Cross contamination workshop for food businesses

Join the Public Health team for free workshops designed to support food businesses and gain a better understanding around food safety requirements.

In June we’ll discuss cross contamination and the importance of having strong food safety processes and practices, to protect your customers from serious health consequences.

Select from one of the below sessions:

When: Wednesday 17 June, 3pm - 4.30pm
Where: Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley

or

When: Wednesday 24 June, 3pm - 4.30pm
Where: Notting Hill Community Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill

Register for the sessions below. You can also find out more about food safety and other upcoming workshops here: Food Premises.

ATO Masterclass: Training for small business success

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is hosting a series of masterclasses to help you understand the essentials to starting a business, and share tips to help you succeed.

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

The next masterclass session is:

Tax time essentials: How to successfully report, pay and lodge correctly
Tuesday 23 June, 12pm - 1pm

Monash Business Association Pitch Exchange: A business networking night

Join the Monash Business Association Pitch Exchange and connect with local business owners.

Featuring live pitches, genuine conversations, and a supportive business community, this is where increased visibility can turn into real momentum.

When: Wednesday 24 June, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley, 285 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Cost: From $86.02

2026 Monash Business Awards nominations
Nominations are now open and close 22 June, with winners announced at the Gala Awards Night on 8 August.

A Nominee Networking Breakfast will be held before the Gala to connect and celebrate participants.

Reduce waste, cut costs and get expert help – for free

Are you a Monash-based business looking to reduce your waste and lower costs? Our free pilot Trim Your Bin program is for you.

Selected businesses will receive a waste assessment, a tailored action plan and expert guidance – plus a follow‑up assessment and report. 

20% off car registrations for Victorian drivers

From 1 June, Victorian drivers can apply for a one-off 20% rebate on registration payments.

The rebate will be offered on registration payments for the 2025-26 financial year, for light vehicles used for personal use.

This may also benefit sole traders who use personal vehicles for their business, helping reduce everyday operating expenses.

Refugee Week 2026 event: Freedom Stories

Join us for a community screening of Freedom Stories (2015), a documentary sharing the lived experiences of people seeking asylum in Australia. The evening is designed as a space to reflect, learn, and engage with these stories.

Light catering provided.

When: Wednesday 17 June, 6.30pm - 9pm
Where: Clayton Theatrette, 9-15 Cooke Street, Clayton
Cost: Free - bookings essential

Free business mentoring for Monash businesses

Running a retail business can be tough. Monash businesses can access free tailored business advice through Monash Council's partnership with Small Business Mentoring Service, offering eligible local business owners with up to 4 FREE one-hour sessions with an experienced business mentor.

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

Get ready for Payday Super

From Wednesday 1 July 2026, all small businesses will be required to pay superannuation on payday, not quarterly.

Find out about the three key changes your businesses will need to understand under Payday Super, and how to prepare to avoid penalties. 

Setting minimum resale prices: what's allowed

Setting minimum resale prices is illegal under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, as it can harm fair competition between businesses.

If you suspect a supplier is trying to control your resale prices, learn your rights and report the issue using the ACCC’s tool.

Entrepreneur Exchange: AI for business growth

Cut through the noise and learn about how small business can utilise AI for maximum benefit.

This Entrepreneur Exchange facilitated by Alex Barakat, Founder and Director of digibus.ai, will unpack practical applications of AI, and how to improve efficiency while strengthening your value proposition. 

When: Tuesday 13 August, 6pm - 8pm
Where: Eastern Innovation, 5A Hartnett Close, Mulgrave
Cost: $17.50 - bring a friend for free (2 for $17.50)

Discover Eastern Innovation Business Centre

Looking to connect, collaborate and grow your business locally? Eastern Innovation offers coworking spaces, offices, event and meeting spaces for hire and a community of entrepreneurs in Melbourne’s east.

From networking events to innovation programs, it’s a hub designed to help businesses succeed.

Free Energy Advisory Service now open

Registrations are now open for Energy Saver's free Energy Advisory Service.

Eligible businesses can receive a Desktop Energy Analysis (valued at $1,500), giving you a clear picture of how your business uses energy and where you can reduce costs. You’ll also get a short, practical report with simple recommendations you can act on straight away.

Places are limited. This pilot is available to just five Monash businesses.

Business Energy Savers Program

Businesses in the City of Monash can register with Energy Savers for free advice on improving energy efficiency and accessing the Victorian Government’s Energy Upgrade initiative. Energy Savers connects owners with accredited suppliers who handle upgrades and subsidy paperwork.

For more information call 1300 571 535 or register below.

Business Renewables Buying Group

The Business Renewables Buying Group aims to help businesses move to 100% renewable electricity by using collective buying power to lower costs. An external facilitator will support the group to maximise purchasing power while reducing the complexity, time and cost of switching.

This group is open to Victorian businesses that use over 500MWh of electricity annually, spend around $100,000 a year on electricity, and have energy contracts ending in 2025 or 2026.

Changes to doing business from July 2026

From Wednesday 1 July 2026, there will be changes to how some businesses operate. This includes changes to superannuation, parental leave, instant asset write-off, seafood labelling and SMS marketing.

Start preparing now to make the change easier for your business.

Tips to help your business at tax time

With tax time around the corner, it's time to start getting your records in order for your 2025-26 tax return.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made it as easy as possible with information, digital tools and services to help small businesses.

Innovation Victoria: A new chapter for Victoria's startup ecosystem

Innovation Victoria, which will officially start operating early in the second half of the year, brings together all existing activities currently delivered by Breakthrough Victoria and LaunchVic into a single, integrated organisation.

Monash Innovations Pathways: Industry roundtable

Join an exclusive evening at the Monash Generator to explore Monash Innovation Pathways - a new initiative connecting local businesses with high-performing Monash students for short-term innovation projects.

This intimate roundtable brings together founders, business leaders and innovators to preview the pilot program, discuss workforce challenges, and shape new industry and university collaboration models.

Places are limited, please register your interest to participate.

When: Wednesday 1 July, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Monash Generator, Building 60/23 College Walk, Clayton Campus
Cost: Free

Jumpstart your Career online program for migrants, refugees and international students

Build your confidence and job-ready skills with this free online workshop series for migrants, refugees and international students.

Delivered by MiCare and the Migrant Workers Centre, these practical sessions will help you improve your job applications and succeed in interviews.

The online program is open to international students, migrants and refugees within the City of Monash.

When: Each workshop runs from 6pm to 8.30pm
Where: Online via Teams
Cost: Free - bookings essential

SEMMA Australian Manufacturing BLUEPRINT forum 2: Energy

Join SEMMA's forum series to hear current thinking and policy proposals for the manufacturing industry in the lead up to the Victorian State Election.

Forum 2 addresses the global uncertainty impacting fuel prices, rising gas and electricity prices and gas supply shortages.

When: Thursday 25 June, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Location: Hawthorn Football Club, 94 Tootal Road, Dingley Village
Cost: Tickets from $40 
 

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 through Business Victoria.

Check out these upcoming webinars:

• Advanced strategies to taking your business online - 17 June, 10am - 1pm
• Cyber security - 17 June, 6pm - 8pm
• Maximising your marketing - 18 June, 10am - 12pm
• Taking your business online - 22 June, 10am - 1pm
• Starting your small business - 23 June, 1pm - 4pm
• Winning government grants and tenders - 23 June, 6pm - 8pm
• Social media and content marketing - 24 June, 10am - 1pm
• Social media and content marketing - 29 June, 5pm - 8pm
• Maximising your marketing - 30 June, 10am - 12pm