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The Watergardens Jobs Fair is underway until Saturday evening and is located in the Marketplace, opposite Aldi in the Watergardens Shopping Centre.  The Jobs Fair is sponsored by Council’s Economic Development Unit and includes more than 200 local businesses and employment specialists offering employment and advice.

For more information click here.

The State Government program targets truck operators who regularly travel through the inner west to remove their older, dirtier trucks off the road and encourage the transition to newer, more emission efficient trucks.

Applications will be opening in the coming weeks. For more information, click here.

The State Government program targets businesses in metropolitan Melbourne’s Outer and Inner West with funding grants up to  $100,000 for projects that reduce air pollution such as:

  • Installation of enclosed sheds
  • Sealing private roadways hardstands or sealing work areas
  • Upgrading to electric or hybrid generators and fixed plant
  • Planting vegetation as a dust and particulate emissions barrier 
  • Misting sprays along fence boundaries
  • Air filters and bag houses for emitting facilities
  • Installation of physical barriers
  • Vehicle or wheel washing facilities
  • Plant upgrades such as installation of diesel particulate filters and exhaust scrubbers.

Round one applications close 30 August 2023.

To see if your business is eligible to apply, click here.

Congratulations to Brimbank based Amiga Engineering for their induction into the prestigious Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame for their 2023 Award for Small Business Manufacturer of the Year.

Since starting up as a small family enterprise in 1988, Amiga Engineering has grown and evolved into an innovative industry leader in Additive Manufacturing, Metal & Polymer production, CNC machining, Industrial gearboxes and 3D printing.

For more information on Amiga click here.

For more information on the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards click here.

Manufacturing Industry Breakfast

Council and the Kangan Institute have joined forces with the Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre to host a networking evening for local manufacturers and engineering operators.

Attendees can network with local industry peers, discuss industry trends and discover potential funding opportunities to improve the manufacturing talent pool using the Victorian Manufacturing Skills Project. 

Where: Quest Watergardens 451 Kings Road Taylors Lakes

When: August 17 from 7.30am until 9am

Cost: Free

Places are limited, so book your place now.

Register here!



Join us on Tuesday 5 September at Quest Watergardens for a free fun-filled morning of networking, where you can:

  • Pitch your business in our 20 second lightning pitch
  • Connect and network with other business owners
  • Discover businesses you didn’t know existed in your own backyard!

Time Lord, Les Watson will welcome and introduce local small businesses old and new. New members welcome!

Light refreshments will be served and places are limited - so book NOW!

Register here!

The rates applied to fuel tax credits recently changed.

Make sure you’re using the correct rates for the correct dates you acquired fuel by using the ATO fuel tax credit calculator when preparing your BAS.

For more information, click here.

Planning to supply goods and services to the Federal Government but don’t know how?

The Selling to Government website has been updated with key information and support to guide you through government procurement and contracting opportunities.

For more information, click here.

This free webinar series assists women who own small businesses to connect and share experiences with other like-minded women so they can better manage family and work commitments.

This State Government funded series is facilitated by Partners in Wellbeing wellness coaches.

To book your place register here! 

Building a Website for your Small Business

Whether you are creating or upgrading your website, don’t miss this opportunity to better understand your options and explore which website platform best suits your business. 

Date: Wednesday 23 August, 6-8pm

Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register Here


Getting Started on YouTube

Understand how to harness the might of one of the world’s biggest search engines to market your small business.

Second only to Google, you will be shown how to tap into the power of YouTube’s powerful marketing opportunities by developing and optimising keywords and following simple and effective video content creation options that you can use immediately to grow your own business.

Date: Wednesday 6 September, 6-8pm 

Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register Here

Development Contribution Plan 2022 and Brimbank Planning Scheme Amendment C214

Council has prepared the draft Brimbank Development Contribution Plan 2022 (DCP) to introduce a new development levy to fund 48 community infrastructure projects.  The proposed levy will only apply to residential development.

Council is currently exhibiting the DCP and the proposed amendment to introduce it into the Brimbank Planning Scheme

For more information and to lodge a submission click here.

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is conducting a survey to better understand what innovation looks like across Victoria. The results will help inform more effective place-based policies to support Victorian innovation.

For more information and to have your say take the survey 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






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