August 18 - Wollondilly Economic Data, Business Advice Session, Right to Disconnect & More!

WOLLONDILLY ECONOMIC DATA
Monthly Snapshots

Stay informed with the latest insights into consumer spending across Wollondilly. Each month we share updated data to help local businesses track spending trends, uncover opportunities, and make more informed decisions.

Whether you’re planning your next promotion, considering investment, or simply wanting a clearer picture of local buying habits, these reports are a valuable tool.

Browse the monthly reports below for a snapshot of where and how money is being spent in our region. These insights are designed to support planning, marketing, and business development across all sectors. July’s data will be released soon, so keep an eye out for the latest update.

BUSINESS ADVICE SESSION
Book Your Place

Are you looking to grow your business or need specific, tailored advice?

Register for a free 60-minute business advice session on Thursday 28 August at WorkLife Picton. Sessions run between 9:30am – 1:00pm and provide practical insights to help you prioritise the next steps for your business.

Places are limited, so registrations are essential to secure your one-on-one session.

REGISTER HERE

SELLING FOOD?
Notify Council

If your business plans to sell food, you must notify Council before you begin trading. This requirement applies to all food businesses - whether you’re running a café, a market stall, an online store, or even operating from home.

Notifying Council is a simple but important step to ensure your business complies with food safety laws and is ready to serve customers with confidence.

FIND OUT MORE

MAYORS CHARITY DINNER
Get Involved as a Business

The Mayors of Wollondilly Shire, Camden, and Campbelltown City Councils, are coming together to celebrate and support a truly special cause, Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation, with the Macarthur Mayors Charity Dinner on Friday 7 November at Camden Civic Centre.

Expressions of interest are now open to sponsor the event. Your business will be helping make a significant contribution to make a difference to every child living in the Macarthur region.

VIEW PROSPECTUS

RIGHT TO DISCONNECT LAWS
Commences on 26 August

For small business employers and their employees, the right to disconnect applies from 26 August 2025. This means that employees can refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact outside work hours, unless doing so is unreasonable.

Employers and employees are encouraged to discuss contact out of hours and set expectations that suit the workplace and the employee’s role.

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ARTS ALIVE
Stallholder Opportunities

The Arts Alive Festival is coming to Picton on 11 October, and Wollondilly Shire Council are calling for stallholders to be part of this exciting new event!

Whether you sell handmade treasures, delicious eats, unique gifts, or anything in between – they want you at Arts Alive! This festival is set to be packed with colour, creativity, performances, immersive experiences and more! Expressions of interest closes on Friday 22 August.

APPLY HERE