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25.01.2022 Harmony Week seeks to promote and celebrate Harmony, Respect, Equity and Inclusion for our Culturally Diverse population. With current events, these principles and this spirit are particularly poignant for our entire community. Take care and remember: Everyone Belongs. Everyone Matters.

24.01.2022 Startup Gippsland 2020 - Mentors wanted Startup Gippsland 2020 seeks experienced professionals and business owners interested in mentoring a startup program participant. If you are interested, you are encouraged to apply as mentors to help to grow capacity for businesses across the region. Startup Gippsland 2020 is a project by the Bass Coast Shire, Baw Baw Shire, East Gippsland Shire, Latrobe City, South Gippsland Shire and Wellington Shire councils, funded by the Department... of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and delivered by GippsTech. Startup Gippsland 2019 was a huge success, with 46 startups across 4 councils going through the program simultaneously which made it to our knowledge the largest regional startup program ever to be run in Australia. 2020 will be even bigger and better, with 6 councils now in the program, and extending the program to support more advanced startups who are ready to scale internationally. You will find more information on the Startup Gippsland Website - Elena Kelareva, GippsTech CEO. #commitment #local #localbusiness #localproductsandservices #gippsland #GROWGippsland #startup #smallbusiness

24.01.2022 The COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program will reimburse eligible aged care providers for expenditure incurred on managing direct impacts of COVID-19. The Program will run over two years from 2019-20 to 2020-21 and willl assist Residential Aged Care, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program and Home Care Package providers that are subject to direct COVID-19 impacts to deliver continuity of safe quality care for consumers. For more information, go to: https://www.grants.gov.au/

23.01.2022 Free face-to-face digital workshops in regional Victoria The Victorian Government in partnership with Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) are delivering face-to-face workshops in regional and rural Victoria to provide your small businesses with practical actions and tips on how to make the most of the digital economy and reduce your cyber-security risks. Come along to a FREE workshop event in your region to build your own action plan of next steps and come away ...with digital skills to assist planning and growing your small business. Your small businesses will develop digital skills across a range of areas including: - Developing an online presence - Understanding and using digital tools - Managing your cyber security and safety plan. Workshops are scheduled for Leongatha and Traralgon and will assist your small business in developing a fit-for purpose online presence, how your business can operate in a digital economy; and identifying your online goals. For bookings, go to: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//digital-opportunities-roa #workshop #local #localbusiness #gippsland #GROWGippsland #business #smallbusiness

23.01.2022 Working together to campaign for disability support a message from Gippsland Disability Advocacy Every day at Gippsland Disability Advocacy we encounter issues regarding accessibility and transport and the subsequent difficulties encountered by people with disabilities who reside in Gippsland. Together, with the Disability Resources Centre, we are campaigning for accessible public transport across Victoria, and we need your help. In the run up to the 2020 budget we want to ...encourage people to campaign in every area of the State to make as much noise as possible about what is not working for people with disabilities. We are running 2 "Free" one day campaigning workshops, as follows: Sale Event: Tuesday 3rd March 2020 10:00 am 4:00 pm AEDT Sale Baptist Church - Corner Princess Hwy & Cobains Road http://ow.ly/tZ3S50yx8pp Traralgon Event: Wednesday 4th March 2020 10:00 am 4:00 pm AEDT Location: Traralgon Latrobe City Council Service Centre and Library 34-38 Kay Street Traralgon, VIC 3844 http://ow.ly/ADrM50yx8pr For more information, contact our Systemic Advocate, Sam Gamlin or Executive Officer, Adrian Terranova at Gippsland Disability Advocacy, P: 51 750 444. #commitment #local #gippsland #GROWGippsland #transportation #victoria

22.01.2022 Funding is available through the Indigenous Languages and Arts program. Funding applications close on 6 April and can be submitted using Departments SmartyGrants online portal.... The ILA program guidelines can be accessed at the Australian Governments GrantConnect website. For more information, go to: https://www.arts.gov.au//indigenous-languages-and-arts-pro

22.01.2022 What will the new world look like as we seek to safeguard ourselves and our supply chain, while reducing costs and making the most of technology? This is the focus of our third free webinar on 21 May at 1pm. Managing and Supporting our Supply Chain in Crisis and Recovery Buyer Forum, will explore ways to support our supply chains through this period and ensure we are ready together for the opportunities as the economy recovers.... Follow the link to register.

22.01.2022 ‘What will the new world look like as we seek to safeguard ourselves and our supply chain, while reducing costs and making the most of technology?’ This is the focus of our third free webinar on 21 May at 1pm. Managing and Supporting our Supply Chain in Crisis and Recovery Buyer Forum, will explore ways to support our supply chains through this period and ensure we are ready together for the opportunities as the economy recovers.... Follow the link to register.

21.01.2022 Increase your visibility to buyers. With new challenges faced by businesses in Gippsland due to COVID-19, it has never been more important to be visible to buyers. In addition, new opportunities are opening up to Gippsland businesses through publicly and privately funded major infrastructure projects and Victorian State Government policy supporting Social Procurement. ... To assist with this, we are supporting three visibility platforms: - Gippsland Business Connect (GBC) - Vendor Panel - Industry Capability Network (ICN) More information is available on our website at https://growgippsland.com.au/for-suppliers/ Our website also includes information for suppliers including: - Small business support - Where to find opportunities for work (this information includes a project start and end date Gannt chart and lists of all known projects, which is updated monthly) For more information, contact Shalene Wilcock, GROW Gippsland Stakeholder Engagement Manager on 0417 133 289 or email [email protected].

21.01.2022 Are you a Gippslander with business ideas that could scale to reach a national or international level? Startup Gippsland has extended its Incubator program across the region. This is the same 12-week program for early-stage entrepreneurs that was run last year, except this year its open to all six Gippsland councils! For this years program, entrepreneurs will receive support in three ways:... Weekly masterclasses on topics from startup basics, to idea validation and growth. Access to a panel of local mentors they can access in an office-hours format. A pitch showcase for their local shire with the chance to go into the Gippsland-wide Grand Final. For more information, go to: https://startupgippsland.com.au/

21.01.2022 GROW Gippsland is hosting a free webinar series throughout May and June. Each interactive session is designed to help our Compact Members while supporting organisations to weather the storm and prepare for the opportunities emerging in a changing world. COVID-19 and Procurement Risk Management Forum for all, will explore what we have learned about the impact of crisis and what roles procurement and suppliers can play in keeping businesses running.... Held on 7 May at 1pm, follow the link below to register.

20.01.2022 An immeasurable benefit of GROW Gippsland is the many relationships facilitated that have resulted in positive outcomes for local people and businesses. In 2018, following discussions with GROW Gippsland, a local disability enterprise was engaged to provide grounds maintenance services at a local hospital, a Warragul based builder was awarded the contract to refurbish a state government building, a Masters qualified engineer from Iraq was connected with a Heyfield based business and in 2020, Ambulance Victoria approached GROW Gippsland to identify local suppliers who could provide ambulance cleaning services required due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read all the details on our website.

20.01.2022 Healthcare specialists are being called on to return to work as part of the Victorian Governments coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos, launched a new website where people with a wide range of skill sets can express their interest to work. The Government will also be seeking expressions of interest from patient care assistants, assistants-in-nursing and undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to provide essential support. The Austr...alian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF Victorian Branch) has commenced updated workshops for nurses eager to return to the workforce as part of efforts to battle COVID-19, training an additional 32 nurses this week with many more to come. Health professionals who believe they have the drive and skills to be part of Victorias frontline COVID-19 response can register their interest at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

17.01.2022 We would like to thank all our Compact members who attended our first online ‘Scorecard’ event yesterday. Not only did the event showcase the achievements of the GROW Gippsland project over the past 18 months, but Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing MP, announced a new digital portal to help connect and support businesses and jobseekers in Gippsland. The new portal provides our 70+ Compact member organisations with one easy place to access resources which will support ...their commitment to redirect spending back into Gippsland and employing inclusively. Ms Shing described GROW Gippsland as a game-changer for Gippslanders, but don’t just take her word for it. Hear from some of our Compact members and their experiences with the project by using this link https://youtu.be/QpS2Epl_Zxk.

17.01.2022 Is your business switching to remote work? GROW Gippsland Compact, GippsTech, has services that may be able to assist. Some of you may be wondering how you can run your business remotely, especially one that is a traditional bricks and mortar business. However, with some creative ideas and online tools to help make things easier, this may be possible for more types of businesses than you think. ... For more information visit https://gipps.tech/blog/how-to-switch-to-remote-work If you are a Latrobe Valley small business seeking funding to establish an online presence, you may be eligible for the Latrobe Valley Business and Industry Capability Fund for skills and capability building (including training, professional services and feasibility studies), infrastructure, equipment and collaborative business activity.

16.01.2022 We recently celebrated the achievements of the GROW Gippsland program and its 73 Compact Members during our inaugural Scorecard event. Did you know that our Compact membership has grown from 27 in October 2018 to 73 today? Of these, 97% have developed an individual Action Plan, 64% are undertaking inclusive employment actions and 53% have implemented actions to increase local supplier engagement.... Importantly, 35 of our Compact Members have offered to priority jobseekers. Go to our website to see the full Scorecard.

14.01.2022 Funding has been released to support the recycling sector in Victoria, complimenting the Victorian State Governments new state-wide four-bin system for households. For more information, go to: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au//Recycling-Victoria-

14.01.2022 Have your say on skill development in education. A major review commissioned by the Andrews Labor Government has released an issues paper into Victorias post-secondary education and training system and is calling for feedback from students, providers, industry and community groups. Led by former Federal Minister, Jenny Macklin, the review is focused on designing a system that meets the needs of industry, government and students now and in the future.... The review will help ensure the post-secondary education and training sectors are ready and capable of delivering the skilled workforce needed. Feedback is open until 5 June with a final report expected to be completed in October. The review is available at engage.vic.gov.au/skillsforvictoria.

13.01.2022 Indigenous Languages and Arts program The Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, preserve and maintain their cultures through languages and arts activities around Australia. Funding application period: February 24, 2020 09:00 AEDT to April 06, 2020 23:30 AEST... To apply for funding through the Indigenous Languages and Arts program, organisations should submit an application using Departments SmartyGrants online portal. The SmartyGrants application form is designed to assist applicants to demonstrate how their proposal meets the objectives of the program by addressing all the assessment criteria. All eligible applications will be competitively assessed against the assessment criteria. The ILA program guidelines include eligibility criteria and information about the application and funding process. The guidelines can be accessed at the Australian Governments GrantConnect website. For more information, go to: https://www.arts.gov.au//indigenous-languages-and-arts-pro #commitment #local #gippsland #GROWGippsland

13.01.2022 We would like to thank all our Compact members who attended our first online Scorecard event yesterday. Not only did the event showcase the achievements of the GROW Gippsland project over the past 18 months, but Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing MP, announced a new digital portal to help connect and support businesses and jobseekers in Gippsland. The new portal provides our 70+ Compact member organisations with one easy place to access resources which will support ...their commitment to redirect spending back into Gippsland and employing inclusively. Ms Shing described GROW Gippsland as a game-changer for Gippslanders, but dont just take her word for it. Hear from some of our Compact members and their experiences with the project by using this link https://youtu.be/QpS2Epl_Zxk.

12.01.2022 As a supplier, have you ever wondered what you need to do to respond to the changing priorities of business and Government? COVID-19 has significantly impacted business decision-making including procurement, and there are many more changes to come. This free, final webinar in our series will share the latest knowledge on how demand is changing, and share ideas on how suppliers can stay connected and position themselves for opportunities as we move towards economic recovery. ...GROW Webinar: Resilience and Recovery - Supplier Forum, will be held on 5 June at 1pm. Follow the link to register.

12.01.2022 Mentors wanted. Startup Gippsland 2020 is seeking experienced professionals and business owners interested in mentoring a Startup program participant. Mentors can help to grow capacity for businesses across the region.... For more information, go to: https://startupgippsland.com.au/

11.01.2022 The NDIS is inviting applications in an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Individual Capacity Building Program from 2020-21 to 2021-22. Grants close 22 April 2020 at 2.00pm. Further information is available https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//individual-capacity-bu

10.01.2022 It is vital that now more than ever our focus is on ensuring people with disability are not being left behind as we make decisions about how our organisations will change to cope with COVID-19. It is important that in addition to the support being offered to the general workforce, people with disability receive updates in their preferred method of communication, adjustments that allow them to participate and be included, and a strong support network / resources that help them... maintain good mental health. Here are some practical tips weve heard from some members: Deliver equipment to employees working from home. Consider peer support buddying so individuals can have social isolation wellbeing checks. Ask your employee network on disability how they can keep connected. Consider peoples personal circumstances and whether they may need additional support. When introducing new ICT collaborative platforms, consider accessibility and online training resources. Expect that many people will be experiencing increased anxiety and need more time and reassurance.

08.01.2022 In an endeavour to support the prompt payment of small businesses, the Business Council of Australia has led the development of the Australian supplier payment code. The code is a voluntary initiative to ensure small business suppliers are paid promptly and on time. The code commits signatories to:... pay eligible Australian small business suppliers on time and within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice, and help suppliers implement new technologies and practices to speed up invoicing. For more information, and to identify businesses who have signed up to the code, go to: https://www.supplierpaymentcode.org.au/

07.01.2022 Developed in partnership with the four other GROW regional programs (G21 Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Greater Shepparton) across Victoria, the new digital portal is available for all Compact Members. It enables the development and monitoring of GROW Action Plans, provides a wide range of tools, case studies and templates. Read more about this and GROW Gippslands other achievements in the Scorecard found on our website.

07.01.2022 Startup Gippsland has formally opened applications for its 2020 Incubator program with three different opportunities to support entrepreneurs including: A 12-week Incubator Program for early-stage startups, closing 12 April. A 12-week Accelerator Program for later-stage startups, opening later this year. An Open Program of one-off events for startups at all stages with no application process. Those interested should RSVP via Eventbrite.... For more information, go to: https://startupgippsland.com.au/

06.01.2022 Healthcare specialists are being called on to return to work as part of the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos, launched a new website where people with a wide range of skill sets can express their interest to work. The Government will also be seeking expressions of interest from patient care assistants, assistants-in-nursing and undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to provide essential support. The Austr...alian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF Victorian Branch) has commenced updated workshops for nurses eager to return to the workforce as part of efforts to battle COVID-19, training an additional 32 nurses this week with many more to come. Health professionals who believe they have the drive and skills to be part of Victoria’s frontline COVID-19 response can register their interest at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

06.01.2022 Are you recruiting? If you are a Gippsland business and you are currently recruiting (even on a short term basis, or looking to employ casual staff), Jobs Victoria would like to hear from you. Jobs Victoria is working hard to marry up current opportunities with job seekers.... Contact Colin Nicholson, Jobs Victoria, Senior Employer Engagement Manager on 0436 617 372 or email [email protected]. If you are aware of jobseekers, or in a position where you will need to lay off staff due to COVID-19, please ask them to register on the Working for Victoria website at https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria.

06.01.2022 The Boosting Female Founders Initiative will run over three years from 2020-21 to 2022-23. The program is part of the Womens Economic Security Package, which helps to support more Australian women into work and supports Australias international obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The program will provide targeted support on a co-contribution basis to female founders of startup businesses to launch and sca...le their businesses into domestic and global markets. Closing date for Round 1 is 14 April 2020 at 5.00pm AEST. For more information, go to: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants/Boosting-Female-Founders

06.01.2022 Our inaugural Scorecard of outcomes revealed that increasingly, GROW Gippsland is seen as a vehicle to support local business engagement and employment on major projects. A key lesson of the previous two years is that early engagement is critical. Year on year, both inclusive employment and local and social procurement maturity have increased significantly based upon assessments completed by our Compacts. All of the details can be found by clicking the link below.

05.01.2022 Our disability employment partner, National Disability Services, has shared these suggestions for ensuring your staff know how to stay safe at work and working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: Five things to know: 1. The symptoms 2. How it is spread... 3. Reducing the risk of spread 4. Where to find information 5. Where to get help in your area. Five things to do: 1. List the changes made to your self-care including: Improving your health and stress management Monitoring symptoms Self isolating 2. List the changes made to the way you deliver services including: Increasing cleaning routines Reducing physical contact and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reviewing supplies 3. Tell your clients and staff about: The five things to know The changes you have made to your delivery services The changes they could make to self-care and to reduce the risk of spread. 4. Stay informed 5. Be proactive - refresh your skills

05.01.2022 Attend a FREE workshop event in your region to build your own action plan and develop digital skills to assist planning and growing your small business. The Victorian Government, in partnership with Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), is delivering online workshops in regional and rural Victoria to provide your small businesses with practical actions and tips on how to make the most of the digital economy and reduce your cyber-security risks. Workshops are scheduled for a range of dates. For bookings, go to: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//digital-opportunities-roa

05.01.2022 Startup Gippsland are very excited to announce that the Startup Gippsland Program 2020... is open for Applications!!! Startup Gippsland has formally opened applications for its 2020 Incubator program on Monday 24th of February. Startup Gippsland is back, bigger and better in 2020 with there being 3 different programs to support entrepreneurs:... A 12-week Incubator Program for early-stage startups to focus, validate and grow their business or idea. Applications for this program are open now until April 12. A 12-week Accelerator Program for later-stage startups to prepare their business for scale and international expansion. Applications for this program will open late 2020. An Open Program of one-off events for startups at all stages to learn business fundamentals like business modelling, pitching and exporting. No application is needed for these one-off events, simply RSVP via Eventbrite. Events will begin in July. Startup Gippsland 2020 is a project by the Bass Coast Shire, Baw Baw Shire, East Gippsland Shire, Latrobe City, South Gippsland Shire and Wellington Shire councils, funded by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and delivered by GippsTech. #Gippsland #localbusiness #smallbusiness @business

05.01.2022 Australian supplier payment code In an endeavour to support the prompt payment of small businesses, the Business Council of Australia has led the development of the Australian supplier payment code. The code is a voluntary initiative to ensure small business suppliers are paid promptly and on time.... The code commits signatories to: - pay eligible Australian small business suppliers on time and within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice; and - help suppliers implement new technologies and practices to speed up invoicing. For more information, and to identify businesses who have signed up to the code, go to: https://www.supplierpaymentcode.org.au/ #commitment #local #localbusiness #gippsland #GROWGippsland #business #smallbusiness

03.01.2022 New funding opportunities for recycling Complimenting the Victorian State Governments new state-wide four-bin system for Victorian households, funding has been released to support the recycling sector in Victoria. Aimed at reducing household, commercial and industrial waste, these measures are part of a 10-year Recycling Victoria plan and supported by the $56 million Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund.... The package includes: - $30 million in grants to make Victoria a leader in recycling innovation creating new products from recycled materials like glass, plastic, organics, electronic waste, concrete, brick and rubber. - $10 million in grants to help businesses improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and increase recycling in their daily operations saving them time and money. - A new $7 million Business Innovation Centre will bring together industry, universities and councils to develop new technologies and collaborate on creative solutions to waste challenges. - For waste that cant be recycled, processors will also be able to access $10 million for waste-to-energy initiatives, minimising the amount of rubbish being sent to landfill, while $11.5 million will go towards treating hazardous waste protecting the community from illegal chemical stockpiles. #Gippsland

02.01.2022 The second in our series of free webinars, Opportunities in Gippsland and Beyond Supplier Forum, will be held on 14 May at 1pm. While the environment remains challenging, there is still economic activity underway and opportunities out there for Gippsland suppliers. This webinar will discuss current and upcoming projects, and tips on positioning yourself for success.... Follow the link to register. See more

02.01.2022 The importance of Inclusive Employment and Diversity in a Time of Change - Employer Forum, is the fourth in our series of free webinars. Held on 28 May at 1pm, this webinar will explore the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and advise on how your efforts to diversify can be supported by the new GROW Gippsland Inclusive Employment Toolkit. Follow the link to register.

01.01.2022 Challenging times are also a great opportunity to support each other, and find new ways of working. GROW Gippsland is closely monitoring government guidelines in regards to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our main priority is the safety of our team and those around us. Essentially, it will be business as usual, but we will be implementing social distancing and utilising digital applications to replace face-to-face meetings and events.... Please read more about how we are supporting you through this challenging time https://growgippsland.com.au/statement-from-grow-gippsland/