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SUMMARY:May Business Luncheon | Small Business Month
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce for our May Business Luncheon\, focusing on Small Business Month. \n\n\n\nHow global population shifts and migration trends are reshaping our workforce and economic future. \n\n\n\nWhat does this mean for your business and long term planning. \n\n\n\nHari Hara Priya Kannan is Chief Data Scientist at The Demographics Group\, based in Melbourne. What sets Hari apart is her ability to distil vast tracts of data into clear\, compelling narratives tailored to specific audiences. She engages clients and audiences with expert insights on housing\, migration\, international education\, ageing\, regional opportunities\, workforce change\, and the rise of AI and digital skills. Hari is a sought-after speaker and writer\, contributing a monthly column to The Australian. Her ability to make complex data engaging and accessible is why business and government clients value her highly customised and impactful presentations. Hari Hara Priya Kannan represents the next generation of Australia’s most engaging data scientists and corporate speakers. Our Keynote speaker – Sponsored by Centacare FNQ \n\n\n\nThis luncheon takes a global–national–local approach to understanding how demographic change is reshaping the Far North Queensland economy. It begins with global population and labour trends\, before narrowing to Australia’s national workforce outlook and then FNQ’s specific economic context. The session explores how population growth\, ageing\, migration and workforce shortages intersect with FNQ’s key industries — including tourism\, hospitality\, agriculture and maritime services. A strong focus is placed on why migrant communities are now central to sustaining regional economies\, and what these demographic realities mean for businesses\, industry leaders and long-term economic planning in FNQ. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 15 May 2026Time: 11.30am – 2.00pmWhere: Pullman International\, Abbott St  CairnsCost: $75 Members | $95 Non-Members | $600 Table of 8Inclusions: Welcome Drink on Arrival\, Alternate Drop Main Course\, Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee \n\n\n\nDietary Requirements: If you\, or any of your guests\, have dietary requirements\, please email admin@cairnschamber.com.au immediately after making your booking. We cannot guarantee that dietary requests advised after registations has closed for the event will be catered for.
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LOCATION:Pullman Cairns International\, 17 Abbott St\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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SUMMARY:NETWORKING | Coffee & Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation at Coffee Buoy. \n\n\n\nDesigned to bring the business community together in a relaxed and informal setting\, this welcoming networking event will provide you with the perfect opportunity to make new connections and strength existing ones. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 7 May 2026Time: 7:30am – 8.30amWhere: Coffee Buoy\, 15 Lake St\, CairnsCost: Free | Coffee available for purchase
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LOCATION:Coffee Buoy\, Corporate Tower\, Ground Floor/15 Lake St\, Cairns\, QLD\, 4870\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] FNQ DAMA Information Session for FNQ Employers
DESCRIPTION:Cairns Chamber of Commerce Migration Manager Geoff Heath invites FNQ Employers to a free\, online information session on the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement\, otherwise known as the FNQ DAMA. \n\n\n\nThe FNQ DAMA is a skilled migration program that is tailored to meet the unique workforce needs of Far North Queensland. It differs in many ways from standard skilled migration pathways – offering a greater range of occupations determined by local demand\, along with various concessions – providing more flexibility and certainty for both employers and employees. \n\n\n\nFor over six years\, the FNQ DAMA has been assisting business owners to access overseas workers and address critical skill shortages\, where positions cannot be filled from the Australian labour market. \n\n\n\nIn this information session\, Cairns Chamber of Commerce Migration Manager Geoff Heath will: \n\n\n\n\nDe-mystify the FNQ DAMA and unpack how it can work for your business\n\n\n\nDiscuss the Occupations and Concessions List\n\n\n\nExplain how to prepare a Request for Endorsement\, including the steps you need to take and information you need to provide\n\n\n\nAnswer your questions in an open Q&A forum\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: Wednesday 6th May 2026TIME: 12:00pm – 1:00pm AESTWHERE: Microsoft Teams (you will be sent a Microsoft Teams link 24hours before the event)COST: FreeDELIVERY: Online \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this session is for FNQ Employers ONLY. Any Migration Agents or Immigration Lawyers who register to attend WILL NOT be sent the Teams Link. 
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LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams\, Australia
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SUMMARY:May FNQ DAMA Information Session for FNQ Employers
DESCRIPTION:Cairns Chamber of Commerce Migration Manager Geoff Heath invites FNQ Employers to this free\, in-person information session on the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement\, otherwise known as the FNQ DAMA. \n\n\n\nThe FNQ DAMA is a skilled migration program that is tailored to meet the unique workforce needs of Far North Queensland. It differs in many ways from standard skilled migration pathways – offering a greater range of occupations determined by local demand\, along with various concessions – providing more flexibility and certainty for both employers and employees. \n\n\n\nFor over six years\, the FNQ DAMA has been assisting business owners to access overseas workers and address critical skill shortages\, where positions cannot be filled from the Australian labour market. \n\n\n\nIn this information session\, Geoff will: \n\n\n\n\nDe-mystify the FNQ DAMA and unpack how it can work for your business\n\n\n\nDiscuss the Occupations and Concessions List\n\n\n\nExplain how to prepare a Request for Endorsement\, including the steps you need to take and information you need to provide\n\n\n\nAnswer your questions in an open Q&A forum\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWHEN: Wednesday 6th May 2026TIME: 10.00am – 11.00am (please arrive 5 minutes before the session is set to commence)WHERE: Cairns Chamber of Commerce Office\, Mezzanine Level\, The Pier Shopping Centre\, Pier Point Road\, Cairns QLD 4870PARKING: The Pier Shopping Centre offers FREE underground car parking for 2hours \n\n\n\nPlease note: Due to the limited capacity of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce boardroom\, attendance at these information sessions is strictly capped. If you have registered but are no longer able to attend\, we kindly ask that you notify Jen as soon as possible by emailing admin@cairnschamber.com.au to update your availability.
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SUMMARY:May Members Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Make the most of your membership and register to attend our members orientation session! \n\n\n\nThis session is an introduction to our organisation\, how we operate and the benefits of being a member. \n\n\n\nIt is open to new\, prospective or existing members wishing to refresh their knowledge of being a part of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce. \n\n\n\nDuring this session we will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nWhat the Cairns Chamber of Commerce is and why we exist\n\n\n\nWho our operational team and management committee are\n\n\n\nOur key pillars and core activities\n\n\n\nThe EcoBiz Program and other FREE programs\, resources services available to businesses\n\n\n\nMembership benefits\, inclusions and opportunities\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday 6th May 2026Time: 09.00am – 10.00am (please arrive 5 minutes before the session is set to commence to ensure we can start and finish on-time)Where: Cairns Chamber of Commerce Office\, Mezzanine Level\, The Pier Shopping Centre\, Pier Point Road\, Cairns QLD 4870Parking: The Pier Shopping Centre offers FREE underground car parking for 2hours \n\n\n\nOur new members briefings are held on the first Wednesday of each month from February through to December. If you have registered for a briefing and are no longer available to attend\, please email Jen at admin@cairnschamber.com.au regarding your change of availability.
URL:https://adcsitestaging.com.au/event/may-members-orientation-session/
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