Events

Study Sunshine Coast Free Student Pop-up Hub Events

Registrations are now open for the next two free Pop up Student Hub Events:

Pop Up Study Sunshine Coast Student Hub – Road Safety Workshop
Study Sunshine Coast is offering a limited number of places to our FREE Driver Safety workshop, Tuesday 29^th June 10am – 2pm (with free lunch) at the Met Maroochydore. This workshop is perfect for students who work in delivery, have an overseas drivers licence or are planning to sit for a driving test. Students will also have an opportunity to win a $50 driving lesson voucher!
Date: Tuesday 29^th June 2021
Times: 10am for registration, 10:30am to 1pm workshop and free lunch 1pm to 2pm
Cost: Free
Venue: The Met, corner of First Ave and Sea Farers Way, Maroochydore
Register: Places are limited so register now to secure your spot.
Learn more. 

Pop Up Study Sunshine Coast Student Hub – CPR Workshop
Study Sunshine Coast is offering a limited number of places to our FREE CPR workshop, Wednesday 30th June 9:30am – 2pm (with free lunch) at the Met Maroochydore. The CPR Statement of Attainment is suitable for students looking to learn or revise their CPR skills and may be accredited towards obtaining a First Aid training certificate.
Date: Wednesday 30^th June 2021
Times: 9:30am for registration, 10am to 1pm workshop and free lunch 1pm to 2pm
Cost: Free
Venue: The Met, corner of First Ave and Sea Farers Way, Maroochydore
Register: Places are limited so register now to secure your spot.
Learn more. 

Study Sunshine Coast Student Employability & Industry Engagement Events

As part of our Student Employability Industry Engagement Program, Study Sunshine Coast is delighted to support the following events. As part of this program, SSC will offer fully funded tickets to students  from local education providers to attend and engage with panellists and presenters. Forthcoming events include:

1)In Conversation with Clare Bowditch and Andrea Kirwin
by The Refinery Sunshine Coast

Date – Friday 14^th May
Time – 5pm to 8.30pm
Location – The Metropolitan (MET)

Join international best-selling author, musician and entrepreneur Clare Bowditch in conversation with Sunshine Coast’s music legend, Andrea Kirwin on Friday, May 14 as she shares her vision of big hearted, creative business and her journey from musician to author to inspirational speaker.

Channelling her passion for music and sustainable arts businesses, Clare speaks on the importance of creative mentors, business with heart, the challenges and loves of a creative life and on finding your own voice.

Andrea Kirwin joins the conversation with tales from her own experiences, including her newly launched ‘Peace Run Records’ studio and venue in Nambour.

Clare and Andrea will each perform during the event.

‘In conversation with Clare and Andrea’ is presented by The Refinery as a part of the 2021 creative business incubator program, an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council, SunCentral & the MET, Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance. Sponsored by Innovative Planning Solutions.

 Doors open 5pm for a 6pm start Friday 14 May at the MET, Maroochydore.

2)The Design Series on Transport Event

Background
The Design Series is presented by SunCentral and the MET in partnership with the AIA, AILA, EA, PIA, SCCA & PLA. Program of multi-disciplinary events that connect the arts, built form, landscape, design and the environment. For details on past events – http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/

The last TDS event Future Coast highlights below https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Aj3Y8xAaDC-9btwlU5Qw3YbJktAIl0A/view

Event Overview
TDS on Transport Opportunity for Sunshine Coast Community professional, business and broader community to be involved in contemporary and correct information on how quality regions are formed with proper integrated transport and land use.

Event Details
Event Date – 20 May
Time – 5.30-9pm includes food, music
Location – the MET

Format:
Intro guest speaker 15 mins, panel 10 mins each (30 mins) facilitated discussion (30 mins). Confirmed guests include • Steve Burgess – Complete Streets • Matthew Burke – Griffith Uni • Leah Bancroft or other rep SCC Mass Transit team • Kylie Nixon – ARUP

3)The Refinery Industry Marketing and Brand Building Panel

The Refinery is an eight-week creative incubator program designed to transform ideas into sustainable businesses. The Refinery is a learning platform made for creative people designed to refine, develop, test and action your business ideas.

Event Background
The Refinery Industry Panel event will bring together three exceptional panelists discussing marketing and brand building in the creative industries. Confirmed guests include Odette Barry from Odette & Co and Lou Clarke from Ebb & Flow Studios. Daniel Tobin from Urban Art Projects is TBC as the third guest.

Event Details Event
Date: Thursday 10 June
Time: 5.30pm – 6pm Exclusive Q&A panel for students (see details below)
6pm – 7.30pm Panel
After the panel, we have also organised for there to be assisted networking for the students.
Location: The Met, Maroochydore