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National Tradies Day: celebrating the tradies building North Queensland
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In marking National Tradies Day, HIA North Queensland Executive Director Peter Fry said North Queensland tradies make an extraordinary contribution to the region and its communities, often without seeking recognition.
"From homes in Townsville and Cairns to growing communities across Mackay, the Whitsundays, Central Queensland and the regions in between, tradies help shape North Queensland every day," Mr Fry said.
"They build the homes we live in, renovate and maintain existing housing, support major regional projects and help communities recover after cyclones, floods and other natural disasters."
National Tradies Day is an opportunity to recognise not only the work North Queensland tradies do, but also the skill, professionalism, and resilience behind it.
"Behind every finished home is years of training, practical experience and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes in demanding regional and tropical conditions.
"Across North Queensland, tradies play a vital role in delivering new homes, supporting local businesses, creating local job opportunities and strengthening regional communities,” said Mr Fry.
National Tradies Day also provides an opportunity to encourage more North Queenslanders, particularly our younger generation, to consider the benefits of a trade career and help meet the region's future housing and infrastructure needs.
"Trade careers offer secure employment, strong earning potential and the chance to make a visible difference in local communities.
"They allow young people to earn while they learn, develop highly valued skills, work close to home and pursue pathways that can ultimately lead to owning their own business."
With North Queensland facing sustained demand for new housing, repairs and renovation work, alongside major public and private infrastructure investment, there has never been a better time to consider a career in the residential building industry.
"Technology may continue to change the way homes are designed and built, but it will not remove the need for skilled people who understand North Queensland’s climate, distances and building conditions.
"The demand for tradies remains closely linked to one of North Queensland's most important priorities: delivering more homes for growing regional communities.
"Today we thank North Queensland’s tradies for everything they do. Our region’s future is built by tradies, and National Tradies Day gives us the chance to celebrate their contribution," Mr Fry concluded.
National Tradies Day Friday 18 September
National Tradies Day recognises the contribution of Australia's skilled trades workforce and highlights the critical role tradies play in delivering housing, supporting local economies, training future workers, and building resilient communities.
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