The School Business Managers’ Association, Queensland (SMBAQ) recently held its annual conference on the stunning Gold Coast, attracting over 650 delegates from all corners of the state. This event, a cornerstone in the professional development calendar for Queensland State Schools’ Business Managers, provided a vibrant platform for networking, learning, and sharing best practices.

About SMBAQ

The SMBAQ is dedicated to advancing the role and welfare of Business Managers in Queensland State Schools. The association’s key objectives include:

• Promoting professional development through regular meetings, forums, and conferences.
• Enhancing member welfare and support through networking and the sharing of best practices.
• Improving communication among members with publications aimed at advancing the association’s goals.
• Gaining recognition as a significant consultative group on policy-making bodies affecting school support staff.
• Advocating for school support staff within Education Queensland.
• Elevating the standing of support staff within school communities.
• Promoting membership to ensure a strong, united voice.

Safehook at the SMBAQ Conference

Safehook was thrilled to participate in this year’s conference, taking the opportunity to showcase our innovative range of hooks and the impressive new Stowmate storage rails. Our booth attracted considerable attention from the delegates, allowing us to engage with many Business Managers and discuss how our products can meet their schools’ needs.

One of the highlights for us was the launch of our latest Rhino hook products. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, validating the hard work and innovation that have gone into these new additions. The Rhino hooks, designed for durability and safety, align perfectly with the needs of modern educational environments.

Looking Forward to Next Year

The conference was a resounding success for Safehook, not only in terms of product exposure but also in building valuable relationships with school business managers across Queensland. We sincerely appreciate the time delegates took to stop by our booth and discuss how our solutions can enhance their schools’ operational efficiency and safety.

We are already looking forward to next year’s SMBAQ conference, eager to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones. Safehook remains committed to supporting the important work of school business managers and contributing to the advancement of educational environments across Queensland.

Thank you to the SMBAQ for hosting such a well-organized and impactful event, and to all the attendees who made it a memorable experience. See you next year!