Queensland Small Business Month 2026
Meet the team in May
CheckUP’s team is out and about across Queensland this month, bringing free business and workforce support directly to you. Find an event near you and register below.
14 May 2026
Mackay Workforce and Business Solutions Forum
🕙 9am to 12pm
💲 Free
Join the CheckUP team for a free morning of practical business support. Sessions cover collaborative problem-solving and business support solutions. Particularly relevant to NDIS providers, though all community service providers are welcome. This program is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.
14 May 2026
Cairns Health Care and Support Workforce Breakfast
🕙 7:30am to 9am
💲 Free
Join industry, training and workforce leaders for a morning of connection, collaboration and opportunity across the health and community services sector. This breakfast brings together representatives from the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET), TAFE Centre of Excellence Health Care and Support, and CheckUP's Industry Workforce Advisor service. CheckUP's First Nations Industry Workforce Advisor Carissa McAllister will be sharing workforce insights.
19 May 2026
Cairns Queensland Small Business Expo
🕙 9am to 6pm
💲 Free
Explore a diverse range of exhibitors offering services and resources including grants, business support, training programs, digital solutions, disaster support and more. A great opportunity to connect with experts and access the tools you need to grow.
21 May 2026
Redlands Health and Community Services Symposium
🕙 8:30am to 12:30pm
💲 Free
CheckUP's Alina Khalid (Industry Workforce Advisor, Health) and Stuart Coward (Industry Workforce Advisor, Community Services) will be presenting. Connect, contribute and help drive practical outcomes for the Redlands health and care region.
This event features a live elected leaders Q&A, networking and panel discussions, and practical business support solutions. Brought to you by the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce and the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee, proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
21 May 2026
Gold Coast Queensland Small Business Expo
🕙 9am to 5pm
💲 Free
Connect with experts, network with peers and access the tools and resources you need to grow your business. A full day of exhibitors, insights and practical support tailored to businesses at every stage of their journey.
26 May 2026
Brisbane Queensland Small Business Expo
🕙 9am to 5pm
💲 Free
A full day of exhibitors, insights and practical support for Queensland small businesses. Connect with experts and access tools and resources to support your growth, whether you're just starting out or looking to scale.
28 May 2026
Got staffing challenges? Free support in Cairns
🕙 5pm to 7pm
💲 Free — catering provided
A free, practical workforce briefing for owners, managers and senior staff in health, allied services, community and social service businesses. Hear from industry experts including Dr Alina Khalid (Industry Workforce Advisor, Health) and Carissa McAllister (First Nations Health IWA), alongside key government and workforce partners.
A collaboration between CheckUP Australia, Cairns Regional Jobs Committee and Workforce Australia Cairns, proudly supported by the Queensland Government. Registration closes 20 May.
