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BUSY At Work is one of the largest Australian Apprenticeship Support Services providers. We have decades of experience supporting individuals to enter a career path through an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway and supporting businesses with their skills development needs.
BUSY At Work is an established and trusted not for profit organisation providing career opportunities to job seekers and students through apprenticeship, employment and education support programs.
Our Contact Support Centre is open 8am – 8pm, Monday to Friday, AEST
Over 45 years' experience launching careers and getting people in the job.
Our vision is to have more people in jobs, more people learning new skills, and more communities exposed to positive change.
We currently offer:
- Australian Apprenticeship Support services
- Recruitment Support
- Indigenous Employment Programs
- School-based Apprenticeship Programs
- Disability Employment Services and Support
- NDIS Employment Services
- Workforce Australia Employment Services
- Transition to Work for Youth
- Skilling Queenslanders for Work Programs
- A range of scholarship and rebate administration programs
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Ready to kickstart a successful 2026? ✨
BUSY At Work is committed to helping you build your future! If you`ve left school, are aged 15-24 and looking for a career path, come and talk to us at the the Careers Expo on 11 November 2025!
Our Transition to Work program can help you:
✔ Connect directly with more than 20 employers and training providers in one place!
✔ Learn and gain access to information and resources to help you build skills, boost training and land a paid job.
✔ Discover your different career pathways
Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 1/9 William Street, Goodna Qld 4301
While you`re here, enjoy FREE food & drinks and get a chance to WIN one of three vouchers valued up to $200!
For registration and sign-ups, email megan.watterson@busyatwork.com.au today!
Today, BUSY honours the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit of all who have served our nation.
Today, Australians pause to remember those who served in times of conflict and peace—especially those who gave their lives so others may live in freedom.
Their legacy lives on in the values we uphold and the country we call home—a lasting reminder of bravery, mateship and the true meaning of service.
Lest we forget 🌹
Celebrating community at the Goodna Jacaranda Festival! 🌸
BUSY At Work – The Apprenticeship Community was proud to support this year’s Goodna Jacaranda Festival (24–25 October) as both sponsor and exhibitor, joining the celebration of local talent, culture and connection.
The event was a fantastic opportunity to meet locals, share information about apprenticeships and training pathways, and highlight how BUSY supports both apprentices and employers across Queensland.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the stall for a chat — your enthusiasm made the event unforgettable!
See you next year!
#BUSYAtWorkTheApprenticeshipCommunity #GoodnaJacarandaFestival #ApprenticeshipCommunity #CareerPathways #CommunityEngagement #QueenslandEvents
From an assistant to a leader!
Sakshi proves that with the right opportunity and encouragement, you can unlock your full potential and realise your dreams.
Thanks to the Early Childhood Scholarship and Incentives Program (ECSIP), she gained valuable skills that built her confidence to become an early childhood teacher, contributing to community early childhood programs and supporting children`s learning and development.
At BUSY At Work, we help individuals like Sakshi advance their careers through scholarship opportunities. Read more about Sakshi`s journey: LINK IN BIO
BUSY At Work - The Apprenticeship Community is excited that more support is available for QLD small and family businesses through the Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
Eligible businesses can receive wage subsidies of up to 50% for first and second-year apprentices and 25% in later years, covering up to 32 weeks of training. The program covers all eligible apprentices who commenced on or after 1 July 2025 in approved construction, plumbing, engineering, or electrical trades.
If you need help learning about the program or finding the right apprentice, BUSY At Work - The Apprentice Community is here to help.
Only the 1st 2000 eligible apprentices can be registered. Learn more and register: Link in bio
A fantastic day at the IEP Summit Australia 2025 in Sydney.
The BUSY Group’s Global Managing Director, Paul Miles, joined Scott Parkin FIEP to officially open the Summit, sharing insights on collaboration, innovation and building a stronger workforce for Australia.
In the afternoon, Rhys Morris FIEP, Managing Director (UK & Europe), participated as a panellist in “The Organisational Realities of a Changing Workplace,” providing practical perspectives on adapting to change in today’s work environment.
The BUSY Group is proud to contribute to this leading event, strengthening connections and supporting employability outcomes across Australia.
Listening, learning and moving forward together ❤️💛🖤
Today, The BUSY Group RAP Committee hosted “Moving Forward Together,” a panel discussion exploring what reconciliation means in our daily lives.
The conversation featured Jo Sauney and James Mi Mi from BUSY’s RAP Committee, alongside Scott Murphy, National RAP Working Group Co-Chairperson and Operations Excellence Manager, Veolia. Each panellist shared honest stories and insights about navigating work and life as First Nations people.
The discussion reinforced the importance of listening across generations — from Elders to emerging leaders — and highlighted how shared knowledge helps build a more respectful, inclusive future.
Thank you to everyone who joined, contributed and continues to walk the path forward together.
🌟 From Vietnam to Victoria: Analyn’s Inspiring Journey in Early Childhood Education 🌟
With two decades of teaching experience, Analyn Formston has gone from teaching English in Vietnam to inspiring young minds in rural Victoria. Thanks to the support of the Early Childhood Scholarships and Incentives Program (ECSIP), Analyn is now a fully registered early childhood teacher—unlocking new opportunities and making a real difference for herself and her community.
Now teaching in Mount Evelyn, Analyn’s success is a powerful example of how targeted support creates ripple effects—fueling career growth for educators and delivering stronger educational outcomes for children in rural and regional communities.
Read more about Analyn`s story 👉 LINK IN BIO
🧠💬 Today is World Mental Health Day
Today highlights the importance of care, compassion and connection in every workplace.
At BUSY, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where everyone feels encouraged to speak up, are supported to seek help and are empowered to care for themselves and others.
Let’s take a moment today to reach out, check in with a friend or colleague and ensure caring support is a core part of our workplace culture.
🟡 One question. One moment. One life-changing conversation.
Today serves as a reminder of the importance of meaningful connection and mental wellbeing.
Let’s show up for each other—with courage, compassion and curiosity. By fostering a culture of care and open conversation, we strengthen our communities and affirm that no one needs to face challenges alone.
Wear your brightest colors, share your loudest kindness, and ask with heart: “R U OK?”
Download some resources for your workplace or school and spark the conversation: www.ruok.org.au
#BUSYAtWork #BUSYGroup #RUOKDay #HereToHear #MentorMoments #MentalHealthMatters #ConnectionStartsWithYou
This year National Skills Week (celebrated 25-30th August) asks us to ‘Explore all the Options’ when it comes to choosing a career path.
Eli, a student at The BUSY School Shailer Park campus was given the opportunity to explore skill paths through career mentoring support and work experience opportunities offered at the school.
This inspired him to start a school-based apprenticeship as a plumber and he is now in the running as a finalist for School-based Apprentice award at the Queensland Plumbing and Gas Awards.
READ MORE: https://www.busyatwork.com.au/eli-is-a-finalist-for-queensland-gas-and-plumbing-awards/
This year’s National Skills Week (25 August – 31st August 2025), asks career seekers to ‘Explore all the Options’, which is exactly what Katelyn did while completing her high school education at The BUSY School.
She is now undertaking an apprenticeship as a light vehicle mechanic, supported by The BUSY Sisters mentoring program for women in male-dominated trades.
Read more: https://www.busyatwork.com.au/explore-all-the-options-national-skills-week-2025/