Calendar of events & training for CQ
Current from 24thJULY2017
This list does not guarantee to cover all upcoming sector relevant events in CQ. If you are interested in any particular event or training please contact the nominated person directly for further information or for registration forms. If you want your training or event dates included on the calendar please contact Sandy Paton on
Events and training
Ongoing - Official NDIS Calendar of events
The Queensland Government Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services has developed an NDIS events calendar.Thiscalendar provides information for people with disability,families and carers, service providers, businesses andthe general communityabout upcoming events and activities related to the NDIS. Eventsshown inthe calendar are not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by the Queensland Government.See the Events Calendar
Range of FREE Dementia programs from Alzheimers Australia ongoing Contact 1800 588 699
EMERALD:The CQCLC visits Emerald regularly and offers free legal advice covering many areas of law including family law, domestic violence, employment law, minor criminal matters, property matters, neighbourhood disputes such as tree and fence disputes and purchase or loan issues.
To make appointments for free legal advice, people can:
-Call 1800 155 121
-Call 4922 1200
-Visit the webpage at
-Phone the Emerald Neighbourhood Centre on 4982 1696
-Go into the Emerald Neighbourhood Centre (temporarily relocated to 6 Retro Street)
-Phone CQID Emerald – 4987 4792
-Go into the CQID Emerald office – Ruby Street
Arts in the Park July to December 2017. Arts in the Park is a FREE Arts workshop held at the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens every Saturday from 1pm – 3pm. Bookings can be made at The workshops are suitable for ages 4 + and any child under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
From July 31st
Blue Stone Medical Pty Ltd Cert III Individual Support Ageing -10 weeks ( 3 days a week – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with then 3 weeks fulltime placement) - Health Hub – 4/83 West Street Allenstown, 31st July Phone: 1300 550 980 Mobile: 0410438759 Website:
1-2-3- Magic & Emotion Coaching. 2nd August,9th August,16th August, 9.30am-12.30pm. CentacareCQ, Training Room 2, 16 Bolsover St – near cnr. North St Three 2hr sessions. A program for parents and carers to help manage difficult behavior in children 2-12yrs old. To register please call 1300 523 985 click on
by 28th July. Cost of book$ 20.00.
Cert III Individual Support Disability – 15 weeks ( 2 days a week – Thursday and Friday with then 3 weeks fulltime placement)3rd August Please call 49214513 or email to take your enquiry or enrolment.
What’s the future of QLD Neighbourhood Centres ? Rockhampton- August 4th- - Allenstown Hotel, 14 Upper Dawson Rd Allenstown 9:30-1:30. RSVP to Enquiries to Fiona Hunt QCOSS 0404 111 484 or Siobhan Delgado QFCA 0428 130 141
EMERALD: CHRC Gigs and Digs Festival – 5 August, Showgrounds, Emerald. Please click on the following link for further details:
Tickets are available for purchase:
- Early bird pricing ranges from $35 for students (13-17yrs)
- $45 for adults and $115 for families.
- Children under 12 are free entry and must be accompanied by an adult.
Ticket Purchase – click on link:
EMU PARK. 1-2-3- Magic & Emotion Coaching. 4th August, 18TH August, 1st September9.30am-12.30pm. Emu Park State School, Hill St.Three 2hr sessions. A program for parents and carers to help manage difficult behavior in children 2-12yrs old. To register please call 1300 523 985 or click on
by 3rd August. FREE
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, August 4, 10am-1pm CQID CEIC Building 26 Darumbal Road, CQUniversity
Look Good Feel Better: Facing cancer with confidence workshop,Tuesday 8th August 10.00am – 12.30pm, Cancer Council, Upper Dawson Road.All participants must register for a workshop. Call 1800 650 960 to register or;Register online at
Confident, Inspired & Ready for Work! A free 5 Week program supporting young women aged 15-24 years to become ready for work.Registration opens 26th June – AUGUST 1O START. Register your expression of interest on 4922 6585. A collaboration between CQUniversity and the Women’s Health Centre.
Rockhampton's Spinal Life Network will hold a discussion on the personalised transport situation (taxis, maxi taxis, limousine and ridebooking services).
Friday 11 August, 11am - 12:30pm, Keppel Room, Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton Street.Guest Speakers:Representatives from Spinal Life Australia. Topic: Community discussion on personalised transport. RSVP:7 August 2017.
Spinal Life Australia recognises the importance of safe reliable and predictablepersonalised transport (taxis, maxi taxis, limousine services and ridebooking services such as Uber, Gocatch etc.). Come and share your experiences and concerns with us.
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International Youth Day, Saturday 12 August , 2pm - 4pm, Rockhampton Regional Library | Fitzroy Room. International Youth Day 2017 is dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace. Come for an afternoon of presentations and skits by youth on prevalent issues. Socialise over light snacks! FREE to all youth (15- 25 years). Contact:Mehraban 0429 910 103 or Naomi 4936 8044
SAFE in Ozwill be presenting ‘An Introduction To Working With Individuals Who Have Self-Destructive Behaviour’ a 2 day workshop in partnership with Co-Ordinated Support Services & Training Solutions will be presenting inRockhampton – 14th & 15th August
Link to Rockhampton Training Workshop Flyer ... SAFE in Oz 03 5176 2616
YEPPOON : Triple P Parenting Seminars for the parents/carers of children up to 3yrs. . CentacareCQ, 5/15 James St (Cnr James & Mary Sts). 9.15am – 12am. Monday 14 August – The Power of Positive Parenting, Monday 28 August Raising Confident, Competent Children & Monday 11 September, Raising Resilient Children. FREE Delivered by CentacareCQ. FREE Register online at:
Yeppoon) Phone 1300 523 985 For more information on this and other events at CentacareCQ please go to our website-
FREE Public Lecture by Dr Ben Furman. “Solution-focused tips and tricks for parenting 21st century children and teens”. Sunday 20 August. 3pm – 5.30pm | Yeppoon Town Hall. Limited spots available - to reserve your seat contact Strengthening Family Connections 4913 3830 or
Seniors Week Multicultural Morning Tea, Rockhampton City Library, 230 Bolsover StreetMonday 21st August, 10am – 12pm. Enjoy a delicious morning tea, participate in the Conversational English program and learn about Bowel Cancer Screening, BreastScreen Rockhampton and the Australian Organ Donation Program. This is a FREE Event and children are welcome. More information on 0423 177 411 or email
Annual Youth Forum "CQ Youth Interagency Health Forum" 25th Aug. (All Day)
Variety of Speakers, Case scenarios / Panel, Interagency Youth Services Stalls, Launch of our 2017 CQ Youth Service Director, Launch Youth Master Classes etc.
Dads’ Day Out Family Fair,Saturday, 26th August, Alf Kele Memorial Rotary Park, Rockhampton (Dinosaur Park), 10 am till 1 pm. The Fair is a free, family-friendly event.
ASIST – learn life skills to save a life. Wednesday30th & Thursday 31st August, 8.30am – 4.30 pm, Community Health Building, Room 3, Cnr Cambridge and Bolsover Sts. Cost: $150.00 per participant (including catering) For more information and a registration form please phone (07) 49205700 ORemail:
Put Your Hand Up” Sunday 3 September. Details to be advised. Cost $47pp.
Workshop objectives:
- Reframe men’s understanding of Masculinity towards standing in their heart
•Provides understanding of heart-based communication
•Provides opportunity to connect with their heart
•Resets their mindset towards a positive outlook
•Builds responsible relationships
For more information contact Trish Price 0429 055171 . or Paul Tyler 0490 033 945
Rockhampton Dementia Support Centre and Mercy Day Respite Open Day: 238 Richardson Road, Nth Rockhampton. 7th September 10.30am -1.30pm.Open to clients, carers and professionals. Art sessions, games, morning tea, BBQ lunch, hand massages, shoulder massages, raffle. For more information please contact 4928 1926 or 4926 7789.
Beach Day Out Friday 15th September 2017 9am to 2pm,at the lovely Bell Park, Emu Park.
BLACKWATER:Wesley LifeForce will be conducting aSuicide Prevention Workshop at Blackwater Country Club – Mulga St, Blackwater QLD 4717 on Wednesday 20 September 2017from 9am – 1.30pm. There is no charge to attend the workshop.The program helps participants recognise when a person may be having thoughts of suicide, and provides a simple strategy to intervene and assist them.If you know of any individuals or groups who may be interested in attending this workshop please ask them to register using this link:
The training is open to community members aged over 18 years.
BILOELA:Wesley LifeForce will be conducting aSuicide Prevention Workshop at Biloela ANZAC Memorial Club – 94 Callide St, Biloela QLD 4715 on Thursday 21 September 2017from 9am – 1.30pm. There is no charge to attend the workshop.The program helps participants recognise when a person may be having thoughts of suicide, and provides a simple strategy to intervene and assist them.If you know of any individuals or groups who may be interested in attending this workshop please ask them to register using this link:
The training is open to community members aged over 18 years.
Tropicana - Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Saturday 7 October 2017 | 9am - 1.30pm
FREE ENTRY Tropical gardening and environmental sustainability tips. Workshops and presentations. Environmentally friendly products. Industry experts
Confident, Inspired & Ready for Work! A free 5 Week program supporting young women aged 15-24 years to become ready for work.Registration opens 25th September – November 9 START. Register your expression of interest on 4922 6585. A collaboration between CQUniversity and the Women’s Health Centre.
Confident, Inspired & Ready for Work! A free 5 Week program supporting young women aged 15-24 years to become ready for work.Registration opens 4th December – FEBRUARY 8 2018 START. Register your expression of interest on 4922 6585. A collaboration between CQUniversity and the Women’s Health Centre.