We run regular events to share campaign skills, case studies, workshops and also member and volunteeer gatherings. If you would like us to email you our upcoming events, please signup to our newsletter list or join our alliance.
Regional Energy Transitions in Australia: From impossible to possible – Book launch
March 12, 2025 6:00 pm
The Institute for Regional Futures will host the launch of Regional Energy Transitions: From Impossible to Possible, with support from Hunter Jobs Alliance. This event will explore lessons from five of Australia’s key coal regions, including the Hunter Valley, as they navigate the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Join the discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and what regions need to ensure a just and prosperous transition!
Community Rally for Hunter Offshore Wind
February 4, 2024 11:00 am
Our Communities, Our Jobs, Our Future. Rally to support responsible development of Hunter offshore wind, for workers, our communities and the environment. More info to come.
A TAFE New Industries Training Centre: Business Case Launch
November 16, 2023 6:30 pm
The Hunter Jobs Alliance has been campaigning for the need to establish a TAFE New Industries Training Centre here in the Hunter. To better understand why a TAFE New Industries Training Centre is needed in the Hunter, the Hunter Jobs Alliance commissioned the Institute of Regional Futures and DeltaPearl Partners to compile a Business Case. Join us as we launch the Business Case and hear discussion from experts and stakeholders on the reports findings.
A TAFE New Industries Training Centre: the case for expanded vocational education in the Hunter
July 12, 2023 6:30 pm
The Hunter is getting a lot of investment in renewable energy developments, decarbonising industry, and new sectors such as battery manufacturing, green hydrogen and offshore wind. We can be a global leader in clean energy and manufacturing. To secure this future we need a job ready workforce to fill crucial skills gaps and attract further investment. Now is the time for the government to be funding quality public vocational education. We need to create a TAFE New Industries Training Centre. Come along and hear from experts and local stakeholders discussing the proposal, and the Hunter Jobs Alliance campaign to win this important investment for our region.
Offshore Wind – Opportunities and challenges
April 5, 2023 6:00 pm
The Hunter Jobs Alliance is presents four expert speakers with background in the emerging offshore wind industry and delivering outcomes for workers and communities. Mark Wakeham, Churchill Fellowship recipient Richard Finlay-Jones, Newcastle Offshore Wind Energy, Brad Pidgeon, Organiser Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Penny Howard, National Research Officer, Maritime Union of Australia. Recording here: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/EOyzTvWRjF23AVAT6ZzsiuPJBhg3eK-y6xqc209sbTQosoIb3IyYGwPkXzXQVLnn.EKlZiNTTUNQAr-aE?startTime=1680679375000 Passcode: 3BT@$C.g
Campaign workshop
January 28, 2023 11:00 am
As we draw nearer to the state election, politicians have their eye on the Hunter. The time is now to skill up and hit the campaign trail, to secure a prosperous future for the Hunter. Come along to our training session in beautiful Maitland to meet your team mates and learn about how we will secure a 'Transition Authority' for the Hunter. We'll provide a fully catered lunch, and equip you with all the info you'll need to confidently take the message out into our communities. Agenda:
Collie: A coal town taking charge of its future (Wangi)
October 27, 2022 6:30 pm
In late October Hunter Jobs Alliance is will be hosting locals from Collie, W.A. to speak to us about their experience navigating the town through the closure of three power stations.Clean Jobs – Winning the Hunter’s Fair Share
June 1, 2022 6:30 pm
There's been a lot of talk about new industries providing jobs of the future. How real are the opportunities? How do we make sure the work actually comes to theHunter? Will they be secure jobs with decent pay and conditions?Muswellbrook – Voices of the Valley
September 22, 2021 5:30 pm
In the coming months the Hunter Jobs Alliance and partner Hunter Renewal are running online community workshops to make sure the community has a say on how these public investments are delivered, and to contribute their ideas for jobs and the Hunter’s future.Singleton – Voices of the Valley
September 8, 2021 5:30 pm
In the coming months the Hunter Jobs Alliance and partner Hunter Renewal are running online community workshops to make sure the community has a say on how these public investments are delivered, and to contribute their ideas for jobs and the Hunter’s future.