Training and events
M&G QLD delivers workshops, seminars, networking events and conferences for the sector in all of our major program areas: sector development; training and professional development; and exhibition development and touring.
What people think about our training and events
“This was a brilliantly organised and inclusive Conference. Well done to you and the team.”
– Participant, Belonging, M&G QLD Conference
“I picked up a lot of useful points. I was reminded of the importance of sharing risk assessments / plans with all volunteers.”
– Participant, Community Heritage Grant Workshop
“The content was very relevant, interesting and easily applicable to all our institutions.”
– Participant, The Object of Labels Workshop
“I was able to bring a problem to solve and gain valuable ways forward.”
– Participant, Community Heritage Grant Workshop
“I really enjoyed how each seminar had a different topic and angle. Having some big data to look at was really beneficial for me.”
– Participant, Audience Recovery Webinar Series
2026 Events
First Nations and Contemporary Collecting Workshops – Cairns and Atherton
This practical full-day workshop is aimed at volunteer-run, community museums and galleries. It will cover essential information and skills for best practice in caring for First Nations collections and in contemporary collecting.
Find out moreDisaster Preparedness Workshops – Cairns and Atherton
This full-day workshop will equip staff and volunteers of museums and galleries with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan and prepare for natural disasters.
Find out morePast Events
Strategic Planning for Museums, Galleries and Collecting Organisations
M&G QLD is running a free full-day workshop on Strategic Planning for Museums, Galleries and Collecting Organisations at Southport, Gold Coast, with governance expert Gigi Lacey sharing her expertise across human services, training, safety and management.
Find out moreCareers in Museums & Galleries
M&G QLD is presenting a free Careers in Museums & Galleries networking event on Friday 13 June 2025 at the Supreme Court Library Queensland, Brisbane.
Find out moreContemporary Collecting Workshop
M&G QLD is running a free Contemporary Collecting Workshop in March 2025 in Bokarina, Sunshine Coast.
Find out moreRequest training
M&G QLD runs an on-demand program for training and professional development.
Video resources
Healthy Workplaces ‘How to’ Series
This ‘How to’ video series aims to provide practical insights and tools to foster mental well-being, reduce workplace stress, and promote a positive organisational culture. The videos are presented by Lucy Harrington, The Wholistic Being, a Principal Master Trainer with Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Watch recordingsM&G QLD 2024 Conference ‘Belonging’ – Speaker Presentations
From 9-11 October, M&G QLD’s 2024 Conference explored what it means to belong in all its many facets. Follow the link below for a selection of Speaker presentations from the Conference.
Watch recordingsAudience Recovery Seminar Series: Community engagement
The panel shared the projects that have been developed to connect with and support their communities, and what their strategies are to continue to work with or re-engage their community.
Watch recordingEnquiries
Training & Professional Development
Museums & Galleries Queensland
