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April 2025 Edition of the Alpine Business Newsletter

22 April 2025

Alpine Business Newsletter
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Alpine Business Newsletter

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Alpine Business Newsletter!

Welcome to the April issue of our business newsletter where you can find exciting news about upcoming events, grants and other valuable resources for your business!

  • Alpine Shire Economic Development team are hosting a logistics workshop. 
  • There is a packed calendar of events, workshops and courses covering social media and marketing, cyber security and more.
  • Explore grant funding opportunities such as the North East CMA group grants and landholder incentive. 
  • Help us understand logistics issues by filling out our Alpine Shire Logistics Survey.
  • Read 6 tips to help businesses avoid financial difficulties.
  • Industry Growth Program provides eligible businesses with Advisory Services to support commercialisation and growth projects to build manufacturing capability.


Thank you for being part of the Alpine Shire business community. Stay tuned to Alpine Shire Business Hub for more updates and resources to help your business thrive. 

Alpine Shire Business Hub is your one-stop shop for up-to-date information on events and news 
The Business Hub has been curated as a one stop shop for business owners and operators in the Alpine Shire to access support resources and stay up to date with the latest grant opportunities, workshops and events. 
 
We highly encourage all businesses to sign up to Engage Alpine and follow the Business Hub to stay in the loop for information and opportunities related to businesses in the Alpine Shire.
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Events, Workshops & Courses
Alpine Shire Logistics Workshop
Tuesday 06 May 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Myrtleford Senior Citizen Centre

We have heard from producers within the Alpine Shire that improving logistics will benefit producers in our region. The Economic Development team are facilitating a workshop to support the process of finding collective solutions. 

Please register your attendance by emailing: 
economicdevelopment@alpineshire.vic.gov.au 


 

Social Media and Content Marketing - Live Webinar (intermediate)
Thursday 03 April 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 
Learn to enhance your social media skills to attract more customers. 

For more information and to register, visit here: Social Media and Content Marketing - Live Webinar | Business Victoria
Book a FREE ATDW enhancement session

Visit Victoria are offering FREE 30 minute ATDW enhancement sessions to provide advice to businesses on ways to optimise their ATDW listing and boost website activity.

For more information and to register, visit here: Visit Victoria | Book a FREE ATDW Enhancement Session
Tourism North East workshops
Visit High Country APP and ATDW -Optimising your listing
Thursday 01 May 2025, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, online

Learn more about how you can promote your business online with a Australian Tourism Data Warehouse listing. 

For more information and to register, visit: VHC app and ATDW - Optimising your listing Tickets, Thu 01/05/2025 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite


 

Dairy Australia events, workshops and courses

Dairy Australia have a busy calendar of events in April including Nutrition Fundamentals - Corryong, Australian Dairy Carbon Calculator & Industry Insights Service Provider Webinar, Employment Basics and more.

For more information and to register, visit: Events | Dairy Australia


 

Cyber Wardens Foudations course

The Cyber Wardens Foundations is a short course designed to help you identify cyber security risks and how to implement cyber security habits in your business.

For more information and to register, visit: Courses - Cyber Wardens


 

Digital Solutions Program

An Australian government initiative offering mentoring, workshops, and courses to support businesses on their digital growth journey.

For more information and to register, visit: Home | Digital Solutions Program


 

Grant Funding Opportunities
North East CMA - Group Grants
North East CMA are offering grants between $10,000 and $40,000 (ex GST) to support groups and organisations to deliver activities that support agricultural productivity in North East Victoria by improving land management and protecting biodiversity on farms. 


Applications close on 28 April 2025.

For more information, visit: North East CMA – Group Grants | GrantGuru
North East CMA - Landholder Incentives
North East CMA are offering landholders up to $5,000/ha to undertake projects to improve their farm's agricultural productivity, natural capital values and climate resilience. Activities may include enhancing farm dams, planting shelterbelts, protecting paddock trees and more. 

Applications close on 28 April 2025. 

For more information, visit: North East CMA – Landholder Incentives | GrantGuru
Livestock Biosecurity Funds Grant Program
This program aims to support projects that help prevent, monitor and control diseases in animal and comprises four streams covering cattle, sheep and goat, swine and honey bee industries.

Applications close on 14 April 2025.

For more information, visit: Livestock Biosecurity Funds Grant Program | GrantGuru
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) - Produce Executive Program
This program aims to provide leadership opportunities for managers across the supply chain of fruit, vegetable, flower, nut and nursery industries in Australia and New Zealand.

Applications close on 21 April 2025. 

For more information, visit: International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) – Produce Executive Program | GrantGuru
To find more information about these grants and more, visit the Alpine Shire Grant Finder at: 
https://grantguru.com/au/alpine

Alpine Shire Logistics Survey 

Help us understand logistics issues that producers face in the Alpine Shire by filling out a short survey. 

Alpine Shire Logistics Survey | Business Hub | Community and Business Hubs | Engage Alpine
Employment News
The Pay Equality Toolkit
Equal pay matters for all Victorian workers. Progress toward an equitable workplace creates benefits for employees and business performance. Generally speaking, contributing to a more satisfied and productive workforce. The Pay Equality Toolkit is comprised of 8 different tools created to help business make progress on pay equality. 

For more information, visit the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission website..
Other News

6 Tips to Help Businesses Avoid Financial Difficulties

Financial Counselling Victoria offer six essential tips to help businesses avoid financial difficulties, including regular financial reviews, understanding business structures, and seeking professional advice early. These proactive measures can help business owners manage financial stress and ensure long-term stability.

Read more here: 6 tips to help businesses avoid financial difficulties | Business Victoria

Take a Lodger Program

Alpine Shire Council is partnering with local real estate agents to introduce the Take a Lodger Program, a creative solution to help address the region’s housing shortages. This initiative encourages homeowners with spare rooms to open their doors to lodgers, providing affordable housing options and strengthening community connections. For more information, visit https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/takealodger
Business Support Services

Industry Growth Program

The Program provides an Advisory Service to support SMEs and startups undertaking commercialisation and/or growth that will help build manufacturing capability within priority areas. 

To find out more about the support available, visit: Industry Growth Program | business.gov.au

NewAccess for Small Business Owners

Beyond Blue have developed this program to give small business owners free and confidential mental health coaching. 

Delivered over 6 sessions, a NewAccess coach will work with business owners to provide support and practical skills to manage stress during difficult times. 

To find out more about the support available, visit: 
https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/newaccess-for-small-business-owners

Victorian Small Business Commission

The Victorian Small Business Commission provides support and information to help small business owners grow their knowledge and understand their rights and responsibilities.

To find out more about the support available, visit: https://www.vsbc.vic.gov.au/small-business-support/




 
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