Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

01/09/2026

Join us for Business After Hours with Karijini Eco Retreat and Brighter Futures Therapy on Thursday, 17 September, 5.00pm to 7.00pm at Mountain View Sporting Club Inc aka The Golfie.

Proudly delivered by the Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PICCI), this is a great opportunity to connect with local business owners, professionals and community members in a relaxed after-work setting.

Meet our hosts:

Karijini Eco Retreat 🏕
Karijini Eco Retreat is one of Australia’s leading eco-tourism destinations. Offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pilbara while staying immersed in nature, the retreat provides comfortable accommodation, dining and unforgettable experiences surrounded by the rugged landscapes and natural wonders of Karijini.

Brighter Futures Therapy ✨
Brighter Futures Therapy provides family-centred allied health services supporting children and young people across the Pilbara. With a focus on helping children and young people build confidence, develop their skills and reach their potential, Brighter Futures Therapy works alongside families to provide personalised support that makes a positive difference.

This event is open to PICCI members and non-members. Come along and bring a friend!

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/business-after-hours-sept17

01/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

For the first time since 2023, the PICCI Business Awards are back – celebrating the businesses, people and organisations making a positive contribution to our Pilbara business community.

With four award categories recognising business excellence, community impact, Indigenous business and rising businesses, the Awards are your opportunity to showcase your achievements, celebrate your team and gain recognition for the difference you make.

Applications are open to both PICCI members and non-members.

📆 𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑡 6.00𝑝𝑚 𝐴𝑊𝑆𝑇 𝑜𝑛 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑦, 28 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 2026 ‼

Before you start your application, visit https://www.picci.com.au/business-awards2026 to view the award categories, eligibility requirements and key criteria, and make sure you understand what is required for your chosen category.

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Join us on Monday, 14 September for How to Write an Award-Winning Application, presented by Mulla Mulla Consulting. This practical workshop will provide helpful tips and guidance to help you put your best application forward.

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-write-a-winning-application-or-online-workshop

Ready to get started?
👉 https://zealous.co/picciawards/opportunity/picci-business-awards

We can’t wait to see the incredible stories, achievements and businesses that make our Pilbara community so strong.

31/08/2026

We can’t wait for the Wellness Expo and these workshops! Have you booked in yet? 🤗✨

Nintirri Centre Pilbara Cosmetic and Wellness

31/08/2026

Coming soon... a fresh look for our PICCI website 💻

We’re excited to give you a sneak peek at the new PICCI website, launching by late September!

Our new website will provide a fresh, modern and more accessible online site, making it easier for our members, local businesses and the wider Pilbara community to connect with us, access important information, register for events, and stay up to date with what’s happening across the Chamber.

Our Website Corporate Sponsor ✨

PICCI gratefully acknowledge Fortescue for their generous support towards the development of our new website.

Their investment has helped PICCI strengthen its digital presence and create a more accessible online platform for our members, businesses and the wider Pilbara community.

Thank you, , for supporting PICCI and the future of our business community.

Thanks also to Bateman Digital, who worked tirelessly to develop a new website that is not only pleasing to the eye, but functional in every way.

We hope you will like it as much as we do! Keep an eye out… coming soon!

31/08/2026

PICCI and Thrive Together Therapy invite you to join us to officially celebrate the launch of Busy Brains on Friday 18 September, 3pm - 4.30pm at Paraburdoo Saints FC.

This interactive online program is designed to help kids aged 6-12 understand their brain, body and emotions.

Created by Occupational Therapist Aileen Mathyssen, Busy Brains was built, tested and shaped right here in our local community, with plenty of help and very honest feedback from our kids along the way!

Come along to:
✨ Explore the Busy Brains program
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Celebrate the local kids who helped trial and shape it
🧠 Try some of the Busy Brain strategies through hands-on activities
👂 Hear the story behind Busy Brains and how it came to life
🫖 Enjoy a light afternoon tea

This is a free community event and kids are very welcome.

Please register so we know how many to cater for! 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/busy-brains-launch

31/08/2026

New Member Spotlight: The Flying Sandgroper - Adventure Tours & Travel

We’re pleased to welcome The Flying Sandgroper AT & T as a new member of the Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Established in 2011, The Flying Sandgroper is a proudly West Australian-owned and operated tourism and transport business, connecting Perth, Ningaloo, Karijini and Broome.

With extensive experience across the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions, the team operates a company-owned fleet of 4WD vehicles for dry hire, provides 4WD bus and coach charters, and specialises in vehicle relocations between Paraburdoo Airport and Exmouth.

The Flying Sandgroper also supports the resource sector through its Critical Parts division, delivering mechanical parts where they’re needed.

Please join us in welcoming our new members! 👏

26/08/2026

We’re excited to be collaborating on this fantastic Women’s Wellness Expo with Nintirri Centre, celebrating women’s health, wellbeing and connection across our community. Be sure to check out the details below!

Join us for a morning dedicated to women's health, wellbeing & community connection at the Women's Health & Wellness Expo ✨

Women's health week is coming up and this year Nintirri Centre in collaboration with Rio Tinto, Shire of Ashburton and Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce and Industry are hosting a Women's Health & Wellness Expo showcasing a range of women's services, businesses and organisations within the Pilbara

Saturday 12th Sept
9am - 12pm
Recreation Centre (Tom Price Senior Highschool)

We have RR Coffee Love for your caffeine and a soft play kids corner to help keep the kids entertained so come along and see what's available within our local area 🌸

If you're a local business and want to get involved there is still plenty of time! Email [email protected]

24/08/2026

Meet one of our newest PICCI members, Shut the Front Door Digital 🌟

Business owner Vanessa is on a mission to empower more regional entrepreneurs to elevate their online presence with jargon-free digital solutions. Shut the Front Door Digital provides tailored support and advice on websites, SEO, and your business's digital presence.

We can't wait to hear more from Vanessa. Please give her a warm welcome, like and follow! 👍🫶

19/08/2026

Member Update: Thrive Together Therapy supporting Paraburdoo & Tom Price

PICCI is pleased to share information about a valuable local service now available to the Paraburdoo and Tom Price communities.

Thrive Therapy is providing counselling services with Ela Smith, a counsellor based in Paraburdoo who provides weekly outreach to Tom Price.

Ela has been supporting individuals and families across both towns since May, providing a much-needed counselling service to our local communities.

Referrals are currently being accepted for:
• NDIS clients
• Private clients

Capacity is limited, so early referrals are encouraged.

To make a referral, complete the referral form or contact Aileen at [email protected].

PICCI is proud to share information about services supporting the wellbeing and strength of our local communities.

19/08/2026

Reminder: PICCI Business Awards Sponsorships end this Friday! ‼

The PICCI Business Awards are returning on Saturday, 28 November 2026! 🏆

As part of the PICCI Relaunch & Recognition Red Carpet Cocktail Event and Awards Presentation, we’ll celebrate the innovation, dedication and achievements of the businesses and people who strengthen our local business community across Tom Price and Paraburdoo.

✨ Seeking sponsors ✨

We’re inviting local organisations to get behind the 2026 PICCI Business Awards and help us celebrate the achievements of our local business community.

Sponsorship provides an opportunity to:

▫️ Demonstrate your support for local business and the Pilbara community
▫️ Align your organisation with business excellence and achievement
▫️ Gain valuable exposure leading up to and throughout the event
▫️ Connect with local business owners, professionals and community leaders
▫️ Be part of the relaunch of PICCI and the return of the Business Awards

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Contact us or submit an expression of interest to [email protected] by Friday 21 August 2026.

Find out more and view sponsorship options at https://www.picci.com.au/business-awards2026