Backing Business in Casey

It was a big afternoon of insights and future-focused thinking at the AI and Cyber Security for Business event ealier this week! From emerging tech trends to real-world ways to protect your business, attendees walked away with steps they can actually take.

Thank you to Federation University Australia for partnering with us to bring the event to life!

🎉 We’re giving you a head start on the Casey Business Awards 2026!

Categories and application questions are now live, so you can start preparing with confidence to put your best foot forward when applications open on 1 June 2026: https://businessincasey.com.au/business-awards

What are you waiting for? Start your awards journey today!

A big thank you to our 2026 Program Partners:
Zeemo and Best Of Home Care

🚀 Looking to grow your business with expert support?

💼 The Victorian Government is offering free mentoring for eligible small business owners through the Business Skills Mentoring Program.

📈 Get support across areas including marketing, finance, digital growth and strategic planning.

⏳ Places are limited, so don’t miss out.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/business-skills-mentoring-program

Cyber and AI risks are increasing, but building protection for your business and trust from your customers doesn't have to be overwhelming.

Join expert guest speaker Sam Pritchard (Ernst & Young) and a panel of local experts for this practical, business‑focused event on Wed 20 May at Federation University, Berwick Campus.

Find out more and book your FREE ticket today 👉https://events.humanitix.com/berwick-innovation-series-earning-digital-trust-ai-and-cyber-for-smes

Hosted by Federation University Australia and City of Casey.

Earning Digital Trust: AI & Cyber Security for Business Federation University's Innovation Series Event in partnership with the City of Casey on earning digital trust with AI and cyber tools for business.

📣 Free events, business support and local opportunities, the latest Backing Business in Casey newsletter is here!

From AI and cyber security workshops to free mentoring, networking events and funding updates, there’s plenty happening to support local businesses this month.

☕ Don’t miss upcoming events, business resources and opportunities to connect with the Casey business community.

🔗 Read the newsletter: https://createsend.com/t/t-FDCD16665413CB312540EF23F30FEDED

📣Calling all home-based businesses in Casey.

💡Secure your spot to this free, interactive workshop Designing Better Services. Explore practical Human-Centred Design approaches to improving services and customer experiences.

🧩Find out more here: https://businessincasey.com.au/event-training/designing-better-services

Proudly strengthening connections between government, education and health care industry 🤝

The City of Casey and Chisholm Institute recently brought together local and regional healthcare leaders for a Health and Education Roundtable focused on fostering cross-sector collaboration, addresing challenges and improving outcomes for our community.

Great conversations, strong connections and a shared commitment to supporting more opportunities and a healthier future for local people.

✨ Great things are happening in Casey!

💯From exciting opportunities for local businesses to key updates and community wins, there’s plenty to catch up on this month.

🤩Stay in the loop and have a read: https://createsend.com/t/t-46370CCA80454FAC2540EF23F30FEDED

City of Casey has refreshed the Hampton Park Central Development Plan and local businesses are encouraged to have their say!

A 2025 study found that the existing plan was too prescriptive and limited development opportunities, so this draft aims to create a clearer, more flexible planning framework that better supports viable development and business growth in the centre 🏗️🏫

View the draft and provide your feedback before 28 April at: https://conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/HPcentral