Debbie Dreaver HR

31/10/2023

Barcaldine, Longreach, Winton, Blackall workshops.

📅 SMALL BUSINESS ROADSHOW COMING TO BARCY, LONGREACH, WINTON & BLACKALL

The business information roadshow delivered by Business Queensland is a great opportunity to discuss grants, programs and other support for local small and medium-sized businesses.

⏰ From 4pm to 6pm
📍Monday 13 November – Barcaldine, The Globe
📍Tuesday 14 November – Longreach, Longreach Library
📍Wednesday 15 November – Winton, Winton Neighbourhood Centre
📍Thursday 16 November – Blackall, Blackall Cultural Centre

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Topics to be discussed include:
Workforce planning and solutions, including recent changes to casual labour laws
Digital marketing and social media
Presenters from the Queensland Government, local councils, Office of Fair Trading and Industry Workforce Advisors (www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/planning-workforce/industry-workforce-advisors) will be available to talk with local business owners and managers.
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Barcaldine Regional Council Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Longreach Regional Council Winton Shire Council Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland Tambo Tourism & Business Association Inc Winton Business and Tourism Association

30/10/2023

The Queensland Farmers' Federation are looking for Natural Resource Management (NRM) or Agricultural Extension Officers for a work placement program operating in the Great Barrier Reef Catchments. Placements commence February 2024 and will run for 15 months.

The program will enhance graduates’ skills to deliver agricultural and natural resource management projects with landholders in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Catchments, developing expertise in one or more of the following: land management, water quality, soil health, and nutrient and pest management.

To participate in the program you will need to :
🌱 Have completed studies in Agriculture, Science or Environment (minimum Certificate IV);
🌱 Be a new graduate wanting to enter the extension field or at the beginning of your career with no more than two years of experience in extension or advisory services;
🌱 Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; and
🌱 Hold a ‘Class C’ Queensland driver’s license.

For any queries related to the Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program contact Tim Bradley at [email protected] using the subject line: NRM or Agricultural Extension Graduate enquiry via Ag Jobs Queensland or phone 0481 010 756.

Apply on Ag Jobs Queensland here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qihw1v

23/10/2023

The Heat is on!

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

Join Donna at the October Fair Farms webinar on Wednesday 25th October at 12pm and get to know your WHS obligations as an Employer when it comes to working in the heat. Dehydration, heat stress, and heat stroke are very real dangers in our industry - especially for those overseas workers who may not be acclimatised to our summers.

Get important information and guidance on how to handle the heat with your workers this summer

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13/10/2023

Celebrating International Day of Rural Women (15th Oct) at a long lunch in Bundaberg today, hosted by The Money Edge.

Held at the Burnett Riverside Hotel, a room packed full of wonderful ladies (and 1 gentleman) enjoyed a superb lunch and heard from guest speaker Georgie Somerset AM, General President from AgForce Queensland.

Georgie shared her inspirational story from times past to present day, the many and varied roles she keeps her life fulfilled with (not busy!), the importance of scaffolding - where we surround ourselves with like-minded women who are there to catch us if we fall, the danger of labels and that the word 'just' should not be in our vocabulary.

Two key take-aways for me were:
1. No matter what roles we play in our families, business and communities - we are all leaders, as leadership comes from within.
2. We all have the power to 'influence'.

So ladies, while reflecting on International Day of Rural Women 2023, I challenge us all to change our language from:
..I'm just a....

and rephrase to...
..I AM....

Huge shoutout to the Directors and team from The Money Edge.

12/10/2023

Some wise words of advice from your eye care professional.

Today marks World Sight Day and the focus this year is on the importance of eye care in the workplace. Here are some tips to improve the well-being, safety and productivity of employees.

1. Good vision is important for all aspects of life. Glasses with an up to date and accurate prescription can improve productivity and accuracy by up to 22%

2. Prolonged use of digital screens can negatively impact people of all ages. Encourage the 20-20-20 rule. After every 20 minutes of screen time, you should look at an object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It is also important to remember to blink more often when completing concentrated near tasks.

3. Most people will benefit from ergonomic adjustments to their work environment, including; adjusting your computer screen to be about 10-12cm below eye level, placing screens 50-70cm away from the eyes, increasing font size and position screens correctly or using screen protectors to reduce glare.

4. 90% of vision loss is preventable. Encourage regular preventative eye health checks at least every 3 years if under 65 years of age, and yearly if over 65.

5. Having the best possible vision can also improve our earning potential. One study demonstrated that after cataract surgery, 46% of people moved up one income bracket.

For more eye health tips visit our website www.choptom.com.au

04/10/2023

QLD Agriculture/Horticulture Businesses - need some help with HR?

Workforce Connect Fund - HR Support for Small Business (QLD)

You may be eligible to receive up to $5000 in funding to address immediate needs for HR solutions relating to attraction, retention and/or participation - as part of the Workforce Connect Fund.

Engage with Kym Wessling, Industry Workforce Advisor from Queensland Farmers' Federation to determine eligibility and develop a Workforce Plan that identifies an immediate need for new and innovative HR solutions.

Contact Kym here:

Kym Wessling
Industry Workforce Advisor, QFF
E: [email protected]
M: 0427 576 602


The Industry Workforce Advisor program is funded by the Queensland Government as part of the Good people, Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032.

For further details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gcQpZrB8

Want to talk all things HR?

Reach out to Debbie Dreaver, HR Consultant – on the ground in Bundaberg, by calling 0427 738 649 or emailing [email protected]

14/09/2023

Bundaberg Small Business Shoutout:
Thanks to Christensen Harbison Optometrists for showcasing their wonderful business to members of Bundaberg Business Women's Network Inc last night.

Debbie Dreaver and other members enjoyed a very informative session about the history of the business, common eye conditions, the importance of regular eye checks, and the personal service you'll enjoy when you make Christensen Harbison Optometrists your choice of Optometrist in Bundaberg.

You can find the friendly team at 7 Barolin Street, Bundaberg.

Food from Alowishus Delicious was divine and the cupcakes whipped up by Rachel were amazing! (Photo by Rachel).

Looking forward to next month's business showcase brought to you by Bundaberg Business Women's Network Inc.

18/06/2022

Duaringa State School 🏫

At Duaringa State School we are working towards every student succeeding and becoming life long learners who are able to be global citizens. We are seeking applications from enthusiastic educators who would like to join us in achieving this goal. Our students are friendly, encouraging and proud of t...