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
2025 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 moreSecuring Funding Workshop
M&G QLD is running a 2-day Securing Funding Workshop on 4 and 5 March 2025 in Ascot. This workshop aims to enhance the capacity of museum and gallery staff and volunteers in securing funding.
Find out moreMental Health & Wellbeing Essentials Workshop
This workshop will provide an overview for staff and volunteers on their own wellbeing and strategies to help others.
Find out morePast Events
Collection Management 101 Workshop: Understanding and managing museum collections
The workshop provided museums, galleries and other relevant community groups with an overview of collection management principles, including cataloguing, storage and collection handling.
Find out moreBelonging: M&G QLD 2024 Conference
From 9-11 October, M&G QLD’s 2024 Conference explored what it means to belong in all its many facets.
Find out moreSecuring Funding Workshop
M&G QLD ran a free Securing Funding workshop on 20 and 21 March 2024, at The Centre, Beaudesert.
Find out moreRequest training
M&G QLD runs an on-demand program for training and professional development.
Video resources
Audience Recovery Seminar Series: Visitor intentions
Presenters talked through findings from the latest research on the intentions of visitors to return to cultural institutions.
Watch recordingAudience Recovery Seminar Series: Visitor re-engagement
Presenters shared the strategies, processes, and planning involved in welcoming back visitors to their institutions after being closed for a long period following natural disasters and redevelopment.
Watch recordingAudience 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.
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