💰 Government funded business assistance | 👨💻 Online learning for tourism and hospitality staff | 🚉 Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project and lots more
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January Business Update
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year.
In this issue:
- Government funded business assistance
- Online learning for tourism and hospitality staff
- Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project
- What's On Cardinia Business Hub
- Casey Cardinia Jobs Portal
- Upcoming business survey
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Featured news
Looking for business assistance?
Did you know that there are government funded organisations that can help you?
Workforce Australia - Entrepreneurship Facilitators
November Bravo is a team of experts with over 20 years of combined experience in Australian and international organisations. They serve as the Australian Government's Entrepreneurship Facilitators for the south-east Melbourne region.
The advantages and difficulties of self-employment, opportunities that fit your skills, experience, and interests, opportunities in your area, and referrals to other small business support programs, such as Self-Employment Assistance, are just a few of the free services that an entrepreneurship facilitator can offer you.
Good Shepherd - LaunchMe Kickstart program
In order to support the growth of select communities, including Cardinia Shire, Good Shepherd has partnered with the Victorian Government to provide a free program for aspiring or existing small business owners.
The LaunchMe coaching program may be exactly what you need, whether you're a current small business owner trying to get it back on track or an aspiring business owner who has an idea but needs some assistance getting it off the ground.
Online learning for tourism and hospitality staff
All you wanted for Christmas is trained staff… It’s not too late! The new year offers new options.
The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has heard the call for industry-endorsed micro-credentials to be made available to Victorian businesses to help address the skills crisis.
A new pilot program with Typsy launches for Greater Melbourne businesses this summer.
Thanks to assistance from the Victorian Government, VTIC is able to provide this training free of charge to you and your team. Gain industry-recognised certifications while watching an unlimited number of courses.
Get prepared for the seasonal increase in tourists in the short term, and if you’re looking further ahead, use the opportunity to upskill and even start building your team for the year ahead, and towards the Commonwealth Games.
Training is available NOW! You can learn on-demand, watching courses in your own time, on your own device.
Business updates
Level Crossing Removal Project
The level crossings at Main Street, McGregor Road and Racecourse Road in Pakenham are 3 of 22 crossings being removed along the Pakenham line.
The crossings will be removed by building a rail bridge over the roads, creating new community open space for locals to enjoy for generations to come.
The 2.5km rail bridge design with a new premium Pakenham Station will improve safety, reduce road congestion, and allow more trains, more often. The new Pakenham Station will provide modern facilities, more services, and improved security.
The Level Crossing Removal Project will also include extending the metropolitan rail line 2km and building a new East Pakenham Station.
For regular information about the progress of this project, sign up for email updates or text PAKENHAM TO 0428 581 917 for SMS updates.
Tips for businesses
What's On Cardinia Business Hub
Is your business listed on our Business Hub?
The What's on Cardinia Business Hub is created to draw attention to you and your business, raise your profile, and give our community a fantastic way to find out about the businesses in the area.
Click the link below to register and add your listing to our Business Hub
For any further assistance, please contact us at business@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Casey Cardinia Jobs Portal
Casey Cardinia Jobs is a smart, cost free way to recruit quality local staff using this easy online system.
Simply upload your job advert onto Casey Cardinia Jobs portal (using easy copy and paste functionality) and your job will be advertised to all jobseekers online, or you can nominate to restrict advertising to local jobseekers for a limited period.
Click the link to add your vacancy today!
We want to hear from YOU!
In the following weeks, we will send you a survey asking for your thoughts on business events.
The survey will ask about what sort of events you hope to attend in 2023 and the ideal times for you and your business.
Even though we are conscious that we can't always accommodate everyone's needs, we'll try to offer a range of events that suit everyone.
Questions? Feedback? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to business@cardinia.vic.gov.au or visit the Cardinia Business website.
