Next week, on July 3rd, gforce employment + recruitment will be running a Lunch and Learn session at The Red Lion Ballarat. This session will give employers more information on the Career Gateways program on methods of embracing diversity and empowering potential by hiring candidates living with disability and embarking on a traineeship. Head here to reserve your seat! Read more »
This July, The Western will be hosting a special event - Carpark After Dark. The space in the car park will be transformed into a warm, welcoming winter event! With heaters, live music, delicious food, and even mulled wine and hot chocolate, this event will be a hit! The event will happen on July 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th. A previous edition of this newsletter incorrectly listed these dates, so make note of these days! Read more »
Ballarat is up for the prize of Victoria's Top Tourism Town! Voting closes tomorrow, and you can enter the draw to win a Melbourne getaway valued at over $2000! Thanks to Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC, the prize includes a two-night stay at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins plus vouchers for some of the city's best restaurants and experiences. Vote here. Read more »
Delivered by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation(WBCF) in partnership with City of Ballarat, Daughters of the West invites women aged 18+ to prioritise their health while building strong community connections. This free 10-week program combines personalised movement, expert guidance, and community support to help every participant thrive on their wellness journey. Each week, participants come together in local groups fortwo hours of activities that include physical exercise tailored to all levels, health education, mental wellbeing sessions, cooking demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with others. Along the way, women benefit from the encouragement of health professionals, facilitators, and most importantly each other. Daughters of the West empowers women not only by providing the tools and knowledge to care for their health but also by connecting them with local resources and networks to sustain their wellbeing long-term. Register here. Read more »
This is a hot topic for today's retail. and this webinar will unpack details related to the latest creative and compelling trends in social media marketing for small business. This free course will cover: * Working with user-generated content * Creating excitement and demand with product availability * Connecting with an audience on values, purpose and social commentary * Teaming up with other brands on products and promotional collaborations * The latest marketing tools from your favourite social media platforms Head here to register! Read more »
Victoria's next generation of skilled workers has outshone the rest of Australia at the nation's largest trades and skills competition, returning with the highest number of gold medals. 100 young Victorians put their skills to the test over the weekend, competing against Australia's top apprentices and trainees the 2025 WorldSkills National Championships and Skills Show. Over 600 competitors from across the country gathered in Brisbane for three days of intense competition in more than 60 skill categories including plumbing, cybersecurity, health care, carpentry, web design, hairdressing, floristry and automotive mechanics. Victoria won 19 gold medals - the most of any other state. Wonderful news for the state! Read more »
Commerce Ballarat acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
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