Ai Group has been a part of Australian regional communities for decades and regional businesses form a key part of our membership.

We help ensure regional and rural businesses are connected to the state and national action and that they have a strong voice championing their issues.

Using our broad expertise, Ai Group helps interpret how global, national and state issues will impact in regional and rural areas and can ensure the impact of national decisions on local business is understand by policy makers and influencers.

We provide a range of high quality services for members that can be delivered regardless of location and because we are active in regional areas across Australia can help connect regional communities and identify issues that are impacting across all of the regions.

As a national organisation, Ai Group has thousands of members, allowing regional operators to connect with peers across Australia and provide access to cutting edge practices.

Ai Group can give genuine insights on issues and developments that will impact business and as a leader in workplace advice, ensure compliance and provide quality help quickly. Regional organisations can also use us to fill gaps in skills within the business.

For more information email expertise@aigroup.com.au

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Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

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Podcasts - 04 Oct 2024

Supply Circles: The economic powerhouse of Australia- North Australia with Dean Deighton

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Member Stories - 19 Sep 2024

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Podcasts - 06 Sep 2024

Supply Circles: Inside the unique mind of a Procurement Professional with Andy Brightmore

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Blogs - 29 Jul 2024

NSW boost to apprentice and trainee roles ‘a good initiative all round’

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Blogs - 18 Jul 2024

Why it’s never been easier to engage with First Nations businesses

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Podcasts - 12 Jul 2024

Supply Circles: Experiences in digitalising supplier engagement with Tim Walmsley, CEO Bench-On

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Podcasts - 14 Jun 2024

Supply Circles: The Case for Circular Supply Chains with Brendan O’Keeffe, Principal, CSC Advisory

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Blogs - 29 May 2024

Sustainability built on action builds trust, confectionery industry discovers

Confectionery
Blogs - 17 May 2024

Fourth-generation chocolatier awarded top confectionery prize

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Blogs - 30 Apr 2024

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Member Stories - 19 Apr 2024

Confectionery favourite bows out on a high after 113 years

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Blogs - 22 Mar 2024

First Nations apprentices on the path to exciting careers

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Podcasts - 15 Nov 2024

Supply Circles: Decarbonising the Concrete and Cement Industries with Michael Kilgariff

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: Qld needs a skilled workforce, fit for today and beyond

All Sectors
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: A focus on employers is due

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Blogs - 03 Oct 2024

Trade growth with Ghana is music to industry’s ears

All Sectors
Blogs - 11 Sep 2024

Queensland manufacturers encouraged to apply for share of $5million

Manufacturing
Podcasts - 23 Aug 2024

Supply Circles: The state of the nation with Innes Willox, CEO Australian Industry Group

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Podcasts - 26 Jul 2024

Supply Circles: Update on Global Container Shipping industry with Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Blogs - 15 Jul 2024

Ella shines on World Youth Skills Day

All Sectors
Blogs - 12 Jul 2024

Celebration as students graduate from defence placement program

Defence
Blogs - 03 Jun 2024

First Nations procurement ‘has a big impact’

All Sectors
Webinars - 28 May 2024

Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings and the Built Environment

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Blogs - 17 May 2024

Inaugural summit a chance for WHS leaders to shape policy

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Blogs - 24 Apr 2024

Why young people need special safety consideration in the workplace

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Podcasts - 05 Apr 2024

Supply Circles: Why you need A.I. in your business now with Dave Phung

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Blogs - 15 Mar 2024

Degree apprenticeships a win for all

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Podcasts - 01 Nov 2024

Supply Circles: U.N. Global Climate Meeting and Your Business with Tennant Reed

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Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: The challenge for the next government is to set up the state for success

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Blogs - 14 Oct 2024

I couldn’t have done it without Ai Group ATC, says Apprentice of the Year

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Podcasts - 20 Sep 2024

Supply Circles: A Masterclass in SME Supply Chains with Russell Gibbons

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Blogs - 09 Sep 2024

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Podcasts - 09 Aug 2024

Supply Circles: Building a global supply chain from Tasmania with Adam Blake

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Blogs - 25 Jul 2024

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Manufacturing
Webinars - 12 Jul 2024

Queensland – New WHS obligations commence on 29 July

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Podcasts - 28 Jun 2024

Supply Circles: The China market today - insights and experiences with Susan Heffernan, China Expert

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Podcasts - 31 May 2024

Supply Circles: Supply Chain excellence including indigenous engagement with Daniel Joinbee

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Podcasts - 17 May 2024

Supply Circles: For maximum business efficiency and demand, listen to people with Leanne Farnworth

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Podcasts - 03 May 2024

Supply Circles: Stories from the SME Frontline: The Everhard Story with Gina Boyce Rowe

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Podcasts - 19 Apr 2024

Supply Circles: New challenge for ex-Defence personnel in your Supply Chains with Rhiannon Willis

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Podcasts - 22 Mar 2024

Supply Circles: Emerging opportunities in Defence Industry supply chains with Sarah Pavillard

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Blogs - 08 Mar 2024

Ai Group celebrates International Women’s Day around the country

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Call the Workplace Advice Line
1300 55 66 77 and press option 1
(Overseas: +61 3 9867 0100). Email: workplaceadvice@aigroup.com.au

Weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm
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