Media Statements

Grants to help Heal Country
Tue 06 Jul 21 at 11:30 AM

Grants to help Heal Country

The Palaszczuk Government has announced funding to help Indigenous communities across Queensland care for Country, building on the success of similar funding last year which saw 25 jobs created as part of Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan.

Queensland’s North West Minerals Province get Dutch showcase
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 02:42 PM

Queensland’s North West Minerals Province get Dutch showcase

Queensland’s North West Minerals Province has been on show to international investors as part of a special presentation.

South East stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 02:38 PM

South East stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 32 South East region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.

North Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 02:20 PM

North Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 29 North Queensland nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.

North Coast stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 02:12 PM

North Coast stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 33 North Coast region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.

Grants round open for Queensland Government Disability Advocacy funding
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 02:00 PM

Grants round open for Queensland Government Disability Advocacy funding

Queensland disability advocacy organisations are invited to apply for a share in $5.9 million of Queensland Government grants to deliver disability advocacy support services across the state from 1 January 2022 through to 30 June 2023.

Darling Downs South West stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:49 PM

Darling Downs South West stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 33 finalists for the Darling Downs South West region who are among 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.

Brisbane’s stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:49 PM

Brisbane’s stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 33 metropolitan nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.

Tropical North stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:48 PM

Tropical North stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 28 Tropical North Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.

QFES looks to First Nations people for specialised bushfire hazard mitigation roles
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:45 PM

QFES looks to First Nations people for specialised bushfire hazard mitigation roles

To coincide with this year’s NAIDOC Week, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has commenced the recruitment process for eight new First Nations positions to help improve bushfire safety across Queensland.

Stars of the 60th Queensland Training Awards unmasked
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:26 PM

Stars of the 60th Queensland Training Awards unmasked

From a North Macedonian immigrant to a Murgon florist - the regional finalists in the 2021 Queensland Training Awards announced today represent a microcosm of Queensland communities.

Central Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:26 PM

Central Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 29 Central Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.