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Navigating the Business Networks
V.01 – July to December 2015 This is your map to ‘navigate the networks’
of business in Warrnambool.It provides a listing of the many organisations,
agencies and networks that offer assistanceto the business community.
The Warrnambool City Council’s Economic Development Unit has developed this directory of services as part of their support for local
business and businesses.
Our team focuses on developing a prosperous local economy and strengthening the city’s business capabilities through engagement, investment and industry development projects. We facilitate growth through Council initiatives, state and federal business development
programs as well as partnership programs.
If you have need to contact the Council’s Economic Development Unit in regards to this document please email:
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Australia’s largest community of business leaders, connect and learn from the collective knowledge and experience of more than 35000 members.
Level 21, North Tower, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 30009245 [email protected]
BPW Southwest – Business and Professional Women
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Southwest is a great way for local women to meet, network and socialise. Members represent a very wide range of local businesses, and membership is open to all women in the region.
5562 [email protected]/south-west
CPA Western Branch - Certifi ed Practicing Accountants CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a global membership of more than 150,000 members working in 120 countries around the world, with more than 25,000 members working in senior leadership positions. Our core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public.
[email protected] 73 73 73 www.cpaaustralia.com.au
Economic Development Australia (EDA)
Economic Development Australia (EDA) is the national professional body for economic development practitioners. Members are employed in local government, regional development agencies, Federal and State Government, private sector consultancies, community organisations and companies involved in economic development.
Camberwell South LPO / PO Box 871 / Camberwell South VIC 31240467 217 [email protected]
Business and Community Organisations
GORRT – Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism
Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) is your regional tourism board. GORRT has been established as a not-for-profi t company to facilitate a coordinated approach to the marketing, management, development and advocacy of tourism for the Great Ocean Road region, with special off ers for those businesses that become members.
Level 2 “Old Police Station”, Building I, Gillies Street, Warrnambool5561 [email protected]
Mpower Mpower is an accredited, community-based agency that has been servicing the South Western Region of Victoria for more than 35 years. With funding from the Victorian government, Mpower employs 64 highly qualifi ed and experienced staff to provide a wide range of support services to a client-base in excess of 800.
71 Koroit Street, Warrnambool 5561 [email protected]
Rural Access: Welcoming BusinessA ‘Welcoming Business’ is a business endorsed by Warrnambool City Council’s Rural Access Program. To receive Welcoming Business endorsement, your business must satisfy a set of minimum standards relating to physical access, communication and customer service. Most of these standards are consistent with the Australian Standards for access and mobility.
5559 [email protected]
VECCI – Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe peak body for employers in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the State.
20 Little Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria [email protected] www.vecci.org.au5227 7990
VECCI – Apprenticeships ServicesVECCI Apprenticeships Services are contracted by the Australian Government to provide one-stop shops across Victoria for those seeking to hire an apprentice or trainee or take up an Australian Apprenticeship as a career path.
173 Lava Street, Warrnambool 5562 7886
Employment Agencies
Victorian Farmers FederationThe Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is the largest state farmer organisation in Australia, representing over 10,000 members who live and work on more than 6,000 farm businesses situated across Victoria. The VFF is an active, powerful lobby group dedicated to the interests of farmers and making a diff erence to communities.
Farrer House, Level 5, 24 Collins St Melbourne, Victoria 3000 1300 882 833www.vff .org.au
Warrnambool Tourism AssociationMade up of volunteers, the Association focuses on improving and supporting local tourism options and traders with benefi ts from advertising to special off ers to those that sign on for membership.
5561 1233diane@fi gtreepark.com www.warrnamboolinfo.com.au
Young Professionals Network Young Professionals Warrnambool is a social and business networking group facilitating interaction between young professionals in and around Warrnambool.
AVTES (Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services)
If you’re looking to improve the performance and profi tability of your business, AVTES is for you. AVTES help achieve this with cost eff ective and effi cient training. Training that improves skills and confi dence in staff and enhances systems within businesses.
194 Timor Street, Warrnambool 5560 5162www.avtes.com.au
MatchworksMatchWorks is a Job Services Australia & Disability Employment Services provider. MatchWorks delivers Job Services Australia and Disability Employment Services contracts on behalf of the Federal Government Department of Employment and Department of Social Services.
2/120 Lava Street, Warrnambool5562 7333 www.matchworks.com.au
Employment Agencies
MEGTMEGT Australian Apprenticeships Centre is the largest government contracted service provider in the country.
2/120 Lava Street, Warrnambool5560 [email protected]
SkilledSKILLED is the largest provider of workforce solutions in Australia, employing over 50,000 workers a year. As a well-established and trusted brand with national reach across all sectors, Skilled’s core strength lies in partnering closely with clients over the long-term. Skilled support their clients to improve workforce effi ciency, enhance safety performance and increase productivity.
71 Kepler Street, Warrnambool5559 6100www.skilled.com.au
St. Laurence Employment ServicesSt Laurence provides disability services, employment services, aged care services, and various community services.
143 Timor Street, Warrnambool5560 5977 www.stlaurence.org.au
WDEA – Western District Employment AccessWestern District Employment Access (WDEA) has been providing individualised employment services in western Victoria from 1989. Since then, WDEA has grown to become one of the largest community and employment service providers in the region.
52 Fairy Street, Warrnambool5561 [email protected]
WDLH – Western District Labour HireWDLH know the stress associated with the hiring of staff and the importance of fi nding the right people for the job. WDLH take the hassle out of this task creating a hassle free workforce for you. WDLH will fi nd clients that are the right people with the right skills for the job at hand.
50 Fairy Street, Warrnambool5562 [email protected]
Advisor FinderAdvisor Finder is an online tool putting businesses in touch with their nearest business advisory service.
www.business.gov.au/AdvisorFinder
Australian Governmentwww.australia.gov.au
AusIndustryAustralian Government organisation delivering more than 30 business programs, including innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business development, industry support, and venture capital.
www.ausindustry.gov.au
Australian Taxation Offi ceThe Australian Taxation Offi ce is the Government’s principal revenue collection agency. It manages and shapes tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
132 866 (customer service); 137 226 (24-hour automated self-help)www.ato.gov.au
AusTradeAssists businesses contribute to national prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment, internationally, and promoting and supporting productive foreign investment.
www.austrade.gov.au
Business VictoriaAdvice and assistance on starting, running and growing a business.
www.business.vic.gov.au
Government Agencies/Departments
WestVic Staffi ng Solutions Westvic Staffi ng Solutions have accumulated more than 30 years’ experience supporting local people with employment and training opportunities. Westvic currently have three service divisions, Job Services Australia, Group Training Australia and Registered Training Organisation.
190 Koroit Street, Warrnambool 5561 [email protected]
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesThe Victorian Government’s lead agency for economic and regional development.
www.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au
Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningManages Victoria’s growth and development through long-term plans for Victoria’s regions and cities, investment in infrastructure and services and support for local communities. The Department sets, and in some cases administers, Victoria’s planning legislation and regulations.
www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Enterprise ConnectConnects businesses to the knowledge, tools and expertise necessary to improve productivity, increase competitiveness and fully capitalise on their growth potential.
131 791 [email protected]
ICN – Industry Capability Network
An independent service that identifi es local options for product and service sourcing, facilitating local industry participation in major projects and assisting businesses to access global opportunities.
Level 11, 10 Queens Road Melbourne, Victoria [email protected]+61 3 9864 6700
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)NEIS is an Australian Government program which can provide accredited small business training, business advice and mentoring, as well as ongoing income support for up to 52 weeks. This service is only available to individuals who are registered with a Job Services Australia (JSA) provider.
www.deewr.gov.au/new-enterprise-incentive-scheme-neis
RDV – Regional Development Victoria Operates programs to promote business and industry development, work with local government and communities, help new businesses and pave the way for existing industries to grow and diversify.
Old Police Station, SW TAFE, Gilles Streetinformation.warrnambool@rdv.vic.gov.auwww.rdv.vic.gov.au5561 4135
State Government of Victoria
Entry point to state government information and services available to Victorians
www.vic.gov.au
Victorian Small Business Commissioner The VSBC is your fi rst port of call for independent guidance on business disputes. We provide quick, eff ective, neutral and low cost mediation services – so you can get on with the job of running your business.
Level 2, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne Victoria 300013 VSBC (13 87 22)[email protected]
Warrnambool City Council – City Building ServicesCity Building Services provide quality service for the interpretation and implementation of the Building Code of Australia, Building Act and Building Regulations.
City Council Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool5559 4800 [email protected]
Warrnambool City Council – Economic Development Unit
Council’s Economic Development Team is often the fi rst point of contact for many businesses looking to establish, expand or relocate to Warrnambool. Council is in regular communication with a growing network of over 1,600 businesses in our City.
We can help you with: Business and investment enquiries by providing location support resources to facilitate your investment into Warrnambool; Referrals and local introductions to other government agencies and business networking groups and industry bodies;Statistical data in relation to population, demographics, housing, building approvals, business confi dence, and other economic fundamentals to assist your decision-making;Access to a wide range of business support workshops and networking events; Economic impact modelling for business development and investment;Documents your business can use to promote our City;Advocacy matters impacting on your business; Information links to available funding and other business support services; andLinks to the Deakin University Warrnambool Campus, South West TAFE and other education providers to help with employee education and training, research and development opportunities and recruitment of students or graduates.
City Council Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool5559 [email protected]
Warrnambool City Council – Health and Local Laws
Health and Local Laws primary goal is the protection of the health, safety and wellbeing of the community and the local environment. The dedicated team of professionals provide a range of services direct to the community through the programs they deliver. These include animal management, food safety, protection of the local environment, property and development compliance and regulated parking.
Address: City Council Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, WarrnamboolPhone: 5559 4800 Email: [email protected]
Warrnambool City Council – Planning Department
Planning advice, permit requirement and planning zone information. For residential or business.
Address: City Council Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, WarrnamboolPhone: 5559 4800Email: [email protected]
Deakin University University education provider. Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus is set on the banks of the picturesque Hopkins River, close to local surf beaches and popular tourist attractions. The Warrnambool Campus is a friendly, close-knit community, with a personal and informal relationship between students and staff .
Princess Highway, Warrnambool5563 3100www.deakin.edu.au
SEAL – Self Education and Learning
SEAL is a south west community training organisation providing: accredited training courses, lifestyle and recreational courses, fl exible delivery, smaller personalised class sizes and subsidised costs to eligible students.
71 Hyland Street, Warrnambool5562 [email protected]
Training Service Providers
SW LLEN - South West Local Learning & Employment Network
Service provider working to connect local groups to improve education, training and employment options for 10-19 year olds.
182a Lava Street, Warrnambool5561 [email protected]
SW TAFE – South West Technical & Further Education
SW TAFE off ers a wide range of accredited qualifi cations, plus short courses and stand-alone units from industry training packages. In addition there are pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, traineeship, vocational and graduate studies, industry certifi cates and TAFE in Schools programs available.
Timor Street, Warrnambool1300 648 [email protected]
To register your organisation contact
[email protected] 4800
[email protected] 4800
