Council has a number of initiatives to support local businesses, led by the Economic Development Department including the City of Whittlesea Business Network, Business Concierge free mentoring sessions and the It’s All Here Campaign.
Visit these websites for more information on the Coronavirus and your business:
Business Victoria - call the dedicated business hotline on 13 22 15.
Business Australia (information on support for business)
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Council’s Business Engagement Officer can help connect businesses with a variety of support available from Local, State and Federal Government and across industry. Call 9217 2278 or email business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Monthly mentoring clinics with Small Business Mentoring Service are available for business owners, this free resource provides a great opportunity for local businesses to access vital support.
To book your place please visit
If you missed our recent webinar series, or would like to learn more about gaining new skills or thinking for your business, you can view all the recordings on Council's YouTube channel. Recorded webinars have covered topics such as; online networking, managing cashflow, mental health, business planning, negotiating rent relief, running a home-based business, applying for grants, moving your business online, business continuity and risk planning.
For all latest COVID-19 Business support available, please visit