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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261020T090000
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SUMMARY:BLAQ $COIN$ – Economic Empowerment & Financial Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:YOUR MONEY. YOUR POWER. YOUR FUTURE.\nThe program provides a culturally safe\, supportive and non-judgemental environment where women can strengthen their financial knowledge\, confidence and practical skills.\nKey topics include:\n\n\nBudgeting\, saving and everyday money management\n\n\nBanking\, credit and debt\n\n\nSuperannuation and taxation\n\n\nFinancial goal-setting and planning\n\n\nFinancial safety and recognising financial abuse\n\n\nEmployment\, education and training pathways\n\n\nBusiness\, self-employment and additional income opportunities\n\n\nDevelopment of a personalised BLAQ $COIN$ Next Steps Action Plan\n\n\nThe program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 18+ who live\, work\, study or have strong family or community connections within the Brisbane Local Government Area.\nThere are only 25 participant places available\, and participants are expected to commit to attending all three workshop days. \nKNOWLEDGE • CONFIDENCE • OPPORTUNITY • WEALTH \nEmpowered Women. Empower Generations. \nFunding acknowledgement \n“The BLAQ $COIN$ Program is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council through the Black Diamonds Community Partnership Scheme.”
URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/blaq-coin-economic-empowerment-financial-wellness-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260916T130000
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SUMMARY:First Nations Women in Business Community Consultation – Thursday Island
DESCRIPTION:Your Voice. Your Business Journey. Your Opportunity to Help Shape What Comes Next.\nAbout the Consultation\nThrough the Strong Women Strong Business initiative\, IBA is exploring opportunities to strengthen the support available to First Nations women in business\, including areas such as: \n\n\nBusiness coaching and mentoring\n\n\nNetworking and business connections\n\n\nTraining and capability development\n\n\nAccess to business and financial services\n\n\nPathways to finance\n\n\nStarting and growing a business\n\n\nBarriers and challenges experienced by First Nations women in business\n\n\nOpportunities to strengthen future business support\n\n\n\nThe consultation provides an opportunity for women to share what is working\, what the gaps are and what they believe future support for First Nations women in business should look like. \nWho Can Participate?\nWe welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are:\n\n\nEstablished business owners and entrepreneurs\n\n\nStarting or growing a business\n\n\nRunning a side hustle\n\n\nTurning a hobby\, skill or passion into an income opportunity\n\n\nSitting on a business idea but unsure where to start\n\n\nInterested in exploring business or entrepreneurship in the future\n\n\nWe particularly want to encourage Torres Strait Islander women from Thursday Island and across the surrounding Torres Strait Islands to have their voices represented in this important conversation. \nAbout BDWE’s Role\nBLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment Founder and Managing Director\, Melisa Drummond-Anderson\, has been engaged as a regional and remote First Nations female facilitator to deliver the Thursday Island consultation on behalf of Indigenous Business Australia. \nMelisa will facilitate a culturally respectful and welcoming space where women can come together\, have a yarn and share their experiences\, ideas and aspirations.\nPlease make the distinction clear that this is an Indigenous Business Australia consultation facilitated by BDWE\, rather than a BDWE-owned program. \nFREE to attend | Registrations essential | Places limited \nRegistered participants attending the Thursday Island workshop will also receive a BDWE Sistas in Business Gift Bag of Goodies. \nImportant Consultation Information \nPlease include a short statement advising that: \nParticipation is voluntary. Information shared through the consultation will be treated confidentially and reported in a de-identified way. \nThe insights gathered from women will contribute to the broader consultation and help inform the future development of programs and services supporting First Nations women in business.
URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/first-nations-women-in-business-community-consultation-thursday-island/
LOCATION:Private: TAFE Queensland – Thursday Island Campus\, Victoria Parade\, Thursday Island QLD 4875\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251219T170000
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SUMMARY:💜✨ INVITATION TO SUPPORT OUR CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE ✨💜
DESCRIPTION:Standing together for families affected by Domestic & Family Violence.\n\n\nAs we wrap up 2025\, we’re coming together for one last Black Coffee Brisbane Gathering — and this one is extra special.\n\n\nThis year\, we’re joining forces to collect Christmas gifts for families impacted by Domestic & Family Violence\, ensuring our women\, children and families feel seen\, supported and surrounded by community love during the holiday season.\n\n\n Your kindness could brighten someone’s Christmas morning.\n Your presence could remind a family they are not alone.\n Your donation could bring hope where it’s needed most.\n\n\nThis Toy Drive coordinated by Black Coffee Indigenous Business Network is a collaboration between:\n\n\n Michael Grundon\, Co-Founder\, GaWun Supplies\n Melisa Anderson\, Managing Director\, BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment\n Challenge DV\nTogether\, we proudly continue our national GANI YIRRA Purple Army Campaign — raising awareness\, standing up\, and speaking out against domestic violence.\n\n\n HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED\n\n\nBring along:\n A new toy\n A gift card\n A small thoughtful gift\n Or simply come along\, connect\, and show your support\n\n\nEvery contribution — big or small — makes a difference to a family rebuilding their lives.\n\n\n EVENT DETAILS\n\n\nMultiple gatherings are happening across Brisbane as part of Black Coffee’s final meet-ups for 2025.\n\n\n December 2025\n Various times\n Various Venues — see images attached\nRSVP: https://www.blackcoffee.net.au/events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n LET’S SHOW UP STRONG\n\n\nWe invite our deadly businesses\, allies\, community members and supporters to join us.\n\n\nLet’s end the year by giving back\, spreading kindness\, and walking alongside families who deserve safety\, joy and dignity this Christmas.\n\n\n Together\, we rise.\nTogether\, we heal.\nTogether\, we give hope.\n\n\n\n\n\nMel\n\n\n#PurpleArmy #WearPurpleForChange #ChallengeDV #BlackCoffeeAU #blaqdiamondswe #DVAdvocate #ganiyirra
URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/%f0%9f%92%9c%e2%9c%a8-invitation-to-support-our-christmas-toy-drive-%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%92%9c/
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SUMMARY:BDWE Sistas Kaimel Business Gathering
DESCRIPTION:🌺 BDWE Sistas Kaimel Business Gathering – Expressions of Interest 🌺\nEvent description\n\n✨ Event Description\nThe BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment’s Sistas Kaimel Business Gathering is a three-day event (Tuesday 2nd June 2026 – Thursday 4th June\, 2026) created to inspire\, empower and equip Torres Strait Islander women with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to turn their dreams into thriving businesses. This is BDWE’s 2nd Sistas in Business Event. \nWhether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur\, start-up founder\, or a woman with a hobby you want to grow into a business\, this gathering is for you. Together\, we’ll create a culturally safe\, supportive space to share knowledge\, build networks and spark opportunities for women-led business growth across the Torres Strait. \nThis gathering is more than an event—it’s a movement of Torres Strait women standing strong in business and leadership\, shaping a future of economic independence\, cultural pride\, and community empowerment. \n🌊 Purpose\n\nTo empower Torres Strait Islander women to explore business pathways\, unlock their potential\, and grow sustainable ventures.\nTo connect Sistas in Business—from aspiring start-ups to established women in business—for shared learning and collaboration.\nTo provide culturally grounded business support that blends Indigenous values with modern business practices.\nTo create opportunities for economic participation and long-term financial wellbeing for women\, their families\, and communities.\n\n\n🌴 What You’ll Gain\nBy attending\, you’ll:\n✅ Learn how to take your first steps into business or grow your current idea\n✅ Gain confidence through business-building workshops and storytelling sessions\n✅ Connect with other Torres Strait Islander women entrepreneurs for support and collaboration\n✅ Access mentors and networks that can help you on your business journey\n✅ Receive guidance on business opportunities\, funding\, and pathways\n✅ Be part of a growing movement of empowered Torres Strait Islander women in business \n\n📌 Important Information\n\nEligibility: This event is for Torres Strait Islander women only (aspiring entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, or hobbyists wanting to build a business).\nAge Limit: For women aged 18 years and older. Children 5 years and up are not permitted. Women with babies may attend\, however no childminding services will be provided (unless family on TI can support).\nSpots Available: Limited to 30 women only.\nTravel & Accommodation: Support will be provided for women travelling from outer islands to attend on Thursday Island.\n\n\n🙋 Frequently Asked Questions\nWho can attend this event?\nTorres Strait Islander women who are aspiring entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, or who have a hobby they want to turn into a business. \nIs this for established businesses?\nNo. This gathering is focused on early-stage journeys—those who are just starting out or want to grow a small idea. \nCan I bring my children?\nChildren aged 5 years and above cannot attend. Babies can attend with their mothers\, however\, no childminding services will be available. If you have family on Thursday Island\, you may wish to arrange care to fully participate. \nIs support available for women from outer islands?\nYes. Support for travel and accommodation will be provided for women coming from outer islands. \nHow many places are available?\nSpaces are limited to 30 women only\, so register your interest early. \nWhen do Expressions of Interest close?\nEOIs close on 30th April 2026. \n\n📝 Register Your Expression of Interest\nIf you’re ready to take the next step in your business journey\, register your EOI today. Spots are limited\, and this is your opportunity to be part of a powerful movement of Torres Strait Islander women creating pathways for business\, leadership and empowerment. \n👉 [Register Your EOI Here] \n\n💎 Hosted by BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment (BDWE)\nA 100% First Nations women-led social impact organisation committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from healing to empowerment through business\, personal growth\, and economic independence. For more information about BDWE\, visit our website: https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/
URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/bdwe-sistas-kaimel-business-gathering/
LOCATION:Thursday Island\, Far North Queensland\, Thursday Island\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Blaq Diamond Launch
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nI’m reaching out to personally invite you — and the First Nations women/clients you support and service — to join us for a very special online event hosted by BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment (BDWE) to celebrate Indigenous Business Month in October\, 2025.\n“Next Steps to Empowerment” – BDWE’s National Online Webinar\n📅 Launching 1st October\, 2025 | 1 Hour | Online Webinar \nThis session will introduce our flagship ‘Next Steps’ Service — a culturally safe\, strengths-based journey of healing\, confidence-building and economic empowerment created by and for First Nations women\, especially those who are survivors of domestic and family violence. \nWe’ll also be unveiling exciting new opportunities for individual and corporate membership\, partnerships and our vision to grow a nationwide sisterhood network that is changing lives — one empowered woman at a time. \nI would be incredibly grateful if you could:\n✅ Share this event with your First Nations female clients\, staff\, or community members
✅ Register yourself or a representative from your organisation to attend
✅ Walk alongside us in this growing movement for long-term sustainable change \nYour support means so much. Together\, we are building safe spaces\, economic pathways and cultural strength for our women. \n🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/next-steps-to-empowerment-5s6ug7kg \nIf you have any questions or would like to know more\, please don’t hesitate to send me an email at:   info@blaqdiamondswe.com.au  \nThank you again for walking this journey with us.
URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/blaq-diamond-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250901T170000
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SUMMARY:September Event
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URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/september-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250812T080000
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SUMMARY:August Workshop
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URL:https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au/event/august-workshop-2/
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