BGGA together with Qld Agricultural Workforce Network have produced an attraction video to promote agricultural jobs in the Whitsundays.
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Greater Whitsunday Alliance For Greater Careers agriculture video
The Greater Whitsunday region is embracing new thinking and change. Businesses, workforces and industries are dynamic and future focused. The Greater Whitsunday region will require ongoing collaboration with industry, education and training providers to ensure we navigate the changing landscape successfully. In this video we explore the careers in Agriculture, in particular the emerging industry of Aquaculture, onsite at Australian Prawn Farms.
Workforce branding webinars
BGGA engaged with Mark Puncher who provided two valuable branding webinars to assist industry with attracting and retaining workers.
Branding workshop booklet (please download and print to accompany the branding webinars)
Bowen Gumlu Growers Association Visa Overview
The purpose of this document is to show the different visas available to growers. There are three common visas that can be used to recruit workers
Download and read: ‘Mental health and wellbeing on the land’ e-book.
Download and read Mental health and wellbeing on the land e-book.
Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Land
Thankful4Farmers is committed to health and wellness of communities in regional and rural Australia which is why we were proud to provide the grant funding to the Royal Flying Doctors Service Queensland Section to develop and distribute the resource ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Land’.
Locate mental health support services
It’s normal to feel sad or worried sometimes, especially when life gets tough. Sometimes, you might need some help to feel better again. If you’re struggling with your mental health, support is available. The services and organisations listed below are available to help. Browse the list to find a support provider that best meets your needs, or talk to your GP or health professional.
Locate mental health support services.