Workshops and training
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Business Capability Development Workshops
The department offers a series of Business Capability Development Workshops including the following:
- Writing an Effective Capability Statement Workshop - Articulating your value to Customers
- Tendering for Business Workshop - Help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts
- 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:
- Write a strong capability statement
- Master contract delivery
- Supply into major projects
- Tender with confidence
- Optimise your SupplyTMR profile and EOI responses Webinar
SupplyTMR is an online supplier registration platform hosted by BenchOn that intelligently matches people, products and materials directly to the suppliers who are best suited to support a project. SupplyTMR gives you safe and easy access to EOI’s, tenders and workforce contract opportunities for projects like the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).
In just a few clicks, you can keep on top of all the opportunities, see others you weren’t aware of before, apply for those that match your capabilities, and control who has access to your information.
This webinar will help you learn how to use the SupplyTMR portal efficiently and how to create your profile to increase your chances of securing contract opportunities.
At this webinar, you will learn to:
- Navigate the SupplyTMR portal
- Optimise your profile on SupplyTMR
- Respond to opportunities with more success.
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:
- Introduction to Information Security Management Webinar
- Information sheet (
195.8 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Information Security Management and the new edition of ISO 27001 Webinar
- Information sheet ( 313.4 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Information Security Management: Developing your System Webinar
- Information sheet ( 273.3 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Managing your Cyber Security Webinar
- Information sheet ( 260.5 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Information Security in the use of Cloud Servies Webinar
- Information sheet ( 251.2 KB)
- Information sheet (
ICT Readiness for Business Continuity Webinar - Information sheet ( 301.7 KB)
- Information sheet (
Cyber Safety Webinar Series Key Resources
As part of Small Business Month in May 2025, we hosted two Cyber Foundations webinars in partnership with Cyber Wardens. We also delivered a two-part Cyber Safety webinars series in partnership with the National Office of Cyber Security. We encourage you to keep exploring ways to enhance your knowledge 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.
- For further information regarding the Cyber Wardens program visit their website.
- For access to Australian Government how-to guidance and a range of resources for small business cyber security, visit cyber.gov.au.
- Keep your business secure usin dedicated guidance materials for business, 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 find more information on cloud security government, including best practice guidance on Cloud and Computing Security for Tenants.
- Check out the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 and the associated Action Plan on the Department of Home Affairs website.
- Make use of the Small Business Cyber Resilience Service, the Small Business Cyber Health Check and IDCARE’s other small business support at IDCARE Small Business or via 1800 595 170.
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.
Optimise your SupplyTMR profile and EOI responses Webinar
SupplyTMR is an online supplier registration platform hosted by BenchOn that intelligently matches people, products and materials directly to the suppliers who are best suited to support a project. SupplyTMR gives you safe and easy access to EOI’s, tenders and workforce contract opportunities for projects like the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).
In just a few clicks, you can keep on top of all the opportunities, see others you weren’t aware of before, apply for those that match your capabilities, and control who has access to your information.
This webinar will help you learn how to use the SupplyTMR portal efficiently and how to create your profile to increase your chances of securing contract opportunities.
At this webinar, you will learn to:
- Navigate the SupplyTMR portal
- Optimise your profile on SupplyTMR
- Respond to opportunities with more success.
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
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:
- Introduction to Information Security Management Webinar
- Information sheet ( 195.8 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Information Security Management and the new edition of ISO 27001 Webinar
- Information sheet ( 313.4 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Information Security Management: Developing your System Webinar
- Information sheet ( 273.3 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Managing your Cyber Security Webinar
- Information sheet ( 260.5 KB)
- Information sheet (
- Information Security in the use of Cloud Servies Webinar
- Information sheet ( 251.2 KB)
- Information sheet (
- ICT Readiness for Business Continuity Webinar
- Information sheet ( 301.7 KB)
- Information sheet (
Cyber Safety Webinar Series Key Resources
As part of Small Business Month in May 2025, we hosted two Cyber Foundations webinars in partnership with Cyber Wardens. We also delivered a two-part Cyber Safety webinars series in partnership with the National Office of Cyber Security. We encourage you to keep exploring ways to enhance your knowledge 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.
- For further information regarding the Cyber Wardens program visit their website.
- For access to Australian Government how-to guidance and a range of resources for small business cyber security, visit cyber.gov.au.
- Keep your business secure using dedicated guidance materials for business, 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 find more information on cloud security government, including best practice guidance on Cloud Computing Security for Tenants.
- Check out the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 and the associated Action Plan on the Department of Home Affairs website.
- Make use of the Small Business Cyber Resilience Service, the Small Business Cyber Health Check and IDCARE’s other small business support at IDCARE Small Business or via 1800 595 170.
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.
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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Last updated: 12 Mar 2026