Gladstone Region engaging in action Together acknowledges the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work and learn. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and would like to extend this respect to all other First Nations peoples. We recognise First Nations peoples’ knowledge and continuing connection to land, place, and waters.Our community’s vision is to achieve opportunity, equity, and quality of life for everyone.Together, with every voice, we can create a better future.
Together in Learning
Sector Capacity Building Initiative
Rio Tinto, Here for Gladstone partnered with community to improve community wellbeing outcomes through a training initiative for the human service sector.
The three-year (2024-2026) community-designed initiative through Gladstone Region engaging in action Together (GRT) aims to deliver sector-identified priority training needs as a mitigation for skills shortages impacting our human service sector and to grow equitable service access for community.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work collectively, to support workforce and sector development, to improve early supports and opportunities for
Gladstone children and families.
The Sector Capacity Building Initiative is proudly partnered by:
2025 Training Calendar
September - October
Gladstone Region Childhood Builders
(Part 1)
Commencing Tuesday 9 September 2025
The Gladstone Region Childhood Builders series enhances the wellbeing of children by offering a variety of activities
engaging neuro-informed, strengths-based, child-centred and trauma-informed practices as a unified program,
exploring how to practically implement frames and tools into professional practice.
Childhood Builders helps to start conversations with parents and families about wellbeing, make the right
connections and positive change where it matters most.
Training is suited to child-family focused organisational leads, practitioners, educators, and client support roles who
work with children, parents and families living in the Gladstone Region.
Childhood Builders training series is delivered through a blend of online and in-person learning.
October
Stories for Impact - Digital Storytelling
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Stories For Impact is an immersive four-part blended training program to support human service professionals in the Gladstone Region to craft, capture and share impactful stories to amplify community voices, engage audiences and inspire social change.
Stories connect us and help us make sense of the world around us. We can create a better world by telling stories that matter and shaping more inclusive narratives that hold a vision for the world as it is and as it could be.
Learn skills to find FIND, MAKE, EDIT & SHARE amazing and affordable video stories about your project, cause or initiative, with frameworks and techniques, using smartphones and everyday technology.
December
Gladstone Region Childhood Builders Practitioner Wellbeing
(Part 2)
Friday 5 December 2025
The Gladstone Region Childhood Builders series continues to support the wellbeing of children through a range of activities grounded in neuro-informed, strengths-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed practices. This integrated program focuses on the practical application of these frameworks and tools in professional settings.
We are pleased to share that Practitioner Wellbeing training is being offered again this year - redesigned in response to participant feedback. A key enhancement is the restructure to allow for a full-day workshop on Practitioner Wellbeing, facilitated by Sheryl Batchelor. Join the 2025 cohort for this one-day session, available to you for $166. If cost presents a challenge, please don’t hesitate to reach out - your ability to participate is important to us. Places are limited, so early expressions of interest are encouraged.
Participants will deepen their understanding of brain health and development, including the impact of stress and trauma. The workshop will explore how physical, psychological, and social wellbeing shape brain function and capacity; while celebrating the vital role of frontline practitioners and the incredible work they do every day.
Key Outcomes:
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Gain insight into your own brain and its role in wellbeing
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Understand what “brain health and skills” means for children and young people
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Apply brain health knowledge to enhance personal wellbeing and productivity
It is not a pre-requisite to have completed Childhood Builders Part 1 in order to register for Part 2.
Upcoming Collective
Human Service Sector Training
The Sector Capacity Building Training Calendar is updated regularly with more opportunities being planned. If you would like to express your interest to attend any of the below upcoming training sessions, please email GRT.
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Neurodiversity awareness and inclusive practice
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Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Intervention
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Child and Youth Trauma Informed Practice for Foster Cares
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Child and Youth Trauma Informed Practice for Frontline Workers