QIS BGA Seminar Series
The seminar series is designed to inform Queensland independent schools about three key things:
- Capital funding opportunities.
- Initiatives being undertaken by QIS BGA enabling school leaders to contribute positively to the design, construction, and activation of capital projects.
- The current design and construction environment to assist schools in making decisions about future capital projects.
At our seminars, we strive to include a site tour of the host school, featuring recent builds or renovations completed with the assistance of QIS BGA funding. This feature allows attendees to see firsthand the impact of the grants and gain insights into the application process.
Registration
Expand the list below for further details and to register:
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MARYBOROUGH: Friday 16 October 2026
Location: Riverside Christian College, 29 Royle Street, Maryborough
Time: Friday 16 October, 9:00am - 11:00amDistance Education Building ~$5.5m build (2020 state capital grant), completed April 2026.
Architect: Novum Architects
Builder: Badge Constructions -
ROCKHAMPTON: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Location: Kingsley College, 2 Schoolhouse Street, Berserker
Time: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 9:00am - 11:00amDesign lab >$2.7m build (2023 commonwealth capital grant), completed August 2025
Architect & Project Manager: Design & Architecture Pty Ltd - Colin Strydom
Builder: Griffin Builders
Primary stage 2 >$2.9m build (2024 commonwealth capital grant), completed September 2026
Architect & Project Manager: Design & Architecture Pty Ltd - Colin Strydom
Builder: Taylormade Developments
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SUNSHINE COAST: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Location: St Andrew's Anglican College
Time: Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pmPerforming Arts Hub ~$37.5m build (2023 state capital grant), completed October 2026.
Architect: Cox Architects
Builder: Integral Construction
Project Manager: Acceler -
CAIRNS: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Location: Trinity Anglican School, Progress Road, White Rock
Time: 9:00am - 11:00amMulti-Purpose Hall Extension ~$11.5m build (2025 state capital grant), forecast completion August 2027.
Architect: TPG Architects
Builder: WIP Construction
Project Manager: Black & More -
TOWNSVILLE: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Location: The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James, 154 Ross River Road, Mundingburra
Time: Wednesday 28 October 2026, 9:00am - 11:00amMiddle School Reception, Wellbeing Staff Offices; Undercover Passive Recreation Area ~ $2.7m build (2025 state capital grant), forecast completion October 2026.
Architect & Project Manager: North Queensland Construction Company -
BRISBANE WEST: Thursday 29 October 2026
Location: St John's Anglican College, Middle and Senior School, College Avenue, Forest Lake
Time: Thursday 29 October 2026, 10:00am - 12:30pmAquatic and Senior School Precinct ~$18.4m build (2022 state capital grant), completed May 2026.
Architect & Project Manager: BSPN
Builder: Bedford Built Pty Ltd -
TOOWOOMBA: Friday 30 October 2026
Location: Concordia Lutheran College, 154 Stephen Street, Toowoomba
Time: Friday 30 October 2026, 9:00am - 11:00amJunior Campus ~$16.5m 2 stages (2023 & 2024 state capital grants), completed May 2026.
Architect: Elevation Architecture
Builder: Watcon Building Group
Project Manager: Hammond & Neale -
BRISBANE CITY: Monday 2 November 2026
Location: QIS BGA Office, Level 7, 189 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Time: Monday 2 November 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am -
GOLD COAST: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Location: Hillcrest Christian College, 21 Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek
Time: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10:00am - 12:30pmInnovation Centre, Canteen and Hospitality classroom renovation ~$20,000,000 (2023 state capital grants), completed October 2026.
Architect: Detail Studios
Builder: Alder
Project Manager: Kevin Mutch (ProCon)
About the seminar series:
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Who should attend:
We encourage the following attendees:
- School representatives (including Principals, Business Managers, Facility Managers, and Board members)
- Other professionals (Including Architects, Project Managers, Bankers, and Building industry consultants)
We strongly urge attendance if you are considering submitting a capital grant application in the next funding round or have an active grant currently in place.
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Seminar locations:
Seminars are held in regional centres across Queensland. Host schools and dates listed above.
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Seminar agenda:
- Funding available in 2027
- State of the market
- Funding program updates
- Creating value (Guides and Workshops)
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Site tours:
Many of our seminars include a site tour of the host school, featuring recent builds or renovations completed with the assistance of QIS BGA funding. This feature allows attendees to see firsthand the impact of the grants and gain insight into the application process.
Recommended Funding Summary - 2026
A summary of funding recommended in 2026 can be viewed via the following documents: