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SUMMARY:Practical Workplace Training: Investigations\, Psychosocial Risk & Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Join HR Legal Partner\, Dan Feldman and Yarra Risk Management Director\, Terry Solier\, for an informative in-person session. \nThis practical in-person workshop is designed to help employers navigate two of the most complex and high-risk areas of workplace compliance: workplace investigations and psychosocial risk. \nParticipants will gain practical guidance on managing investigations\, understanding psychosocial safety obligations\, and reducing legal\, regulatory\, and WorkCover risk in real workplace scenarios. \nFREE! Morning Tea Included
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/practical-workplace-training-investigations-psychosocial-risk-compliance/
LOCATION:Ballarat Town Hall\, 225 Sturt St\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T180000
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SUMMARY:EOFY Drinks x NextGen event
DESCRIPTION:Round up your colleagues\, mates and fellow business people and join NextGen as we head along to the Itinerant Spirits EOFY Drinks! \nNextGen is designed for people in their 20s and 30s across all industries\, connecting Ballarat’s emerging business community. \nWhether you are flying solo\, building a business\, climbing the career ladder or just keen to meet new people in the local business scene\, this is the perfect relaxed networking opportunity to wrap up the financial year. \n  \nWhat you can expect: \n– A welcome drink on arrival\n– $8 drink specials all night\n– Grazing by Itinerant Spirits\n– Entry into the prize draw \nPlus\, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/eofy-drinks-x-nextgen-event/
LOCATION:Itinerant Spirits\, 200 Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Ballarat AI Exchange: General AI questions\, advice and assistance
DESCRIPTION:ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini and other tools explained in plain English \nWant to learn more about AI\, but do not know where to start? Want to use AI in your business\, work or community group\, but feel unsure which tools are worth your time? Curious about how to use AI safely and practically in everyday life? \nJoin us for a relaxed\, guided AI conversation designed for non-technical people who want practical answers\, useful examples and a chance to ask questions in a friendly local setting. \nEach session starts with one practical focus topic\, then opens up for discussion\, examples and questions from the room. You do not need to be an AI expert. You do not need to know the right question before you arrive. The aim is to help you leave clearer\, more confident and with one or two practical things you can try. \nThis month\, we will look at a common question: which AI tool should I use? We will compare tools like ChatGPT\, Claude and Gemini in plain English\, looking at what each one is useful for\, where the differences matter and how to choose the right tool for your work\, business or everyday tasks. \nWhat we can help with:\nBring your questions\, comments or examples. We can help you think through: \nhow to use AI better in your business\, work or community group \nwhich tools may give you the best value for your needs \nwhen a free tool is enough\, and when a paid version may be worth considering \nhow to use AI safely\, responsibly and productively \nwhere AI can save time\, and where it may not be the right fit \npractical next steps if you are just getting started \nIf you do not have a specific question\, you are still very welcome. You can listen\, join the discussion and hear what other local people are trying. \nHosted By: \nAdrian Holtham from Plainlight\, an AI training and consultancy firm based here in Ballarat. Adrian works with local businesses to help them understand AI in plain English and integrate useful tools into their everyday workflows. \nRob Layton from BRAIN\, the Ballarat Regional Artificial Intelligence Network. Rob has more than 15 years of experience working with AI\, leads the Ballarat AI Meetup and is a highly experienced technology trainer. \nThis is a collaboration between BRAIN (www.brain.net.au)\, Plainlight (https://plainlight.com.au/) and the Ballarat Hackerspace.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/ballarat-ai-exchange-general-ai-questions-advice-and-assistance/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260706T120000
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SUMMARY:Generating Cash Flow Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to know how to better manage cash flow. \nYou will learn to:\n• spot the difference between profit and cash\n• follow the business cash conversion cycle\n• manage suppliers and improve customer collections\n• control marketing and inventory for healthy cash flow. \nYou will create a cash flow forecast that gives you a clear roadmap to future financial strength by improving your cash flow. \nJoin us and take control of your business finances today.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/generating-cash-flow-workshop/
LOCATION:Commerce Ballarat\, 119 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:July Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Commerce Ballarat\, in partnership with BROSH (Ballarat Regional Occupational Safety and Health) group\, is pleased to present a special BizNet Breakfast featuring guest speaker Tracey Browne\, a nationally recognised leader in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policy. \nWith extensive experience influencing WHS strategy and national policy discussions\, Tracey brings a practical and informed perspective on the changing landscape of workplace safety across Australia. \nThis collaborative breakfast event will explore emerging WHS trends\, psychosocial safety\, leadership responsibilities\, and the evolving policy environment impacting directors\, businesses\, employers and workplaces. \nDesigned for business owners\, directors\, leaders\, HR and Safety professionals and industry representatives\, the event offers valuable insights alongside the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals from across the Ballarat business community. \nTracey has worked with Australian Industry Group for almost 25 years\, as part of the National Work Health and Safety team\, which encompasses prevention and workers compensation.  Until recently\, she has held long-standing Ministerial appointments\, representing employers\, with Safe Work Australia and the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council; these have now been handed over to others as part of her transition to retirement. \nShe is also involved in consultative arrangements with WHS and workers’ compensation regulators and scheme managers in state/territory jurisdictions.  This consultation includes active involvement in formal stakeholder forums in New South Wales and Victoria. \nTracey has an indepth understanding of WHS/OHS and workers’ compensation laws across Australia\, which she combines with her industry experience to provide members with practical information and advice about their obligations\, to aid compliance and assist businesses to achieve best practice. \nPrior to joining Australian Industry Group Tracey had extensive experience in Manufacturing environments with senior roles in Human Resources\, Work Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation Management\, including here in Ballarat at John Valves and Bendix Mintex (now FMP).
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/july-biznet-breakfast-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:NextGen: Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:AI is coming fast\, but your skills and human connection will continue to be at the centre of meaningful work \nThis Session includes a light lunch. \nAI is transforming hiring practices and the workplace\, but it isn’t replacing what makes people valuable. \nJobs are shifting as routine work is automated but human strengths like communication\, creativity\, empathy\, adaptability matter more than ever. \nYoung professionals can use AI to enhance the way they work but authenticity and human connection remain essential. \nThe NextGen Collective is for people in their 20s & 30s\, from all industries.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/nextgen-next-steps-2/
LOCATION:Commerce Ballarat\, 119 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:August Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Biznet Breakfast this August as we hear from two business leaders sharing their journeys of building successful Ballarat-founded businesses! \nYou’ll hear from David Young\, Managing Director of Petstock\, a Ballarat-born business that has grown from a single regional store into one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest pet care retailers. Under David’s leadership\, the company has expanded to 276 stores\, 65 veterinary clinics and 162 grooming salons across both countries. In 2022\, the business hit a major milestone\, with Woolworths purchasing a majority 55% stake in the business for $586 million – a remarkable achievement for this Ballarat-born business. \nYou will also hear from Leigh Edward\, CEO of Ferndale Foods Australia\, a family-owned food manufacturing company based in Ballarat. Leigh has led the company through major growth\, including a $20 million investment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing millions of snack bars each year and supplying major retailers such as Coles\, Woolworths and Aldi\, while creating local jobs and exporting products globally. \nJoin us for a morning of insight\, connection and conversation as these two business leaders share the stories\, challenges and achievements behind businesses that began in Ballarat and grew into remarkable success stories.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/august-biznet-breakfast-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Small Business Road Show as part of the B31 August Business Festival
DESCRIPTION:Council of Small Business Organisations Australia in partnership with the Commerce Ballarat brings you the COSBOA Ballarat Roadshow. \nAgenda: \n\nSmall Business PEAK Industrial Relations Workshop\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\nThe COSBOA Roadshow is embarking on a national tour\, offering a specialised program tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. This program focusses on industrial relations changes\, addressing the most pressing concerns for small business owners and their employees. \nThe Industrial Relations program will provide insights into the latest developments in employment law\, workplace relations\, and HR best practices. Topics may include \n\nUpcoming payday super changes\nNavigating modern awards\nEnterprise bargaining\nWorkplace health and safety\nManaging employee disputes\n\nBy attending this program\, small business owners and HR professionals will gain a deeper understanding of their obligations and responsibilities\, enabling them to create a more productive\, compliant\, and harmonious work environment. \nBy participating in the COSBOA Roadshow\, attendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nNetwork with other small business owners and industry experts\nAsk questions and seek advice on specific challenges\nStay up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in industrial relations and cybersecurity\nEnhance their knowledge and skills\, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive business success\n\nThe COSBOA Roadshow is an invaluable resource for small businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the complexities of today’s fast-paced business landscape. \nLunch included. \n 
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/small-business-road-show-as-part-of-b31-ballarat-business-festival/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:September Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come soon…
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/september-biznet-breakfast-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T070000
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SUMMARY:October Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come soon…
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/october-biznet-breakfast-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:December Biznet Breakfast
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URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/december-biznet-breakfast/
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