Posts by Sujayne Downie
Grants to demonstrate the value of 5G to businesses in Australia
The Australian 5G Innovation Initiative provides businesses with opportunities to trial and test 5G applications that demonstrate 5G’s capability and benefits across a range of industry sectors and locations. Close…
Read MoreFunding for businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes
The Manufacturing Translation Stream will support projects that aid the translation of high quality research and ideas into commercial outcomes and support businesses to scale-up and become more competitive and…
Read MoreSmart Happy Business
After many years building a successful financial planning practice that supports the life I want to live I am launching Smart Happy Business. A coaching and mentoring service squarely aimed…
Read MoreLooking for a job, or know others who are?
A job search can be a daunting task and you may not know where to start. It’s competitive and you want to stand out to potential employers and clearly demonstrate…
Read MoreDefence Sector Update and news items of interest
From Defence: The Minister for Defence has released the Defence Transformation Strategy. See more here and here. The Minister for Defence and Minister for Home Affairs have launched a new…
Read MoreSupporting Victorian exporters to stabilise their business and adapt
The Global Gateway program supports established Victorian exporters to stabilise their business and adapt their export strategies in response to the challenges they have faced during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.…
Read MoreBuild your business through training – Box Hill Institute, Lilydale Campus
Secure Govt. Subsidies for New Apprenticeship Training in 2021 Did you know that as an employer of a new trade apprentice, you could qualify for up to $7,000 per quarter…
Read MoreRound 4 2020 Build It Better Voucher Program (Additive Manufacturing) -EOIs Open
Taking Expressions of Interest, Fourth round for 2020 to open Monday 16th November 2020. Provides small to medium manufacturing businesses in Victoria with funding of up to $20,000 to undertake…
Read MoreIndustry Capability Network “The Victorian Prospect – October 2020”
We hope you’ll enjoy the next edition of our Victorian Prospect that features the different ways we as a team have adapted to the unique set of circumstances in 2020.…
Read MoreIndustry Capability Network (ICN) – Work order to support hospitality reopening
As our state continues on its path to reopening, the Victorian Government is seeking expressions of interest from local businesses able to supply equipment and services to support COVIDSafe workplaces.…
Read MoreIndustry Capability Network (ICN)
Is your business in a position to win work on infrastructure projects and other procurement options across our state? Yarra Ranges Council and ICN Victoria have recently held a series of…
Read MoreMore Freight On Trains In Melbourne’s Southeast
On Behalf Of Victorian Government Media Releases The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments are making rail freight cheaper for businesses and taking trucks off suburban roads, thanks to a $28 million…
Read MoreBusiness recovery and resilience mentoring
Make informed decisions about how to navigate the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). About the program The Victorian Government is partnering with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to deliver a…
Read MoreEngineers To Have Their Say On Registration Scheme Implementation
The Victorian Government is calling for feedback to help in the implementation of Victoria’s Professional Engineers Registration Scheme. Engineers, and others involved in the engineering profession, are being asked to…
Read MoreVictorian Major Projects Pipeline
The Victorian Major Projects Pipeline has been designed to make it easier for businesses, suppliers and contractors to contribute to the major projects that will transform the state over the…
Read MoreSuccessful pivoting efforts from businesses in Melbourne’s East
Combined Building Maintenance from Boronia, typically focussed on mould removal & remediation as their service offering. As part of the remediation, an antimicrobial fog is implemented on the affected areas to…
Read MoreDusty Barrel’s Eye on Community
When the ATO rang early April asking if fledgling craft distillery, Dusty Barrel had capacity to produce hand sanitiser, Nick and Michelle Hope didn’t take too long to think it…
Read MoreIndustry Capability Network “The Victorian Prospect – June 2020”
Industry Capability Network “The Victorian Prospect – June 2020” It is great to see the following local business stories featured in this Special Edition – Industry Response to COVID-19 Combined…
Read MoreTell us how your business is coping during the COVID-19 pandemic
It has been a challenging few months for businesses, based off the chats our Economic Development team have had with local businesses throughout the State of Emergency Period. We would…
Read MoreProviding the Skills For Businesses To Emerge Stronger – Victoria State Government
The Victorian Government is giving businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic free access to top online short courses and training events so they can plan for a stronger future and…
Read MoreWomen on the Go – Expressions of interest open NOW to share your story with us
Women on the Go is a joint initiative between Yarra Ranges, Knox & Maroondah Councils, celebrating 13 years in 2020, giving local business women an opportunity to network and promote…
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