Cairns Chamber of Commerce

03/09/2026

Connecting and sharing ideas to help advocate for our Small Business Community at a Federal Level.
Thank you for making the journey to Cairns Adele from Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA)to listen and understand first hand from the largest regional Chamber in Queensland, the challenges facing regional businesses.

03/09/2026

𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙉𝙀𝙏𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂
Where established and emerging business leaders come together!
Hosted jointly by the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Cairns Young Chamber, this is the perfect opportunity to strengthen relationships across generations of business and discover new opportunities within business community.
When: Thursday 17 September 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Brother’s Leagues Club Cairns, 99-107 Anderson St, Manunda QLD
Cost: Members $35 & Non-members $45
Inclusions: Welcome Drink on Arrival and Nibbles
BOOK NOW: https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/event/speed-networking/ See less

02/09/2026

𝖢𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗇𝗌 𝖤𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖬𝗈𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗈𝗋 | 𝖲𝖾𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 𝖤𝖽𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇

The September 2026 Edition of the Cairns Economic Monitor is out NOW!

This free resource highlights the region's latest economic data and trends, covering the labour market, inflation and interest rates, construction, tourism, real estate and more.

Proudly supported by WGC Lawyers, PVW Partners and LJ Ho**er Cairns Edge Hill the Cairns Economic Monitor is a dashboard of key economic indicators for the region.

Read the September 2026 Edition:
https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/cairns-economic-monitor

02/09/2026

𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙣
UNDER ATTACK: PREPARE. RESPOND. PROTECT.

Featuring a live demonstration of what happens when a cyber attack hits and what you can do about it!

Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce for our September Business Luncheon. In today’s digital age, cyber threats are no longer confined to large corporations or government entities. Not-for-profit social service organisations are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks, putting sensitive client records, funding, and community trust at risk.

When: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Where: The Reef Hotel Casino

Book now - https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/event/september-business-luncheon/

01/09/2026

𝖡𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝖱𝖾𝗌𝗂𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝖤𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌 | 𝖤𝗌𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗄𝗉𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝖥𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍 𝖠𝗂𝖽 & 𝖢𝖯𝖱 𝖳𝗋𝖺𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀

Give your team the skills to respond confidently in an emergency. This St John Ambulance accredited course is a half-day, face-to-face session covering nationally recognised first aid and CPR training -ideal for small business owners and teams. Gain the nationally recognised units of competency – HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support and HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.

When: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: St John Ambulance Cairns, 40-42 Macnamara St, Manunda 4870
Cost: Members $35 & Non-members $50
Inclusions: Morning Tea, Coffee & tea

Spots Limited - Book now - https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/event/half-day-provide-first-and-aid-and-cpr-training/

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

𝚃𝙸𝙲𝙺𝙴𝚃𝚂 𝙽𝙾𝚆 𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝙰𝙻𝙴
𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝔼𝕩𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕤 | 𝔾𝕒𝕝𝕒 𝔹𝕒𝕝𝕝

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals driving our region forward at the Cairns Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Excellence Awards.

Whether you’re a finalist, a business leader, a supporter of our local business community or simply looking to experience one of the region’s premier events, this is your opportunity to be part of a night that recognises excellence, innovation and success across the Cairns Business Community.

Be recognised.
Be celebrated.

27/08/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert for Our Members

We've received reports that some of our members are being targeted by scam emails impersonating us. We have notified our IT Service Provider.

Please be cautious of any messages that:
• Ask for personal information, passwords, or payment details
• Contain suspicious links or attachments
• Come from an email address that doesn't match our official domain

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from us:
• Don't click any links or download attachments
• Don't reply with personal information
• Verify directly with us
• Report it to us so we can warn others

Finally, please be assured that our member database is not, and will never be available for purchase.

Any concerns please reach out to us directly via phone 4031 1838

27/08/2026

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27/08/2026

FNQ DAMA SESSIONS FOR FNQ EMPLOYERS
September 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cairns Chamber of Commerce Migration Manager Geoff Heath invites FNQ Employers to this free, in-person information session on the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement, otherwise known as the FNQ DAMA.

The FNQ DAMA is a skilled migration program that is tailored to meet the unique workforce needs of Far North Queensland. It differs in many ways from standard skilled migration pathways – offering a greater range of occupations determined by local demand, along with various concessions – providing more flexibility and certainty for both employers and employees.

For over six years, the FNQ DAMA has been assisting business owners to access overseas workers and address critical skill shortages, where positions cannot be filled from the Australian labour market.

In this information session, Geoff will:

- De-mystify the FNQ DAMA and unpack how it can work for your business
- Discuss the Occupations and Concessions List
- Explain how to prepare a Request for Endorsement, including the steps you need to take and information you need to provide
- Answer your questions in an open Q&A forum

In- person session 10am
Online session 11am

Register now - https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/event/september-fnq-dama-information-session-for-fnq-employers/