Skilled in Sixty is a webinar series designed to deliver 60-minute, bite-sized information sessions on topics that matter to Tassie tourism operators.

Sessions are hosted on a monthly basis and are available for free for TICT Accredited Operators and Members, and a small $25 fee for non-accredited operators.

Upcoming webinars

• OCTOBER: Grant writing & Using research and data to strengthen your application – with Kelly Brown from Business Tasmania AND Alexis Clarke & Paul Flemming from Tourism Tasmania, 11am Wednesday 1st October, learn more and register here.

Our October webinar will delve into how to apply for grants, and how incorporating research and data can support your application.

You will first hear from Kelly Brown, Manager of the Business Tasmania Service, who will share valuable tips and insights for those new to applying for grants, as well as for those with some experience looking to improve their applications. Kelly will guide you through the process and show you how to provide grant assessors with all the necessary information:

• how to find grants you’re eligible for
• what to look out for in grant guidelines
• what’s involved in putting together an application
• how to make your application stand out.

Next, Paul Fleming from Tourism Tasmania's Research & Insights team as he provides a brief overview of Tasmania's key markets and demographics, and highlight useful data to support grant applications and business planning.

There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.

**This session is free for ALL Tasmanian Tourism Businesses

• NOVEMBER: What Australia’s New Emissions Targets Mean for Tourism Businesses - with Lauren Cameron from TICT, 11am Wednesday 5th November, learn more and register here.

The Australian Government has just announced new 2035 emissions reduction targets of 62–70% below 2005 levels. But what does this actually mean for tourism businesses in Tasmania?

In this 60-minute Skilled in Sixty webinar, Lauren Cameron – our Carbon & Sustainability Advisor - will break down the targets in clear, simple terms and explore the opportunities and challenges they present for our industry. Participants will walk away with practical tips on how to align their business with national and state priorities, manage emerging expectations from visitors, and make confident decisions that reduce emissions and boost resilience.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• Why emissions targets matter for Tasmania’s tourism industry
• What might change for tourism operators over the next decade (policies, reporting, visitor expectations)
• Opportunities for businesses that adapt early
• Steps to measure and reduce emissions
• Funding, grants, and support programs available to help you on the journey

There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.

**This session is free for all TICT accredited and member businesses, or at a cost of $25 per registration for all others.

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Previous webinars

Webinar recordings, key actions, and relevant resources from recent sessions are available free of charge to QTAB accredited operators and TICT members. If you wish to access any of the below, please reach out to Kelly Luck via email.

• Charged Up Tourism: Boosting Your Business with EV Chargers – with Clive Attwater

• From Looker to Booker: A deep dive into the customer journey - with Booking.com's Elly Reuben

• Understanding Fair Work Obligations & Getting your Super Sorted - with TCCI's Stacey Joseph and HostPlus' Paul French

• How to become a climate resilient tourism business - with 7 Generations Tourism's Nic Cooper

• Thriving in Business: How Business Tasmania Can Help You Succeed - with Business Tasmania's Kelly Brown

• Small business cyber risks, red flags and the simple strategies to boost your cyber safety - with Cyber Wardens' Kimberley Roberts-Salee

• Maximising your tourism business potential with Tourism Tasmania - with Tourism Tasmania's Sam Denmead

• 10-step guide to best practices in sustainable tourism - with TICT's Lauren Cameron

• Making energy easy for Tasmanian tourism businesses - with Aurora Energy's Craig Wilson

• Understanding new employer requirements under the Fair Work Act - with TCCI's Stacey Joseph

• Managing your online reviews and reputation - with ReviewPro's Avril Carter

• Risk mitigation, market trends and how to best present your business to an insurer - with Steadfast Taswide Insurance Brokers' Dane Bailey