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Council’s Annual budget, which shapes Brimbank’s finances, programs and service delivery for the coming financial year, is out for public comment.

Highlights include funding for:

  • improving parks, roads and sporting facilities
  • implementing the Brimbank Climate Emergency Plan
  • mental health and wellbeing initiatives, and
  • business support initiatives that promote economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, watch this video with Mayor Cr Jasmine Nguyen, by clicking here.

Imagine how devastating it would be to lose your Facebook page,  Youtube account or Google page - Urghhh!

It happens more than you think, so you need to bullet proof your brand.

Successful small business marketing expert, Ailsa Page, will share 10 things you can do right now to keep control of your social media and your brand at this free webinar. 

Thursday 19 May 2022
6 - 8pm 

Register here 

Is Crowd Sourced Funding the right option for your startup?

LUNA’s Senior Startup Lawyer, Katie Higgins, heads up a stellar panel of experts as they discuss:

  • Australia's crowd sourced funding landscape 
  • What makes a successful funding campaign
  • How to know if crowd sourced funding is right for you. 

Joining Katie in the conversation are Claire Brown, Head of Projects at Birchal, one of Australia's leading crowd sourced funding platforms, and entrepreneur Josh Howard, Founder & CEO of viral sustainable soap brand, Single Use Ain't Sexy. 

For more information and to register for this free event, click here.

The State Government’s Small Business Bus will visit St Albans IGA  (16-18 East Esplanade) on 10 May between 10am-4pm.

A business adviser is available to help you identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals.

Book your free session time here. 



Looking to grow your business idea?

Then CUL-TI-VATE is for you!

Designed for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and small business owners, the program runs each Tuesday over six weeks in a fast-paced mode that mirrors the speed needed to succeed in the real world. 

So if you are looking to commercialise your business idea and can commit to the full program from 7 June 2022, Apply Now!



Learn new skills to build your business: 

May
9th - Claiming small business tax deductions - Register here  
18th - Digital Options for Small Business - Register here
19th - Bullet Proof Your Brand - register here 
26th - Visual Merchandising Workshop - register here 

June 
2nd - Using MailChimp for Online Marketing - register here
9th - Legal Requirements for Online Trading - register here 
16th - Practical 8 step digital marketing plan - register here 
19th - Bullet Proof Your Brand - register here 
22nd- Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - register here 
26th - Visual Merchandising Workshop - register here 

Upskill My Business
Develop your business skills and strengthen your business - for further information click here 

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars 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


The Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring Program
Receive up to four two-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional who will help you make informed decisions about your business.  Book here

Mindarma Mindfulness Online Learning App 
The State Government is offering free access to an app to support the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners and employees. Click here

The Partners in Wellbeing Helpline
Access free one-on-one support from experts who understand what you are going through. Call 1300 375 330 from Monday to Friday 9am–10pm or Saturday to Sunday 9am–5pm.   For a mentor or to receive translated information. Book here

Business Victoria Virtual Mentor Session
A business expert will help you identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals, all for free. Available Monday to Friday.   Book 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
  • 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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