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Hi there,
The CheckUP Workforce team are now back in the office from place-based engagements in Cherbourg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bowen, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Longreach and Mackay.
We are now progressing our actions and looking forward to planning engagements in Mareeba, Toowoomba, Mackay and Townsville in the coming months.
Keep reading to see more stories, events, grant and training opportunities to help grow your business.
All the best,
Carissa McAllister
First Nations Industry Workforce Advisor (Health and Social Assistance)
Grow your business with a Workforce Plan
There are openings available for Workforce Planning Workshops and advice. Create a pathway to develop your business, identify staffing gaps, uncover other opportunities, and more!
Please contact us so we can schedule a planning session for you and your team.
Secure Your Employee Value Proposition with free online training!
Set yourself apart as an Employer of Choice in the job market with a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with Workforce Evolve's online training.
The training covers:
- EVP: What it is and why you should have one
- the benefits of a strong EVP
- how to develop your EVP
- how to improve retention by embedding your EVP throughout the employee lifecycle
- the process of creating your EVP
- using your EVP to support your strategy
- aligning your EVP with your culture, goals, and employees.
How much is the course? The course is free for all participants
How long does the course take?
Only 45 minutes
Upskill with practical knowledge to take an inclusive approach to recruitment and retention. The online course is self-paced and is available now.
Grant News
Local Skills Solutions and focus
The Local Skills Solutions program encourages applications with a focus on creating training and career avenues for First Nations cohorts.
This is the Queensland Government’s new initiative under the skills strategy to help address workforce issues related to skills and training in regional and community locations.
The program provides a framework to support local businesses and industry to access the skilled labour they need to be productive and grow, and for local residents to achieve secure and rewarding career pathways.
If you would like help to explore this opportunity, please let me know!
What's on
First Nations Stronger Business Connect Event
Last month, Stuart Coward, CheckUP’s Industry Workforce Advisor – Health, Carissa McAllister, CheckUP’s Industry Workforce Advisor – First Nations Health and Social Assistance and Deb Rooskov, CheckUP’s Project Manager - Health Industry Skills & Jobs Advisor/Program Delivery attended the First Nations Stronger Business Connect events in Cherbourg and Maryborough.
The team met with many interested First Nations businesses, talking all things workforce planning and NDIS navigation.
Thank you to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources for facilitating the events.
CheckUP has been awarded the Health Industry Skills and Jobs Advisors (ISJA) program, funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
The ISJA program supports the Queensland Government by:
- ensuring programs and investments respond to industry needs
- supporting engagement and strategic priorities to strengthen industry connections
- providing insights into workforce and employment challenges and opportunities
- shaping national VET reforms ensuring Queensland has a voice
- promoting engagement with VET pathways, programs and initiatives.
The ISJA program advocates for industry and First Nations' health needs and growth by aligning training for in-demand skills and priorities.
#GoHeath Careers Expo Cairns 26 March 2025
Last month, CheckUP hosted the #GoHealth Careers Expo in Cairns!
The event was a unique collaboration between the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee, Queensland Health, CheckUP, Health Gateway to Industry Schools Program, and health organisations across Queensland. It had a great turnout of local students and schools from throughout the region.
The immersive event connected students with industry leaders, opening doors to exciting jobs and careers in acute healthcare, wellness, health, allied health, and social services.
A special thank you to the Sand and Sea Dance Troupe for opening the event with their dance performance.
Join us! Save the date: Brisbane #GoHealth Careers Expo!
When: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Free
Save the date: National Reconciliation Week QPHCN
Topic: National Reconciliation Week: Bridging Now to Next
Join CheckUP during National Reconciliation Week.
Date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: Presentations 10.00am – 12.00pm AEST
Location: QAIHC level 1 Training Room, 36 Russell Street, South Brisbane
Need support?
Carissa can support you to explore funding opportunities for your business, assist you to map your ideas and connect you with relevant programs.
Contact Carissa cmcallister@checkup.org.au or 0498 801 004.
Leah Cummins, Artist
Leah Cummins is pictured above.
View Leah's artwork on the Bunya Designs website,
Facebook page, and Instagram page.
Thanks to Leah Cummins who created the artwork for our 25-year anniversary A connected community featured at the top of this email.
This artwork commemorates CheckUP’s 25th anniversary and acknowledges the collaborative connections that exist between CheckUP, our partners, and Queensland’s diverse communities.
Leah shared, “A connected community is a representation of the diverse and interconnected communities within the state of Queensland.”
She added, “This artwork serves as a reminder that despite our differences and geographical separations, we are all part of a larger whole and can come together in unity.” www.bunyadesigns.com.au
CheckUP acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
