Community

Q.I.T.E. is making a direct and economic difference to our communities by investing in Business Enterprises.

These enterprises are established to meet the needs identified within the community, and/or opportunities identified for disadvantaged target groups. Q.I.T.E. has provided seed funding and on-going subsidies where required, to ensure viable business enterprises can provide opportunities for work experience, skills training, and employment.

Q.I.T.E.'s Business Enterprises include:

  • QT's Early Learning Centre
  • Passenger Transport Service servicing farmers
  • Community pantries in Atherton, Mareeba and Tully (Cairns, Innisfail and Ravenshoe pantries will open in the near future)

Q.I.T.E. proudly represents the community on local, regional and national issues relating to training, employment and social inclusion.

Q.I.T.E. has been part of the Tablelands and Cairns region for over 30 years and we work consistently to build and maintain positive pro-active relationships with other service providers, government agencies and local government.

At the forefront of our philosophy and strategic planning is community development. This has also resulted in Q.I.T.E. providing services such as:

  • Farm and environment based horticulture programs
  • Life coaching programs
  • Youth programs
  • Adult literacy and numeracy
  • Indigenous programs.

Our commitment to community collaboration is reflected in our organization's investment in staff to work and build strong networks in:

  • local community response groups
  • homelessness and affordable housing
  • social/community planning/steering committees
  • indigenous forums, workshops and response groups
  • aged and seniors forums
  • transport and infrastructure response groups
  • district youth achievement committee and forums
  • mentoring programs, and
  • employer and industry reference groups.

 

QT's Early Learning Center

QT’s Child Care Centre was opened in September 2009 and provides quality day care services for up to 70 children per day (from 6 weeks to 5 years).

Award Winning Centre
On the 29th October 2011, the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce held its "2011 Business Awards", in which QT's Early Learning Centre was nominated for 3 of the main awards;  Best Customer Service, New Business and Business of the Year.

QT's Early Learning Centre was the proud recipient and winner of the, "Bella Q's Customer Service Award" which was nominated by members of the community and co-winner of the "New Business Award".

The purpose built state of the art facility provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for all age groups.  All nappies are provided and we can provide nutritious meals for your children at a reasonable price.

QT’S 15 qualified experienced staff pride themselves on providing a high quality program that is fun, and educational.

Join QT's where we "grow and learn together"

 

 

 

 

Q.I.T.E. Transport Service

Q.I.T.E. Transport Services is a dedicated service providing transport from Q.I.T.E.'s offices to employees' workplaces if they do not own their own vehicle. In a community with limited public transport especially to remote farms, this service provides benefits to local employers and employees alike. If you are looking to hire or lease a bus please call Q.I.T.E. and they will be happy to discuss your options.

Address: 39 Byrnes Street Mareeba 4880
Telephone: 07 4092 9700
Email: mareeba@qite.com