunities to deliver road projects in regional Queensland. State election regional road commitments (as of 17.11.17) The 33 IQ-RAP council partners cover 82% of the State’s total land area. Here is a summary of commitments to date. Katter Australia Party https://www.ausparty.org.au/page/attachment/51/20170830_kap-policy-document_v30

Will ensure state and federal funding is made available for the required $40 million to finish the sealing of the Hann Highway

Up to $100 million to upgrade key roads in the Gulf and Cape to enable the movement of triple road trains to cattle hubs Labor There are currently no commitments to regional roads and bridges outside SEQ

LNP https://www.betterqueensland.org.au/our-policies#filter=.1826

LNP State Director Michael O’Dwyer has confirmed in writing to IQ-RAP WG Chair Cr Britton that an “LNP Government will use IQ-RAP to inform funding and prioritisation of road projects in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP)”

5 projects worth $9.55 million out of the 10 Beef Roads projects worth a total of $60 million are in the IQ-RAP area – that is, 16% of funding is committed to the IQ-RAP area.

3 projects worth $5.9 million out of 11 Better Bridges projects worth $80 million are in the IQ-RAP area, that is 7% of funding is committed to the IQ-RAP area.

Pauline Hanson One Nation Policy http://www.onenation.com.au/policies/qldpolicies/Transport&Roads.pdf PHON has committed to working with the “IQ-RAP partnerships, Federal Government and State Government to prioritise the scope of works needed to repair our road infrastructure through a regional conference”; and a “program to upgrade and maintain inland regional Queensland roads”. Queensland Greens https://greens.org.au/policies/qld/transport There are currently no commitments to regional roads and bridges. National recognition of the IQ-RAP Project RDA submitted a nomination for the IQ-RAP project in the Economic Development Australia Awards and was announced Runner-Up in the rural and remote category at the ceremony in Ballarat last month. IQ-RAP Working Group Chair and Boulia Shire Mayor Rick Britton said it was an honour to be named as an award finalist with such a high caliber of entries from across Australia.

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Promoting IQ-RAP and its importance to regional Queensland

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Building Better Regions Fund - Round Two opens

The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Acting Minister for Regional Development and Acting Minister for Local Government and Territories, the Hon Darren Chester MP announced the opening of Round Two of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) on Tuesday 7 November, 2017. The $481.6 million BBRF supports the Australian Government’s commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future. BBRF is a competitive, merit based grant program, which supports regional areas through infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Projects stream and community strengthening projects under the Commu-nity Investments stream.

The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports projects which involve the construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or ex-tension of existing infrastructure that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas. The Community Invest-ments Stream funds the following community activities, new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, and leadership and capability strengthening activities These projects will deliver economic and social benefits to regional and remote communi-ties. Infrastructure activities are not eligible for the Community Investments Stream. Building Better Regions Fund Round 2 - Summary of changes from Round 1 Eligible project locations

Changes have been made to the boundaries

Previously ineligible project locations may be eligible under Round 2

Projects can be located in an excluded area but project benefits must flow directly to an eligible area assessed as part of merit

Mapping tool has been updated with new boundaries for Round 2 launch. Joint applications

There are no joint applications under Round 2

Applicants are still encouraged to have multiple partners

Partners are listed in the Contributions section of the application forms.

No minimum establishment period for not-for-profits

Round 1 Infrastructure Projects Stream required not-for-profits to be established for at least two years

There is no minimum establishment period under Round 2 for either stream

Audited financial statements not required

All not-for-profit applicants must provide an Accountant’s Declaration; Applicants must use the template at www.business.gov.au/bbrf

Declarations must be completed by a suitably qualified person

The declaration confirms the applicant can fund its share of the project

Reduction in mandatory attachments

The following documents are not required under Round 2:

Project management plan

Business case

Asset management plan

Risk management plan

Procurement plan

They have been incorporated as questions in the application forms

Attachment size limits

Round 1 had a 2MB limit on individual attachment to the application form

This limit has been removed for Round 2

The total file size of all attachments to the application form cannot exceed 20MB

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Programs, Grants and Initiatives

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Beef Australia Business Matching Program – Handshakes Beef Australia 2018 in collaboration with its principal partners, the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, the Queensland Government, Meat and Livestock Australia and the Rockhampton Regional Council welcomes international and Australian businesses to participate in the complimentary Beef Australia Business Matching Program – Handshakes. Handshakes provides an ideal opportunity for International agribusiness companies to meet face-to-face with Australian enterprises across the beef supply chain to learn more about their products and services and establish business relationships. The Handshakes program is targeted to Australian and international businesses currently engaged in business activities with the Australian beef industry or strongly considering business activities with the Australian beef industry. In 2018, Handshakes will be targeted to offer participants best value for their involvement. Interested parties are invited to request an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Request Handshakes EOI link. Beef Australia will then email the appropriate EOI (Australian or International). In completing the emailed EOI, potential participants will be asked to provide company information including a 150 word company profile and their logo.

Website http://beefaustralia.com.au/international/handshakes/

Community benefit funding programs

Not-for-profit groups operating in Queensland can apply for grants from $500 to $35,000 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF). This fund is Queensland’s largest one-off grants program, distributing approximately $53 million per year to Queensland communities.

The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) Community Benefit Funds Unit (CBFU) administers the GCBF. We invite all

eligible organisations to submit grant applications to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund through the GCBF online grants portal.

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund round 95 is now open and will close at 11.59pm on 30 November 2017

Website http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs

Building Better Regions Fund - continued

No Office365 attachment solution for the Infrastructure Projects Stream

Mandatory attachments for both streams are attached directly to the application form.

It is up to applicants to determine the evidence they provide within the 20MB limit.

Both streams are running together

Round 2 opening and closing dates are the same for both streams

Other differences

AusIndustry will not be holding information sessions.

No “local time” close of application period - Closing time is Tuesday 19 December 2017, 5pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time—that is—4pm Queensland time.

RDA encourages all proponents of well-developed projects to consider this great opportunity to progress projects of regional and local significance. RDA will be undertaking BBRF workshops in Mount Isa on 29 November and in Townsville on 1 December which will also be web/ video linked across the region. A separate Newsflash will be sent out to all subscribers to our RDA Community Connections newsletter in regard to times, locations, content and RSVP processes. More information about the Building Better Regions Fund is available at: https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/building-better-regions-fund

Other Programs, Grants and Initiatives

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Programs, Grants and Initiatives Smart Farming Partnerships

The National Landcare Program's new Smart Farming Partnerships is offering multi-year grants of between $250,000 and $4 million to put in place new and innovative sustainable land management practices, which protect and improve the condition of soils, vegetation and biodiversity.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, called for groups of skilled organisations

and individuals in the agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and farm forestry industries to come together to apply for the $60 million

Smart Farming Partnerships.

Applications close 21 December, 2017.

Website http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/natural-resources/landcare/national-landcare-program/australian-government-investment-in-landcare

Innovation Connections

Provides small and medium sized businesses with access to expert technology advice to address technology and knowledge gaps,

and collaborate with the research sector in developing new ideas with commercial potential. Support includes up to $50,000 in

matched funding to work on collaborative projects.

Innovation Connections Facilitation provides your business with an Innovation Facilitator to help you to:

identify knowledge gaps

identify opportunities to work with research organisations to test and develop new ideas

connect to other business assistance packages

find the expertise to support your business.

If you choose to implement the suggestions in the report and would like to work with a research organisation, you can apply for an

Innovation Connections Grant.

Website https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/innovation-connections

Austrade Export Market Development Grants

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industries. The EMDG scheme:

encourages small- and medium-sized Australian businesses to develop export markets

reimburses up to 50 per cent of eligible export promotion expenses above $5,000 provided that the total expenses are at least $15,000

provides up to eight grants to each eligible applicant. It also provides businesses with an opportunity to enter and embed themselves in global value chains—something that encompasses 80 per cent of global trade. EMDG recipients include many of Australia’s best known exporters. The vast majority of recipients report that the scheme in invaluable in helping them access new markets, and develop better international business and cultural understanding.

Website https://www.austrade.gov.au/australian/export/export-grants/EMDG?FolderID=1356

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Programs, Grants and Initiatives Resources Ready Program - Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA) Resources Ready is a business skills capability development program. Full day workshops are conducted once a month over a six month period and support participants to build their business and growth strategy for the resources industry: comprising mining and energy, including oil and gas, engineering and METS sector. At the conclusion of the program participants will have a detailed understanding of what is required to do business successfully in the Resource Industry. They will have a strategy and an actionable list of activities to build their own business in the sector. Resources Ready will provide exposure to key decision makers in the industry and support network development and open collaboration opportunities with likeminded businesses in their region and across Australia. The program is intended for decision makers within businesses, and for emerging leaders and people in growth and strategic focused roles. “I think the best thing is the program identifies in your business gaps where we’ve been deficient– the help and tools that the program is giving is very beneficial” Simon Cooke, Managing Director, Cooke Precast Concrete Dates and venues to be confirmed. Please see flyer attached.

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Tourism and Travel Management

Leading tourism practitioners and researchers offer insider perspectives on this dynamic and growing industry.

Developed in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland, the statutory tourism marketing authority for Queensland, several

modules have been shot on-location across Queensland’s premier tourism destinations.

The course is particularly designed for:

Professionals working in the tourism (travel, hospitality, events, sport and leisure) industries

Students learning about these industries for the first time

Individuals who have an avid interest in tourism and travel

Location: Online Course

Cost: Free

Register: https://www.edx.org/course/tourism-travel-management-uqx-tourismx#

HR for small business – building an effective team—webinar Join Mark Shaw as part of this Office of Small Business webinar, as he provides his insight into demystifying the human resource process and how businesses can avoid common mistakes and incorporate human resources into your business strategy.

Date: Monday 27 November, 2017

Time: 12:00 pm—1:00 pm

Cost: Free

Register: http://marketing.impactinnovationgroup.com/acton/media/17015/hr-for-small-business

Location: Townsville

Cost: $3250 (+GST) for 2 persons

Register: Contact Mike Osborne, 0409 87 525, mark@ozbusdev.com

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Contact Phone 07 4410 3655 Email info@rdanwq.org.au Mail PO Box 1669, Townsville, QLD 4810

Events

If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to info@rdanwq.org.au (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events.

Palm Island Centenary 2018

2018 marks the centenary of the first placement of people on Palm Island and the Palm Island Community, are inviting you to “Share our Journey” as they hold a series of events. The centenary provides an opportunity to commemorate the past 100 years, and to celebrate a new future for our people. The Centenary events will focus on three themes: the Island’s Past, its Present and its Future.

Palm Island Gala Dinner

The Palm Island community in partnership with the Palm Island Council are holding an exclusive Centenary 2018 Gala Dinner and Charity Auction on Saturday 9 December 2017. Make a table with your colleagues, friends or family and be entertained over a delicious 3 course dinner. Win amazing prizes and join in our charity auction, all the while contributing to this worthy cause. All funds raised will contribute to the staging of a series of events across 2018 to mark the centenary of the first placement of people on Palm Island.

Dates: 2018

Location: Multiple locations

Register: https://www.facebook.com/PalmIslandCentenary2018/

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Dates: Saturday 9 December 2017

Location: Rydges Southbank, Townsville

Register: https://townsvilletickets.com.au/event/palm-island-centenary-2018-gala-dinner-and-charity-auction-5910

RESA Head OfficeCCFSA Premises1 South RoadThebarton SA 5031

www.resa.org.au

info@resa.org.au

08 7325 8555

Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance

@RESA_Australia

RESA - Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance

Resources Ready 2018 takes businesses on a coordinated development pathway that provides the tools needed to enter and flourish within the Australian resources supply chain.

Resources Ready is an innovative new business capability development program from RESA. Delivered across Australia to six regional industrial centres over six months, Resources Ready supports companies working in, or seeking to enter the Mining and Energy sectors to build their business capability and improve their resources market perfornmance.This structured program features a blended delivery model, combining local, experienced mentors with leading presenters from around the country. Participants will attend high-energy, monthly workshop sessions combined with interactive online material delivered by subject matter experts.Each node of Resources Ready will provide mentoring from an on-site business mentor. These mentors are experienced facilitators with a background in industry and provide local context. They will support you to build expertise and apply concepts.Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and build networks in their local region to tackle big opportunities, and also expand their contacts and relationships to other Resources Ready participants in the national supply chain.Resources Ready is for:• Resources sector suppliers looking to grow their business• Established companies looking to diversify and enter the sector• Innovation focused companies looking to apply their ideas to resources• Agile companies with a services focus

Outcomes

Resources Ready will support network development in regions, in line with best practice, with businesses involved in previous RESA programs forming collaborative business development groups and/or starting nodes for clustering opportunities.

RESA Australia is proud to have been selected by METS Ignited, an Industry Growth Centre funded by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, to deliver Resources Ready 2018.

Participants will:• Gain greater industry

knowledge• Develop business

strategies• Create industry networks• Access mentoring and

coaching • Identify target resources

customers

Program DesignThe program is designed to provide participants with a range of support during the course; it is based upon learning and skills development methodology similar to that used in MBA and higher degree programs. In session content is recorded and available 24/7 through the RESA portal, along with additional supporting material and information.The program is intended for senior leaders and decision makers within companies, and people in growth and strategic focused roles. It is also suitable for emerging leaders in positions of influence.Key presenters include:• Buyers and Procurement experts from major Resources and Energy companies• Resource and mining industry leaders• Strategic thinkers and innovation experts• Marketing and Social Media professionals• Government support agenciesEach workshop is followed by one-to-one sessions with mentors discussing the participant’s specific issues and supporting the development of the company’s Resources Industry Growth Strategy. This facilitated and integrated delivery approach provides participants with ongoing engagement and networking, building program participants into collaborators on a business journey.

Resources Ready 2018 nodesThe inaugural Resources Ready nodes identified are:• Whyalla & the Upper Spencer Gulf, SA• Gladstone & Central, QLD• Port Hedland & Northern, WA• Darwin, NT• Newcastle & Hunter, NSW• Townsville & Far North, QLDThese regions will each take up to 16 participants in the program, with an indsutry contribution $3250 (+GST) per company.

Workshop programThe Resources Ready 2018 program consists of six full day sessions, each geared around a primary theme: • Session 1: Introduction and Readiness• Session 2: Assessing your Business• Session 3: Building your Business Development Strategy• Session 4: Order Taker to Solution Maker• Session 5: Selling to the Resources Industry• Session 6: New MarketsEach session combines in classroom workshop activities with a local facilitator and streamed online presentations delivered to all nodes.

Get InvolvedFor more information, contact:Stuart HodgeRESA Project Development ManagerResourcesReady@resa.org.auTel: (08) 7325 8501

Jeanine CarruthersRESA Stakeholder Engagement Managerjeanine.carruthers@resa.org.auTel: 0434 540 548