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Buddhist book study and meditation classes (Brisbane)
This class is for people who already have a basic understanding about Buddhism and want to further their knowledge on Buddhism.
| Date: | Every Saturday |
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| Time: | 3pm to 4.30pm |
| Location: | South Bank meditation Centre 2nd Flr 4/38 Cordelia St South Brisbane (opposite Musgrave Park) |
| Cost: | Donation |
| Organiser: | Chung Tian Buddhist Temple |
| Contact: | Rev Yao (07) 3841 3511 or 0433 200 543 |
| Alternate: |
Card making (Brisbane)
Discover your creative side. Make and keep the cards you create - a great idea for birthdays and special occasions. Materials will be provided.
| Date: | 2nd Wednesday and 4th Friday of the month |
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| Time: | 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Location: | 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt |
| Cost: | $5 |
| Organiser: | Mount Gravatt Community Centre |
| Contact: | Nolene (07) 3343 9833 |
| Alternate: | Sharon (07) 3411 0182 |
Health in motion community fitness classes (Brisbane)
Low Impact Aerobics Classes
A cross training class, includes: low impact aerobics, resistance training, core stability exercises, stretching and relaxation.
(Please bring a towel/exercise mat and plastic container of water).
| Date: | Every Monday and Friday |
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| Time: | 9.30am - 10.30am |
| Location: | Jubilee Hall, 29 Cracknell Road, Annerley |
| Cost: | $7.50 per class or $5.50/concession (discount for term payment) |
| Organiser: | Instructor: Janet Davidson |
| Contact: | 3849 6038 |
| Alternate: | 0438 339 739 |
Health in motion community fitness classes (Brisbane)
Light pace class includes resistance exercise for healthy bones, stretching and relaxation - focus on falls prevention.
(Please wear laced up exercise shoes and bring a plastic container of water).
| Date: | Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
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| Time: | Mon and Fri: 11am to 12pm; Wed: 9am to 10am |
| Location: | Jubilee Hall, 29 Cracknell Road, Annerley |
| Cost: | $5.50 per class pensioners/retirees |
| Organiser: | Instructor - Janet Davidson |
| Contact: | (07) 3849 6038 |
| Alternate: | 0438 339 739 |
Health in motion community fitness classes (Brisbane)
Aqua Fitness Classes (no swimming ability necessary)
45 minute water exercise class - work at your own pace.
| Date: | Every Saturday and Wednesday (Season October to Easter) |
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| Time: | Sat: 6.45am and 7.45am; Wed: 6.45pm Wednesday: 6.45pm recommence Nov 2005) |
| Location: | Wellers Hill State School Pool, Toohey Road, Wellers Hill |
| Cost: | $6.50 per class or $5.50 pensioners/retirees |
| Organiser: | Instructor - Janet Davidson |
| Contact: | (07) 3849 6038 |
| Alternate: | 0438 339 739 |
Ongoing meetings for practise of public speaking (Various locations)
You'll find your public voice when you learn how to Speak Out with Confidence and Style at Forum Communicators. Clubs meet at 20 different locations around Queensland. Visit www.forumcommunicators.asn.au for more information.
| Date: | Various |
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| Time: | Various |
| Location: | Various |
| Cost: | Minimal |
| Organiser: | Forum Communicators Association Inc. |
| Contact: | 3349 7383 or 3206 0757 Pam Tranter 0408 550 435 |
| Alternate: | tranterjp@bigpond.com |
Scrapbooking classes (Brisbane)
At these classes you'll learn creative ways to jazz up your memory albums, and to creatively preserve photos.
| Date: | The first and the third Tuesday of the month |
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| Time: | 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Location: | 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt |
| Cost: | $5 |
| Organiser: | Mount Gravatt Community Centre |
| Contact: | Nolene on (07) 3343 9833 |
| Alternate: | Sharon on (07) 3411 0182 |
Tai Chi classes (Brisbane)
Tai Chi
| Date: | Every Saturday and Sunday except bad weather |
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| Time: | 8.30am to 10.30am |
| Location: | Underwood Park, Underwood Rd, Priestdale |
| Cost: | |
| Organiser: | Chung Tian Buddhist Temple, www.chungtian.org.au |
| Contact: | Rev Yao 07-3841-3511, fax: 07-3841-3522 |
| Alternate: | rev_yao@chungtian.org.au |
Yoga classes (Brisbane)
These classes will be suited to women over 40, who would like to be introduced to the health benefits of yoga.
| Date: | Every Wednesday |
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| Time: | 10.30am to 12pm |
| Location: | 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt |
| Cost: | Prices upon inquiry |
| Organiser: | Mount Gravatt Community Centre |
| Contact: | Melissa 0419 727 039 |
| Alternate: | community@mgdcc.com.au |
The marvellous mature women's friendship and support group (Logan Central)
The group will focus on healthy ageing by way of guest speakers and being involved in local activities. Outings and social morning too. We believe that part of the key to staying healthy is to stay involved in the community. This can be achieved by belonging to a social group such as Marvellous Mature Women. The reason this is a woman's only group is because we feel women have different needs and that women of this age group would not be comfortable discussing subjects of a personal nature not associated with males.
| Date: | Every Tuesday |
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| Time: | 9.30am to 12pm |
| Location: | Unit 5, 13-21 Mayes Ave. Logan Central |
| Cost: | $3. First visit free |
| Organiser: | Marvellous Mature Women |
| Contact: | Norma (07) 3208 7339 |
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Women's book club (Brisbane)
Discuss, explore and share ideas. Meet new friends and old. Everyone welcome.
| Date: | Every 4th Tuesday |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
| Location: | "The Meeting Place" 180 Jubilee Terrace, Bardon |
| Cost: | $7 or $5 concession |
| Organiser: | Communify Queensland |
| Contact: | (07) 3510 2700 |
| Alternate: | (07) 3510 2705 |
Children's art classes (Brisbane)
Learn painting and drawing from an experienced artist. Great for self confidence in a nurturing and imaginative environment.
Classes are conducted during school term only. Bookings essential.
| Date: | Tuesday |
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| Time: | 3.30pm to 4.30pm |
| Location: | Jubilee Hall, 180 Jubilee Terrace, Bardon |
| Cost: | $64/8 weeks or $48 concession |
| Organiser: | Communify Queensland |
| Contact: | (07) 3510 2700 |
| Alternate: | (07) 3510 2705 |
Adult art classes (Brisbane)
Join our resident artist, Cernak, in this friendly environment for painting and drawing around Red Hill and Paddington. Most materials supplied. All levels welcome.
| Date: | Mondays |
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| Time: | 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Location: | Jubilee Hall, 180 Jubilee Terrace, Bardon |
| Cost: | $64/8 weeks or $48 concession |
| Organiser: | Communify Queensland |
| Contact: | (07) 3510 2700 |
| Alternate: | (07) 3510 2705 |
Low impact aerobics and strengthening (Brisbane)
Build fitness and strength with our local instructor. All ages and levels welcome. Classes are social. Come every week or whenever you can.
| Date: | Thursdays |
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| Time: | 9am to 9.45am |
| Location: | Ithaca Hall, Cnr of Kennedy and Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill |
| Cost: | $8/class or $6 concession |
| Organiser: | Communify Queensland |
| Contact: | (07) 3510 2700 |
| Alternate: | (07) 3510 2705 |
Gentle exercise for all ages (Brisbane)
Improve balance and safety. Join our specialist instructor for light exercise, stretching and discussion.
| Date: | Thursdays |
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| Time: | 10am to 10.45am |
| Location: | Ithaca Hall, Cnr of Kennedy and Enoggera Terrace, Red Hilll |
| Cost: | $5 |
| Organiser: | Communify Queensland |
| Contact: | (07) 3510 2700 |
| Alternate: | (07) 3510 2705 |
Coffee and more (Brisbane)
This is a group of all ages who like to discuss interesting topics. Guest speakers will present a range of issues on a variety of hobbies and interests. Come along and join us for morning tea. Social group for men and women. Bookings essential.
| Date: | Every first Thursday of the month |
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| Time: | 10am to 12pm |
| Location: | Brisbane West Senior Citizens, 132 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington |
| Cost: | $3 |
| Organiser: | Communify Queensland |
| Contact: | (07) 3510 2700 |
| Alternate: | (07) 3510 2705 |
Tai Chi classes (Brisbane)
Tai Chi
| Date: | Every Sunday |
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| Time: | 8:30-10.30am |
| Location: | Musgrave Park, South Brisbane. Note: if weather is bad, program will take place at South Brisbane Meditation Centre on top of Mitre 10 (Opposite Musgrave Park). |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Chung Tian Buddhist Temple, www.chungtian.org.au |
| Contact: | Rev Yao 07-3841-3511, fax: 07-3841-3522 |
| Alternate: | rev_yao@chungtian.org.au |
Cross training fitness class (Redcliffe)
Fitness class consisting of: cardiovascular work for 35 minutes, strength work for 25 minutes and stretching/flexibility for 10-15 minutes.
This is a fun fitness class aimed at improving overall fitness and strength for 30's - 70's.
| Date: | Monday, Tuesday and Fridays |
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| Time: | Monday and Friday: 9.15am, Tuesday: 6.30pm |
| Location: | Webb Hall, Redcliffe Show Grounds, Redcliffe |
| Cost: | $20 annual membership + $7 per class/ $6 concession |
| Organiser: | Queensland Fitness and Health Association |
| Contact: | Chris Morrow on 0402 104 257 |
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Strong bones for fitness and health (Sunnybank)
Lite pace - warm up activities
Strength exercises (at your pace)
Stretching and relaxation
| Date: | Every Monday (except school and public holidays) |
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| Time: | 10am |
| Location: | Community Hall, Corner of Lister and Gager Roads, Sunnybank |
| Cost: | $7.50 (discount for pensioners or pre-paid) |
| Organiser: | Queensland Fitness and Health Association |
| Contact: | Karen on (07) 3206 0715 or (07) 3886 4005 |
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Meditation courses (Gold Coast)
Meditation is taught as a method of raising self-awareness leading to self realisation. Meditation stills the mind and empowers the intellect, which leads to harmony and peace within the self and the world.
| Date: | Ongoing |
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| Time: | Morning and evening courses |
| Location: | 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, Gold Coast |
| Contact: | Linda Cooper on (07) 5575 2126 |
| Alternate: | (07) 5500 4546 |
Basic English conversational classes (Mt Gravatt)
Basic English Conversational Classes held every Monday morning. A fun and stress free way to reconnect with your community.
| Date: | Mondays |
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| Time: | 10.00am to 12.00pm |
| Location: | 1693 Logan Rd Upper Mt Gravatt |
| Cost: | $2 |
| Organiser: | Mt Gravatt Community Centre |
| Contact: | Nolene (07) 3343 9833 |
| Alternate: | community@mgdcc.com.au |
Pilates (Annerley)
Pilates matwork classes.
| Date: | Wednesdays and Thursdays |
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| Time: | 10:15 am Wednesdays and 6.30pm Thursdays |
| Location: | Annerly Moorooka Senior Citizens Club, Cnr Clifton & Fluers St, Annerley |
| Cost: | $8.50 / $7.50 concession |
| Organiser: | Janet Davidson |
| Contact: | Janet Davidson 3849 6038 |
| Alternate: | 0438 339 739 |
Brisbane Lesbian Women's Writers Group meeting (Brisbane)
Announcing the formation of a new community of lesbian women writers. We're interested in finding ways and means to support lesbian women writers/ing in Brisbane and surrounds. This group is NOT only for published lesbian women writers but also for those lesbian women interested in stoking the fires of their creative writing imaginings.
| Date: | 3rd Sunday of every month |
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| Time: | 2pm-4pm |
| Location: | phone Anne 0424 285236 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Brisbane Lesbian Women's Writers Group |
| Contact: | Sharne doccarooni2006@yahoo.com.au |
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Falls Prevention Exercise Class (Sunnybank Hills)
This 40 minute program is designed to improve day to day physical functions of people who are generally unconditioned. Exercises address strength, range of motion, balance and functional mobility for all major muscle groups. Delivered by a specialist trainer and free Physiotherapy assessments by appointment only.
| Date: | Mondays |
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| Time: | 11.30am |
| Location: | Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town |
| Cost: | $16.50 - Bulk Bill available & Private Health Fund Rebate |
| Organiser: | Hapi Physiotherapy & Health Works |
| Contact: | Korindah 3711 7360 |
| Alternate: | Stanley |
Free Personal Safety Seminars (Brisbane)
From basic self defence strategies to the myths about violence. Brisbane City Council's free personal safety seminars will empower women to feel safe and confident in public places.
The program will equip both men and women with skills to reduce the risk of personal attack and manage aggressive or threatening behaviour.
Participants will learn about the importance of body language and how to deal positively with confrontation. They will also learn how to use communication and negotiation skills in the two-and-a-half hour seminars.
Expert personal safety facilitators cover most of the material in a seminar-style. Sessions are gender specific to address the specific needs for women. Individuals of all fitness levels and ages are encouraged to attend.
To find out about session times, locations and bookings in your area www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/personalsafetyseminars or call 3403 8888.
| Date: | July 2009 to June 2010 |
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| Time: | various |
| Location: | various |
| Cost: | Free for all Brisbane residents over 14 years old |
| Organiser: | Brisbane City Council |
| Contact: | 3403 8888 |
| Alternate: | www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/personalsafetyseminars |
Women's Drum Circle and Sacred Garden Meditation Journey (Kingston)
Joanna Albrecht is a hypnotherapist, life coach and spiritual healing guide from California, and has been facilitating women's circles since 1997.
Gather in a circle, drum to call in and raise energy and be guided on a sacred garden journey. Bring your drum or other percussion instrument, a journal to document your journey, and a food item to share.
Women only.
For more information visit www.unfoldinglove.com.
| Date: | Every Tuesday |
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| Time: | 10am to 12pm |
| Location: | 153 Juers Street, Kingston |
| Cost: | $10 |
| Organiser: | Centre for Energy and Love |
| Contact: | Joanna Albrecht (07) 3808 1982 |
| Alternate: | 0447 277 465 |
Zonta Club of Brisbane South meetings (Brisbane South)
For members who wish to support the values of Zonta International - Increasing the status of women worldwide through advocacy, education, and service. We welcome women who would like to participate in our activities, fundraising and projects, and support our mission for women and families.
| Date: | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 and monthly thereafter |
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| Time: | 6pm for 6.30pm start |
| Location: | Queensland Cricketers Club, Mains Road, Woolloongabba |
| Cost: | $35 per month for meal and meeting |
| Organiser: | Zonta Club of Brisbane South |
| Contact: | Amanda Maystone-Towell 07 3846 6220 |
| Alternate: | amanda@prioritybrisbane.com |
Kundalini yoga and meditation classes (Mackay)
Kundalini yoga and meditation classes can be done by anyone. Join your body, mind and spirit together.
| Date: | Every Monday and Wednesday |
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| Time: | 6.00pm |
| Location: | CWA Hall, 43 Gordon St, Mackay |
| Cost: | $17 casual or $70 per month |
| Organiser: | Queensland Keep Fit Association Inc |
| Contact: | Barb Whitfield 07 4957 5178 or 0419 656 933 |
| Alternate: | barbwhitfieldqkfa@yahoo.com.au |
Kundalini yoga and meditation classes (Mackay)
Kundalini yoga and meditation classes can be done by anyone. Join your body, mind and spirit together.
| Date: | Every Tuesday |
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| Time: | 9.30am |
| Location: | St Paul's Uniting Church Hall, MacAlister St, Mackay |
| Cost: | $55 for 4 weeks |
| Organiser: | Queensland Keep Fit Association Inc |
| Contact: | Barb Whitfield 07 4957 5178 or 0419 656 933 |
| Alternate: | barbwhitfieldqkfa@yahoo.com.au |
Aqua fitness classes (Mackay)
Shallow water workouts. Non-swimming water exercise class. Heated pool in winter.
| Date: | Every Wednesday and Friday |
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| Time: | 9.30am |
| Location: | Pat Wright Indoor Swim Centre, Lawson St, Mackay |
| Cost: | $9.50/$8.50 casual. $7.50/$6.50 QKFA members. |
| Organiser: | Queensland Keep Fit Association Inc |
| Contact: | Barb Whitfield 07 4957 5178 or 0419 656 933 |
| Alternate: | barbwhitfieldqkfa@yahoo.com.au |
Warm water gentle aqua classes (Mackay)
Warm indoor pool, ramp entry, gentle class for people with health issues such as arthritis, diabetes etc.
| Date: | Every Friday |
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| Time: | 11.30am |
| Location: | Pat Wright Indoor Swim Centre, Lawson St, Mackay |
| Cost: | $6.50 QKFA members |
| Organiser: | Queensland Keep Fit Association Inc |
| Contact: | Barb Whitfield 07 4957 5178 or 0419 656 933 |
| Alternate: | barbwhitfieldqkfa@yahoo.com.au |
Aqua fitness classes (Mackay)
Deep water running and shallow water workouts. Keep cool while getting fit and losing fat. Non-swimming water exercise class.
| Date: | Every Tuesday and Thursday (until April 2010) |
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| Time: | 5.45pm |
| Location: | Memorial Swimming Pool, Milton St, Mackay |
| Cost: | $13 / $12 QKFA members (includes pool entry) |
| Organiser: | Queensland Keep Fit Association Inc |
| Contact: | Barb Whitfield 07 4957 5178 or 0419 656 933 |
| Alternate: | barbwhitfieldqkfa@yahoo.com.au |
White Ribbon Campaign dinner meeting (Deception Bay)
Eliminate all forms of violence against women. Guest Speaker Bernie Althofer, author of Resolving Workplace Bullying.
| Date: | Tuesday, 24 November 2009 |
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| Time: | 5.30pm |
| Location: | Deception Bay Bowls Club, Cnr. Bayview Tce & Bailey Road, Deception Bay |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Organiser: | Soroptimist International Moreton North Inc. |
| Contact: | Chris Knight 0403 177 012 grachris@iprimus.com.au |
| Alternate: | Linda Calder 0405 146 845 |
Brisbane Women's Club Christmas Charity Luncheon (Brisbane)
Charity luncheon to raise funds for Pets in Crisis and domestic violence counselling service dvConnect. Includes two-course lunch, nibbles and champagne on arrival, and a multi-prize raffle with prizes valued at $2,000.
| Date: | Friday, 11 December 2009 |
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| Time: | 11.30am for 12pm start |
| Location: | Level One, Bellevue Terrace, 25 Mary St, Brisbane |
| Cost: | $35 |
| Organiser: | Brisbane Women's Club |
| Contact: | 07 3229 3969 |
| Alternate: | brisbane@bwc.org.au |
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) (Brisbane)
This event is for anyone interested in taking up tertiary studies or furthering their career options. More than 100 exhibitors will provide information to school and mature age students and career seekers.
Meet with representatives from universities, government agencies, private colleges and many more.
For more information and exhibitor details visit www.tsxpo.org.
| Date: | Saturday-Sunday, 17 - 18 July 2010 |
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| Time: | 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday |
| Location: | Exhibition Building, RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Interchange Consultancy Group |
| Contact: | Philippa Bidner 07 5535 2022 |
| Alternate: | interchange@onthenet.com.au |
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo (Sunshine Coast)
This comprehensive careers expo is an opportunity to gather information on study, employment and training options. Students and job seekers can chat one-on-one with representatives from universities, private training colleges, group employers, defence forces, government agencies and much more. Visit www.careersevent.com for further information.
| Date: | Tuesday, 20 July 2010 |
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| Time: | 10am-2pm and 4pm-7pm |
| Location: | Kings Champions Centre, Cnr Crosby Hill Rd and Tanawha Tourist Dr, Tanawha |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Interchange Consultancy Group |
| Contact: | Philippa Bidner 07 5535 2022 |
| Alternate: | interchange@onthenet.com.au |
Toowoomba Chronicle Careers Expo (Toowoomba)
This comprehensive careers expo is an opportunity to gather information on study, employment and training options. Students and job seekers can chat one-on-one with representatives from universities, private training colleges, group employers, government agencies and much more. Visit www.careersevent.com for further information.
| Date: | Tuesday, 27 July, 2010 |
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| Time: | 10am-2pm and 4pm-7pm |
| Location: | Clive Berghofer Centre, University of Southern Queensland, Darling Heights |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Interchange Consultancy Group |
| Contact: | Philippa Bidner 07 5535 2022 |
| Alternate: | interchange@onthenet.com.au |
Townsville Careers Expo (Townsville)
This comprehensive careers expo is an opportunity to gather information on study, employment and training options. Students and job seekers can chat one-on-one with representatives from universities, private training colleges, group employers, government agencies and much more. Visit www.careersevent.com for further information.
| Date: | Monday, 9 August, 2010 |
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| Time: | 10am-1.30pm and 4pm-7pm |
| Location: | Main Hall, Ignatius Park College, Cranbrook |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Interchange Consultancy Group |
| Contact: | Philippa Bidner 07 5535 2022 |
| Alternate: | interchange@onthenet.com.au |
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