Business Liaison Association

Name: Business Liaison Association
Address: Cairns, QLD, AU
Telephone: +61431022249

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20/10/2026

🏆✨ 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐀 𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒! ✨🏆

MacKillop students achieved some incredible results at the recent Business Liaison Association Aspire Awards, held at CPAC.

✍️ 𝙈𝙄𝘿𝘿𝙇𝙀 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉
🥇 WINNER : Kailen F

🏛️ 𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿
🥇 WINNER : Aashin S
🌟 HIGHLY COMMENDED : Lachie H

📚 𝙈𝙊𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙉 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿
🌟 HIGHLY COMMENDED : Amelie S

🏃 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙋𝙃𝙔𝙎𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙀𝘿𝙐𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿
🥈 RUNNER-UP : Riley C

💡 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙊𝙍 𝘽𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙉 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿
🥇 WINNER : Ari S

📈 𝙎𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙊𝙍 𝘽𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙉 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿
🌟 HIGHLY COMMENDED : Amelia C and Jonah S

Congratulations to these talented students on their outstanding achievements. Your hard work, creativity and dedication have made the MacKillop community incredibly proud! 💜💛💙

14/10/2026

CELEBRATING THE AMAZING BLA ASPIRE AWARDS 2026!

What an incredible evening celebrating the talent, dedication and achievements of our outstanding young people across Far North Queensland!

Cairns Performing Arts Centre, what a terrific venue, we are so grateful for your assistance.

These wonderful photos capture just some of the proud smiles, special moments and excitement that made the 2026 BLA Aspire Awards such a memorable occasion.

To our students – congratulations! You should be incredibly proud of your achievements. Your passion, determination and hard work is truly inspiring.

To our wonderful teachers – thank you for going above and beyond to encourage, mentor and support your students. Your dedication helps shape the future of our young people.

To our parents and families – thank you for being there every step of the way, cheering from the sidelines and celebrating every achievement, big or small.

A special thank you also to our generous sponsors, award coordinators, judges and participating schools, whose ongoing support makes these opportunities possible.

At the Business Liaison Association, we are so proud to celebrate the incredible potential of our region's young people.

Enjoy some of our favourite moments from the evening – so many smiles and so much to celebrate!

06/10/2026

Celebrating 10 Years of ADhesive Communication!

The Business Liaison Association would like to congratulate ADhesive Communication on an incredible 10 years in business, and sincerely thank Vanessa Allen and the team for their continued support of BLA and young people across our region.

For the past decade, ADhesive Communication has helped hundreds of local, state and national brands connect with their audiences through creative, strategic and results-focused marketing.

We particularly value ADhesive’s commitment to supporting the next generation. From work experience placements and James Cook University’s Workplace Integrated Learning program to their support of the BLA Aspire Awards, their contribution goes well beyond business.

Strong local partnerships make a real difference, and we are very grateful to have ADhesive Communication as a long-term supporter of BLA.

Congratulations Vanessa and the ADhesive team on 10 fantastic years — and thank you for continuing to support BLA and our region’s young people. www.adhesivecommunication.com.au

24/09/2026

Thank You – Carey Group,

A big thank you to Carey Group for opening their doors and providing students from St Monica’s College and The Busy Schools with the opportunity to take part in Carey Connect.

Carey Connect was designed to give students a behind-the-scenes look at the diverse career opportunities available within Carey Group and the different pathways that can lead them there.

Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to meet and speak with industry professionals, ask questions, and learn about real career pathways, including work experience, traineeships, undergraduate and graduate opportunities, university pathways and vocational education and training.

Most importantly, students were able to hear directly from people working in industry and gain a better understanding of where their education and training choices could take them.

Thank you to the Carey Group team for sharing your time, knowledge, and experience, and to the students from St Monica's College, Cairns and The BUSY School - Cairns Campus for your enthusiasm and engagement.

Connecting students, education and industry is what BLA is all about, and Carey Connect was a wonderful example of this in action.

20/09/2026

Calling all future economists!

Are you in Years 9–12 and interested in economics, business, finance, public policy or politics?

James Cook University (JCU) and the Queensland Economics Teachers Association (QETA) are bringing a FREE Economics Student Event to Cairns! 🎓

Students will have the opportunity to:
💰 Hear from the Reserve Bank of Australia about monetary policy and current economic conditions
📈 Explore regional cost-of-living issues with the Economic Society of Australia (Queensland)
💬 Join a JCU fireside chat with economists and discover where Economics can take you
🎯 Explore future study and career pathways in economics, finance, business and public policy

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
📍 James Cook University – Cairns Nguma-bada, Smithfield Campus
🎟️ FREE to attend

👉 Find out more and register:
https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/jcu-qeta-cairns-student-morning/

Know a student who might be interested? Tag them below or share this opportunity with your school community!

07/09/2026

Thank you to Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand :)

The Business Liaison Association (BLA) is incredibly grateful for the valued support of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) and, in particular, their support of our 2026 Aspire Awards.

Our Aspire Awards are all about recognising and celebrating the talent, dedication and potential of young people across Far North Queensland, while connecting students with the industries and career pathways available to them.

Support from organisations such as CA ANZ helps BLA continue to provide meaningful opportunities for students to showcase their skills, be recognised for their achievements and be inspired to pursue their future careers.

Thank you, CA ANZ, for investing in our young people and supporting the next generation of professionals in our region.

https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/become-a-member/entry-requirements/chartered-accountant/ca-fundamentals

https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/become-a-member/scholarships

03/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE

The 2027 Cairns Careers Expo is back!

📅 Thursday 3 June 2027
📍 Fred Moule Pavilion, Cairns Showgrounds

Whether you're planning your future, exploring your options or looking for inspiration, the Cairns Careers Expo brings together hundreds of opportunities all in one place.

Explore:
🎓 Universities & tertiary education
🏡 Student accommodation
🩺 Health careers
🔨 Trades & apprenticeships
🏭 Local industries
💼 Employers
🌱 Career pathways
✨ And so much more!

Mark your calendars now — more information, exhibitor announcements and event updates will be shared over the coming months.

Interested in becoming an exhibitor, vendor or sponsor?
📧 Contact us at [email protected]

🌐 Visit our website - Link in bio

Thank you to for hosting the 2027 Cairns Careers Expo.

One day. Hundreds of opportunities. Your future starts here.

26/08/2026

Rotary are terrific supporters of BLA, and in return, BLA is incredibly proud to support and recognise the wonderful work Rotary does—not only in our local community, but around the world.

Thank you, Rotary, for your generosity, your commitment to community, and for continuing to make a real difference in the lives of so many.

We truly value our partnership and are grateful to have you as part of the BLA community.

12/08/2026

Cairns Employment Region Update – August 2026

There are plenty of opportunities across Cairns and Far North Queensland this month, with new jobs, training programs, career events, grants and workforce initiatives available across the region.

Highlights include the Construction Career Match, Cairns Maritime Jobs & Careers Expo, free and subsidised training opportunities, apprenticeship support, employment pathways and a wide range of upcoming community and industry events.

The August update also highlights continued demand for workers across key sectors including health care, construction and tourism, alongside new initiatives supporting apprentices, employers and job seekers.

Read the full August Cairns Employment Region Update for current jobs, training, events, grants and workforce opportunities across FNQ.

28/07/2026

Cairns Show Billboard Competition.

The Cairns Show Billboard Competition provides an exciting and prestigious opportunity for Visual Art and Digital Media students in Years 9–12 across Far North Queensland to showcase their original work on a large-scale public platform at the Cairns Showgrounds.

This initiative celebrates emerging artistic talent, promotes community recognition, and offers students authentic, real-world experience in large-format public art and design. Winning entries from each category will be professionally reproduced and displayed on a 12-metre billboard at the Scott Street entrance of the Cairns Showgrounds during the 2026 Cairns Show, providing high-visibility exposure to thousands of visitors.

Your creativity, dedication and artistic excellence have been recognised through this outstanding achievement, and you should all be incredibly proud.

The Business Liaison Association (BLA) and your respective schools are immensely proud of your accomplishments and the talent you have showcased. We also extend our congratulations to the teachers, families and supporters who have encouraged and inspired these young artists throughout their journey.

Well done to every student who entered. Your work highlights the exceptional creativity and artistic talent that exists across Far North Queensland, and we look forward to seeing your future success.

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Cairns, QLD

Telephone

+61431022249

Website

http://www.bla.org.au/

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