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A podcast brought to you by the Department of Resources that unearths the rich stories of our people, showcasing how the work we do, drives sustainable prosperity for Queensland.
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Welcome to Queensland Tourism Talks, your ultimate podcast channel dedicated to strengthening Queensland's position as a world-leading tourism destination. Explore how to elevate your business and create exceptional experiences for everyone in Queensland tourism. From game-changing insights and strategies, to funding, resources and success stories... we've got you covered.
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The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “You need to be aware that everyone experiences things differently.” In this episode, Bridie McKim is joined by Naomi Miles and David Elliot from Australian Ages o…
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The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. "People with disability want to succeed and have careers just like everyone else." Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined by Steph Agnew, who is blind and an i…
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The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “Universal design is that methodology that caters for so many people, globally.” Ben Pettingill is joined by Zack Alcott from Get Skilled Access and Bianca Bassett…
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The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “Talk to me like you would anyone else.” In this episode, co-hosts Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined by Rory Douglas, a blind guide dog user, to discuss v…
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Understanding the experiences of tourists with disability
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The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “You’re going to open up the doors to 20% more of the population by putting accessibility and inclusion at the forefront.” In this episode, co-hosts Ben Pettingill…
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Experiences of accessible tourism providers – Dreamworld case study
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The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “Consultation is really the key… and changes don’t need to cost the earth.” In this episode, co-hosts Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined by Chantel MacLach…
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Season 1 | Episode 4: Abandoned mines-ghost-towns or opportunities?
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A dark tunnel on the side of a hill, with bats hanging from every surface. This is the image of an abandoned mine that we've come to expect from the movies. But the truth about abandoned mines is much more complex. From gold rushes to ghost towns, the legacy of an abandoned mine can have lasting impacts on the environment, communities and the socia…
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Season 1 | Episode 3: Understanding land rights and how this can play an important role towards reconciliation.
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Six states and two territories-this is Australia as we know it today, but before Colonisation, there were over 500 different clan groups or 'nations' around the continent, many with distinctive cultures, beliefs and languages. The colonisation of Australia had a devastating impact on indigenous people who have lived on this land for over 60,000 yea…
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Season 1 | Episode 2: New economy minerals: Queensland mining's role in providing the minerals needed in a technological world.
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New economy minerals is a name coined to describe a range of metals and mineral elements used in many emerging technologies including electric vehicles, renewable energy products, low-emission power sources, consumer devices, and products for the medical, defence and scientific research sectors. In this episode, we chat to several Resources staff f…
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Season 1 | Episode 1: Where's the beef? A grazier's guide to moving herds to greener pastures.
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Dating back 150 years and spanning 72,000 kms of our state, our stock route network is a series of roadways and reserves used to move domestic livestock. It may look as simple as moving herds to greener pastures or transporting sheep or cattle, however, the efficient management of this network is equal parts important and complex. Jim Mollison, Mir…
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