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Violence against women is widely recognised as a global problem and one of the most widespread violations of human rights. Even conservative estimates suggest a figure of one in five women in Australia suffering some form of physical or sexual violence during their lifetimes with devastating affects on their health and wellbeing, as well on their families and communities. We at WASP specialise in empowering women with the verbal, emotional, psychological and physical skills to avoid, detect, diffuse and when required defend themselves from an attack. Our course is very different and provides vital training which traditional martial arts and self defence courses lack The Facts Almost 500,000 Australian women have experienced violence, threats or harassment in the past 12 months. (Source; Women's Safety Report, Australian Bureau of Statistics) A hostile attack can happen to anyone; Children, Teenagers, Mothers, Single Women, Elderly and even males are victims of sexual assault. Rapists are not necessarily strangers. In fact sexual assault is most often perpetrated by an acquaintance, friend, neighbour or relative of the victim. Rape is a crime of violence 75% of sexual abuse (non rape) occurs to under 18's. (Source: Victorian Police Crime Statistics 2008/2009) Effective Self Defence Our Women’s Self Defence Programme is designed to give you powerful physical and psychological skills to respond effectively in the event of personal attack. You will learn personal protection, safety awareness, home security and proven effective self defence techniques. It’s not Martial Arts, this is pure personal safety training. Realistic Training Many Ladies Self Defence Classes Build False Self Confidence The natural effect of real fear causes an adrenaline dump. This fear induced high volume shot of adrenaline is normal and natural and cannot be stopped, even by experienced black belts. The effects of this "adrenaline dump" can be devastating, especially if you are not prepared for it. WASP Course Outline • education on avoiding potentially dangerous situations • learning how to get away from potentially violent individuals & situations before they turn violent • learning proven techniques that work under stress and training under stress to avoid 'freezing' and panic • learn to manage the inevitable "adrenaline dump" • technques flow easily from your • it's simple and easy to learn so you are skilled in days or weeks instead of years! • proven effective regardless of the body type of the attacker. • provides quick, effective and decisive action! • designed to defeat a much larger and stronger attacker! • teaches ground techniques that will get an attacker of you in seconds • you will learn how to use ordinary items as weapons • you will learn how to secure your home and if you are away your motel / accommodation • We provide real street situations and sexual assault. • We teach verbal and physical boundary setting skills so physical confrontations can be avoided.. Our market leading self defence training follows the “Red E” personal safety principal. Recognise the threat Evaluate the threat Decide on a plan Execute your plan and Escape Available as 5 x 1 hour training session or 6 hour single day seminar. Personal Training as well as Group and Corporate Training Programmes available Call us today 0413 381 261

These mentoring sessions will be designed for those products who have been through the intermediate"build for ATE sessions" and who have attended ATE. In this session businesses will have their follow up evaluated and best outcomes assessed to gain a tangible business result for their product *Please note that should minimum attendee numbers not be met, event dates maybe subject to change* TOURISM INDUSTRY BUSINESS CAPABILITY PROGRAM (TIBCP) TRADE ACTIVITIES Understanding tourism marketing and distribution networks is critical to enabling tourism businesses to take their product to market, grow and to expand into new markets. The second year of trade programs will continue to build the skills and capabilities of all tourism businesses across Queensland, particularly SMEs and young businesses with growth ambitions. The trade program will help businesses to increase their customer base and revenue pipeline by providing practical support to develop sales and marketing plans, rates sheets, trade sales materials and to participate in trade events. The trade program includes modules on distribution channels, engaging with trade, packaging and bundling experiences, sales training, commissions and contracting and online travel agents. Eligible Businesses Micro, small and medium businesses across all sectors of the tourism industry are encouraged to participate. A tourism business is defined as a business that provides a direct service or experience to the leisure tourist and operates within ONE of the following categories: Accommodation Attraction Food and Drink Events Tour Hire Transport General Service This initiative is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its Tourism Industry Business Capability Program.

From 3rd - 7th June 2020, the Coolangatta foreshore is transformed to a nostalgia hub with everything there is to love about the 50's, 60's and 70's. Music, dancing, cars, nostalgia and good old-fashioned family fun are all on the program, right here in one of the best destinations in the world. This year, Cooly Rocks On™ presents a star-studded line-up of rock’n roll and rockabilly bands, plus all the usual Festival favourites. Get along to as many events as you can squeeze in and make the most of the party-fuelled atmosphere. Contractual Terms and Conditions Cooly Rocks On™ Show and Shine Display Upon securing your booking and completion of payment, you agree to the contractual Terms and Conditions found on the Cooly Rocks On Website: www.http://www.coolyrockson.com\information/terms-conditions/ You confirm all information provided is correct and true, You understand Event Photographers may take a photo including or of your vehicle. These photos may be used in Social Media and Marketing at the discretion of the Event Organisers.  If you do not agree to this, you will need to make a request in writing to : [email protected] General All registered Entrants will receive a Car Entrants pack (The Entrants pack must be collected at the Festival Registration Desk prior to the vehicle being located to their parking spot), Strictly no cars are to depart their allocated car spot prior to the specified exit times or locations, All car entrants must park only in their booked allocated spaces. Connecting Southern Gold Coast Ltd – Cooly Rocks On™ Festival accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to property at the Event. City of Gold Coast Council Parking signs must be adhered to and are in force during the Event (unless they have been covered by Council Officers, the replacement signs from the Event Organisers are then to be complied with). FAQs Please click here for step-by-step instructions on booking car space tickets in this system Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, you will need to bring your printed ticket to the event in order to pick up your Car Pack. Information will be sent out in April 2020 with details and dates of when and how you can pick up your Car Pack.  Do I need my make and model and registration number at time of booking? You will need to have the make and model for each car at the time of booking, and these details will need to be entered into the space provided in the booking section. If you do not have the registration number for each individual car at the time of booking, please select the ‘I don’t have my registration number’ option in the drop down menu. You will be able to complete the booking without the registration details, however you will need to complete this information prior to the festival.  For instructions on how to edit/add information in your booking after payment, please click here. If your car is not registered please select the 'My car is not registered' option from the drop down menu and leave the registration number space blank. What's the refund policy? We do not refund entries. You are able however to transfer your entry to another holder. Please see below information for transferring entries. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Yes you can easily transfer your entry to another holder.  Firstly, you will need to log into your account by clicking here or you can open up your confirmation email and click onto the 'Log in to access tickets and manage your orders'. Here you will be asked to either Log in (if you already have an account) or sign up for a new account.   If you don't have an account, 'Sign up' and follow the steps to log on to your account. Once you are logged in, click on to your account name (at the top right) and then click on to 'Tickets'.  Once you have clicked on to your ticket you can press the edit button to edit the entry details.  Make sure you press 'Save' once you have finished updating your details, and print the updated ticket out for collection of your Car Pack from the "Ocean Plaza" Registration Marquee. Please Click here for detailed step-by-step instructions on how to transfer or edit details on your entry information. Can I update my registration information? Yes you can update your registration at any time by logging back into your account and editing the ticket information. Please Click Here for information for transferring an entry. Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? You will need to ensure that the make, model and registration are correct on the ticket when collecting your Car Pack. You are able to go in at any time and update your entry prior to the Festival (please Click Here for further information on how to edit information on an existing booking). COOLY ROCKS ON™ is an initiative of Connecting Southern Gold Coast Ltd.   

You have an anointing in you. The Queen Esther anointing to stand before the King. God has heard your prayers and has seen you fasting. He has seen you in the midnight hour. The Visions and Dreams He has given to you. You have come to your royal position........for such a time as this! Ps Rautini Host of Unique Women's Conference  **Please note that ALL tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE but Transferable**

This event is an interactive, hands on, real life speaking training workshop where you can grow your speaking business to the level you have always dreamed about. Have you ever wanted to share your message from the stage but wasn’t sure where to start? Do you want to travel and speak all over the world? Do you want to earn money being a sought-after speaker? Do you want to have a ‘ready to go’ presentation for all audiences?  If you said yes to one of these questions you have found the place to achieve this goal. At this 3 day workshop, you will not just sit and learn a new concept you will have real time learning. No sitting in your chair going to sleep. There will be breakout sessions where the real learning happens. You will design, complete and present during the workshop so you can immediately start or improve your speaking business.  You will learn: How to structure your story How to use stories to illustrate your point When to have wisdom, be vulnerable or call to action How to get into Speaker State before your presentation How to get the audience to sit up and take notice How to awaken the audience into taking action How to arouse emotions and feelings within the audience How to inspire courage in your audience to make a change What questions to ask the promoters How to get speaking gigs How to grow your database full of potential clients through speaking What to do before, during, and after each event What to get paid for speaking gigs When not to get paid for speaking gigs How to get the right audience in the room for your own event   Plus much much more! Everything you will need to be an amazing speaker. Ticket Price: $2,497.00 AUD Early Bird: $897.00 AUD

On Saturday 18 July 2020, the Return To Somerset Gala will be the ultimate reunion event for Somerset College Alumni!

Join us and explore our great cycle network on the easy Sunday social ride. You will cruise along off road cycle paths and quiet roads.  All ages are welcome, children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Maximum participants is 15 people per session. Privacy notice Your registration for these events is voluntary. By registering for this event you agree to the terms and conditions of this hosting platform and those of Council of the City of Gold Coast (Council). You acknowledge and accept that Council is not in any way responsible for the collection, storage, disclosure or use of your personal information by [Company name]. You are solely responsible for checking the terms and conditions and privacy policy of [Company name] and determining whether you accept such terms and conditions and privacy policy.  Council is collecting your personal information in order to provide the services requested, perform associated Council functions and services, and to update and maintain Council's customer information records. Your information is handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and may only be accessed by Councillors, Council employees and authorised contractors. Unless authorised or required by law, we will not provide your personal information to any other person or agency. For further information go to cityofgoldcoast.com.au/privacy. Council may also use your personal information in order to contact you to provide you with information regarding Council functions and services. If you do not wish to receive such information please opt out using the unsubscribe link in the communication material sent to you.

Give yourself the gift of Mindful Self-Compassion for a better personal and work life! “Compassion is the essence of Mindfulness and the bedrock of emotional healing”. Mindful Self-Compassion is an outstanding workshop! This program consists of didactic and experiential training exercises in mindfulness and self-compassion, to improve personal lives and professional skills. The aim is to learn the powerful practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion from inside out: that is by applying Mindful Self-Compassion in our lives, we can better use it in our professional work for more effective engagement and interventions.  Rapidly expanding research shows that mindfulness and self-compassion are strongly associated with emotional well-being, lower levels of anxiety, depression, and pain as well as better healthy habits such as diet and exercise, more satisfying personal relationships and enhanced self-care. The applications of mindfulness and self-compassion are revolutionalising mental health. Mindfulness allows us to stand back, to see what is, to pause and choose again, to re-wire the brain. Self-Compassion is about being present with connection and warmth during times of pain and struggles. When we combine mindfulness and self-compassion, we transform how we relate to ourselves and our difficulties in a most profound way to facilitate change and healing. Mindful Self-Compassion is about learning to ease difficult emotions, care for others compassionately and be more fully ourselves in our roles.  The research indicates that health professionals specifically benefit from interventions that increase their mindfulness and self-compassion because it strengthens their relationships with clients/patients, reduces the chances of empathetic distress fatigue and burnout and increases their resilience and well-being.  In this workshop, you will be presented evidence-based strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, pain, shame and other conditions but as well you will be introduced to micro self-care practices to present burnout. At the end of the workshop, you will feel refreshed and revitalised. The program consists of over 25 practical strategies and simple tools to promote emotional strength, resilience, flexibility, acceptance and positive motivation that you can practice in your daily life and teach your clients.  Participation in this program has been extraordinary; thousands of health professionals, around the world, have attended similar workshops since 2013. Mindful Self-Compassion was developed by Christopher K. Germer, a leader in the integration of compassion and psychotherapy and Kristin Neff, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion. In this one program, they have successfully integrated concepts and practices from Mindfulness(MBSR, MBCT, DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy(ACT), Compassionate mind training + Compassion-Focused Therapy(CFT) and Cognitive Therapy(CBT) as well as Positive Psychology.  This 5-day program will enable you to: •             Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life •             Understand the science of self-compassion and well-being •             Handle difficult emotions with greater ease, acceptance and resilience •             Motivate yourself with understanding and kindness rather than harsh criticism •             Transform challenging relationships, old and new •             Manage compassion fatigue and burnout •             Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation •             Teach simple mindfulness and self-compassion practices to clients, patients and students Mindful Self-Compassion is an experiential journey, an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness, supported by a very beautiful venue on the headland of Kirra Beach. This program fulfils one of the prerequisites for becoming a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. For more information about this workshop or other workshops please visit our website: www.mindfulpath.com.au  For more information click here to visit MindfulPath or contact us by sending an email to [email protected]

*TICKETS ON SALE NOW* YMag® Presents - ‘YFactor’ 2020! A TWO-DAY EVENT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR WHO WANTS TO TAKE THEIR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL   The energy is high, the people are authentic and the experience is game-changing.   Are You Ready to Be the Best You Can Be? Welcome to the third YFactor, hosted by Shar Moore. A multi-International award-winning, speaker, mentor, author and CEO/Founder of one of Australia’s leading personal development newsstand magazines, YMag®. Shar ran the much talked about (and sold-out) ‘Elysian Experience’ event in Sydney in 2015. Her events create a lasting memory for all those who attend, with solid foundations to build relationships on and an environment of learning for all. Something you would expect from someone who has ran over 300 events in 8 years. A premium 2-day event specifically designed for business owners, entrepreneurs and womenwho are seeking inspiration, world-class support and, an incredible networking opportunity. Are you ready for a ‘content-rich, pitch-free’ experience with women just like you?

Professional Development for Professionals working in the Health, Welfare and Education Sectors - Gold Coast | 12th, 13th,14th August 2020