Better Together Assoc Inc

22/12/2025

Thank you so much, City of Moreton Bay, for the funding and BFX Furniture for our new tables for our training rooms. We have been able to fit more students in our room to train.

28/11/2025

Due to a scheduled power outage, the Better Together office/hub and Lagoon Creek Cafe at Toovey Street, Caboolture will be closed on Monday 1st December.

There will be no staff on site. However, Better Together services will still continue! Our team will be online and available throughout the day to help with any enquiries via phone or email.

Please note Lagoon Creek Café will not be operating. Kindly direct any enquiries via email.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience. With the recent weather events, we know how important strong, reliable power is for our community!

12/11/2025

Can you help us?

Lagoon Creek Café have been supporting Caboolture Community Action for the past 18 months to prepare nutritious meals to support those in need.

With the cost of living rising and the summer holidays approaching, the demand for assistance is growing. As such, we’re seeking food donations to help us continue preparing nutritious meals for those in need.

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference and helps us keep this important work going.

If you're able to assist or have any questions, please reach out to the team on 5432 4855 or manager@lagooncreekcafe.com.au.

09/11/2025

☕✨ Something new is brewing at Lagoon Creek Café! ✨☕

Today we launched our ‘Cuppa On Us’ cards – a little token of kindness that gets you one free hot drink at the café.

Even better, every cuppa you enjoy helps support our amazing hospitality students as they build their skills and confidence.

Turn up between 9:30am & 10:30 am on Mon, Tues and Wed (on dates shown on card) to get your freebie.

Let’s spread the word, share a smile, and enjoy a cuppa together. 💙

02/10/2025

“Find your confidence. Find your pathway.”

🌱 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭.
Most people join our course for the certificates — but what they discover is so much more.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll:
☕ Train in a real café with supportive trainers
👥 Build confidence step-by-step in a safe environment
🌟 Learn how to present yourself to employers
💬 Get 1:1 mentoring from people who care
💼 Walk away ready for work (and life)

You’ll still earn THREE nationally recognised qualifications (Cert II Hospitality, RSA & RSG), but what most graduates tell us is: “I never thought my confidence could change like this.”

📅 Starts Monday 20 October 2025 | ⏰ Mon–Fri, 9:30am–2:30pm
📍 Lagoon Creek Café, 1–11 Toovey Street, Caboolture

🎓 Funded by the QLD Govt (Skilling Queenslanders for Work). Eligibility applies. Run by Better Together Assoc Inc (a registered not-for-profit organisation ABN 92 554 430 874).

📝 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 – 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!
📧 Email kate@bettertogether.net.au or 📞 0449 696 558

🇦🇺 Aussies & Kiwis eligible | 🌐 No international students

17/08/2025

Better Together is excited to announce the next intake of our Hospitality Traineeship - "Better Ventures" - starting 15 September 2025!

This 24-week paid traineeship combines hands-on experience in a real café, commercial kitchen & function space with nationally recognised training. You’ll gain practical skills, industry certifications, and personalised mentoring – all while getting paid to learn.

➡ In addition to Certificate I in Hospitality:
▪ Responsible Service of Alcohol & Gambling (SITHFAB021 & SITHGAM022)
▪ Barista Certificate (SITHFAB025)
▪ Blue Card & Yellow Card
▪ NDIS Worker Orientation Training
▪ Food Health & Safety Training
▪ Mental Health First Aid Training

We go further than training – you’ll receive 1:1 mentoring, job readiness workshops, industry & interview clothing, and tailored support to find employment after the program.

📍 Location: Toovey Street, Caboolture
ℹ️ Information Session: Tuesday 26 August – 1pm

👉 13 positions available – limited spots! Submit your resume & short cover letter to amelia@bettertogether.net.au.

For more info, call 07 5499 2230 or visit www.bettertogether.net.au.
This program is proudly funded by the QLD Government under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

23/06/2025

FREE - Used Vegetable Cooking Oil

We have multiple containers of used vegetable cooking oil available for free collection.

Would like to see it recycled or repurposed for those who can find a good use.

Please reach out to us via phone or drop in - no holds, take as much as you wish.

05/06/2025

⭐ FREE JOB READINESS TRAINING WORKSHOPS! ⭐

You're invited to join our free, high-impact workshops designed to boost your job-seeking skills and confidence.

As experienced SQW providers, we’ve seen how practical, engaging support can truly change lives—and now we’re sharing it with the broader community.

Each 2-hour session is packed with real-world strategies to help you improve your employability, build confidence, and take the next steps in your job search. Whether you're just starting out or getting back on track, these workshops offer a supportive, hands-on environment to help you move forward.

👉 All workshops are run between 11am and 1pm.
👉 Complimentary light refreshments, courtesy of our Skilling Queenslanders for Work Hospitality trainees.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
▸ 9th July - Resume Building & Cover Letters
Create a standout CV and cover letter to catch an employer’s eye.
▸ 23rd July - Interview Techniques
Gain confidence and develop the skills needed to excel in interviews.
▸ 6th August - Job Searching Techniques
Discover effective ways to identify job opportunities and navigate today’s job market.
▸ 20th August - Cultural Awareness & Diversity
Learn how to embrace and highlight cultural awareness, an increasingly sought-after skill in modern workplaces.

Registration is easy, and you can choose to attend one or more sessions based on your needs.

We hope to see many people benefiting from this free community initiative.

For more information or to register, enrol via the QR code or simply contact amelia@bettertogether.net.au

07/05/2025

Do you live in the Moreton Bay?
Are you currently unemployed or working 25 hours or LESS per week?
Are you looking to upskill and gain a qualification to support individuals to live a happy and Independant life with a Certificate lll in Individual Support ?
Included is the added value of Epilepsy training, First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Medication Training and much, much more The Better Pathways Program has a Night Class starting soon.
Please call or send me a text on 0404020517 if you are interested and please feel free to share. Thank you :)

22/04/2025

We are currently seeking a full-time Employment Coach to support individuals with barriers to employment, particularly those impacted by disability.

This role is based in Caboolture and focuses on delivering person-centred support using the Customised Employment model. You'll work closely with clients and employers to develop tailored pathways to meaningful, long-term work.

If you’re passionate about inclusion, strong on communication, and experienced in case management or employment services — we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close 17th May.

View the full job ad and apply via SEEK:

Unique opportunity for a highly motivated and person-centred Employment Coach to craft employment opportunities for vulnerable people!

29/03/2025

Meals on Wheels Moreton Bay needs a temporary kitchen.

Do you know of a venue? Can you assist?

18/03/2025

📚 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 & 𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐒𝐀 - 𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
Engage in hands-on training and assessment alongside industry experts from a renowned Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and earn two nationally recognised certificates/qualifications.
📅 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
12-week course: Mon-Fri, 9am to 2:30pm
📍 Location: Caboolture: King Street & Toovey Street
✨ What’s Included: • 🍹 Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) • ☕ Latte art master class • 🏪 Café practical training • 🍸 Bartending training (18+) • 🧑‍💼 Professional development workshops • 📝 Resume and cover letter assistance • 💼 Interview skills training and practise • 👗 Interview clothing • 🏢 Industry work experience • 👥 1:1 support & mentoring • 🛠️ Individual assistance in applying for jobs • 💰 Salary incentive up to $20,000 (conditions apply) • 💳 SPER debt reduction (conditions apply)
🎓 This training is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its ‘𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬’ initiative and is run by Better Together Assoc Inc (a registered not-for-profit organisation ABN 92 554 430 874). Eligibility criteria apply.
📧 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! Email kate@bettertogether.net.au or 📞 0449 696 558.
🇦🇺 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘡𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘙𝘌 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦. 🌐 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦.

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