| Free Coworking Friday @ iHarvest (Cloned) | Please find an updated version of our latest business newsletter. We mistakenly included an article in the previous version that was out of date. A new article with up-to-date information on the Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan and Albion Station has now been included. We apologise for any confusion this may have caused. |
| Free Coworking Friday @ iHarvest | This Friday iHarvest opens its doors free of charge to non-member start-ups, entrepreneurs and local businesses so they can trial coworking for themselves. Free one-on-one mentoring sessions with our business mentor specialist Sara Pantaleo are also available. For more information visit the iHarvest Coworking Sunshine website. Date and time: Friday 24 February, 9am-5pm Location: Level 4 / 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Register for Free Coworking / Register for Free Mentoring |
| Sustainable Business in the West - Program Launch | Discover new ways to save money and the environment at the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action Business Support Program Launch. Hop Nation Brewing Co. Co-Founder Duncan Gibson will step you through the brewery's sustainability journey, while business financing experts from Better Building Finance will be on hand to explain how to finance your own sustainable building upgrade. So join us for complimentary refreshments and learn about these and other opportunities such as: The Solar for Business government rebateThe Sustainable Australia Fund for sustainable building upgradesLocal waste, recycling, and energy efficiency options Location: Hop Nation Brewery, 6/107-109 Whitehall St, Footscray Date: Wednesday 29 March 2023 Time: 5-7pm Register here |
| Sunshine poised to become powerhouse of Melbourne's west | Brimbank Council has been working closely with the Victorian Government to progress major projects that will help transform Sunshine into the powerhouse of Melbourneâs west. The Victorian Governmentâs planned $80 million rebuild of Albion Station will replace the existing derelict station into a modern and accessible station. In addition the Victorian Government recently released the Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan and announced it would invest $143 million to deliver the first stage of the Masterplan, as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The development of the Sunshine Precinct is a landmark project that has the capacity to reinvent Brimbank as a thriving economic centre â unlocking jobs now and for future generations for people across western Melbourne. The first stage of works will include: A new bus interchangeA new station plaza and entranceNew shared user paths and open spaceNew pick up / drop off areasCreation of a development site; andIntersection upgrades around the bus interchange.Brimbankâs âLetâs build it better, togetherâ Melbourne Airport Rail Project advocacy priorities articulates the shared Council and community vision for the Sunshine Station precinct that includes the: redevelopment of Sunshine Station into a regional Superhubreconstruction of Albion Station into a fit-for-purpose public transport interchange with improved amenity and integration to its surroundings, andIntegration of both stations into the surrounding precincts in a way that unlocks development opportunities.For more information on the Melbourne Airport Rail, click here. |
| Food Allergens - how to keep your customers safe | Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis have doubled in the past decade and food businesses that donât have appropriate practices in place to keep customers affected by allergies safe, can be prosecuted in court. The State Government Department of Health and Human Services have released 'Allergen and intolerances: Factsheets for food businesses' to help food businesses identify the risks and their obligations to customers. Supporting materials are provided to assist you to develop and implement a plan for handling and preparing foods to safeguard against allergens. The factsheets are also available for download in Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese. For more information contact Councilâs Environmental Health Unit on 9249 4000. |
| Tobacco Legislation - retailing e-cigarettes | The State Government has extended existing rules for tobacco products to all e-cigarettes. The sale of e-cigarette products containing nicotine remains banned under the Victorian drugs and poisons legislation. E-cigarettes cannot be visible to the public from anywhere inside or outside a retail shop. It is also illegal to sell any e-cigarette product to a person under 18 years of age. Penalties apply. Retailer guides can be found on the Department of Health website here.
For enquiries about retailing e-cigarettes contact Council's Environmental Health department on 9249 4000. |
| Brimbank Business Link Meetup |
Join us on Thursday 23 February for the first free fun-filled morning of networking for 2023, where you can: Pitch your business in our 20 second lightning pitch Connect and network with other business owners Discover businesses you didnât know existed in your own backyard! Time Lord, Les Watson will welcome and introduce local small businesses old and new. Light refreshments will be served and places are limited - so book NOW! Register here! |
| Free Business Workshops | Creating Social Media Content Gain practical skills and techniques to create content to turbo charge your social media presence. Learn how to identify interesting topics, create eye-catching imagery, write engaging copy and schedule your socials for maximum impact. Date: Tuesday 28 February, 6-8pm - Register here.
From Zero to 100 Canva Skills Learn how to create professional looking social media graphics on the Canva graphic design platform. Learn how Canva works and how to create posts, templates, videos and add photographs. Date: Thursday 16 March, 6-8pm - Register here.
Instagram Essentials
Learn about what works best on Instagram today â and what it takes to use it successfully for your business, including the key elements for success. Date: Thursday 30 March, 6-8pm - Register here. |
| What's on in March | McKay Gardens Community Festival Come and have family fun at the sixth annual McKay Gardens Community Festival. Enjoy a host of different games, activities, face painting, free music and entertainment while you enjoy the beautiful and unique historic gardens.
Date: 5 March, 12noon-5pm
Where: HV McKay Memorial Gardens, Anderson Rd, Sunshine
Cost: Free For more information click here.
Join us for an International Women's Day Breakfast to celebrate women and what embracing equity means in Brimbank. A jam-packed event with inspirational speakers, entertainment and a delicious breakfast.
Date: 8 March, 7-9.30am
Where: Switch, Watergardens
Cost: $20 For more information click here.
Get your tickets to this highly popular Melbourne Food and Wine Festival favourite. Eat Drink Westside shines the light on Western Melbourne's culinary gems and enviable food community with a series of hosted moveable feasts. Bookings essential - Book here!
For a comprehensive list of events in Brimbank, click here. |
| Free Business Skill Builders |
Learn new skills to build your business:
February
27th - Microbusiness Health Check - Register here
28th - Creating Social Media Content - Register here
March
9th - Maximising your marketing - Register here
14th - Generating Cashflow - Register here
16th - From Zero to 100 Canva Skills - Register here
30th - Instagram Essentials - 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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PO Box 70, Sunshine 3020
For further information about this newsletter please contact the Economic Development Unit on 9249 4000 or email [email protected] |
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