Training Opportunities
Celebrate the upcoming Bunya Festival family day, learn the truth about Aboriginal history in the region. March 30th
A 2-day event in the bush on Githabul country, (the festival is located in Maryvale) celebrating and learning the truth about Aboriginal history. A family day on Saturday with food, music, stalls, native animals, discussions, creek-side walk etc, all around Aboriginal cultures. Sunday is two seminars Being Aboriginal today and Cultural Burning for Healthy Country. Camping is permitted for a
Merry Christmas
From every one here to every one out there, We wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Have a wonderful safe, happy prosperous year.
Be aware of requests to make tax payments via unusual methods
The ATO will never threaten you with arrest if you don’t pay a debt immediately. Call your financial institution immediately if you have given your bank or credit card details to a scammer. Most big banks will cover any loss if someone makes an unauthorised transaction on your account, as long as you have protected your client number and
Expression of Interest
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre Stanthorpe invites expression of interest applications from applicants with qualifications, experience, background working in the Community Services Sector. Applicants should possess: Knowledge / understanding of Case Management Frameworks / Systems. Experience, compassion, empathy working with vulnerable disadvantaged community members ranging children through to adults, individuals and families. Understanding Integrated Service Delivery processes extensive internal / external
Southern Downs Community to share ideas on $1M in funding at Drought Relief Forums
The community is being called upon to put forward its ideas on how $1 million in Federal Government funding is best spent to benefit the Southern Downs in the face of drought. Drought Relief Forums will be hosted by Southern Downs Regional Council at Warwick Town Hall on 11 September and Stanthorpe Civic Centre on 14 September 2018. Earlier this month, the Federal Government
Warwick Rodeo National APRA National Finals and Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft 2018
Warwick, Southern Downs Area 22 – 28 October 2018 – Indicative Rate * AU$5.00 to AU$120.00 In traditional country style, “Australia’s Most Famous” rodeo and campdraft celebrates and epitomises the determination and skill of riders. It honours Warwick being home of the Australian Championships since 1928. Watch bull, horse and rider fly out the gate as campdrafting and rodeo merge
Stanthorpe dump goes up in Flames
FLOUTING rules about disposing of coals has almost ended in tragedy, after a waste station lit up this afternoon. A Stanthorpe Waste Facility user ignored rules against putting hot coals in the rubbish, which led to the blaze. A Southern Downs Regional Council spokeswomen said one of the large transfer bins lit up. “The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service worked
Be Connected for every Australian online
Be connected is an Australian wide initiative empowering, all Australians to thrive in a digital world. We have on-line learning resources as well as a Network of community partners – GraniteNet is also part of this wonderful program. We are one of the networks that you can join up to. Be Connected can help you: Learn the basics and
FREE Certificate II in Engineering Pathways course offered by SDIEA, starting 17th of July in Warwick.
SDIEA is running a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways course starting 17th of July in Warwick. It is open to people living in the Southern Downs area, who are aged 15 to 65 years. If you or someone you know it interested, please come in as soon as possible as there is limited spaces available in the course. Please come
SDIEA Upskilling Opportunities – you may qualify for FREE training!
Southern Downs Industry Education Association Inc. offers people within the community a chance to upskill for either no cost, or minimal cost, depending on the course requirements. Check out these courses below, and if you do not have any previous qualifications, you may qualify for FREE training! SDIEA has the following courses available to those who are aged 15 to