Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Reconciliation Action Plan

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Beverley Coleman and Louisa Panuel Office of the Commonwealth Games, Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games

GC 2018: The Legacy Program Four aspirations: Programs Enduring jobs and powering economic growth Accelerating the Gold Coast to a world-class boutique city Delivering 2018: The Inspiring Games Building active, engaged and inclusive communities

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Ambitions • Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and respect the Traditional Custodians of the land. • Celebrate the extensive Indigenous heritage and culture of the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia. • Leverage economic and social benefits.

Games partners •

GC 2018 In April 2018 the GC 2018 will turn a global spotlight on Queensland with exciting sporting, cultural and trade events scheduled.

https: //www. gc 2018. com/qbr

Games benefits - Tourism • Attract 1. 1 million+ visitors spending $870 million in Queensland over 10 years pre, during and post -Games • Games time - 672 000 visitors, spending $323 million • • • 356 000 day trippers, $35 m 265 000 domestic overnight visitors, $225 m 50 000 overseas visitors, $63 m

Games benefits - Tourism • Induced effect - 490 000 visitors, spending $550 million • • • Over the period of nine years (four years pre and post Games) 100 000 overseas visitors, $143 m 390 000 domestic visitors, $407 m

Pre-Event Training • • OCG is working with GOLDOC to promote pre-event training opportunities across Queensland help match interested international teams to suitable elite facilities around the State. Confirmed training camps: Team Location Approx. Nos Approx. Time Team England Brisbane 400 2 weeks Canada Boxing Toowoomba 20 2 weeks Team Niue Sunshine Coast 50 2 weeks Team Scotland Sunshine Coast 200 2 weeks Welsh Athletics Sunshine Coast 40 3 months Welsh Swimming Sunshine Coast 40 2 weeks Isle of Man Sunshine Coast 40 1 week Canada Swimming Gold Coast 40 2 weeks Canada Athletics Gold Coast 50 2 weeks Northern Ireland Athletics Gold Coast 20 2 weeks

Trade 2018: Priority Sectors FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS HEALTH AND KNOWLEDGE THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

Trade 2018: Priority Sectors Phase 1 - International Activations Queen’s Baton Relay - including outbound trade missions and investor briefings/roundtables in priority markets. Phase 2 – Inbound business/trade missions from key international markets, in targeted industry sectors Activities to leverage existing high-profile Queensland events. Phase 3 – Games-time Parallel program of trade and investment-focussed activities, events and site visits at Games-time, including ‘Commonwealth House’ Register your interest for program updates today at Trade 2018. com Commonwealthhouse. com. au

Be Games Ready • Free online toolkit for small businesses • Free Be Games Ready Business Mentoring: 14 -15 November, GOLDOC, Ashmore, Gold Coast www. business. qld. gov. au/commonwealthgames www. embracing 2018. com/legacy-program/tourism-supportingqueensland-business/be-games-ready

Mossman Gorge Project • OCG working with The Mossman Gorge Centre to a pilot “Employment Pathways Program”. • A new, innovative program to provide Indigenous job seekers with the skills set to enter the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. • Focus on specific barriers and cultural requirements of students • Culturally based training, with Indigenous Trainers, Support personnel and local guest speakers

CREATING TRACKS ADVANCING QUEENSLAND’S INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES THROUGH THE GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

CREATING TRACKS Program Overview Tailored business development program Tourism, Arts and Hospitality Small business training program Informed and designed in consultation with key stakeholders • Combines workshops with practical marketing sessions • Mentoring • •

CREATING TRACKS Program Overview Workshop Business Units Small Business Basics Strategy Planning Business Finances Legal Issues Business Management and Leadership Marketing Social Media Digital advertising and Promotion Managing Digital Reviews and Feedback Managing Clients and Customers Delivery Model • Gold Coast, Brisbane and Stradbroke Island, Townsville, Palm Island Cairns • Flexible and accessible - webinars • Professional marketing intensives

CREATING TRACKS Upcoming Workshops • Brisbane Weekend Workshops: Kuril Dhagun, State Library of Queensland • Saturday 18 November: Marketing, Social Media and Advertising; • Sunday 19 November: Reviews, Customer Management and Leadership. • Marketing Intensives • • • Eagle Farm: TAFE Eagle Farm – Monday 13 th and Tuesday 14 th November Coomera: TAFE Coomera – Thursday 16 th and Friday 17 th November Cairns: TAFE Queensland North – Wednesday 29 th and Thursday 30 th November Brisbane Weekend: Kuril Dhagun, State Library of Queensland, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December Townsville: TAFE Queensland North – Tuesday 5 th and Wednesday 6 th December Stradbroke Island: Dunwich – Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December • More information and to register • https: //www. embracing 2018. com/legacy-program/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-initiatives/creating-tracks

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Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Contact Details Office of the Commonwealth Games, Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games GC 2018 RAP@dtesb. qld. gov. au