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Gold Coast Insider

Welcome to Gold Coast Insider, where we bring you business insights, stories, opportunities and forecasts from movers and shakers across the Gold Coast.

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00:32:12

Leah Harrison — First Minutes Matter: Saving lives...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2026/01/11

(00:00) Introduction(01:30) Introduction to Leah Harrison(02:49) Leah’s role at LifeFlight(04:56) LifeFlight Overview and Mission(06:07) First minutes after an incident are so critical(10:37) First Minutes Matter Program Overview(21:04) Real life examples of First Minutes Matter making a difference(22:46) Recap: What is taught in the workshop(25:07) How to request a workshop(26:05) Future goals for First Minutes Matter(30:29) Closing commentsIf you came across an accident — or a family member or

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00:30:11

Shane Thomson — Powering the Coast’s future...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/12/14

(00:00) Introduction (02:11) Shane Thomson Introduction(03:05) Regional Jobs Committee Overview(03:50) Shane’s Role as Project Manager(05:16) How the RJC Addresses Local Workforce Challenges(07:34) GC RJC Webpage & Newsletter Launch(08:29) Supporting Small Businesses & Workforce Planning(11:34) Key Workforce Challenges on the Gold Coast(14:08) Youth Workforce Trends(16:43) GC Priority Sectors & Workforce Trends(18:33) Future-Proofing for the Olympics & Beyond(21:48) Engaging with the

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00:40:27

Kimberley Roberts-Salee — Cybercrime hits Queensland...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/10/20

(00:00) Introduction(01:15) What is Cyber Wardens?(03:19) Cybersecurity Risk for Small Businesses(05:11) Prevalence of Cybercrime(06:49) Common Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses(10:33) Red Flags and Warning Signs(15:44) Good Cybersecurity Habits(19:50) Cyber Wardens Training Overview(25:13) Queensland Government/Cyber Wardens Partnership27:35) What to do if you clicked on a Phishing Link?(29:52) Importance of a Cyber Response Plan(32:59) Cyber Hygiene & Ongoing Tips(38:33) Closing RemarksNearly

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00:30:14

Yvette Adams, Camm Gibson & Natalie Walsh, BIRO —...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/09/22

(00:00) Introduction(01:37) What is the Business Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO)?(03:36) 2024 Visa Changes Explained(04:10) National Innovation Visa(05:05) Skills in Demand Visa(07:06) Specialist vs Core Skills Streams(10:24) Resources Available for Business & Migrants(12:12) Common Business Visa Concerns(15:06) Construction Industry Visa Updates(23:21) Health Sector Visa Updates(28:02) BIRO Speaking Events/Workshops(29:05) Closing CommentsWith unemployment on the Gold Coast at historic

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00:34:15

Natalie Maloney – Helping women restart their careers...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/08/24

Restarting your career? Not sure where to begin? Start here! This week’s podcast guest Natalie Maloney, Founder of At the Helm Career Services, shares how a chance conversation at her daughter’s school inspired her shift from HR professional to career coach. Hearing another mum’s anxiety about returning to work sparked a lightbulb moment, leading Natalie to a new mission: helping women (and anyone re-entering the workforce) rebuild confidence, market their skills and embrace new opportunities.In

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00:34:41

Glenn Ayrton: Running a business is tough – getting...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/08/10

Running a small or medium-sized business in today’s economy is no easy feat. The rules of the game have shifted, and consumer expectations continue to evolve. The good news? A wealth of free government services and resources are available to help your business adapt, grow and succeed. In this week’s episode, we chat with Glenn Ayrton, Business Concierge for the South-East Region, from the Queensland Department of Customer Services, Open Data, and Small and Family Business. With his expertise and

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00:48:40

Prof James St John - A world-first clinical trial to...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/06/01

Interview with Professor James St John, Head of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research at Griffith University’s Institute for Biomedicine and GlycomicsEvery day, one Australian suffers a spinal cord injury — often with lifelong consequences. But what if the key to healing lies... in your nose?This week on the Gold Coast Insider Podcast, we dive into revolutionary research that’s turning heads worldwide. Our guest, Professor James St John, is leading a world-first clinical

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00:32:20

Nicole Evans - From awareness to action: Saving young...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/05/11

Australia is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis — but there is hope. In this Gold Coast Insider episode, mental health educator Nicole Evans shares how she and Dr. Kylie Armstrong are transforming the way we tackle mental wellbeing through their groundbreaking initiative, ConnectedLE. This award-winning, accredited training company is reshaping best practices in mental health education by empowering everyday people — teachers, coworkers, employers, friends — to become ‘connectors’: those

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00:49:44

Breaking barriers in Biomed: Dr Craig Patch's mission...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2025/01/28

Dr Craig Patch, CEO & Co-founder of Adepa Lifesciences, has had an extraordinary journey that began on the rugby field and led to groundbreaking innovations in biomedical science.In this episode, Dr Patch shares how his experiences in Nepal inspired a mission to combat a fatal disease affecting premature babies in developing countries.We’ll dive into how this remarkable discovery is poised to revolutionize gut health for people of all ages, not just infants. Dr Patch also offers a candid look at

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00:46:51

Gareth Richardson - The planning decision that...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/11/20

Two decades ago, securing 200 hectares for the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct laid the foundation for one of the city’s most transformative developments. In this episode we speak with Gareth Richardson, Development Manager for Economic Development Queensland, about how the Precinct - home to Griffith University, the Gold Coast University Hospital, and a thriving innovation ecosystem - has redefined the region’s economy and positioned the Gold Coast as a global leader in knowledge-intensive

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01:14:52

Melissa Donnelly - Building consumer trust in a...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/11/05

“What do you stand for and why should I care?” According to veteran brand strategist Melissa Donnelly, this is the most fundamental consumer question, and one which should inform every single business communication. But how do we cut through the noise and build consumer trust when we are living in a new ‘VUCA’ world – awash with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity? Melissa, Director of Affinity Communications and Chair of the newly formed Brand Gold Coast, has a wealth of insightful

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00:38:40

The Hon Rob Borbidge AO - ‘Stay engaged, stay...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/10/21

If not for a bold tax reform in the 1970s, the life and career of the Hon Rob Borbidge AO - and the political landscape of Queensland - might have unfolded very differently. Raised on a sheep farm in Victoria, it was the abolition of Queensland's death duties that spurred his family to relocate to the Gold Coast. This move eventually led Rob to be elected as the Member for Surfers Paradise, a position he held with distinction for over 20 years, before becoming Queensland’s 35th Premier in 1996. In

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00:43:38

Catherine Craig - Navigating the new workplace...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/08/26

With sweeping workplace relations reforms introduced on 1 July, and even more coming into effect this earlier week (from 26 August), our podcast guest Catherine Craig is here to help us understand and navigate the changes. Catherine, the founder of Gold Coast company NEXUS Human Resources, walks us through a raft of new regulations regarding maternity leave, the right to request flexible working arrangements, casual employee definitions, same job/same pay for labour hire contractors, the right to

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00:49:51

Patrick Hefferan - Solving the Gold Coast housing...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/08/13

A seasoned urban planner with over 20 years’ experience, this week’s podcast guest Patrick Hefferan provides an expert and nuanced perspective on how to address one of the Gold Coast’s most pressing issues: housing supply. Paradoxically, Patrick believes our housing crisis is actually a good problem to have – it means people are wanting to live, work and play on the Gold Coast, and the economy is accelerating.But where do we go from here? In a free-ranging conversation, we talk about issues such as

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00:32:37

Adam Chanter - Jobs galore in the Gold Coast's...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/07/16

In one industry on the Gold Coast, there are a wealth of jobs which you can start straight out of high school, become highly skilled and highly paid in a relatively short amount of time, and which can take you around the world (in style). Sounds enticing? Then the $1.2 billion Gold Coast marine industry is waiting for you. We talk to Gold-Coast-based Maritime Industry Skills Advisor Adam Chanter, to explore the smorgasbord of career paths on offer, and why local demand for workers is outstripping

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00:29:49

Rebecca Hyssett - The boundless opportunities in our...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/06/11

This week’s podcast guest, Rebecca Hyssett, is the Gold Coast's own ‘Pied Piper’ for the building and construction industry. As Industry Engagement Officer for Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), she is absolutely passionate about encouraging and supporting the next generation of people into a trade. And with 61 cranes currently towering over the Gold Coast, plus major projects underway like the Coomera Connector, SkyRidge at Worongary, Coomera Hospital and the Light Rail extension to

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00:33:08

Michael Kelly - The iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/05/21

Operating for an incredible 76 years, the 45-hectare Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (originally the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) is one of the Gold Coast’s most beloved community assets, and is also a significant regional employer and training centre, with 1000+ workers, volunteers and trainees. Today’s guest Michael Kelly, who until recently was the Sanctuary’s General Manager, gives us an insight their world-class conservation projects around the region, the newly launched ‘Homestead’ fine dining and

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00:33:07

Luis De Jesus - Gold Coast company at the forefront...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/04/30

Robotics engineer and entrepreneur Luis De Jesus firmly believes that the Gold Coast will be Australia's next major tech hub. His Arundel-based company Mexx Engineering - a manufacturer of robotics, autonomous vehicles and automated systems - is already one of the driving forces in a Gold Coast-led ‘Industry 4.0’ revolution, which is transforming industry processes and workplaces nationwide. Robotics and automation are often feared to be taking jobs, but in this episode we discover that it’s

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00:30:24

Prof. Chris Fleming & Prof. Nick Barter - Future...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/04/16

Concerned about business sustainability? This week’s episode is a refreshingly optimistic conversation with Professor Chris Fleming and Professor Nick Barter, co-authors of the new book, Future Normal: 8 Questions to Create Businesses Your Children Will be Proud Of. Four years ago, Chris and Nick, both lecturers in Griffith University’s MBA program, realised a new paradigm had emerged around core business values - one which they wanted to develop further, and get into the hands of a wider audience

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00:43:14

Shaun Roux - Skincare & cosmetics is a $100b global...

Gold Coast Insider ·

2024/03/18

Before you put another product on your face, this is a podcast you won't want to miss! Skincare and cosmetics is a $100 billion global mega-industry, but a revolution is underway - one which will upend everything (we think) we know about what is good for our skin. This week we chat with Shaun Roux, the Director of Gold Coast-based biotech company BiomeCentric, which is leading the charge to empower skincare and beauty manufacturers with a new science-based approach to their product ingredients

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