The CHDC develop, manage and partner a broad variety of projects and iinitiatives across the Central Highlands, Central Queensland, Queensland and Australia. Below is a list of some of our current projects and the initiatives we are iinvolved with. Please contact us should you require further information.
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CH Advance |
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Like so many things our regional communications will give you ‘more than you expect’.
Think you’re leaving twenty first century communications behind when you come to Central Queensland? You are in for a pleasant surprise.
Broadband internet of some form is available virtually everywhere with many locations able to access ADSL 2 and other business grade data services. Our CH Advance website will help with available options and other broadband information.
If you need it, public internet access is available through the regions libraries and a number of cafe’s and accommodation establishments provide their own services. Our public internet map will show you where you can get online, just follow the link.
Most of our towns have mobile coverage from both major carriers and coverage in rural areas is always improving. Check your carriers coverage maps for the latest information.
The Central Highlands Development Corporation and Central Highlands Regional Council appreciate the value of modern communications technology and are working to ensure the region keeps pace. You may be out of the rat race but you won’t be out of touch. |
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Q150 celebrations and activities in the Central Highlands |
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CHDC working with Central Highlands Regional Council has been successful in obtaining funding through State Government’s Regional Centres, Q150 Infrastructure Legacy and Federal Government’s Better Regions programs. In 2007 CHDC was involved with council in staging a Streetscape Art Design Competition. The winning designs have now been produced by professional artists and feature in Egerton Street, Emerald. |
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Workaway |
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WorkAway Central Highlands is a website that provides a regional job matching service and the opportunity to link the many skilled and semi-skilled people, who visit the region each year, to employers in all types of industries on the Central Highlands.
The Workaway website is:
- Central Highlands specific – the program only promotes work opportunities within the Central Highlands Regional Council boundaries
- A service that focuses on matching work opportunities with visitors to the region
- A free service for anyone who would like to register as an employee
- A model for Quality Work Practices - Participating Employers are Central Highlands Employers of Choice
- A Not-for-profit service
Visit the website: www.workaway.com.au or email workaway@chdc.com.au |
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Central Highlands Skills Formation Strategy |
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The Central Highlands Skills Formation Strategy, funded by the Department of Education and Training, is examining workforce issues across the Central Highlands region. With an initial focus on local government it has now expanded to engage employers and industry to examine issues relating to the attraction, recruitment, development, utilisation and retention of their workforce. A major part of this is the WorkAway Central Highlands project which is providing a job-matching service to the regions employers and visitors. The creation of an employer-driven reference group, formulating an action and communication plan, industry breakfasts and continued work with local workforce networks are other goals of the project. With a December 2009 finish-date, the project aims to leave a sustainable framework for engaging stakeholders who are proactively managing their workforce interests to create more opportunities in business and employment in this region |
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Emerald Multicultural Festival |
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CHDC undertakes the coordination of this Central Highlands Regional Council event which draws together a proactive committee. The program features workshops and performances by local and visiting groups, as well a food stalls operated by not-for-profit organisations and a very popular International Beer tent. This mix all ensures this free event is well attended. The proposed date for the 2010 festival is Saturday 11 September, again at the Emerald Show grounds. So far CHDC has submitted funding applications to Multicultural Assistance Program to assist council in staging this funding. Further funding is sought along with corporate sponsorship, any business interested should contact the Event Coordinator, Robyn Edward by phoning
4982 4386. |
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Extensions to the Emerald Airport Terminal |
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CHDC has worked with Central Highlands Regional Council to seek funding from both State and Federal governments for this project. To date funding has been obtained through State Government’s Rural Living Infrastructure program. |
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Emerald's CBD Revitalisation Public Art Project |
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CHDC has worked with Central Highlands Regional Council to seek funding from both State and Federal governments for this project. To date funding has been obtained through State Government’s Rural Living Infrastructure program. |
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Regional DVD |
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This DVD is to promote the Central Highlands as a vibrant and attractive place to work, live and invest. CHDC has created a marketing tool available to businesses that will showcase our wonderful lifestyle, the social and cultural opportunities, career and business prospects, infrastructure, service, and key aspects that people considering a move or an investment in the region would be interested in. To order a copy of the DVD, please download the form here or call the CHDC office on(07) 4982 4386. |
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