Industry News

The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee provides casual and contract workers with a guarantee they will receive sick pay when they need to take time off when they are sick or need to care for loved…

The Pathways to Export program will create pathways for Victorian agri-food businesses as they internationalise and diversify into new markets. The program will: provide specialised in-market support for businesses with our in-market specialists in South…

This concierge service is here to support you if you work for yourself, or have 1 to 2 employees and an annual turnover of less than $75,000, and seeking information on business services and support…

Presented by the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute at Swinburne. A monthly forum exploring future directions that will drive innovation and transformation of Australia’s Manufacturing Industry. Featuring keynote presentations, this interactive forum will provide a platform to explore…

A new Andrews Labor Government grant program will boost the growth of local medical technologies, supporting the creation of high-skilled jobs and increasing healthcare innovation in Victoria. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula…

Maroondah City Council has partnered with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to bring the Sons of the West to Maroondah! Sons of the West – a Men’s health program in Maroondah –FREE Wednesday, 16 March…

WEEK 1 SEMMA were thrilled to welcome our first cohort of students for our industry-led Welding Skills Short Course! This diverse group have the opportunity to learn in a real factory environment in Dandenong South…

These problematic single-use plastics will be banned across Victoria by February 2023 Single-use plastic drinking straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers, expanded polystyrene food and drink containers, and cotton bud sticks will be banned from sale or…

Kickstart your business with free business mentoring to help you navigate the economic challenges of the past two years. Through the Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring program you’ll get 4 two-hour sessions with an industry…

Jobs Victoria offers free recruitment support to connect businesses and employers with new staff. They also provide wage subsidies of up to $20,000 to support new staff and grow your business. Visit Jobs Victoria to…

All Victorian workplaces have a responsibility to ensure they are safe, fair, and do not discriminate. Yet, some workers are not paid equally for their work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the power to…

Learn in-demand skills and enter an exciting, long-term career with local industries with the SEMMA Welding Skills Short Course! View our new introductory video on YouTube here. This free 150-hour course commenced in February 2022…

The Knox Community Arts Centre is a performing arts theatre located on the corner of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road in Bayswater. Great place for a team building outing! Visit the Arts Centre to find out…

Now more than ever is the time to get your business into the spotlight. Through our engagement with businesses in the BBP we have found that you don’t like to toot your own horn. Well…

We are proposing initiatives to create exciting retail experiences, and drive foot traffic to our retail centres. Have your say on the draft Retail Activation Strategy by 25 February. Supporting business recovery is a key…

The Job Advocate is basically someone who is a referral service for anyone to get information on employment, education and support services.  There are a lot of services out there and it is a bit…

The Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Space will support a globally recognised Australian space sector with the capability, capacity and expertise to locally design, develop, manufacture and deploy specialised products, equipment, systems and services for exporting…

It’s been another challenging year all over the world, but there’s one thing from 2021 we can take with us into the new year. Remote working is here to stay, with distributed teams demonstrating high…

The (BBP) Bayswater Business Precinct video showcases the importance of the precinct and demonstrates its economic and social prowess to the rest of Melbourne/Victoria.

Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats facing organisations globally. Attackers focus on any organization of any size, so every business should be aware of ransomware and its potential damage. 2021 saw an all-time high in…

We have recently joined the SAI Global consultant and affiliates programme (SAICAP). It’s a refreshing initiative and we look forward to being part of the SAICAP network and being able to offer our current and…