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SUMMARY:First Nations Foundations - FNF's Train-the-Trainer | Online Training - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:2026 Train-the-Trainer Program – Expressions of Interest Now Open for Online Training! \nFirst Nations Foundation is inviting Expressions of Interest for our 2026 Train-the-Trainer programs. \nThis program is designed for people working alongside Mob in community\, particularly those in the not-for-profit and community services sectors\, who play an important role in supporting First Nations financial wellbeing. \nParticipants will be trained to deliver First Nations Foundation’s nationally recognized Financial Fitness Program — a program created For Mob\, By Mob. The training equips participants with the knowledge\, tools and confidence to take these skills back into community\, helping to strengthen financial literacy and build long-term money confidence in culturally safe and practical ways. \nMentor Prerequisites: \n\nDo you work directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?\nDo you have capacity to facilitate workshops and/or have conversations about good money habits with clients in addition to your general duties?\nAre you committed to providing attendance information and feedback via online survey data to FNF quarterly?\nAre you available to attend a 2 day in person workshop in to be accredited?\nDo you have or are you willing to get a Working with Children check in the states and/or territories where you work? *Note this may or may not be required depending on the cohorts you work with.\nAre you able to cover the cost of your travel to attend the training? If you’re unable to cover the cost\, please complete the relevant section on the EOI form and a FNF team member will be in touch.\n\n*Note: there is no requirement for Mentors to identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We do however require successful applicants to demonstrate that they engage on a day-to-day basis with First Nations clients or students and have the relationships to provide this type of support. \n  \nBefore training: \nOn acceptance into an upcoming Mentor training\, participants will be provided with pre-reading materials\, and will be expected to have completed the online My Money Dream modules prior to attending the 2 day training. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nThe Financial Fitness Mentor program upskills and provides ongoing coaching to participants using FNF’s Financial Fitness training\, enabling them to conduct similar workshops within their workplace and community. \nFocusing on cultural immersion\, strength-based learning and open discussions about money and breaking down barriers. Participants will also have access to a facilitator guide designed to support: \n\nOne-on-one money conversations with community members\nDelivery of money management workshops\nAssisting community members with their monthly budgets\nAssisting community members to set and achieve money goals\n\n  \n2-day Mentor training format: \nA critical focus for FNF in the delivery of this Mentor training is to ensure that it is embedded in culture. Noting that not all Mentor participants will identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander\, we will commence the session with a cultural activity and welcome from local Traditional Owners. \nParticipants will then be taken through FNF’s Culture and Money (cultural competency) training\, the Financial Fitness program\, and then Facilitator training. They will then be assessed on their capability by grouping up to facilitate a module of the Financial Fitness training to the broader training group. \n  \nFNF will provide the following:  \n\nCultural activity\nAccess to FNF’s On Country Mentor resource portal including facilitation materials\nAll pre-training requirements and impact surveys\nCertificate of accreditation
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/first-nations-foundations-fnfs-train-the-trainer-online-training-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Australian Tax Office – Goods and Services Tax (GST) - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:What is the goods and services tax (GST)? Do you need to register? This course outlines who must register for GST\, how to calculate GST on sales and purchases\, as well as other requirements such as invoicing\, record-keeping\, and reporting GST to the ATO. \n  \nReview the free course on Goods and services tax and come along to the masterclass with any questions you have. \n  \nTry the quick quiz to test how much you know and find out your gaps.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-tax-office-goods-and-services-tax-gst-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:MIC Business Club: The Future of Small Business\, Run by AI Agents? [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:AI agents are starting to take on real business tasks. Watch one in action\, and join the conversation about what it means for how you run your business. \n  \nAbout this webinar\nYou’ve probably heard that AI agents can now handle whole parts of a business\, from serving customers and managing stock to creating marketing and keeping the books. It’s harder to picture what that looks like when they work together as a team\, which parts are genuinely possible today\, and where you still need to be the one in charge. \nThis webinar is a live simulation and open discussion rather than a step-by-step lesson. You’ll watch a team of AI agents run an online business\, step in as the owner when big decisions come up\, and see where AI shines and where it still needs you. Come curious\, bring your questions\, and leave with a clearer picture of what the future of your business could look like. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nWhat an AI agent is\, in plain terms\, and how it differs from a chatbot like ChatGPT\nHow a team of AI agents can each take charge of one part of an online business\, shown live\nHow agents work together and hand tasks to each otherWhich parts of this are available to small businesses now\, and which are still early\nWhere human judgement\, oversight and accountability stay essential\, even when the agents do the work\nWhy keeping an eye on new ways of working helps your business adapt before you’re forced to\n\nWhat you’ll leave with\n\nA realistic sense of what an AI team can and can’t do for a business your size\nHands-on experience making decisions as the owner during the live simulation\nA few questions to ask before trusting any agent with your customers\, data or money\nIdeas for one or two areas of your own business where an AI agent might be worth exploring\nAnswers to your own questions\, from an open discussion with the presenter\n\nWho it’s for\nThis session is for small business owners who are curious about where AI is heading\, but aren’t sure what’s real\, what’s hype\, or whether it applies to them (no technical background needed). \n  \nRegister at the website link below.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/mic-business-club-the-future-of-small-business-run-by-ai-agents-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) – Export Essentials: Setting your Export Price - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:This session will help build your understanding of: \n\nhow export costs stack up across the supply chain\nhow to apply core pricing approaches to construct a defensible export price that works for both your business and your channel partners.\n\nWhat you’ll learn\nThe webinar will help you learn how to: \n\nidentify and account for key export costs\ncalculate margins and markups accurately\nunderstand how incoterms affect pricing\napply cost-plus\, market-driven and value-based pricing approaches\nbuild a sustainable export pricing using the pricing template\nset prices that support both business profitability and channel partner margins.\n\nKey topics\n\nExport pricing fundamentals\nUnderstanding margins & markups\nAccounting for export costs\nThe impact of Incoterms\nPricing strategies (incl. pricing template)\nCost-plus (Bottom-Up)\nMarket-driven (Top-Down)\nExtracting the highest price (Value)\n\nWho it’s for\nAustralian businesses new to exporting or selling overseas\, who want to understand and improve the profitability and competitiveness of their export pricing. \nIf you are responsible for setting prices\, managing margins and working with international channel partners\, this webinar is particularly relevant to: \n\nbusiness owners\nsales and export managers.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-trade-and-investment-commission-austrade-export-essentials-setting-your-export-price-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Business Australia: Business Essentials - Budgeting & Finance Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool. \nTopics include:\n• key financial terms\n• financial reports for small business.\n• why numbers matter\n• understanding budgeting and forecasting\n• creating a budget\n• finance sources\n• industry analysis using PESTLE\n• pricing your product or service.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/indigenous-business-australia-business-essentials-budgeting-finance-strategy/
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SUMMARY:Australian Tax Office – Starting a Small Business - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a small business? Maybe you have a hobby or side hustle that’s becoming a business? This course will help you understand the difference between a hobby and a business\, the most common business structures and the registrations you may need to run a small business. \n  \nReview the free course on starting small business and come along to the masterclass with any questions you have. \n  \nTry the quick quiz to test how much you know and find out your gaps.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-tax-office-starting-a-small-business-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Australian Tax Office – Record Keeping - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Successful businesses have good record-keeping systems that can show owners the business position quickly\, help them make informed decisions\, and support financial claims and reporting. \n  \nReview the free course on Record keeping and come along to the masterclass with any questions you have. \n  \nTry the quick quiz to test how much you know and find out your gaps.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-tax-office-record-keeping-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:PAE Business: Grant Writing for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your small business to the next level? The City of PAE’s Small Business Growth Grant can help turn your growth ideas into action. But if writing a grant application feels daunting\, this session is here to help you build the skills\, confidence and practical know-how to put together a strong application. \nJoin us on Thursday 5 November at the newly opened function space at Largs Reserve\, home to the Port District Football Club and Cricket Club. You will receive practical tips on writing a grant application and learn more about how the Small Business Growth Grant could support your business growth. \nBy attending this event\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nConnect with Council staff members to discuss your business ideas\nPick up practical advice on how to position your business for grant success\nExpand your network by meeting businesses in your local areas\n\nOur guest speaker\, David Rawlings from Landmark Media\, is an award-winning writer and business coach. Using the Small Business Growth Grant as a case study\, David will guide you through interpreting grant guidelines and crafting an application that stands out. You will leave the event with a clear understanding of how to apply for PAE grants and the confidence to pursue other funding opportunities. \nThis free event is open to businesses in the City of PAE. Registration is essential to secure your place. \nPlease arrive from 2.45pm for a 3pm start\, and don’t forget to bring your business card for a chance to win a lucky door prize. \nBy registering\, you agree that photos or video may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/pae-business-grant-writing-for-business-success/
LOCATION:Port District Football Club\, 124 Woolnough Rd\, Largs Bay\, SA\, 5016\, Australia
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