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The Ballarat Business Women’s network connects like-minded women who operate or work in the Ballarat region.

Ballarat Business Women's member networking events focus on educating & empowering women to achieve both professionally and personally.

05/11/2026

🚨 ATTENTION BALLARAT EMPLOYERS & INCLUSIVE LEADERS 🚨
🌟 Be part of someone's journey TOWARDS workforce participation. 🌟
💼 You don't need a job vacancy to make a difference. Join us to support local jobseekers, give back to the community, and strengthen your leadership skills while helping someone take their next step towards employment. 💙

In partnership with the incredible facilitator Emma Costin 🐎 from EQ Leaders, Asuria Australia and Workforce Australia Local Jobs Ballarat we invite you to be part of this unique opportunity.
Spots are limited though!🐴💼

🐎 No horse experience required!
📅 Tuesday 24 November 2026
📍 Ballarat Showgrounds, Mount Rowan
🕤 9:30am - 3:00pm

🤝 Through a combination of employability training and equine-assisted learning, participants develop the personal and professional skills that employers consistently tell us matter most. This isn't about recruiting.
💬 It's about sharing your experience.
🤝 Building connections.
🌱 Encouraging confidence.
🔗 Expanding professional networks.
💼 Supporting future workforce participation.
By spending time with participants and having meaningful conversations, you can help open doors and create pathways into employment. 👩‍💼👨‍💼

✅ Support women and young people to build confidence and employability skills 🚀
✅ Gain insights into barriers people face entering or re-entering the workforce 💡
✅ Strengthen your understanding of inclusive leadership 🤝
✅ Connect with other community-minded employers and workforce partners 🌐
✅ Make a genuine impact in our region ❤️

Many of us can point to someone who took the time to encourage us, share advice or make a connection that shaped our career. 💼✨

💙 This is your opportunity to do that for someone else.
Interested in getting involved?

Send Bec Ware an email:
E [email protected]
or comment below

This activity is funded by Local Initiatives Funds, as part of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Local Jobs Program Ballarat.

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12/10/2026

Come and talk to us this Friday at Bunnings Delacombe to find out about volunteering and the L2P program

10/10/2026

🎟️ Last-minute tickets for our Business Basics Lunch & Learn!

There’s still time to join Ballarat Business Women for a friendly, informal lunch filled with learning, networking and great conversation.

Hear practical insights from our panel across social media and digital, Accounting, business mentoring and insurance. Bring your questions, grow your connections and meet fellow entrepreneurs, business women and leaders.

Whether you’re starting out, building your business or broadening your network, we’d love to see you there!

Book your ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-lunch-and-learn-business-basics-panel-tickets-2001418887770?aff=erelpanelorg

09/10/2026

✨ Meet the Panelist: Kristy Norman-Hade ✨

Joining our Business Basics Lunch panel is Kristy Norman-Hade, CPA, FTI and Director at BW Advisers!

With over 15 years of experience supporting a diverse range of clients, Kristy brings valuable knowledge in accounting, taxation and business advice.

Kristy will bring the accounting and tax perspective to our panel, helping us explore the financial foundations of running a business.

Bring your questions, grow your connections and enjoy a friendly lunch filled with practical learning and conversation with other women in business!

🎟️ Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-lunch-and-learn-business-basics-panel-tickets-2001418887770?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/10/2026

✨ Meet the Panelist: Anna Whittingham ✨

Joining our Business Basics Lunch panel is Anna Whittingham from The Radiance Collective!

With over 20 years of experience across beauty, business, media and marketing, including 15 years running her own business, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge in social media, content creation and brand strategy.

Anna helps businesses build their online presence with clarity and confidence, creating marketing that supports their business goals.

Bring your social media questions and join us for practical insights, great conversation and the chance to grow your connections with other women in business!

🎟️ Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-lunch-and-learn-business-basics-panel-tickets-2001418887770?aff=erelpanelorg

07/10/2026

✨ Meet the Panelist: Jamie Meyer ✨

Joining our Business Basics Lunch panel is Jamie Meyer, a Business Mentor with Asuria’s Self-Employment Assistance program!

The program supports aspiring and existing small business owners with personalised advice, practical guidance and mentoring to help them start and grow their businesses.

Jamie will bring the business mentoring perspective to our panel, exploring how support and guidance can help you take your next steps in business.

Bring your questions, connect with other women in business and join us for a friendly lunch filled with learning and great conversation!

🎟️ Book your ticket:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-lunch-and-learn-business-basics-panel-tickets-2001418887770?aff=erelpanelorg

06/10/2026

✨ Meet the Panelist: Helen Stephens ✨
Joining our Business Basics Lunch panel is Helen Stephens, Director and Senior Account Manager at Simplex Insurance Solutions.
Helen started with Simplex in 2012 and brings a wealth of insurance experience and a strong passion for helping clients understand their cover and protect what matters most.
Hear Helen’s insights on business insurance, bring your questions and join us for a lunch filled with practical advice and great conversation!
Book your tickets to secure your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-lunch-and-learn-business-basics-panel-tickets-2001418887770?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Ballarat Business Women

05/10/2026

Connect, learn and grow with Ballarat Business Women! 💼

Join us in person for our **Business Basics Lunch & Learn**, a friendly and informal gathering for women at every stage of their careers.

Enjoy lunch while networking with fellow entrepreneurs, business women and leaders. Grow your connections, share experiences and learn practical tips from our panel:

✨ **Anna Wittingham, Radiance Collective:** Social media and digital
✨ **Kristy Norman-Hade, BW Advisers:** Financial
✨ **Jamie Meyer, Asuira:** Business mentoring
✨ **Helen Stephens, Simplex Insurance Solutions:** Insurance

Whether you’re starting out, growing a business or looking to broaden your network, bring your questions and join us for great conversation, fresh ideas and new connections.

🎟️ Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-lunch-and-learn-business-basics-panel-tickets-2001418887770?aff=erelpanelorg

We’d love to see you there!

05/10/2026

🌟 Thank You for Joining Us at Ballarat Business Women in September 🌟💜

💜It was fantastic to have so many of you join us and be part of a room filled with inspiring, ambitious, and supportive women from across our region.
We hope you made some valuable connections 🤝, gained new insights 💡, and left feeling motivated to continue growing your business, career, and network.

🚀 Let's Keep the Momentum Going 🚀

👩‍💼 Become a Member of the Ballarat Business Women
Take your involvement to the next level by becoming a Ballarat Business Women member. Enjoy ongoing networking, professional development opportunities, and access to a supportive community of local businesswomen.

📅 Book Your Spot at Our Next Event
Don't miss out on future opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Our events are always filled with valuable conversations and new connections.
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We love celebrating our community! Follow us on social media, engage with our content, and share your business updates, achievements, events, and success stories. Be sure to tag us so we can help amplify your message and connect you with our wider network. 📣✨

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💜 Together, we're building a stronger, more connected network of women in business. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! 🌟
Warm regards,

The Ballarat Business Women Board
🤝 Connect • 💡 Inspire • 🚀 Empower | Women in Business | Ballarat and surrounds | 📍 Regional VIC | ❤️ Community | 🌟 Success Together

30/09/2026

✨ Still time to join the Ballarat Business Women tonight for our Social Networking Night ✨🍸 Casual networking, great atmosphere, welcoming community. It’s a relaxed drop‑in session, so there’s no pressure to arrive right on time or stay the whole evening. Come when it suits you and settle in for great conversation and connection 💛Connect, meet new people and be part of a supportive community of local women in business ✨💬💛

You can be at any stage in your career, and you don’t need to be a business owner; this is about women connecting over careers, pathways and business 🤝🌟
📅 Tonight – Thursday 1 October 📍 Aunty Jacks from 4:30 PM onwards💛

Book now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballarat-business-women-1-october-social-networking-night-tickets-1987799500817?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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