| Council Tender Opportunities | If you are interested in bidding for Council business, register as a supplier with Councilâs eProcure to receive tender and quotation opportunities direct to your inbox. Current opportunities include: Provision of Electrical ServicesUpgrade of Robert Bruce Reserve Sports PavilionDesign and Construction of a New Sports Pavilion at Lloyd Reserve, Sunshine North Registration is free, for information click here. |
| Join Brimbank JobLink | Brimbank JobLink is a one-stop-portal for employers and jobseekers in Brimbank. The jobsite is exclusively for employers and jobseekers in Melbourne's West. At no cost, employers can list vacancies directly on Brimbank JobLink, access applications from local jobseekers, search the local talent pool and take advantage of the knowledge centre. Follow us on Facebook and you might even see your job posted! |
| $5000 Wage Subsidy from the Digital Jobs Program | Do you need talented people with Digital Skills? Hosting a Digital Jobs program participant is a great way to fast-track recruitment for digital roles and increase diversity in your digital team. Employers receive a $5,000 wage subsidy for each 12-week work placement offered with the option to retain them. Register for the upcoming information session here. For more information, click here. |
| Applications closing soon! | The IGNITE Food Passions Program is specifically designed for food entrepreneurs looking to build on their idea and grow their business. Delivered by The Business of Food, this program will give you the know how to take your food business venture to the next level. It is also a great way to meet others and share your business journey. This five week program runs every Tuesday and commences on 2 May 2023. Applications close on 16 April 2023 at 5pm - Apply now! |
| Free Business Workshops | Winning Government Grants and Tenders Learn how to engage with government and get practical tips and strategies to successfully respond to government tenders, requests for quotes and apply for grants. Date: Thursday 13 April, 9-11am - Register here. eCommerce: How to set up an online store New to eCommerce? Learn how to start your first online store with Shopify eCommerce. Date: Thursday 26 April, 6-8pm - Register here. |
| Join Brimbank Community Voice! | Become a member of Brimbank Community Voice for the opportunity to give feedback and ideas to Council to shape the future of our city. This opportunity is open to all Brimbank residents, ratepayers and business owners, 18 or older. Registrations close at midnight on Friday 5 May 2023. For more information, click here. |
| $100 million Sunshine Private Hospital Opens | Health services, employment and investment within Brimbank's Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct have significantly increased with the official opening of the new $100 million Sunshine Private Hospital on Furlong Road, St Albans. Facilities include four operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, a 30-bed medical and surgical ward including four high dependency beds, 24 day surgery beds, a 21-bed womenâs mental health inpatient unit, consulting suites and sleep study facilities, with capacity for future expansion. The hospital also includes Capital Radiology, Fresenius dialysis services, Royal Childrenâs Hospital, Monash IVF, Melbourne Pathology, an onsite pharmacy and specialist medical and surgical clinics. For more information on the new hospital, click here. |
| Preparing for Workplace Psychological Health Reform | New Psychological Health Regulations are on the horizon in Victoria. For an update and practical advice on navigating mental wellbeing in the workplace, click here. |
| Free Business Skill Builders |
Learn new skills to build your business:
April
5th - Social Media and content Marketing - Register here
13th - Winning Government grants and Tenders - Register here
18th - People Processes and Technology - Register here
26th - eCommerce: How to setup an online store - Register here
27th - Starting your small Business - Register here
Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars to improve business success. For further information click here
Digital Solutions â Australian Small Business Advisory Services - Make the most of digital tools and get advice specific to your business needs. For further information click here
ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars where you can ask experienced tax specialists questions - Register here |
| Headway - Small Business Wellbeing | Headway provides a range of free services for small business including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.
Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway Watch a 30 second video about the Headway initiative here.
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| COVID Business Requirements and Links | Make sure youâre adhering to the current COVID restrictions All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0. Other COVID Links
Current Restrictions for Melbourne, click hereBook your free vaccine appointment, click hereWhere to get tested, click hereVaccination Status Register (workers), click here Financial Support for Businesses, click hereTranslated information about COVID-19, click here In-language updates can be found herePartners in Wellbeing, click hereHealth and Wellbeing, click here Coronavirus.gov.au, click hereBusiness Victoria, click hereDepartment of Health and Human Services, click here |
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