Join CheckUP and the Mackay Regional Council for morning tea and learn about the business and workforce planning supports available for your business.

• Industry Workforce Advisor – workforce planning assistance that supports businesses to attract, recruit and retain a workforce that meets their needs.
• NDIS Business Connect – supporting small businesses and sole traders to build their business capacity and capability to deliver into the NDIS market place.

For further information contact:

Stuart Coward | Industry Workforce Advisor (Community Services) | CheckUP Australia
M: 0417 282 372 F: 07 3105 8301 E: scoward@checkup.org.au

Tamara Flynn | Community Development Officer | Community & Client Services | Mackay Regional Council
Phone: 07 49619596 | Mobile: 0436910813 | Fax: 07 4944 2421 | tamara.flynn@mackay.qld.gov.au

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

The Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People celebrates the declaration adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. It is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Indigenous Literacy Day aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia’s First Nations communities.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held annually on 4 August and is our day dedicated to celebrating our children.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

The Coming of the Light commemorates the adoption of Christianity across the Torres Strait islands.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Mabo Day is celebrated on June 3rd each year to commemorate the life of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the 1992 Mabo decision.

For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.