Meetings & Events

Guest Speakers this month are:
The Hon Joel Bowden MLA - Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

and

Ms Marie-Clare Boothby MLA, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Nominations open for 2024 Brolga Tourism Awards

Nominations are now open for the Territory most prestigious tourism and hospitality awards the, 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards (Brolga Awards).

The Brolga Awards recognise Territory tourism businesses that strive for excellence in all areas of their operations, with winners in the running to win an Australian Tourism Award.

Territory based tourism operators, attractions, accommodation providers, festivals and events and industry suppliers are all encouraged to nominate their business in one of the 26 business categories.

The Brolga Awards also recognise the efforts of individuals working in the tourism industry, with individual winners celebrated for their contribution within the Territory. The awards provide value to tourism and hospitality businesses by encouraging continuous improvement.

Nominations close Wednesday, 14 August with all submissions due by 4 September 2024.

The 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards gala dinner will be held on Saturday, 9 November in Alice Springs.

Now is the perfect time to celebrate the difference you make to our tourism industry.
The Northern Territory’s official tourism awards program, the Brolga Awards, recognises and celebrates excellence in NT tourism and hospitality businesses. Winners of the 26 national business categories at the awards will represent the NT at the Australian Tourism Awards held in March 2025.
 

Tourism Industry Employee Award

Tour Guide Training Support 2024/25

Tourism NT is providing funding to assist with building a capable tour guide workforce in the Northern Territory (NT).

Up to $5,000 excluding GST is available for NT-based tour operators (applicants) who conduct tours in the Northern Territory to train new or upskill existing tour guides (entrants) where the applicant can demonstrate the need to do so. The support is designed to streamline training for entrants and offers flexibility.

Round 1 of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP) will open on Monday 15 July 2024 and close Friday 9 August 2024.

The funding program supports a wide variety of events, including cultural days, music festivals, major sporting events and special interest events that drive tourism in the Northern Territory.

Top End Visitor Information Centre

Do you need to contact our VIC staff?
Please call the VIC directly 0482 470 835   

Member Noticeboard

October Business Month 2024 keynote speakers!

October Business Month (OBM) is back in 2024 and celebrating its 30^th anniversary.
Early bird tickets to this year's keynote speakers are on sale now!

Book now for your chance to win an exotic trip to Dili, Timor-Leste, thanks to airline sponsor Airnorth.

Simply purchase an early bird ticket to any OBM keynote speaker event and attend the nominated keynote event in October. Conditions apply*.

Position Vacant - Administrator Mindil Markets & General Manager 

Position:  Mindil Administrator
The core responsibility of this position is to coordinate all office procedures while providing high-level administrative support to the General Manager, Committee, and Mindil staff. The Administrator will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities and maintaining effective communication within the organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment that values collaboration, creativity, and community engagement.
For more info email: events@mindil.com.au 
 
Position:  Mindil  General Manager
Mindil Beach Sunset Market Association seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, resolute, and ambitious individual with a demonstrated record of financial control, unparalleled leadership, creativity, and charisma to inspire others. The ideal candidate will possess marketing and PR capabilities, an understanding of strategic planning, impeccable time management skills, and the ability to assess competing priorities with confidence and clarity.
 
In this exciting and challenging hands-on Management position, you will be dealing with a wide diversity of cultures and personality styles. Your skills in problem resolution management and proactive negotiation will serve you well in this role.
 
To apply for this rare opportunity to manage one of Australia’s leading food, art and craft markets, please click on to the link below
Jobs by Mindil Beach Sunset Market in All Australia - SEEK

Aussies invited to 'Turn up' in the NT this spring

The Lawler Labor Government’s latest national tourism campaign is inviting Aussies to ‘Turn up’ in the NT this spring and experience a holiday that is different in every sense.

The ‘Turn up’ spring campaign will launch nationwide next Monday 22 July and highlight how the Territory’s  weather, adventure, natural beauty, colours, connections, action and
experiences are amplified and ‘turned up’ in the spring time.

Coomalie Community Government Council placed under official management

Minister for Local Government Chansey Paech has placed the Coomalie Community Government Council under official management and all elected members have been suspended from office.

The Minister has made this decision because he is satisfied there are, or maybe, serious deficiencies in the conduct of the Council’s affairs.

More accessible tourism for Top End parks

A tender has been released to improve disability access for the lower plunge pool at Edith Falls, to supply and install a hoist to provide visitors in wheelchairs safe access into the plunge pool.

The hoist will be designed to fit in with the natural landscape and will be fitted with a mechanism so the person in the wheelchair can operate it in a safe manner. 

New Police Cars for Crime Crackdown

Northern Territory Police have been provided with a new fleet of high powered vehicles as the Lawler Labor Government continues to deliver its common sense plan to crackdown on crime.

Joining the front line, the first of the new Subaru WRX patrol cars will be on the streets of Darwin within weeks before the entire fleet of 13 are rolled out Territory wide.

Support Community Infrastructure and Events

Round 1 of the 2024-2025 Community Benefit Fund Major Grants are now open until 31 August 2024, to assist community organisations to increase their capacity, service delivery and establishment, and to build on and invest in the important work they do.

The Community Benefit Fund is also an important source of funding for gambling related research and amelioration programs focused on ways to reduce gambling related harm.

Territory can attract twice as many skilled workers through 2024 Migration Program

The Lawler Labor Government is continuing to take a common sense approach to growing the Territory’s economy and ensuring Territory businesses have the skilled workers needed to expand.

Under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program the Northern Territory’s allocation has doubled from the previous year – up to 1,600 overseas skilled workers.

New NT Mental Health Lived Experience Framework

The Lawler Labor Government continues to deliver safe and responsive mental health services that are aligned with the diverse and evolving needs of the community.

Territorians with lived experience of mental health illness have informed the first NT Mental Health Lived Experience Engagement Framework released today.

The new Framework amplifies the voices of those who have navigated the mental health care system in the Northern Territory, helping to reduce stigma and support recovery.