Multicultural business and programs

You can apply for multiple award categories in the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards. You must meet the eligibility criteria and submit a separate nomination form for each category.

You cannot edit your nomination for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards once it’s been submitted. We recommend you take time to review the eligibility and award criteria before drafting your nomination. You can save and return to your entry to make edits before making a submission.

This beginner‑friendly program introduces small and medium business owners, managers and staff to artificial intelligence basics. It uses clear, simple language for everyday business use. Participants learn what AI is and is not. They explore practical uses and practise everyday tasks like writing, summarising and planning. By the end of the course, participants will understand key AI concepts and where AI can add value. They will create prompts, assess outputs, and develop a simple, low-risk action plan considering ethical, legal and risk factors.

This program includes 5 half-day sessions (4 hours each, totalling 20 hours). The sessions will be delivered face-to-face on campus at ACTIT.

There are up to 5 placements available.

For more information, visit Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology.

The Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management is an advanced-level course for aspiring travel or tourism managers. It also provides foundation skills for further study in the field.

The qualification provides high-level communication and technical skills to manage a travel or tourism business. Skills include budgeting, leading teams, planning e-marketing strategies, and selling tourism products and services.

The course is designed in consultation with travel and tourism industry representatives. ACTIT's expert trainers ensure you are ready for the industry. You will gain hands-on and theoretical knowledge through workplace experience and ACTIT training.

There are up to 2 placements available.

For more information, visit Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology.

The Company Directors Course™ is one of the most established and reputable governance courses in the world. Delivered by directors for directors, this course suits current and first‑time directors. It also supports aspiring directors, senior executives, business leaders and board advisors.

Using real-world case studies and simulations, the curriculum covers topics including legislation, risk and strategy, and financial literacy.

With an understanding of organisational governance, students gain knowledge and skills needed to navigate corporate boardrooms and change. 

A 12-month membership with the AICD gives you access to 53,000 directors, senior executives, and government professionals. It also gives you access to resources, courses and events to support your professional development.

There are 3 placements available.

For more information, visit Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Family and diaspora connections can open doors to international markets. Success in exporting and importing still relies on strong commercial foundations.

This 2‑part online webinar series helps businesses understand international trade. It also supports best‑practice approaches when working with trusted overseas partners. The focus is on moving from informal, relationship-led opportunities to structured, compliant, and scalable international trade operations.

This series will be delivered across 2 sessions with each session running for 1 hour from 12-1pm. 

There are up to 10 placements available.

For more information, visit the Export Council of Australia.

Clear communication is a powerful business tool. This online program builds confidence and structure for explaining ideas clearly. Participants learn to earn trust and buy‑in without slides or performance.

Designed for high-stakes conversations, it teaches a practical, outcomes-focused approach to strategic communication. Participants learn how to clarify their ask, read the room, and craft messages that stand up under pressure.

This program includes:

• lifetime access to Pitch Camp's Online Boot Camp
• 12 months access to Pitchcraft – a pre-pitch clarity engine with rehearsal tools.

By the end, participants will have:

• a clear structure for pitches and projects
• a simple framework for high-stakes conversations
• strategies for handling questions and curveballs
• tools to keep improving.

There are up to 6 placements available.

For more information, visit Pitch Camp.

This diploma provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively lead teams and drive organisational success. It helps you build key skills in communication, critical thinking and emotional intelligence. You will be better prepared to tackle complex challenges with confidence.

In this course you will learn to:

• communicate effectively to influence and support individuals and teams.
• develop critical thinking skills in others and lead diverse and effective workplace relationships.
• manage business operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and sustainability practices.
• apply emotional intelligence to enhance leadership and team effectiveness.
• plan, implement, and oversee projects to meet organisational goals.
• build and maintain key business relationships to drive growth and success.

There are up to 5 placements available.

For more information, visit Rhodes Business School. 

This 3-day workshop focuses on emotional intelligence (EQ) to help drive success, foster collaboration, and inspire high-performing teams.

Participants gain skills to enhance self-awareness, manage emotions under pressure, and communicate with impact.

As a participant you'll learn to:

• master the 5 components of EQ – self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills.
• develop strategies to recognise emotional triggers and regulate responses effectively.
• strengthen active listening, conflict resolution, and feedback techniques. 
• manage stress and make emotionally intelligent decisions in high-pressure environments.
• foster trust, motivation, and engagement within teams using EQ-driven leadership approaches.
• create a personalised EQ leadership action plan for continued development.

There are up to 10 placements available.

For more information, visit Rhodes Business School.

Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialised qualification.

This course suits small business owners, start‑up leaders and entrepreneurs. It helps build business management skills and knowledge. Build skills and knowledge across core business areas. These include finance, legal and risk management, marketing, and writing business proposals.

During your studies, you will be guided by an experienced mentor from the business community. They will work with you to develop a business plan tailored to grow your business.

To be eligible for this course, you must be a small business owner or operator. This must have been within the last 12 months.

This course will be delivered via one-on-one mentoring sessions arranged between the mentor and student. The sessions may be online or at one of our TAFE Queensland Brisbane campuses.

There are up to 2 placements available.

For more information, visit TAFE Queensland.

A business degree provides a strong foundation across all business areas. It also offers deeper knowledge and experience in your chosen fields.

Griffith Business School holds a 5-star rating for educational experience and teaching quality in business and management. This rating is from the Good Universities Guide 2021, a leading provider of education and career information.

Applicants for this scholarship must already be enrolled in an undergraduate business degree at Griffith University and be completing at least one major in:

• Asian business
• international business
• entrepreneurship and self-employment
• economics; and/or
• finance.

One scholarship is available per year and applies for the duration of one year.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday 27 April 2026 and must be made directly through the Griffith University website.

Networking opportunities offered through the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program include:

• the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards
• other relevant invitation-only events via Council’s International Relations and Multicultural Affairs team.

When you apply for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program, you can choose up to 2 preferred courses.