Council Connections - 12 May 2021

Townsville Expo, National Volunteer Week, Small Business Month

Hinchinbrook Business Workshops

Hinchinbrook businesses are invited to participate in social media workshops held by Socialeyes Media at TYTO Conference and Events Centre.

Socialeyes Media is a digital agency who is passionate about assisting businesses to build effective social media and online marketing strategies. The first workshop is a Facebook Masterclass held 5.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday 19 May 2021. Followed by an Instagram Masterclass from 10.00am to 12.00pm Thursday 20 May 2021.

These workshops are free to all Hinchinbrook businesses and will provide knowledge from experts in the field. If you are interested in attending these workshops please contact Council’s Tourism and Business Officer on 4776 4600 for further information or to RSVP.

Townsville Expo

Council and Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism will be attending the region’s largest outdoor adventure, home and lifestyle event at Reid Park, Townsville 14 May to 16 May 2021.

This is an opportunity to engage with Hinchinbrook locals and plan your next Hinchinbrook getaway.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend attend the Townsville Expo to discover the breathtaking natural attractions that are in our own backyard.

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17 May to Sunday 23 May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. Each year these volunteers dedicate over 600 million hours to help others.

The Hinchinbrook Way Volunteer Ambassadors enhance the experience for our visitors and locals at a range of facilities. Council would like to thank our Hinchinbrook Way Volunteer Ambassadors who dedicate their time and play a vital role within the organisation.

The Rotary Park Fountain will be coloured red during this week to recognise and celebrate those who volunteer within any organisation in Hinchinbrook Shire.

Small Business Month

May is Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM), celebrating small businesses who make a vital contribution to our economy.

The QSBM celebrations will include a Famil at Mungalla Station and traditional Kupp Murri feast 4.00pm Thursday 27 May 2021. Followed by a Business Breakfast with Gus Balbontin 7.00am Friday 28 May 2021. Gus is an investor, entrepreneur, founder and explorer who has spent two decades helping businesses adjust strategies, products, services, culture and individuals to better deal with rapidly changing markets.

The Business Breakfast with Gus Balbontin and Famil at Mungalla Station is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Mungalla Aboriginal Tours.

Tickets are available for purchase on the Townsville Tickets website.

Works Notice – Rotary Park

Council is pleased to announce that Rotary Park upgrade works will commence from Monday 17 May 2021 weather permitting, for approximately six weeks.

During this time there will be closures to parts of Rotary Park, including the existing playground.

Council requests the public to be cautious around works being completed and to adhere to signage as directed.

Council would like to thank the community for your cooperation whilst these upgrade works are being undertaken.

The Rotary Park Upgrade is a joint initiative of Works for Queensland Funding, Local Roads and Community Infrastructure 2020-2021 and the Queensland Government.

For further information, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Assets Manager, Monica Accornero on 4776 4706.

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS -  12 MAY 2021