Volume 44 Issue 68 23 August 2024

Newsletter Highlights

In the News
What's On - Register Now
Skilling Training and Workforce Hub
New BP Plus QBR Offer for QTA Members
ESG Resource Hub
- Business ESG Scores and Sustainability: What’s the Difference?
- Social class a key factor in inclusion
- ATA In-Roads Diversity and Inclusion Training Program
Safety, Risk and Compliance Resource Hub
- From inappropriate emails to deepfakes: WHS strategies for controlling increasing online risksFree EWD for Owner Drivers by Quallogi
- WHSQ Work Well Conference 22/10/24
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resource Hub
- Free Accidental Counsellor Mental Health Training - Toowoomba 16/9/24
- TIACS - 0488 846 988 - Free Professional Support calls or texts Mon-Fri 8am-10pm AEST
QLD Road Conditions
NSW Road Conditions
- Hexham Bridge, Pacific Highway, Hexham from 26/8/24
- Gunnedah-Access changes on Cohens Bridge from 26/8/24

In the News

Road Freight Industry Awards - Book Now

Get ready for the celebration of the year at the 2024 Road Freight Industry Awards on Saturday, 21 September 2024, at the prestigious Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills!

Join over 450 industry leaders, fleet owners, and key stakeholders from Queensland and beyond for a night of grandeur and excitement. This spectacular event will honour the road freight industry in Queensland, set against the stunning backdrop of the Royal International Convention Centre.

Your all-inclusive ticket offers an unforgettable evening, starting with a chef’s signature two-course meal, followed by a decadent dessert and station that promises to delight. Plus, enjoy a premium drinks package included in your ticket, with the option to indulge in a bottle of exquisite French Champagne.

Rally your crew and secure a table of 8 for a night you won't want to miss!

B O O K N O W

Special Member Only Pricing

Member $264.00/person incl gst | Table of 8 $2,000.00/table incl gst

(Log into the Member Portal to take up member pricing)

Standard Pricing

Non-Member $308.00/person incl gst. | Table of 8 - $2,340.00/table incl gst

Dress Code: Ladies - Cocktail | Men - Lounge suit

Entertainment by: Flanders Band

Member Business Milestones

As part of our new Member Feature, we are highlighting our members who are celebrating business milestones this year. If your business is commemorating a milestone in 2024, let us know by emailing through your story and a couple of photos. Send to lisa@qta.com.au.

The Driving Townsville’s Future Program will initially offer 20 people the opportunity to undertake five core accredited units of competency and work experience or on-the-job training. The program aims to create a pathway into the Heavy Vehicle Driving Apprenticeship, Bus Driving and Supply Chain Traineeships. Participants will enter the program as a job seeker or newly employed hire.

QTA are parterning with Saltera Training to deliver the training units from the Cert 3 in Driving Operations and the Cert 3 in Supply Chain Operations.

For more information please contact Angela Mottram, angela@qta.com.au or 0401 712 516.

QTA Workforce, Training and Skilling Support

BP Plus and Qantas Business Rewards 3x Points Multiplier + 150k bonus Qantas Points

Looking for ways to give your business a boost?

Now is a great time to fuel your business with a BP Plus Fuel card.

bp is pleased to offer all QTA members 7.5c per litre off Ultimate Diesel at over 270 bp National Diesel Offer sites#

Sign up for a BP Plus fuel card and as a Qantas Business Rewards member you’ll earn 20,000 bonus Qantas Points, plus triple Qantas Points for 6 months.

Want more? Fill up with 12,500 litres or more within 6 months and receive 130,000 bonus Qantas Points.*

Make doing business more rewarding with BP Plus and Qantas Business Rewards. Visit bpplus.com.au for more. It really is, business, the clever way.

*T&Cs apply Use promo code: QTA

Business ESG Scores and Sustainability: What’s the Difference?

As the effects of climate change manifest across the globe scrutiny on businesses' conduct has increased — by authorities, financiers, shareholders and the public at large. The pressure of this focus has resulted in demand for transparency and accountability in business governance, in line with environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. While ESG provides the parameters for responsible and ethical business performance, sustainability practice forms the substance.

Diversity and Inclusion Training Program

What is the ATA Workforce Diversity & Inclusion program?

Sponsored by Teletrac Navman, the ATA Workforce Diversity & Inclusion program is a ground-breaking initiative that focusses on improving workforce attraction, inclusion and retention within the trucking industry. The program was formerly known as the Driving Change Diversity program.

The program is currently being refreshed and will launch into workplaces in June 2024 with the following:

How do I get a FREE license to the SBS Inclusion program for my workplace?

To register to receive the next set of FREE licenses to the SBS Inclusion online education program, please complete the form below. Licenses are available to members of the ATA member associations and trucking businesses on a priority basis.

Apply Now

The Work Well Conference program is now live!

Join us for an all-day event focussed on connection and collaboration, featuring an impressive lineup of industry experts and a networking function to end the day.

With tickets selling fast, don’t miss your chance to join us for this event dedicated to creating safer and healthier workplaces for everyone.

Key details:

Date and time: Tuesday 22 October 2024, 7:30am–6:30pm (including networking function)

Location: Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) at RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

Cost: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - $239 (excl GST) for the first 300 tickets purchased! (allocation nearly gone)

REGISTER NOW

Visit the Health and Wellbeing Resource Hub for information on the QTA Webpage for tips and support in all areas of heatlh, mental health and wellbeing. Info will be updated regularly to support you, your employees and business.

TIACS is a professional mental health counselling service for tradies, truckies, farmers and blue collar workers. After successfully launching their social enterprise workwear company TradeMutt, founders Ed and Dan saw a great need to remove the barriers that prevented hard working Australians from accessing professional mental health counselling. TIACS removes the physical and financial barriers to accessing help through a simple text and call service directly to professional counsellors.

Recent updates include:

Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolbox Talks (6 topics)

View the Resource Hub here

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