February 2024

Welcome to our Business e-Newsletter!

Stay informed in the Cardinia region with information on the Government Disaster Recovery Support, the What's On Cardinia Business Hub, and the Casey Cardinia Jobs Portal.

Access a range of courses, training sessions, and workshops such as CALD Small Business Support, Social Media Marketing, and AI in Marketing.

Don't miss out on government grants and initiatives for your business success. Let's navigate the business landscape together towards success!

Local news

Recovery Support

The Victorian and Australian governments are offering a Prolonged Power Outage Payment to households and small businesses without power for 7 days as a result of last month's storms.

There are many grants and financial support options available for businesses and primary producers after a disaster.

More information

Recovery support

What's On Cardinia Business Hub

The purpose of the What's On Cardinia Business Hub is to highlight your business, increase your visibility, and provide our community with a great resource for discovering local businesses.

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Casey Cardinia Jobs Portal

Casey Cardinia Jobs offers a free, efficient way to hire local staff. Upload your job advertisement easily on the portal to reach jobseekers online or locally. Click the link to post your vacancy now!

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Local workshops

How to Thrive as a CALD Small Business Workshop

Join our free workshop for migrant small business owners to unlock your entrepreneurial potential. Learn about the link between wellbeing and success, recognize burnout, stress, and self-doubt. Discover self-care strategies to boost productivity and creativity on your path to business success.

Workshop details:
Cost: Free
Date: 16 April 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Cardinia Civic Centre,
20 Siding Avenue, Officer

Book now!

Business Victoria Mentor Session - Emerald

Business owners can book a face-to-face session with a business adviser to help identify a clear direction for their business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve their goals. Places are limited.

Event details:
Cost: Free
Date: 30 April 2024
Time: from 10:00 am
Location: The Hills Hub,
402 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald

Book a business mentor!

Strategic Social Media Marketing Workshop

Come along to this bespoke workshop and learn how to leverage social media for brand awareness, customer recommendations, relationships, leads, and sales. Discover key channels for business success, 2024 trends, and a framework for enhancing your social media strategy.

Event details:
Cost: $25.00
Date: 1 May 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham

Book now!

FREE Business Planning Workshop

Consider joining a free 2-day Business Plan Accelerator Workshop to create a solid business plan aligned with your goals. Gain valuable insights, advice, and feedback from an experienced advisor to reach your business goals efficiently!

Workshop details:
Cost: Free
Date: 21 & 22 May 2024
Time: 8:45am to 3:30pm
Location: Toomah Community Centre,
18 Golden Green Street, Pakenham

Book now!

AI and Your Business Marketing Workshop

This workshop is crafted to empower small businesses, not-for-profits, and social enterprises by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate AI strategically, ethically, and responsibly.

Workshop details:
Cost: $25.00
Date: 5 June 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham

Book now!

Learning & advice

FREE Short Business Courses Available

Explore a free business skills short course by Transcend Services at Chisholm Institute. Program covers Micro Business Skill Set and New Business Ventures, offered online or in-person.

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Hiring Outside The Box : Facilitating an Inclusive Workplace

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations will host a webinar on 27 March focusing on creating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent talent. The event will cover strategies to attract and retain neurodivergent staff, as well as the benefits of diversifying the talent pool.

Register here

Women in Small Business: Balancing Work and Home Life

This evidence-based webinar series which is designed to provide a platform for small business owners to connect and share experiences with other like-minded women who juggle work and home life.

Register now

Training for small business success

Enhance your business skills with Essentials, a free online platform offering 21 short courses in key areas like business planning, finances, record keeping, tax, and super management.

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Government grants & initiatives

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Skills Solutions Partnerships

The Skills Solutions Partnerships (SSP) program provides a platform for collaboration between government, industry, TAFEs and dual sector universities to design and pilot innovative short training approaches to rapidly address workforce skills gaps in priority sectors.

Digital Jobs Business Host

Designed for businesses looking to fast-track recruitment by connecting with mid-career workers with in-demand skills across the digital economy.

Farm Household Allowance

Farm Household Allowance (FHA) is an Australian Government support package for farming families doing it tough. Since 2014, FHA has helped more than 17,500 farmers and their partners to improve their situation.

Learn more

Support for innovative small businesses to grow their business

The Industry Growth Program will support small and medium enterprises undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects. The program will connect you with an Industry Growth Program Adviser who will provide tailored advice.