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SUMMARY:Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on employing overseas working within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV). \nThese sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. \nThe PALM is a temporary residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PALM scheme is an employer sponsored visa for unskilled\, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. This visa allows eligible businesses to recruit workers for short-term jobs for up to 9 months or long-term roles for between one and 4 years. The PALM scheme helps to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia and nationally for agriculture and select agriculture-related food product manufacturing sectors. \nThe PEV is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Within this program to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process.\nThe PEV is not an employer sponsored visa however applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. PEV holders can live and work anywhere in Australia in any occupation. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PALM and PEV programs.\nThe Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service. \nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations. \nDates\nThursday 26 February 2026 – Tuesday 26 May 2026 (UTC+11) \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/employing-workers-from-the-pacific-islands-and-timor-leste/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260526T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260526T180000
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SUMMARY:QLD AI Hub Logan + UiLab - Future Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:Future Tech Open House is your hands-on\, welcoming space to explore emerging technology at your own pace. Each month has a new focus\, you can try out AI tools\, see automation and robotics up close\, ask questions\, and chat with experts about what it all means for you\, your work\, or your business. You’ll walk away with a stronger digital confidence (not just theory – real\, practical exposure) and a clearer sense of how AI\, automation and robotics are shaping careers\, industry and community. \nThis Month’s Focus – Slide Decks in Minutes + Scalable AI Support \nThis hands-on session will show you how to use prompt engineering with ChatGPT to generate high-quality presentations in minutes\, building on our previous webinars with deeper\, guided in-person practice. You’ll also learn how to build an AI Assistant using Copilot Studio and explore how it can be deployed across your whole organisation\, not just used by one person. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nHow to generate high-quality presentations in minutes\nExperimentation with tools like Canva\, Gamma and Almanack\nPractical strategies you can take straight back to your staff\, team or clients\n\nYou won’t just learn theory. You’ll leave with repeatable prompts\, working examples\, and the confidence to implement immediately. \nOur team will be onsite to provide guidance throughout the session! \nWho Is This For? \nThis session is for: \n\nEducators creating lessons\, staff briefings\, developing strategic presentations or student resources\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals or board decks\nAnyone creating presentations for business\, community or personal projects\n\nIf you create slide decks in any capacity\, this session is for you. It’s practical\, hands-on\, and open to all. \nThis space is also for Logan residents\, youth\, jobseekers\, other industry leaders\, and anyone who’s simply tech‑curious. No experience needed\, just bring your questions and your curiosity. \nReady to explore the future\, right here in Logan? Book your spot for this month’s Future Tech Open House and be part of our growing tech‑curious community.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/qld-ai-hub-logan-uilab-future-tech-open-house/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T014220Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab The Common Ground | Emerging Technology in Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Common Ground this June where we’re tackling one of education’s most pressing questions: How do we navigate emerging technology in schools responsibly? \nThis Common Ground brings educators\, government and industry together to explore how we balance innovation\, safety\, and student wellbeing as emerging technologies reshape policy\, practice\, and readiness in education.  \nWe’ll dig into: \n\nHow emerging tech is being introduced into classrooms\nThe role of government policy in shaping what’s possible\nWhat this means for teaching practice and student pathways beyond school\n\nThis session is about understanding what’s changing\, why it matters locally\, and how different parts of the community move forward together. \nWith our special guest speakers from the Department of Education\, UQ and QCAA. \nThis is your chance to be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of education technology in Queensland.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilab-the-common-ground-emerging-technology-in-education/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260616T094500
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SUMMARY:Get ready for Payday Super
DESCRIPTION:Join our online workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming Payday Super changes. \nFind out what you need to do before\, during and after 1 July 2026\, to help you feel more confident from day one. Even if you already pay super at the same time as salary and wages\, you may still need to review your payroll and processes prior to 1 July 2026. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nKey features of the Payday Super reform\nWhat you need to consider for payroll\, cash flow\, and compliance\nWhat you can do to prepare\nWhere you can get help\n\nDetails \nDate: 16 June 2026 \nTime: 9am \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nTickets: \nBusiness Chamber Queensland Member: FREE \nNon-member: $80+ gst \n  \nHear from \n \nJames Barry \nPlatform Governance and Assurance Manager\, Commercial Platforms\, ART \nJames has been in super for more than 12 years\, including at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)\, where he worked on Super policy implementation. Now\, he drives governance and assurance initiatives at ART. He’s passionate about helping employers understand their super obligations and how to prepare for changes like payday super. \n \nEzra Pyers \nWorkplace Relations Manager\, Business Chamber Queensland \nEzra is an experienced Workplace Relations and Human Resources Advisor across multiple industries including hospitality\, fuel retail\, government and not-for-profit. Ezra‘s expertise includes award interpretation and advice\, enterprise bargaining and workplace investigations.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/get-ready-for-payday-super/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Logan Lean Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 2 days to learn the ways and language of Lean Production to get your business ready to soar! \n\n\n\n\nManufacturing and Industry are booming! Get yourself\, your people and your business ready to make the most of these great opportunities so you can secure your future growth\, profit and peace of mind\, in a supportive team environment. \nThe Lean Boot Camp by The Industry Factory is a program specifically designed for both “New-to-Lean” and “I’ve already done Lean” businesses\, to introduce or get you back up to speed\, on the concepts\, language and methods of the worlds best production system. \nThe Lean Boot Camp training will be focused on two main areas of learning: \nLean Production Systems \nLean is acknowledged as the world’s best production system\, being utilised by most major global manufacturers such as Toyota\, BHP and Caterpillar. Lean is a tried and tested production methodology that delivers incredibly consistent results in both large and small scale manufacturing. Our program is designed to give participants a working understanding of the core concepts\, models and language of Lean that will allow them look at their current working environment with new eyes that can see the possibility that lays before them. The Industry Factory’s practical Lean tools and techniques will help you hit the ground running by being able to instantly apply them in the workplace\, giving you critical thinking and problem solving skills that apply to any are of your business. \nThe Science of Team Building \nEffective team building and collaboration has been identified as the key ingredient for a successful organisation\, high individual performance and greater job satisfaction. Studies have shown over and over again\, that people will choose good people to work with over higher wages every time and that people will leave an organisation when the team dynamics are not what they want or expect. Our program is designed to share the latest findings in the science of team building and team dynamics in a very practical and easy to understand way. We focus on a brain-based approach that helps participants understand what to do and why they need to do it. These tools will not only help you build strong individual working relationships in the workplace but also how to build a safe\, proactive & engaged culture \nThe Lean Boot Camp is held over 2 days\, with Day 1 laying the foundation and Day 2 focusing on the application of the foundations. Due to this\, attendance of both days is required to get value from participation. \nEvent Details\nDates: Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June 2026\nTime: 8:00am start – 4:00pm – arrive 7.30am for 8.00am start\nVenue: RUD Australia\, 12 Commerce Place\, Larapinta QLD 4110\nCost: $50 per person\nCatering: Morning tea\, Lunch and Afternoon tea included \nContact:\nTom Triandafyllou\, Principal Capability Development Officer – Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub\n📧 tom.triandafyllou@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au\n📞 0428 483 119 \n\n\nThe Lean Boot Camp is held over 2 days\, with Day 1 laying the foundation and Day 2 focusing on the application of the foundations. Due to this\, attendance of both days is required to get value from participation. \n\nProudly supported by Queensland Manufacturing Hubs and Logan City Council
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/logan-lean-boot-camp-2/
LOCATION:RUD Australia\, 12 Commerce Place\, Larapinta\, Queensland\, 4110\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T043229Z
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SUMMARY:AUKUS Pillar II (Advanced Capabilities) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Defence invites you to a briefing on AUKUS Pillar II. It will cover progress in the last 12 months\, including the recently announced AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project: cutting-edge payloads and enabling systems for AUKUS partners’ Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). \nThe signature project focuses on the advanced technologies carried by the UUVs\, and how they work effectively with our AUKUS partners. The briefing will address Australia’s approach to project delivery.\nDefence will host this face-to-screen industry briefing\, including Q&A\, on 19 June 1100-1200 AEST.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/aukus-pillar-ii-advanced-capabilities-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Procurement and tendering,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T232059Z
CREATED:20260607T223948Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab Future Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:Future Tech Open House is your hands-on\, welcoming space to explore emerging technology at your own pace. Each month has a new focus\, you can try out AI tools\, see automation and robotics up close\, ask questions\, and chat with experts about what it all means for you\, your work\, or your business. You’ll walk away with a stronger digital confidence (not just theory – real\, practical exposure) and a clearer sense of how AI\, automation and robotics are shaping careers\, industry and community. \nThis Month’s Focus – Build Your Own AI Agent! \nIn this session\, you’ll create your own AI agent using Microsoft 365 Copilot. \nThink of it as a smart assistant you design yourself one that knows your workflow\, asks the right questions\, and delivers consistent results every single time. You’ll go from blank page to working agent in one session. \nDesign it\, build it\, test it\, and stress-test it. \nAll guided\, all hands-on\, and all tailored to the kind of work you do. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA fully working AI agent built by you\, for your work\nA reusable blueprint you can take back and deploy with your team or organisation\nThe confidence to design\, refine and repeat the process whenever you need to\n\nBy the end of the night\, you’ll have something genuinely useful — built by you\, ready to use! \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop with a web browser\nA work task or project in mind\nA ChatGPT account\n\nMicrosoft 365 Copilot access is provided on the night. No coding or technical background needed — just curiosity and something worth automating. \nWho Is This For? \nThis session is for: \n\nEducators creating lessons\, staff briefings\, developing strategic presentations or student resources\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals\, or board decks\nSole traders and small business owners trying to run their business with limited time and staff\nAnyone creating presentations for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\nIf you create slide decks in any capacity\, this session is for you. It’s practical\, hands-on\, and open to all. \nThis space is also for Logan residents\, youth\, jobseekers\, other industry leaders\, and anyone who’s simply tech-curious. No experience needed\, just bring your questions and your curiosity. \nReady to explore the future\, right here in Logan? Book your spot for this month’s Future Tech Open House and be part of our growing tech-curious community.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilab-future-tech-open-house/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260701T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260701T083000
DTSTAMP:20260615T043104Z
CREATED:20260615T043020Z
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SUMMARY:Complementing Your Marketing Strategy with AI
DESCRIPTION:Is Your Business Ready for the AI Shift? \nAI isn’t coming – it’s already here\, and it’s changing the way customers search\, discover\, and engage with businesses every single day. The question isn’t whether AI will affect your business. It’s whether you’ll use it to your advantage. \nJoin three local marketing experts for a practical\, no-jargon session designed specifically for business owners who want to understand AI\, use it strategically\, and grow – without losing the authenticity that makes their brand unique. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nUnderstand – AI\, Search & Your Online Visibility Discover how AI is transforming Google search and what that means for your website\, your content\, and how customers find you. You’ll learn why businesses that engage with AI models now will have a significant edge\, and where to start without getting overwhelmed. \nEnhance – AI for Brand & Social Strategy Learn how to use AI to sharpen your brand voice\, plan your social media more efficiently\, and make sense of your analytics – all while keeping your content real\, human\, and authentic. Because AI output is only as good as the direction you give it. \nGrow – AI Automation & Systems See real-world workflows in action. Kathy will walk you through how to use tools like ChatGPT and Make.com to automate your marketing processes\, repurpose your content\, and turn your existing knowledge into scalable\, time-saving systems. \nWho Is This For?\nThis session is perfect for business owners who: \n\nHave heard a lot about AI but aren’t sure where to start\nWant practical strategies\, not theory\nAre ready to work smarter and free up time\nWant to grow their visibility and reach without burning out\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\n\nA clear picture of how AI impacts your business right now\nPractical tools and workflows you can implement immediately\nConfidence to use AI as a strategic asset – not a shortcut\nReal examples from local marketing professionals who use these tools every day\n\nAI works best when guided by human expertise\, creativity\, and strategy. This session will show you exactly how to make that happen. \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/complementing-your-marketing-strategy-with-ai/
LOCATION:Club Hotel Waterford\, Cnr Loganlea Rd & Kingston Rd\, Waterford\, Queensland\, 4133\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,New business and startups
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260701T222843Z
CREATED:20260622T031048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T222843Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Assist Session at The Line & Rail Artspace
DESCRIPTION:RADF grant assist session for Logan creatives at The Line & Rail Artspace. Get tips\, ask questions\, and strengthen your application. \nThinking about applying for the next round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants? \nJoin us at The Line & Rail Artspace for a practical and supportive grant assist session designed to help you feel confident and prepared. Whether you’re developing a new project or refining an idea\, this session will walk you through the application process\, key requirements\, and tips to strengthen your submission. \nConnect with other local creatives\, ask questions\, and get the guidance you need to take the next step. \nAll experience levels welcome.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/grant-assist-session-at-the-line-rail-artspace/
LOCATION:The Line & Rail Artspace\, 96-98 York Street\, Beenleigh\, Queensland\, 4207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T222947Z
CREATED:20260701T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T222947Z
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SUMMARY:Make AI Work for Your Community Organisation
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to save community organisations time\, reduce administrative workload\, and strengthen the quality of their work. Whether you’re preparing grant applications\, developing policies\, writing communications\, planning projects\, or simply looking for more efficient ways to get things done\, AI can become a valuable support tool. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow AI can support governance\, planning\, fundraising and day-to-day operations\nPractical applications for grant writing\, communications and administration\nHow to write prompts that produce better results\nThe strengths\, limitations and risks of AI\nGood practice for using AI responsibly\, ethically and transparently\n\nJoin us to discover how AI can be a valuable tool while keeping people\, culture\, and community at the centre of your work. \nFor any enquiries regarding this training\, please contact advocacy@eccq.com.au.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/make-ai-work-for-your-community-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T233000Z
CREATED:20260601T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T233000Z
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SUMMARY:Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) grant-writing workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for Queensland defence SMEs and supply-chain businesses eligible or preparing to apply for a Defence Industry Development Grant. \n\n\n\n\nDelivered by Buzzworks | ODIS in attendance \nHelp your defence business strengthen its competitiveness and improve its chances of securing Commonwealth funding through the Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) program. \nThis interactive\, practical workshop is designed for Queensland defence SMEs and supply‑chain businesses seeking to develop strong\, compliant and compelling DIDG grant applications. Led by experienced defence and grants practitioners from Buzzworks\, the session demystifies the DIDG process and provides participants with tools\, templates and insights to lift application quality and success rates. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nan overview of the Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) program and its four funding streams (Sovereign Industrial Priorities\, Skilling\, Exports and Security)\nunderstanding eligibility criteria and how applications are assessed\nhow to align your project with Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and DIDG objectives\npractical guidance on drafting clear\, persuasive project narratives and outcomes\nbest‑practice approaches to grant writing versus sales and capability pitching\nbudgeting\, milestones\, attachments and common compliance pitfalls to avoid\ninsights into Queensland’s DIDG performance and what successful applications do differently\naccess to sample application templates\, project budget tools and assessment checklists\n\nParticipants will also hear from ODIS (Office of Defence Industry Support)\, providing insights to the function of ODIS and the advisory\, guidance and mentoring services available to SMEs. \nMorning tea will be provided. \nPlaces are limited to ensure an interactive learning environment.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/defence-industry-development-grant-didg-grant-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Kedron-Wavell\, 21 Kittyhawk Drive\, Chermside\, Queensland\, 4032\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Procurement and tendering,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T224355Z
CREATED:20260607T224355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T224355Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab's Industry AI Toolkit | AI at Work: What's Worth Your Time and Where to Begin
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to be a tech expert to make AI work for you. You just need the right starting point\, and that’s where we come in. \nEach month\, we run a focused\, practical\, one-hour online workshop designed to help everyday people get genuinely useful things done with AI. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real skills you can apply the next day. \n🗓️ This Month’s Topic: \nAn Introduction to the AI Landscape \nWhich tools exist\, what they do\, and which one makes sense for your job. Covers ChatGPT\, Claude\, Copilot\, and Gemini. No prior experience needed. Participants will leave with one practical task they can try straight away. \nWhat you’ll gain:  \n✅ Time-saving AI workflows for planning & admin \n✅ Confidence using AI ethically in day-to-day practice \n✅ Practical strategies you can use immediately and keep using \n✅ Hands-on in-session learning\, not a lecture! \nThis session is for:  \n\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals\, or board decks\n\n\nSole traders and small business owners trying to run their business with limited time and staff\nAnyone creating presentations for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\nHow it works:  \nFormat: Online session — link sent after registration \nDuration: 1 hour \nPricing: FREE for Logan City residents and businesses. This series is our gift to our local community.\nFor those outside Logan\, a small fee helps us keep these sessions running. \n  \nReady to join us? Hit Register above to grab your spot. Sessions fill up — booking takes 60 seconds! \nIf you’re not sure this is for you\, ask yourself: Is there anything in your work that feels repetitive\, time-consuming\, or just harder than it needs to be?\nThere’s a good chance AI can help and we’ll show you how! \nCome back every month.  \nEvery session stands alone\, so you can dip in and out. But the people who get the most out of this series are the ones who keep showing up\, building skills month by month\, alongside a community of people on the same journey. \nJoin our growing community who are making AI work for their businesses\, not against them. \nQuestions? Contact us or visit uilab.com.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilabs-industry-ai-toolkit-ai-at-work-whats-worth-your-time-and-where-to-begin/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T005243Z
CREATED:20260710T005243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T005243Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab's Future Tech Open House | 23 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Focus: Discover\, Design & Build AI Solutions Together \nAI isn’t just for writing emails\, it can actually help solve real problems in your day-to-day work. \nIn this FREE hands-on\, beginner-friendly workshop\, you’ll learn how to spot everyday tasks that AI could make easier. Instead of jumping straight into the tech\, we’ll start with the basics: how to recognise a good opportunity for AI\, when it’s actually worth using\, and the different ways it can help. \nYou’ll get the chance to share how you already use AI (if at all!)\, the tricky parts you run into\, and the repetitive tasks you’d love to hand off. As a group\, we’ll look at real examples from different jobs and everyday life\, then walk through turning one of those ideas into a working AI tool — a Microsoft 365 Declarative Agent. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA simple framework for spotting good AI opportunities\nHands-on experience designing an AI solution from a real task\nYour own AI agent\, ready to adapt to your role or workplace\nNo coding or AI experience needed — just bring your curiosity!\n\nBy the end of the night you’ll have something genuinely useful — built by you\, ready to use! \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop with a web browser\nOne task or workflow you’d like to improve\nAccess to the Microsoft 365 Copilot environment (provided on the day if you don’t have an account)\nNo coding or technical background needed — just curiosity and something worth automating.\n\nWho Is This For? \n\nEducators creating lessons\, staff briefings\, developing strategic presentations or student resources\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals\, or board decks\nSole traders and small business owners trying to run their business with limited time and staff\nAnyone creating for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\n  \nIt’s practical\, hands-on\, and open to all. \nThis space is also for Logan residents\, youth\, jobseekers\, other industry leaders\, and anyone who’s simply tech-curious. No experience needed\, just bring your questions and your curiosity. \nReady to explore the future\, right here in Logan? \nBook your spot for this month’s Future Tech Open House and be part of our growing tech-curious community.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilabs-future-tech-open-house-23-july-2026/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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SUMMARY:Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on employing overseas working within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV). \nThese sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. \nThe PALM is a temporary residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PALM scheme is an employer sponsored visa for unskilled\, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. This visa allows eligible businesses to recruit workers for short-term jobs for up to 9 months or long-term roles for between one and 4 years. The PALM scheme helps to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia and nationally for agriculture and select agriculture-related food product manufacturing sectors. \nThe PEV is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Within this program to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process.\nThe PEV is not an employer sponsored visa however applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. PEV holders can live and work anywhere in Australia in any occupation. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PALM and PEV programs.\nThe Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service. \nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations. \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/employing-workers-from-the-pacific-islands-and-timor-leste-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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