Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce

05/06/2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.

The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. Learn more.

04/06/2026

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one to ten years after the disaster.

Round 29 is now open
Applications close 24 June, 2026 at 5pm VIC time (AEST)

SRC Prepare & Recover helps NFPs prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from previous disasters.

04/06/2026

Port Campbell 10th June 12-3:30pm OR Geelong 11th June 12 - 3:30pm

Join Visit Victoria to learn how you can be part of the biggest growth market in tourism – International. After attending this workshop, you’ll understand:

• the potential of the International market, and the growth that we’re expecting
• how to engage with this market – why it works the way it does
• and much more

Workshops are free, and Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Partners can attend in either Port Campbell or Geelong. Secure your spot today.

Port Campbell: https://share.hsforms.com/1vuYNAhqyRM6VPYDWyXdnvQ5bm1i

Geelong: https://events.humanitix.com/why-international-visit-victoria-workshop

02/06/2026

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

Round 29 is now open
Applications close 24 June, 2026 at 5pm VIC time (AEST)

SRC Small and Vital grants give NFPs the opportunity to access funds for a range of initiatives that benefit their communities.

20/05/2026

The attached flyer says it all. An interesting session about Visa Workers that might be helpful for you in considering staffing solutions.

14/05/2026

Attract More Donations This EOFY (Webinar)
Details: Thursday, 21 May | 1:00pm-2:00pm | Online | FREE

EOFY is often the biggest fundraising moment for Australian not-for-profit organisations, but are you making the most of it?

The community sector is navigating one of the most challenging fundraising environments this year. With cost-of-living pressures squeezing household budgets and businesses facing revenue challenges, donors don't have as much to spare, and the competition is intensifying.

In this climate, showing up with the exact same strategy and campaign you ran last year isn't enough anymore.

Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is a best-practice governance network for not-for-profit boards, committees, councils, schools, and…

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Today 4PM!

25/03/2026

Council’s Draft Road Upgrade Policy is now open for community consultation.

The Draft Road Upgrade Policy is available on Council’s website, where community members can review the policy and make a submission. Submissions close at 5pm, Tuesday 5 May 2026.

Community members will also have the opportunity to speak to their submission if they wish at an upcoming Submissions Committee meeting on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-Consultations/Draft-Road-Upgrade-Policy

24/03/2026

Halfway through! Still time to apply for grants.

* Community Grants
* Events Grants
* Business Grants (Building Facade Improvements)
* Trees for Farms Grants (New)

https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Grants-Programs