Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns
Catholic schools are welcoming and affordable!
More and more families are discovering just how accessible Catholic schools are with flexible eligibility criteria and affordable fees, discounts and concessions.
They also value the safe and caring environment of a Catholic school; where individuals matter and students are nurtured to be the best that they can be.
Values generating fundamental attitudes of respect and courtesy to each other and a sense of responsibility to oneself and others are taught, contributing to the high standards of behaviour, favourable learning environments and quality education that Catholic schools are known for.
Catholic schools are largely funded by government, however to make up for the shortfall in government funding, Catholic schools are also reliant upon school fees paid by parents. A balance is struck in setting fees that remain affordable for most families and providing concessions to those in genuine need so that Catholic schools can continue their historic role of providing access to quality education for all.
Visit the Cairns Catholic Education website at www.cns.catholic.edu.au and search ‘Mythbusting FAQs’ to get the facts around Catholic school enrolling.
Further information and contact details of the Cairns Diocese's 29 schools and colleges can also be found on the website, or phone 4050 9700.
Visit the Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns website at: http://www.cns.catholic.edu.au/
The Department of Education delivers world-class education services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through key portfolios – Early Childhood External link and Education External link – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education they need to contribute to the economy.
Please go to https://qed.qld.gov.au/ for a comprehensive look at the department's website.
Visit the Department of Education website at: https://qed.qld.gov.au/
James Cook University (JCU) is a university dedicated to sustainability, conservation and innovation. A gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, JCU hosts more than 20,000 students, primarily spread across main campuses in Townsville (Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas) Cairns (Ngumba-bada campus, Smithfield) and Singapore. With additional study centres in Brisbane; Mt Isa, Murtupuni campus; Mackay, Ngudya Yamba campus; Rockhampton; and Thursday Island, Ngulaigau Mudh campus, we are committed to creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally.
With a rich history across research and teaching, the JCU story begins in North Queensland and stretches around the globe. JCU is defined by its location in the Tropics. We are unique among Australian universities, woven into the intellectual, economic and social fabric of our communities and set amid irreplaceable ecosystems and cultures that fire our intellects and imaginations.
JCU plays a vital role in preparing the professional workforce of Northern Australia through accredited courses in study areas including law, business, medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences, psychology, nursing, engineering and more. Practical, hands-on degrees provide students with guidance from leading academics and industry professionals who are passionate about passing their expertise on to the next generation. JCU maintains strong links with industry, government, and research partners to ensure courses are industry relevant and beneficial to students’ future career opportunities.
Visit the James Cook University website at: https://www.jcu.edu.au/
With a local team of highly talented experts in their fields, coupled with over 145 years industry experience under their wings, the team at Adllins Media engages with world-class creative and digital talent based right here in your backyard.
Great corporate branding doesn’t just happen. We make it happen. The team is sleek, intelligent, and flexible, driven by 100% outcome focus, with relevant experience to offer maximum market saturation for your company. Our dedication ensures we create a great brand design by staying on strategy, first time, every time!
Our approach to WIP meetings, strategic planning sessions, creative development and concept presentations is collaborative, with each team member readily available where needed.
Visit the Adllins Media website at: https://www.adllinsmedia.com.au/
The efex difference
We help businesses across Australia harness office technology to improve productivity, efficiency and growth.
Our team of experts talk business first. This means we can translate business goals into the right technology.
Visit the Efex website at: www.efex.com.au
Star 102.7 is the radio station made for Cairns and created for those who love everything about our unique and vibrant lifestyle in Far North Queensland.
Our music policy is simple; we play nothing but Cairns’ best music. Our announcers for Breakfast are longtime locals, broadcasting live each day from our studios on Grafton Street. Join them, for lots of fun, competitions, and a generous taste of the tropics.
Committed to our community, Star102.7 invests more than $1M into local community events and charities each year, ensuring we are part of a vibrant growing Cairns, and we'd like to thank you all for embracing our brand and for listening every day.
Visit the Star 102.7 website at: https://www.star1027.com.au/
The WIN Network is Australia’s largest regional commercial television network, broadcasting to more of regional Australia than any other regional commercial network. WIN broadcasts into 29 markets across six states of Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia as well as the Australian Capital Territory.
Visit the WIN Television website at: https://www.wintv.com.au/
Home to the Annual Cairns Show, Cairns Show Wine Awards, and the Cairns Show Auto Spectacular
The Cairns Showgrounds, managed by the Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral, and Mining Association – commonly known as the Cairns Show Association – proudly serves as our home.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest all profits into the improvement and upkeep of this facility for the benefit of the Cairns community.
Valued at over $33 million, this vital community asset has been developed and maintained at no cost to the Cairns community.
This is made possible through the dedication of our voluntary committee and affiliated organisations, who have collectively devoted tens of thousands of hours to support the local community.
Located on 17 hectares in the heart of Cairns, just minutes from the CBD, the Showgrounds offer a versatile venue for a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate functions, special occasions, social gatherings, and cultural celebrations.
The Cairns Showgrounds are open 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through to Friday.
Visit the Cairns Show Association website at: www.CairnsShow.com.au
Accounting, Financial Planning & Business Advisory Services. With 5 offices in Queensland, Carey Group proudly assists businesses and individuals with their accounting and taxation needs, auditing, financial advice, and more.
Visit the Carey Group website at: https://careygroup.com.au/
CBC Staff Selection have built a reputation for excellence, not only in terms of matching the best people to the best jobs, but through the exemplary service they provide.
With over 35 years experience in Far North Queensland, CBC Staff Selection take pride in their ability to match skilled candidates to your specialist recruitment requirements.
With their in-depth knowledge of the local employment market and an established pool of experienced candidates within various professional sectors, CBC Staff Selection can assist you in filling your temporary, permanent or contract vacancy today.
Visit the CBC Staff Selection website at: https://cbcstaff.com.au/
Ergon Energy Network builds and maintains the electricity distribution network for regional Queensland. Our aim is to be a trusted partner to our customers and the wider community in the energy transformation by delivering safe, affordable, clean and reliable energy.
Visit the Ergon Energy website at ergon.com.au
Visit the Ergon Energy website at: https://www.ergon.com.au/home
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. With our values at the core, we seek out diverse perspectives and challenge when necessary to deliver positive progress for businesses.
Grant Thornton Australia has more than 1300 people working in offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. We combine service breadth, depth of expertise and industry insight with an approachable “client first” mindset and a broad commercial perspective.
More than 68,000 Grant Thornton people, across over 147 markets, are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Through this membership, we access global resources and methodologies that enable us to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes for our clients
Visit the Grant Thornton website at: http://www.grantthornton.com.au/
Constructing, cultivating, and creating doorways to a socially sustainable future for a widely diverse range of communities in the far North Queensland region. Our core pursuit is to establish a sustainable business aligned to social enterprises aimed at delivering socially impactful outcomes.
MiHaven Training is a Cairns-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has been providing quality education and training in fully accredited courses since 2015. We provide training that is relevant to not only the industries in which we work but to the region and communities we train in. We are uniquely positioned as a local company to understand the training required for local employment, and our motto of "Shaping the Future" applies to all that we do.
We are proud to be one of the leading local providers of nationally recognised qualifications in fields such as Construction, Carpentry, Business, Hospitality, Early Childhood Education & Care, Aged Care, Disability Care and Community Services. All our academic courses are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), which means that our courses meet the stringent national quality assurance requirements in terms of both competency outcomes and assessment validity. MiHaven Training’s vocational courses are designed according to the needs of, and in consultation with Australian industry standards. All our qualifications and elective units are guided by the job outcome sought by each individual student, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of the qualification.
Visit the MiHaven Training website at: https://www.mihaven.com.au/
Right at Home is Australia’s leading in-home care company. We support people living with Alzheimer's, dementia and cognitive decline and disability, post-operative care needs and older Australians. Our services help clients remain safe and independent in their homes.
Right at Home Australia understands that care decisions for you and your loved ones are important. We are an Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act, meaning we can provide quality care under a government home care package. Right at Home provides dementia care, domestic support, companionship and socialisation, personal care, post-operative care, and skilled nursing. We also offer disability support to NDIS participants. Our tailored services help you and your loved ones to maintain independence, and a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Right at Home is all about you.
Visit the Right at Home Far North Qld website at: https://www.rightathome.com.au/
Skill360 Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission. It is part of the BUSY Group Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing career opportunities through apprenticeships and education support programs.
Visit the Skill360 website at: https://www.skill360.com.au/
Welcome to Status Signs, where excellence meets innovation! We're not just a family-owned and operated business – we're your dedicated partners in bringing top-tier quality and outstanding customer service to the forefront of your experience. Picture us as pioneers in the exciting world of sign innovation, setting the bar not just in Queensland but making waves across Australia.
Established in 2001 by the collaborative force of Rhys Carmady and his father, Status Signs has transcended its origins as a mere sign company. With the addition of Luke Bishop and our expansion into electrical contracting, we've emerged as one of Australia's foremost authorities on signage.
What sets us apart? It's our rock-solid reputation for reliability and a commitment to delivering nothing short of brilliance. At Status Signs, we boast a cutting-edge, in-house production hub where technology meets craftsmanship. Our skilled team is geared up to not just meet but exceed your expectations, ensuring that every sign we create is a testament to excellence.
Come join us at the forefront of sign innovation because, at Status Signs, your vision is our mission. Let's elevate your signage experience together!
From Concept to Construction
Visit the Status Signs website at: https://www.statussigns.com.au/
Tong Sing is your premier choice for top transport and freight services in Far North Queensland, Australia. As an export and transport company based in Cairns, we specialise in exporting high-quality fresh produce and food service products to a diverse range of clients, including importers, industrial caterers, mining companies, supermarkets, and super yachts.
TRANSPORT CAIRNS
When it comes to transport companies in Cairns, we stand out as a leader in the industry. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is unmatched. We offer expert transport services in Cairns and the surrounding Far North Queensland region, catering to a wide range of industries. Whether you're a shipping company, fuel operator, farmer, freight forwarder, or liquor distributor, we've got you covered.
EXPORTS & FREIGHT CAIRNS
Tong Sing is your trusted partner for international exports. We take pride in delivering top-notch export solutions for fresh produce, meat and food & beverage service products.
Visit the Tong Sing website at: http://tongsing.com.au/
VPG is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Far North Queensland. Our purpose is to improve child and youth transitions. For over 25 years, we’ve empowered young people, strengthened families, and brokered partnerships between education and industry. Our work spans a wide range of programs, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for youth, families, industry, and communities.
At VPG, we focus on Advantaged Thinking, The Deal, and connecting young people with real opportunities. These principles guide us in helping young people move from education to employment and life with confidence, skills, and a strong support network. Our approach leads to tangible success, creating pathways for young people to achieve their goals and make a positive contribution to society.
Visit the Vocational Partnerships Group website at: https://vpginc.com.au/
"CBC Staff Selection have sponsored the BLA for over 20 years. As a business owned and operated locally, it is important that we give back, and the BLA is such an important link between our school community and business, to encourage excellence in school leavers and connect them with opportunities for careers locally. CBC Staff Selection offer financial sponsorship to two awards and we are also involved in their interview/selection panels. The integrity and passion of the BLA team is incredible."
Sally Mlikota
CBC Staff Selection
"At EFEX, supporting our local community is very important to us and as a Premium Sponsor, the BLA has allowed us to support this amazing organisation in educating the next generation of local secondary school students as they move into the next stage of their career. It has also allowed us to promote and grow our business through the numerous network events put on by the hard-working team at the BLA throughout the year"
Mark Mennie
Efex
"Star102.7 is a proud sponsor of the Business Liaison Association for quite some years. It's amazing to see the commitment the team has to not only support and encourage Cairns' students, but they also bring sponsors together to network. We can highly recommend any business becoming a sponsor."
Thyrze van Zelm
Star 102.7