The following changes to the State Government's pandemic orders have come into effect: 

Third Dose COVID Vaccination Requirements for Key Workers 

Workers in the following key sectors must get their third dose vaccinations before being permitted to work onsite: 

• Healthcare
• Age Care
• Disability Services
• Emergency Services
• Correctional Facilities
• Quarantine Accommodation and 
• Food Distribution

Workers eligible for a third dose on or before Wednesday 12 January will have until Saturday 12 February 2022 to get their third dose.

Indoor Dancefloors Closed

Indoor dancefloors within hospitality and entertainment venues must close.  Indoor dancefloors at weddings are permitted. 

Isolation Requirements for Workers in Key Sectors 

Exemptions from isolation requirements to attend work may be provided to workings in the following sectors, if agreed by the employee and employer, and deemed necessary for continuity of operations and other options have been exhausted:  

• Manufacturing
• Distribution/packaging of food and beverage
• Supermarkets
• Emergency services
• Corrections
• Critical utilities
• Transport/freight
• Education and
• Critical care

Exempted workers must be asymptomatic, undertake rapid antigen tests for five days and return a negative result prior to attending work. They can’t enter shared break areas, and employers are asked to facilitate solo break time.

Work from Home, if you can

The strong recommendation from the State Government is to work from home if you can.

For more information about the changes visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

The Investment Capital of Melbourne’s West!

Home to many global brands, Brimbank is the destination of choice for businesses relying on dynamic logistics and manufacturing supply chains that are well connected to transport links and large population centres.

Local business investment opportunities within our strong industrial and commercial zones are set for a further boost with over $1.2 billion in major catalyst developments scheduled to transform the region.

Council has published a Brimbank investment prospectus so potential investors can more easily identify the many investment opportunities across Brimbank. 

So if you are looking to invest, review the Brimbank Investment Prospectus 2021 or call our dedicated investment hotline on 9249 4750.

Our Investment Attraction and Facilitation Officer, Philip Phan, will happily guide you through the opportunities for investment in Brimbank.  

If you require an interpreting service, simply email us on ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call the TIS National Interpreting Service on 131 450.

 THINK SUCCESS.  INVEST IN BRIMBANK.

Council’s ‘Enjoy Local’ – Activity Centre Activations have been in full swing since December 2021, providing live entertainment and children’s activities to encourage the Brimbank community to ‘Think. Shop and Buy Local’.

This program supports local businesses by attracting more families, friends and visitors to the area. Traders have responded positively to the activations by getting involved and supporting the events. 

To find out where the action is this week click here.