The Premier announced that all authorised workers need to have had at least one dose of a vaccine, by 15 October, to be able to continue working.

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Last update: 4 October 2021

The Victorian Government is offering a free, independent review of business COVIDSafe Plans to ensure it is up to date and reflects the current COVIDSafe settings. Advice will be from Ernst & Young.

To book your free review email covidsafeplanreview@djpr.vic.gov.au. and provide your business name, the name of the best person to contact and their phone number.

Business Victoria have a range of online workshops to assist in improving business skills.

Topics include staring a business, marketing, taking your business online and cashflow.

These free workshops are available for Victorian Businesses with different topics and times updated on the website frequently.

The Upskill My Business program has a range of free online courses to assist in building your and your employees skill set and knowledge.

The website allows you to find the right skills or explore topics and then provides course options from a range of providers, including industry associations (Australian Retails Association, Australian Information Industry Association), government entities (Global Victoria, Business Victoria) and universities (RMIT, La Trobe, University of Melbourne and Deakin).

On Sunday 19 September, the Premier announced Victoria's Roadmap with indicative dates for easing of proposed restrictions levels.

View the media release and associated documents for Melbourne Metro and Regional Victoria (including indicative dates for services and industries to re-open)

Join us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the prestigious Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards - Virtual Presentation Night.

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Recharge, connect and learn with like-minded women at this free online networking and motivational business event .

Women on the Go: Recharge will put the spark back into your business!

This popular online event hosted by Maroondah City Council provides an opportunity for you to improve your business marketing, innovation, wellbeing and networks.

Keynote speakers include:
• Carol Fox, Carol Fox and Co.
• Fern Malcolm, MPT Transformations
• Susie White, Eat Drink Innovate
• Partners in Wellbeing

Book now to be motivated by the guest speakers, and discover new tips and tricks to recharge your business.

The Business Victoria Small Business Bus will be visiting Burwood Heights Shopping Centre, 2-8 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East on Wednesday 10 November from 10am – 4pm.

When visiting the Small Business Bus, please note the Victorian Government requirements, face masks must be worn indoors and outdoors - unless a lawful exception applies. Please also remember it is a requirement to check-in with the QR code located on the side of the vehicle.

Free, independent business mentoring and wellbeing sessions are available by appointment only.