Monash Business Awards June breakfast event

Join the Monash Business Awards breakfast for a morning filled with insights, networking, and community engagement. 
 
This month's speaker is State Opposition Leader and Member for Hawthorn John Pesutto.

Secure your spot now via the link below.

When: Thursday 27 June, 7am - 9am
Where: Huntingdale Golf Club, Windsor Avenue Oakleigh South
Cost: $64.79 
RSVP:  23 June 2024

Expanding Horizons - Overcoming barriers for employment

Interested in meeting candidates from a broader talent pool and becoming a diversity leader in the workplace? 

Join Monash Council and Holmesglen Institute at the Monash Business Awards breakfast on 27 June 2024 to learn about Expanding Horizons, an exciting two-year initiative aimed at helping Monash businesses build their confidence in creating more inclusive workplaces for people with disability.

ATO Masterclass series

We've partnered with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to offer a suite of six masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge.

During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs. 

The first two masterclass sessions are:

Starting a small business
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 | 10am - 10.45am
Thinking of starting a small business? Set your business up for success by finding out what you need to know.

Goods and Services Tax
Tuesday, 30 July 2024 | 2pm - 2.45pm
Who needs to register for the goods and services tax (GST), when do you need to register and how? Learn about your ongoing obligations once you are in the GST system.  

Chance to Shape your Monash

You are invited to shape the plans that provide direction for Council, with three different ways to get involved:

• Complete our online survey for the chance to win a $100 Coles Myer gift card.
• Nominate for our community panel.
• Talk to our team in person at a designated listening post.

Multicultural Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program: Applications open

Business chambers and trader groups can access grants of up to $20,000 to deliver locally led projects that support multicultural businesses in Victoria.

Some of the projects delivered could include upskilling in digital and in-language marketing, local business expo events or opportunities for meaningful networking. 

Applications close 17 July 2024. 

Monash Uni Undergraduate Industry Student Program

Monash University invites local businesses to collaborate with their talented Faculty of Information Technology students.

These student teams will work closely with your business to create or support your business objectives. This collaboration comes at no cost and is completed within a 14-week timeframe. 

Learn more via the program brochure or express your interest before July.

Women's Manufacturing Summit 2024 - August

Sponsored by SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance), the Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024, held 20 - 22 August, is your chance to hear from inspirational women working at the forefront of the industry. 

This unique, one-of-a-kind program is tailormade for women in manufacturing who want to bolster their knowledge, hone their skills, advance their careers, and guide their organisation into the future.

Australian Government funds new centres for business AI adoption

The Australian Government has announced four AI Adopt Centres under the $17 million AI Adopt Program, which will act as a 'front door' to connect small and medium sized enterprises with AI expertise.

AI Adopt Centres will work to provide guidance and free specialist training to help businesses and staff develop specific skills to effectively manage AI.

Online course to upskill tourism and hospitality businesses

The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has launched a micro-credentialing program designed to enhance the skills of those in the tourism, events and hospitality sectors. 

Through the Typsy online platform, individuals and employees can access specialised training to improve customer service, adopt new innovations, and improve productivity.

Digital driver licence: what to know when checking IDs

VicRoads has released a video about the new Victorian digital driver licence for businesses such as bars, restaurants, retailers and supermarkets, and how they can use the new digital licence to verify a customer's age or identity.

Do you supply or sell food and beverage products?

The Australian Taxation Office has made it simpler for you to know when you need to charge goods and services tax (GST) for combination products.

Water, yoghurt, popping pearls and sports gels are just some of the foods that have had recent changes.

Check if GST applies to your products by using the ATO's Detailed Food List (DFL) and read more on the link below.

Sustainability Skills Lab

Eastern Innovation, Kandu Earth and the City of Monash have partnered to create a free program specifically designed to help small to medium sized manufacturers navigate carbon reporting and become more sustainable. 

The Sustainability Skills Labs program equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand carbon footprinting, craft a winning sustainability strategy, develop a decarbonisation plan, and stay ahead of the curve to meet supplier and investor requirements.

Space is limited. Apply by 15 July.  

Circular Action Guide: Enhance Your Business' Sustainability

The Exponential Roadmap Initiative launched the Circular Action Guide to help businesses wanting to understand and explore the circular economy. The guide provides practical steps for developers, designers, managers and sustainability professionals to reduce emissions and lessen environmental impacts in their value chains or business ecosystems.

By integrating circular solutions into business functions, organisations can support global climate goals.

Large energy user electrification support program: Funding available

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is supporting large energy users through the large energy user electrification support program, which aims to drive electrification in industry, reduce energy use, emissions and energy costs, and build industry capability. 

The Program will provide funding for approved specialists to complete electrification feasibility assessments for eligible Victorian commercial and industrial business facilities that use between 10 and 100 terajoules of gas per annum.

Applications close 30 September 2024, unless funding is exhausted earlier.

Congratulations to Monash Business Awards nominees

This month we take a look at the remaining three nominees from the 2024 Monash Business Awards (MBA) April breakfast event.

GMAN IT is based in Mulgrave, and its mission is to help all businesses become cyber resilient. Its team of IT and cybersecurity experts perform ongoing, adaptive, actionable risk identification, and assessments to keep up with evolving cybersecurity threats and solutions.

Located in Oakleigh, The Corner Store Network uses coffee and preserves as a way to make real environmental and social change, such as eliminating food waste, feeding a growing population and empowering farming communities to thrive without the need for charity or aid.

Body Balance Wellness Centre in Mount Waverley provides myotherapy, remedial massage, pregnancy massage and facials. Its therapists are qualified and experienced across several massage therapy disciplines, providing relaxation and relief for locals.

Business Victoria: Online workshops, courses and mentoring

Looking to start, grow or take a fresh look at your business? You can register for a short course or webinar or access a FREE online business advice session from an expert

Free business mentoring for Monash businesses

Monash Council works with the Small Business Mentoring Service to provide local business owners who qualify with access to up to four FREE one-hour sessions with an experienced business mentor.

Email ecodev@monash.vic.gov.au if you are interested in accessing this service.