King's Trust Australia

Do you know an inspiring ADF veteran running their own business or startup? Nominate them for the New Mission Award, proudly sponsored by Saab Australia.

The New Mission Award recognises the military skills, experience and/or networks developed in service to the Australian Defence Force and applied to a civilian business.

Nominations close on Friday, 21June.

Nominate yourself or your favourite business today! https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

Research has shown that award-winning businesses perform up to 40% better than their peers.

Networking, improved employee morale and media exposure are just a few other benefits that finalists and winners enjoy.

There are 8 days left to enter the 2024 Beyond Service Awards which recognise the wealth of experience and skills that veterans and Australian Defence Force families bring to the world of small business.

Nominate yourself or your favourite business now: https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

The 2024 Beyond Service Awards are proudly supported by Gold Sponsor Commonwealth Bank.

Nominations close 21 June.

The Enduring Design Masterclass is back for another year, and applications are now open.

Taking place between the 22 July - 14 October 2024, participants will learn the theory and practice of traditional building and design knowledge, and develop hands-on skills in stone masonry, traditional carpentry, bricklaying, and more. First Nations, European and regional perspectives and approaches to design will also be taught.

The programme is run in partnership between The University of Queensland, The King’s Trust Australia and INTBAU Australia.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 30 June 2024.

For more information - https://bit.ly/3KBo1dn

Networking is an essential part of growing a business.

Give your business a boost by submitting a nomination for the 2024 Beyond Service Awards.

Nominate yourself or your favourite business now: https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

Nominations close 21 June.

Join us, and over 1,000 students from across Australia, as we take part in the !

💙 Discipline & Resilience
💙 Teamwork & Collaboration
💙 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Australian Defence Force veterans bring a wealth of experience & skills to the world of small business.

Help us recognise veteran small business leaders and entrepreneurs in your community through the Beyond Service Awards, proudly sponsored by Commonwealth Bank.

Nominate yourself or your favourite business now: https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

Nominations close 21 June.

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Calling all Newcastle based ADF veterans, partners and family members: register for Launch Lab today to gain the skills, networks and confidence to launch your new business.

For the first time, we’re bringing this fully-funded workshop to Newcastle on 25 June.

This introductory programme makes space for you to:
- Dig deeper into that business idea - the why, what and how?
- Build confidence in your idea, story and capabilities
- Connect with likeminded ADF partners and family members

Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/launch-lab-newcastle

The Beyond Service Awards are returning in 2024 with an exciting new category: The Rising Star Award.

The Rising Star Award recognises the outstanding entrepreneurial achievements of a veteran or defence partner aged 35 years or under.

Let's give these young entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve.

You can self-nominate or nominate someone from the ADF Community.

Nominations close Friday 21 June - https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

The 2024 Beyond Service Awards are proudly supported by Gold Sponsor Commonwealth Bank.

It's time to celebrate our unsung champions! 🌟

The King's Trust Australia’s Beyond Service Awards celebrate the grit, dedication, and excellence of those who've served our nation & now continue to serve as small business owners and entrepreneurs.

🗳️ Do you know a veteran or ADF family business owner/operator that deserves recognition for their outstanding service? Nominate them today!

💙 Let's give these exceptional businesses the recognition they deserve! Together, we can support and uplift our community, one nomination at a time.

⏰ Nominations close Friday 21 June, so don't miss your chance to shine a spotlight on these incredible entrepreneurs.

Proudly supported by Gold Sponsor Commonwealth Bank.

https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

Congratulations to the Prince’s Trust Award winners and Celebrity Ambassadors who attended a special reception with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace to celebrate their achievements.

The Awards honour the successes of those who have been helped by The Trust, and those who support them, in the UK and around the world.

We're so proud of everything our young people have achieved.

The King’s Trust Australia is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Beyond Service Awards 🏆

The Beyond Service Awards celebrate the remarkable entrepreneurial achievements of Australia's veteran and ADF family business community.

Our heartfelt thanks to our Gold Sponsor, Commonwealth Bank, whose support has made these awards possible.

This year’s categories are:
⚡The Rising Star Award
🌟The New Mission Award
👪 The Defence Family Business Award
🌍The Community Impact Award

Nominate yourself or a deserving friend who has dedicated themselves to building a successful business.

Learn more - https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

Reminder! Our "Small Biz Must Knows" session is happening next Friday, May 31.

Join us for a 90-minute presentation featuring chartered accountant Robert Brown and Principal Lawyer Daniel Mendoza-Jones as they demystify the world of business finance and accounting.

Get independent information from the experts who know best! This educational session will cover:

💸 Getting into business
💸 Financing your business
💸 Types of business structure
💸 Buying (into) an existing business
💸 Planning your exit
💸 When and where to get help

This session is free and online, open to anyone in the ADF community.

Final tickets available here: https://bit.ly/4awqsbK

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain insights and guidance from industry experts!

Congratulations to Tyson Nemukula from The King's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand for winning this year’s Global Young Achiever Award at the Prince's Trust Awards in London.

💛We're honoured to welcome back the Commonwealth Bank as the major sponsor of our 2024 Beyond Service Awards. The Awards recognise veteran and Defence family business leaders and entrepreneurs.

🎖️Finalists of our award categories will be eligible for our peak award - the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Business of the Year Award.

🖋️Nominations open 24 May - don't miss out!

Click here for more information - https://bit.ly/4bGz94r

🎓 Congratulations to our 2024 The King's Trust Australia scholarship recipients who will be pursuing their passion for sustainable design, traditional architecture and human-centric urban planning by attending four incredible summer schools around the world.

Darshana Thapa and Ruby Matthews are both attending the King's Foundation Summer School at Dumfries House in Scotland. Here, they work with architects, artists and tradespeople to develop their knowledge of traditional architecture, design, building and repair techniques and how these can be applied in the 21st century.

Tarunpal Taak is studying at the INTBAU Netherlands ‘Let’s Build a Beautiful City’ summer school in Utrecht to learn how to create contemporary urban places where people feel at home by reflecting local traditions and environmentally sustainable design practices.

Ashish Singh Pundir will immerse himself in the Arcos de Valdevez Traditional Architecture Summer School 2024 in Portugal. Here, he will study local traditional urbanism, architecture and building details to preserve and create new traditional buildings for the area.

Nicole Pereira is attending the La Table Ronde de l'Architecture Bruges Summer School Of Architecture & Crafts in Belgium where she will discover the rigour of drawing by hand using the rules of composition.

The King's Trust Australia scholarships run each year in association with INTBAU, so join INTBAU Australia as a free general member to stay tuned and find out more.

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Thank you to our Australian patron Margot McKinney OAM, who is not only passionate about our work, but now a global gala supporter!

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Last Thursday we had the great honour of being the Associate Sponsor for the King’s Trust Global Gala in New York. To be able to support the valuable work of His Majesty’s Trust in giving young people hope and confidence and a fresh start in life is of great importance to us.

The Gala was the first as the King’s Trust after the Coronation of Their Majesties last year and is co-chaired by Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE. Amongst many highlights of the evening was a concert by John Legend!

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Young people telling their powerful stories of success after The King’s Trust programmes sparked a standing ovation at the King’s Trust Global Gala in New York.

The Australian contingent was led by our patron and event sponsor Margot McKinney OAM and The Hon Julie Bishop.

Hosted by Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE, the Gala raised funds so we can work with more young people around the world. It was the first event under our new name, following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in 2023.

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Our Enterprise Accelerator Programme for veterans was the launching pad for Louise Burr's game changing pot plant – PerkyPod.

"It helped me to formulate concept plans and made me realise that my idea was worth committing to. It was just what I needed!" said Louise.

PerkyPod takes the guesswork out of keeping plants alive. It has an internal drainage and water catchment system and the optional built-in castor wheels make it easy to move large plants around the house or office.

Australian made, PerkyPods can be ordered online - www.perkypod.com.au

The King's Trust Australia's Enterprise Programme helps veterans and Australian Defence Force families to build the confidence, skills and networks they need to explore, start and grow small businesses. Find out more - https://bit.ly/4deFntT

Read more about PerkyPod here - https://bit.ly/3y3fmxA

Applications are now open for the 2024 Get Into Construction programme in Glebe, Sydney, in partnership with First Choice Apprentices.

Participants will gain experience on a live construction site at the Prince's Quarter in Glebe, Sydney; an exciting new social housing project that is creating a genuine and sustainable home for those that need it most.

The four-week programme will run from 27 May to 21 June 2024, with week 1 spent receiving training and getting safety gear, and weeks 2-4 getting hands-on with KANE Constructions on-site in Glebe.

“It’s a great opportunity for young people that want to gain experience and gain everything they need to get their foot in the door in the construction industry,” said Alex Dowthwaite, Project Lead, Sustainable Communities, The King's Trust Australia.

Applications close 5 May 2024.

Apply here - https://bit.ly/3UmVjl9

Today we honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Lest We Forget.

Big thanks to facilitator Summer Howarth and to Julie Hall, Senior Manager of Comm Bank for Veterans, for joining us in Townsville as we took the next step to develop an enterprise programme for young people whose parent(s) are a veteran or a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

We are so grateful to the Commonwealth Bank who support our work with veterans and ADF families through our flagship Enterprise Programme.

From bushfire recovery to training to work on tugboats and so much more – it’s been an inspiring 10 years of service at Prince’s Trust Australia.

As we evolve to our new name, The King’s Trust Australia, we are looking to help many more Australians.

Governed by an Australian board, chaired by The Hon Julie Bishop, we are proud to be serving in a charity founded by His Majesty King Charles III.

Here’s to the next decade – and beyond!

We are pleased to announce that we have officially become The King’s Trust Australia. This reflects the dedication of our Founder, His Majesty The King, and his continued passion for our work.

As we make this change, we will continue to support young people to gain the confidence and skills to move into work, education and training, defence members and their families, and sustainable communities.

Our social media page name will change tomorrow and our followers will automatically be directed to our new page.