Business Support Organisations

Grant Finder Tool

This guided search will help you find grants, funding and support programs from across government. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

New workplace laws have been introduced across Australia. Hiring employees can be a daunting challenge for many small businesses.

Small Business PEAK aims to keep workplace relations simple for small business owners and help them understand and implement the new legislation.

Business Victoria

Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business.

NDIS - Business Accessibility Support

Funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), businesses can contact the Ovens Murray Community Capacity Building Coordinator with Latrobe Community Health for support with access and inclusion enhancements.

Businesses can get help with physical space design, website design, presentation of information, accessible event planning and workforce training. Contact luke.falzon@ndis.gov.au

Sustainability Victoria

Sustainability Victoria partners with enterprise to accelerate our
transition to a circular, climate resilient clean economy.

Startup Shakeup

Startup Shakeup is a community for you, the movers, shakers, and change-makers in North East Victoria. It’s your ticket to networking and educational events that will support your mission to solve local problems and support causes that shape our future.

AgBiz Assist

AgBiz Assist, a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Wodonga, works to secure the economic and social wellbeing of rural and regional businesses, farmers and communities.

It offers the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Assist Small Biz, Agribusiness Support, Community Business Connect and a range of associated services to assist rural enterprises.

Indigenous Business Australia

IBA's vision is for a nation in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are economically independent and an integral part of the economy.

IBA assists and enhances the economic development opportunities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

Creative Victoria

Creative Victoria's funding and support programs are designed to stimulate high quality, diverse creative activity across the state; strengthen Victoria's reputation as a centre for creative excellence; and ensure that all Victorians have opportunities to enjoy, participate in and benefit from a rich creative ecosystem.

Agriculture Victoria

Agriculture Victoria works in partnership with farmers, industries, communities and other government agencies to grow and secure agriculture in Victoria.

COVIDSafe Business

Information on keeping your workplace COVID safe and business support

AusIndustry Assistance for Manufacturing and Industry

Learn more about AusIndustry and the services offered and make contact with the Regional Manager - Northern Victoria

Fair Work Ombudsman - Small Business Showcase

Tips, tools and training to find your way in the workplace. Understand your obligations as an employer and access easy-to-use templates and step-by-step guides to manage employees more effectively.

Australian Government Business

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive website providing information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed. You can sign up for a regular newsletter for links to useful tips, tools and business templates.

Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC)

The Victorian Small Business Commission exists to assist small business operators across Victoria.

It provides information, resources and advocacy in the following areas:

- Dispute resolution services
- Leasing - rights and responsibilities
- Small business friendly councils program
- Small business advocacy
- Fact sheets and brochures, training events and webinars