Feature Story - Study now, pay later at Southbank Institute

Southbank09_SBIT2_TSIf you are looking to upgrade your skills, get that first job, make a career change or gain a promotion, now is the time to realise your career ambitions.  Southbank Institute of Technology is the only public training provider in Queensland currently offering the Federal Government's FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP* scheme so you can study now and pay later.

There's nothing stopping you from shaping your career.

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Balingup local artist shortlisted in 2010 Telstra Art Award
Savoury_TNSandra Hill from Balingup in Western Australia is one of only 96 artists announced as a finalist in this year's 27th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award for her series of oil painting panels titled "White Goods".
 
Brisbane companies take ‘open' approach to innovation


Brisbane Innovation Scorecard, an initiative of Brisbane Marketing in collaboration with Deloitte, University of Queensland Business School, Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government, has been launched in Brisbane at the Lord Mayor's Leaders of Innovation luncheon.

 
Reporting on gender diversity will challenge boards
The 2009/2010 Benchmarking Governance in Practice in Australia survey by Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) has found that 77 percent of Australian companies do not have a diversity policy in place. The survey shows they will need assistance in implementing gender diversity strategies in order to address gender imbalance at board and senior executive level in the future.
 
Dieters wanted for website trial

Family_TNAustralians who are serious about losing weight are being asked to help CSIRO develop a web-based diet management program.

 
Preventing excess weight gain in women
Woman_waist_TNAn Australian study shows that a simple community program has been effective in preventing excess weight gain commonly experienced by young mothers.
 
Sustaining the competitive edge
FBA_conference_TNWhat is unique about family businesses and how do they sustain their competitive edge? FBA's 12th National Conference.
 
Menagerie of False Truths

Menagerie-of-False-Truths_TNCherry is like no one Jack has ever met. Yet she is very much like him. This book will will remain with you long after the final chapter.

 
It’s AIM National Networking Week and you’re invited
nnw_TNDo you want to walk away from your next networking opportunity feeling like you've made the right impression? You're invited to How to be a Better Networker, an interactive event in NSW and ACT.
 
June sales weakest since global financial crisis
Register_TNSpending across the economy decreased over the month of June, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI)(i).
 
Impact of social networking on school studies
Child_keyboard_TNMore than half of Australian parents with children using online social networking services like Facebook and Twitter say the services are distracting them from their studies according to the latest Cyber-safety Research Report commissioned by Telstra.
 
Cupcake Day 2010
CupCakeDog_TNDo you have a sweet tooth? Can you envisage yourself posing as a masterbaker? Pride your colleagues on the quality of their office bake offs?
 
AgriFood-ISS Institute International Fellowships
Fiona-chambers_TNAgriFood Skills Australia is offering three (3) International Fellowships in 2010, in conjunction with the International Specialised Skills (ISS) Institute.   These fellowships are valued at $10,000 each.