Invest Capricorn Coast

29/10/2026

🌱 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

Join the Workforce Webinar Series: Practical Workforce Management for Agricultural Employers and gain practical advice on workforce planning, recruitment, retention, compliance and managing seasonal labour challenges. These free sessions are designed to help agricultural employers attract and retain the staff they need to support business growth.

📅 Register:

Join QFF and Sparke Helmore Lawyers for a practical webinar series helping agricultural employers manage people, obligations and workforce challenges.

27/10/2026

📈 The latest spending figures show locals and visitors are continuing to support Capricorn Coast businesses, with growth across food retail, accommodation and tourism in September.

Every dollar spent locally helps support jobs, businesses and confidence in our region's future. 🌴☀️

27/10/2026

🔒 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬

Queensland small and family businesses can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for security upgrades, including CCTV, alarms, lighting and protection for vehicles, tools and equipment. Larger shared security projects may be eligible for up to $200,000. Find out more at business.qld.gov.au/securegrant.

19/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭?💡

Embarq is offering grants of up to $25,000 to help young Queenslanders turn innovative business ideas into reality. The program is open to Queensland residents aged 18-29 with a strong business concept, commercial potential and a vision to make a meaningful impact.

✅ Up to $25,000 in funding
✅ No equity required
✅ No repayment obligation
✅ Open to a wide range of industries and business ideas

Applications are currently open and close 31 October 2026.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://embarq.com.au

🔗 Need help with your application? Register for an upcoming Embarq Support Session: https://events.humanitix.com/embarq-support-session

Information and application support session for the Embarq grant funding program

14/10/2026

📢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Navigating licences, permits and regulations can be challenging, but Business Launchpad makes it easier. This free online tool helps businesses identify the licences, permits, codes of practice and regulations they may need, all in one place.

✅ Generate a tailored list of requirements for your business
✅ Save and manage your business profile
✅ Track licences, permits and regulatory obligations
✅ Access government information relevant to your industry and location

Explore the tool: https://launchpad.business.qld.gov.au/

13/10/2026

🚧 Looking to build your skills or grow your workforce?

Check out the interactive Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ 2026–27 Course Guide, with direct links to training opportunities for Queensland's construction industry.

📖 Access the guide here:https://www.csq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CSQ-2026-27-Course-Guide.pdf

13/10/2026

Council is proud to support Nigel Hutton MP's campaign to secure funding for Stage 4 of the Emu Park ANZAC Memorial Walkway.

This important community asset provides a place for remembrance, reflection and education, while enhancing the Capricorn Coast as a heritage and visitor destination.

Council has committed 50% of the funding required and is ready to deliver and maintain the completed project. The remaining investment will help bring this community-led vision to life and complete this significant legacy project.

We encourage the community to learn more and show their support below 👇

Let’s get this iconic project finished! Add your name and back the campaign to fund - Stage Four of the Anzac Memorial at Emu Park!

https://listen2locals.com/qld/Keppel-ANZACMemorialEmuPark?r=f

12/10/2026

📣 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

Planning a cultural celebration, festival or intercultural community event? The Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) Program is now open, providing funding to support events that promote cultural diversity, social inclusion and stronger community connections across Queensland. Applications for Round 2 close 2 November 2026 for events to be delivered between 1 July and 31 December 2027.

✅ Support multicultural events and festivals
✅ Foster intercultural connections
✅ Celebrate the diversity of Queensland communities

Learn more and apply: https://www.dwatsipm.qld.gov.au/our-work/multicultural-affairs/programs-initiatives/funding-programs/celebrating-multicultural-queensland-program

08/10/2026

📣 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬

providing eligible businesses with access to up to $250,000 in AI implementation services. Designed to move businesses beyond AI experimentation, the program supports manufacturers to adopt practical AI solutions that improve productivity, strengthen workforce capability, boost competitiveness and drive growth.

⏰ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/manufacturing-retail/manufacturing/grant-programs/ai-uplift

07/10/2026

🚜 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

The upcoming Get Ahead Of It: Mental Health in Tough Seasons webinar will explore practical ways primary producers can manage stress, recognise burnout early, and access support before pressures become a crisis.

Hear from experts with both clinical knowledge and lived experience in regional communities, and gain tools to help maintain resilience through difficult seasons.

📅 Thursday 15 October 2026
🕛 12:00pm
🎟️ Free registration: https://www.getaheadofit.org.au