Workshops and training

Business Capability Development Workshops

The department offers a series of Business Capability Development Workshops including the following:

1. Writing an Effective Capability Statement Workshop - Articulating your value to Customers
2. Tendering for Business Workshop - Help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts
3. Contract Delivery – Learn how to understand and successfully deliver on a contract

View our workshops and seminars for further information.

Promoting your business

Strengthen your capability and stand out with our “Why choose your business” video series. Each one delivers practical tips in just 5 minutes. There are four short videos in the series comprising of:

1. Write a strong capability statement
2. Master contract delivery
3. Supply into major projects
4. Tender with confidence

If you find these short videos helpful and want to dig a little deeper, you can register for one of our upcoming workshops and webinars. These sessions will give you a more immersive experience with added peer to peer learning.

Learn about cyber security

We hosted three free webinars about protecting your business against cyberattacks. These webinars are in no-nonsense plain English and introduce the kinds of cyber security you need to protect your business. You’ll learn more about information security management and the new edition of ISO 27001, the international standard for keeping businesses cyber secure.

You can’t afford to ignore cyber security. Our webinar recordings can help you develop supply-chain resilience in the face of cyberattacks.

View the webinar recordings and the supporting information sheets below:

1. Introduction to Information Security Management Webinar
   • Information sheet ( 195.8 KB)
2. Information Security Management and the new edition of ISO 27001 Webinar
   • Information sheet ( 313.4 KB)
3. Information Security Management: Developing your System Webinar
   • Information sheet ( 273.3 KB)
4. Managing your Cyber Security Webinar
   • Information sheet ( 260.5 KB)
5. Information Security in the use of Cloud Servies Webinar
   • Information sheet ( 251.2 KB)
6. ICT Readiness for Business Continuity Webinar
   • Information sheet ( 301.7 KB)

Cyber safety key resources

Cyber Safety continues to be a critical topic for businesses.  We have hosted multiple joint initiatives with key agencies including The Department of Home Affairs, Cyber Wardens, Scam Watch and ID Care to deliver statewide webinars to enhance knowledge of Cyber Safety for businesses.

We encourage you to keep exploring ways to learn about and strengthen the cyber security posture of your business. The following links are a great starting point and provide a wealth of valuable, free, online information.

Australian Government – Australian Cyber Security Centre

• Ten things to know about cyber security
• Cybersecurity incident response planning: Practitioner guidance
• For access to how-to guidance and a range of resources for small business cyber security, visit cyber.gov.au.
• Keep your business secure from common cyber threats through the Small Business Hub, including the Small Business Cyber Security Guide.
• Check out the Ransomware Playbook for small and medium business
• Access the incident assessment portal at Have you been hacked?
• You can also sign up to the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Partnerships Program. As a Business Partner, you will receive monthly newsletters and ongoing access to the latest information on cyber alerts, advisors, news and targeted guidance for business.

Australian Government - Department of Home Affairs

• Check out the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 and the associated Action Plan on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Cyberwardens

• For further information regarding the Cyber Wardens program visit their website.

Scamwatch

Scamwatch is led by the National Anti-Scam Centre, and works across government, the private sector and the community to protect Australians from scams. Visit the Scamwatch website to:

• report a scam
• protect yourself from business impersonation scams and download a factsheet on scams impacting small business.
• learn how to stay safe using Stop. Check. Protect.
• download the Little Book of Scams, available in 20 different languages and formats.
• watch Katy’s Story about her experience of an investment scam, along with other scam stories generously shared by real victims.

You can also follow Scamwatch on Instagram for regular scam warnings.

In addition to the above, we wanted to share the following resources also referenced during our presentation:

• the National Anti-Scam Centre’s 2024 Targeting Scams Report
• the Small Business Debt Helpline

ID Care

• Make use of the Small Business Cyber Resilience Service
• ID Care offers a range of services for small businesses, organisations and run Cyber Resilience Outreach Clinics or call 1800 595 160.

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Department hosted the Exploring AI Opportunities for Your Business webinar in partnership with the National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC) and SMEC AI.

AI is recognised as a critical technology for Australia’s economic prosperity, national security, and social cohesion. This session explores how AI is shaping our nation’s future, with practical insights for businesses of all sizes and industries.

Why you should watch this webinar:

• Understand how to adopt AI successfully with best practices and frameworks from NAIC to help your organisation confidently integrate AI
• Discover the unique strengths and innovations of Australia’s AI sector with case study examples
• Get practical and actionable strategies for SME’s to start their AI journey
• See how AI can boost productivity and competitiveness and act as an enabler across industries

View the webinar recording.

Find out more

Are you interested in finding out more about regional opportunities for your business? Submit your details via our online form for more information.

Growing our defence capabilities

With the growth of defence industries in Australia and internationally has come increased complexity in the skills needed to deliver modern equipment and services. We’re ensuring Queensland businesses have access to resources they need to fulfil defence contracts.

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