Brimbank Business Link

22/10/2026

Come and try it out!

iHarvest – Open Day 👩‍💼 👨‍💼 Discover a new way to work at the iHarvest Coworking Sunshine Open Day

🗓️ Friday 30 October
🕛 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 iHarvest Coworking - L4/301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC
🥐 Light refreshments provided

This free event invites local start-ups, entrepreneurs and small business owners to experience a professional, collaborative workspace.

Explore our contemporary office space and see how coworking can support your business success.

Register 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/iharvest-open-day-tickets-2000361585350 🎟️ Free

16/10/2026

Are you a local Chinese business owner looking to connect, collaborate and grow?

Join Brimbank City Council's Chinese Business Meetup, a free networking event designed to bring together Chinese entrepreneurs and business leaders from across our region. Hear about local business opportunities, make new connections, and visit successful local businesses with fellow attendees.

🎟️ Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2002926290452?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting the continued growth of Brimbank's vibrant business community.

Meet up with fellow Chinese entrepreneurs to share tips, swap stories, and grow your business network!

15/10/2026

🚀 Digital Jobs - AI Career Conversion Program

The Victorian Government is helping workers and businesses embrace the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through targeted training and upskilling.

Whether you're looking to future-proof your career, develop new AI skills or boost your business's productivity, this program could be for you!

💡 What's on offer?

✅ Training in areas such as data analytics, digital marketing, software development and business operations

✅ Opportunities to incorporate AI into existing roles or transition into new AI-related careers

✅ Support for Victorian businesses to build AI capability, improve competitiveness and drive innovation

The program focuses on key industries including manufacturing, health technologies, digital technologies, agribusiness and the circular economy.

👉 Find out more: https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/digital-jobs-ai-career-conversion-program

06/10/2026

Save the date and join us in celebrating an important cultural milestone for Sunshine and Melbourne’s west.

Looking for a new reason to explore Sunshine?

A significant new cultural attraction is about to open its doors, with the Vietnamese Museum Australia officially opening alongs side the Wominjeka Plaza on Saturday 17 October.

The museum tells the story of Vietnamese Australians, from migration to settlement to community, culture and identity. It's a chance to step inside a story that has become such an important part of Melbourne's west.

And once you've explored the museum, there's plenty more of Sunshine to discover, from Vietnamese food and coffee, to markets, gardens and some seriously good eating.

📍119 Durham Road, Sunshine
📆 Saturday 17 October
🕛12pm
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30/09/2026

📣 Brimbank businesses - we want to hear from you!

What support, programs and information would make a difference to your business?

Take just 5 minutes to complete our Business Development and Communications Survey and help shape how Brimbank Council supports and connects with our local business community.

🎟️ Complete the survey by 1 November for a chance to win two tickets to the Brimbank Business Breakfast on 4 December

👉 Have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTBLGX3

28/09/2026

Big changes are coming to Melbourne Airport

From Tuesday, 6 October 2026, passengers flying internationally or with Qantas or Virgin domestically will use new free Pick Up and Drop Off zones in the T123 Transport Hub.

If you're picking up or dropping off, take Exit 19 from the Tullamarine Freeway and follow Naarm Way for direct access to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Learn more: https://melbourneairport.com.au/pick-up-and-drop-off-hub

24/09/2026

💳 Changes to card payment surcharges are coming

From 1 October 2026, businesses will no longer be able to apply a surcharge to card payments made through eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and UnionPay.

The changes follow the Reserve Bank of Australia’s review of merchant card payment costs and surcharging.

Businesses that currently apply card surcharges are encouraged to contact their payment service provider and review their payment and surcharge arrangements ahead of the changes.

👉 Find out more: https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/review-of-retail-payments-regulation/2026-03/conclusions-paper/faqs/?mc_cid=af77e5d2a7&mc_eid=514389511a&mc_cid=cf802ae1b0&mc_eid=f4c66a388b

16/09/2026

Something special is brewing for Brimbank's December Business Breakfast!

Join us at the spectacular Srila Prabhupada Castle (formerly Overnewton Castle), for a morning with award-winning entrepreneur and Chai Walli founder Uppma Virdi.

At this breakfast, Uppma will share her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she's learned about business, culture, purpose, resilience and creating opportunities from the things that make you different.

And, of course, there will be chai! ☕☕

Guests will enjoy a special chai experience with their buffet breakfast.

Bookings are essential and seats are limited.

Register here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brimbank-business-breakfast-with-uppma-virdi-tickets-1999622441551?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Be inspired by our guest speaker while networking with like-minded businesses.

10/09/2026

What a way to wrap up the IGNITE Food Passions Program! 💥

Our participants came together for their final presentation night, sharing the food and beverage concepts they’ve been developing throughout the program.

From healthy drinks and protein-packed treats to Indian fusion, Vietnamese pickles, fine dining and Jamaican food trucks, the night showcased an incredible mix of ideas, flavours and entrepreneurial ambition.

Behind every concept is a story, a passion and a business owner ready to take their next step.

👏 Congratulations to all our Ignite participants on reaching this milestone. We’re excited to see where you take your ideas next!

08/09/2026

Council's New Procurement Policy Increases Opportunities for Local Business

Brimbank City Council has adopted a revised Procurement Policy, with a stronger focus on delivering local, social and environmental benefits.

For all Council quotation and tender processes, at least 10% of the assessment criteria will now focus on local, social and environmental benefits.

👉 Learn more and read the 2026 Procurement Policy: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/about-council/policies-plans-and-strategies/policies/procurement-policy