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It's that time of the year again! 

To find out the best time to lodge your tax return, what you can claim, and how to best start the new financial year, click here.

If you are interested in bidding for Council business, register as a supplier with Council’s eProcure to receive tender and quotation opportunities direct to your inbox.  Current opportunities include: 

  • Ardeer Soccer Pitch - Sports Ground Reconstruction
  • Traffic Signal Maintenance (VicRoads accreditation)

Registration is free, for information click here

Looking to work on the State Government’s Big Build in Melbourne’s west?

The Western Opportunities Network connects local suppliers to the construction industry, including Tier One contractors who regularly bid for government tenders.

Join us on Thursday 29 June, 4-6pm, for a free information session and connect with representatives from John Holland, ICN, Kinaway, and Social Traders. 

Register here!

Need help with your business plan? Take your first step towards a better business outcome.

Free expert mentorship is available through Small Business Mentoring Service, our mentor will be at iHarvest to provide guidance and assistance for your start-up or small business!

Register here! 


AI Tools and ChatGPT for Small Business Marketing

Learn about AI tools to assist you to market your small business. Find out how you can use AI to do more and do better.

Date: Wednesday 12 July, 6-8pm - Register Here.


Creating your Digital Marketing and Action Plan

Understand your customer's digital behaviour and how to select the right channels, content, and tactics to attract them to your business. Create your digital marketing and a priority action plans at this interactive workshop.

Date: Wednesday 26 July, 6-8pm - Register Here.

A registration fee of $20 will be applicable for all workshops.

State Government Grants are available to manufacturers who currently use native hardwood products to transition to alternative materials, suppliers, and processes. 

For more information, click here



Learn new skills to build your business: 

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars and courses to improve business success. For further information click here  

Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services - Make the most of digital tools and get advice specific to your business needs.  For further information click here 

ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars where you can ask experienced tax specialists questions - Register here

Headway provides a range of free services for small business including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.  

Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway

Watch a 30 second video about the Headway initiative here







Make sure you’re adhering to the current COVID restrictions

  • All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.
  • Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus  hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0. 
Other COVID Links
  • Current Restrictions for Melbourne, click here
  • Book your free vaccine appointment, click here
  • Where to get tested, click here
  • Vaccination Status Register (workers), click here 
  • Financial Support for Businesses, click here
  • Translated information about COVID-19, click here 
  • In-language updates can be found here
  • Partners in Wellbeing, click here
  • Health and Wellbeing, click here 
  • Coronavirus.gov.au, click here
  • Business Victoria, click here
  • Department of Health and Human Services, click here
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