Australian Taxation Office
The ‘Essentials to strengthen your small business' includes more than 20 short courses and a calendar of key lodgement due dates to support small businesses.
Welcome to our Business Events and Training hub, where you'll find tailored professional development opportunities to enhance your skills, connect with industry experts, and stay updated on the latest trends.
Explore workshops, seminars, conferences, and specialised training sessions designed to empower professionals across sectors.
Join us and unlock your potential for success in today's competitive business environment.
Upcoming local business events
2026 Lean Business Workshop Series
Work smarter, not harder. Build a stronger, more resilient business.
Cardinia Shire is proud to present the Lean Business Series 2026 — a practical, six-part program designed to help local businesses boost productivity, streamline operations, and prepare for sustainable growth.
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
Thursday 23 July 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cyber security training workshop
The Cyber Wardens workshop is an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business.
The session is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator. The workshop is your chance to complete your training through interactive learning and ask questions during the Q&A session.
Once you complete the Cyber Wardens Foundations workshop, you will receive your certificate as a new Cyber Wardens graduate.
Cost: $25 per person incl. tea, coffee and morning team
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham
Bookings open soon
Monday 10 August 2026 09:00 am to Tuesday 11 August 2026 03:30 pm
Business Plan Accelerator Workshop
The Business Plan Accelerator Workshops are designed to accelerate the development of a business plan to support your objectives and understand the critical components required for business success.
On completion of the 2-day workshop, you will have the start of a tailored plan that can be reviewed by experienced business advisors – ready for you to start executing to achieve your business objectives.
You may also be eligible for ongoing support from one of the business advisors.
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
Further resources for business courses
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Business Victoria
Short courses, online events and resources from the state’s top education providers and industry experts to help you upskill and run your business better.
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Business.gov.au
Find government run or government funded events and training for your business. These events can help you improve your business skills, learn about government grants or grow your network.
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Agriculture Victoria
Agriculture Victoria delivers a range of events and programs across different sectors and regions.
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Digital Solutions Program
Each month, the team from Digital Solutions runs a free webinar on a new and different digital business topic
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Melbourne Innovation Centre
The Melbourne Innovation Centre Digital Solutions Program is an Australian Government funded initiative to support the digital growth of small businesses.
You can apply for free and gain instant access to workshops, webinars, and short courses.
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Small Business Support Toolkits Program
This program offers localised workshops, live webinars, one-on-one confidential business advice and self-guided learning opportunities for established and emerging business owners.
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Skill Finder
An Australian platform offering access to thousands of free online courses, including those from leading technology companies
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Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS)
This business advice centre provides businesses locally and across Australia with low-cost mentoring to help them with marketing, finance, planning and all aspects of small business.
