Burnett Catchment Care Association

**POSTPONED** Next Gen Step Up Conference - Bundaberg
2020-03-24 - 2020-03-25

***POSTPONED*** North Burnett Leadership Series Workshop 3: Storytelling via Social Media
2020-03-20 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
With former Executive producer of ABC-TV’s Landline, Pete Lewis. Getting the message out about your business or community organisation is crucial in today’s online world. During this workshop participants will learn; how to share their story effectively? What are the best tools to use and what gets ‘cut through’? The aim of this workshop is to utlise communication tools to connect and collaborate with others to promote our region. What is the North Burnett Leadership Series?
This program will enhance leadership in North Burnett communities by building skills and confidence. This fantastic series of workshops has been inspired by the success of the Red Earth Community Foundation’s Workshop series held in the South Burnett during 2018. This program aims to contribute to the social and economic capacity of the region, build resilience to face challenges and encourage positive change into the future.
For more information and to register click here!!
Location: to be confirmed in Biggenden

**POSTPONED** Horticulture Industry Information Evening - Mundubbera
2020-03-19 16:30 - 20:00

**POSTPONED** Taking Care of Business – Cash Flow Workshops - Kingaroy
2020-03-17 09:00 - 14:30
***This even has been postponed***
BIEDO are facilitating a series of Taking Care of Business workshops throughout the Inland Burnett. If you’re a farmbased business and you would like to learn more about managing your cash flow, BIEDO would love for you to join them. The workshop cost includes catering and templates to take home, please feel free to bring-your-own laptop to take notes. This series has been proudly supported by Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland.
Where: Taabinga Room – DAF Kingaroy 214 Kingaroy Cooyar Rd, Taabinga QLD 4610
Register here: https://www.biedo.org.au/event s-1/farm-based-business-cashflow-workshop-taking-care-ofburnett-inland-business-1

Paddock Day - Biggenden
2020-03-16 10:00 - 14:00

Taking Care of Business – Cash Flow Workshops - Brian Pastures Research Facility
2020-03-13 09:00 - 14:30
BIEDO are facilitating a series of Taking Care of Business workshops throughout the Inland Burnett. If you’re a farmbased business and you would like to learn more about managing your cash flow, BIEDO would love for you to join them. The workshop cost includes catering and templates to take home, please feel free to bring-your-own laptop to take notes. This series has been proudly supported by Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland.
Where: Brian Pastures Research Facility 819 Brian Pastures Rd Campbell Creek QLD 4625
Register here: https://www.biedo.org.au/event s-1/farm-based-business-cashflow-workshop-taking-care-ofburnett-inland-business

Rural and Regional Business Roadshow - Gympie
2020-03-12 16:00 - 18:30
Are you a regional business owner or primary producer? Come and learn what support and programs are available to help your business maximise its full potential.
Where: Gympie Civic Centre, 32 Mellor Street
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gympie-rural-and-regional-business-roadshow-tickets-93222034615 or phone (07) 4622 5500

Remote Farm Monitoring & Drought Recovery Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-03-12 08:30 - 15:00

Open the gate to Opportunity - Rockhampton
2020-03-11 09:00 - 16:00
Dick Richardson – Grazing Naturally
Dick Richardson is internationally recognised as a leader and innovator in the world of regenerative grazing management. Having spent a lifetime on the land working on multiple continents, in large and small operations, Dick has built up a wealth of experience and knowledge. Dick has an amazing ability to combine information, experience and intuition into simple practical application. He is the developer of Grazing Naturally – a simple technique of grazing to develop and invigorate biological communities to drive ecosystem function.

Bob Shepherd – Principal Extension Officer, DAF
With 42 years of industry experience under his belt, Bob specialises in managing grazing lands using a range of practices, including: matching stocking rate to carrying capacity and the remediation of severely degraded grazing land.

Nicole Masters – Founder & Director Integrity Soils
Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker and educator. With over 20 years experience, she is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health.
Late last year, Nicole released a book titled ‘For the Love of Soil’. The book is a land manager’s roadmap to healthy soil in challenging times and has received outstanding reviews from many; including Gabe Brown, one of the pioneers of regenerative agriculture.

Spring Your Finances Back Into Shape
2020-03-11 - 2020-03-12

Tropical Pasture Field Day - Kingaroy
2020-03-10 - 2020-03-11

Queensland Women's Week
2020-03-07 10:00 - 12:00

Gully Restoration & Farm Walk - Apple Tree Creek
2020-03-07 08:30 - 12:00

Erosion Control Workshop - Mt Urah
2020-03-06 10:00 - 15:00

Erosion & Whoa Boy Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-03-05 09:30 - 14:30

Women in Horticulture Wide Bay Burnett Tour - **more info to follow**
2020-03-01
Topics Include: • Technologies and farming practices which enhance farming efficiencies • Practice changes that reduce impacts on reef water quality Infrastructure modifications to utilise alternative energy sources
March – April 2020, dates and location to be confirmed
More info – Bree Grima 0403 616 702

Mind over Matter - Reids Creek
2020-02-29 15:00 - 17:00

Government Assistance for Rural Industries and Small Business - Goomeri
2020-02-28 09:00 - 12:00
Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland are holding information days that will cover: • Low Interest Loans • Drought Relief Assistance Scheme • Farm Household Allowance • Pensions • The Application Process
Where: Goomeri Hall of Memory, Boonara Street
Register at: www.rfcssq.org.au (Event Registration Tab) or phone 07 4622 5500

Pest & Pasture Management - Woocoo
2020-02-27 17:30 - 20:00

Combined Growers Monto Bus Tour
2020-02-24 - 2020-02-25

North Burnett Leadership Series Workshop 2: Building Leadership for Social Change
2020-02-21 09:00 - 15:00
Social Change What would it take to change the conditions of my community? What is social impact and how can we use it to support our region and strengthen our communities? Change happens in communities and organisations through people. During this workshop participants will explore how we can effectively implement social change through leadership. This workshop is presented by Lisa Ryan of Adaptive Leadership Australia.
What is the North Burnett Leadership Series? This program will enhance leadership in North Burnett communities by building skills and confidence. This fantastic series of workshops has been inspired by the success of the Red Earth Community Foundation’s Workshop series held in the South Burnett during 2018. This program aims to contribute to the social and economic capacity of the region, build resilience to face challenges and encourage positive change into the future.
More information and to register click here!!

BCCA General Meeting
2020-02-20 09:30 - 13:00
The next BCCA General Meeting will be held on Thursday 20 February 2020 at Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Rooms.
The meeting will kick off at 9.30am. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Notice of Agenda click here!!

Central Burnett Landcare - General Meeting
2020-02-13 18:30 - 20:00
If you’re interested in the work of Central Burnett Landcare, you are welcome to head along to their General Meeting on Thursday 13 February, 6:30pm at the Mundubbera Community Hall. Items for discussion include future workshops, Burnett Christmas Pop Up Project and the Mundubbera Show display. Details here.

Feral Pig Trapping Workshop - Childers
2020-02-13 09:00 - 16:00

South Burnett Ag Network Forum - Murgon
2020-02-07 09:30 - 12:30
South Burnett Ag Network Forum in February. Two guest presentations on two great topics:
Topic 1 – Reef Regulations – The Department of Environment and Science will provide an overview of the recently implemented reef regulations. Come along to learn what your obligations are under these new regulations.
Topic 2 – Land Condition – Damien O’Sullivan (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) will provide an overview on understanding the levels of land conditions.
Where: Nutrien Ag Solutions 12 Macalister St Murgon QLD 4605
RSVP: here or Sarah Shaw – BIEDO 0437 530 266

North Burnett Ag Network - Reef Regulations - Biggenden
2020-02-06 15:00 - 17:00

Grant Writing Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-02-06 10:00 - 14:00

Small Farms Field Day - Bucca
2020-02-03 09:00 - 15:30
**Learn how an integrated approach can be a more effective way of controlling weeds and feral animal**
Bucca Sports Ground – 28 Longs Road, Bucca

Feeding livestock during the drought - Kingaroy
2020-02-01 09:00 - 12:30
