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Melbourne has a highly diversified economy with particular strengths in finance, manufacturing, research, IT, education, logistics, transportation and tourism.
Melbourne houses the headquarters of...
Melbourne has a highly diversified economy with particular strengths in finance, manufacturing, research, IT, education, logistics, transportation and tourism.
Melbourne houses the headquarters of many of Australia's largest corporations, including five of the ten largest in the country (based on revenue), and five of the largest seven in the country.
It is the Australian base for a number of significant manufacturers including Boeing Australia, truck makers Kenworth and Iveco, Cadbury, Alstom and Jayco.
It is also home to a wide variety of other manufacturers, ranging from petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals to fashion garments, paper manufacturing and food processing.
The city also has a research and development hub for Ford Australia, as well as a global design studio and technical centre for General Motors and Toyota
CSL one of the world's top five biotech companies, and Sigma Pharmaceuticals have their headquarters in Melbourne. The two are the largest listed Australian pharmaceutical companies. Melbourne has an important ICT industry, home to more than half of Australia’s top 20 technology companies.
Melbourne houses the headquarters of many of Australia's largest corporations, including five of the ten largest in the country (based on revenue), and five of the largest seven in the country.
It is the Australian base for a number of significant manufacturers including Boeing Australia, truck makers Kenworth and Iveco, Cadbury, Alstom and Jayco.
It is also home to a wide variety of other manufacturers, ranging from petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals to fashion garments, paper manufacturing and food processing.
The city also has a research and development hub for Ford Australia, as well as a global design studio and technical centre for General Motors and Toyota
CSL one of the world's top five biotech companies, and Sigma Pharmaceuticals have their headquarters in Melbourne. The two are the largest listed Australian pharmaceutical companies. Melbourne has an important ICT industry, home to more than half of Australia’s top 20 technology companies.
Gippsland is the leading source of energy and resources, producing approximately 85% of Victoria’s electricity, 97% of Victoria’s natural gas and 26% of Australia’s oil. With a rich history in mining ...
Gippsland is the leading source of energy and resources, producing approximately 85% of Victoria’s electricity, 97% of Victoria’s natural gas and 26% of Australia’s oil. With a rich history in mining and electricity generation, the region has strong foundations and infrastructure in the energy sector. While production from the region’s traditional power generators will continue to cover the majority of Victoria’s power needs, opportunities have emerged for the private sector to take a leading role in the research, trialling and implementation of technologies and practices that will enable the more sustainable use of resources for power generation into the future.
Strategic opportunities associated with coal-based derivatives, clean coal energy production and associated renewable energy technologies offer leading-edge enterprises significant new areas for investment, exports and jobs growth in the Gippsland region. The Gippsland region will continue to evolve and develop as Victoria’s energy hub with current investigations into geothermal, clean energy and bioenergy well underway.
Due to large historical energy facilities in Gippsland, we have a network of transmission lines. The largest is a 500KV line, and there are also 220KV lines running to Melbourne and beyond; the 330KV Basslink to Tasmania; and a 66KV line east to Bairnsdale. These provide significant opportunities for renewable energy projects to feed into the grid.
As part of the movement to renewable energy, Gippsland features several wind farms, a solar farm with planning approval and Australia’s first proposed offshore windfarm, 10-25km off Gippsland’s coast. Additionally, there is a significant waste to energy plan proposed by Australian Paper Mills. With strong support from the government, programs such as the Macalister Irrigation District Efficiency Program are put into place to support farm-based businesses in the area.
The $60 million modernisation project activates the largest irrigation area in Southern Victoria covering 53,000 hectares, dominated by dairy cattle, but also supports horticulture and beef cattle. Gippsland’s water storage and supply infrastructure comprises 13 major catchments, including the Thomson Dam, which supplies 60% of Melbourne’s total water storage capacity. Gippsland is also home to the Victorian Desalination Plant, which provides water security as it is Victoria’s only source of water not dependant on rainfall.
Strategic opportunities associated with coal-based derivatives, clean coal energy production and associated renewable energy technologies offer leading-edge enterprises significant new areas for investment, exports and jobs growth in the Gippsland region. The Gippsland region will continue to evolve and develop as Victoria’s energy hub with current investigations into geothermal, clean energy and bioenergy well underway.
Due to large historical energy facilities in Gippsland, we have a network of transmission lines. The largest is a 500KV line, and there are also 220KV lines running to Melbourne and beyond; the 330KV Basslink to Tasmania; and a 66KV line east to Bairnsdale. These provide significant opportunities for renewable energy projects to feed into the grid.
As part of the movement to renewable energy, Gippsland features several wind farms, a solar farm with planning approval and Australia’s first proposed offshore windfarm, 10-25km off Gippsland’s coast. Additionally, there is a significant waste to energy plan proposed by Australian Paper Mills. With strong support from the government, programs such as the Macalister Irrigation District Efficiency Program are put into place to support farm-based businesses in the area.
The $60 million modernisation project activates the largest irrigation area in Southern Victoria covering 53,000 hectares, dominated by dairy cattle, but also supports horticulture and beef cattle. Gippsland’s water storage and supply infrastructure comprises 13 major catchments, including the Thomson Dam, which supplies 60% of Melbourne’s total water storage capacity. Gippsland is also home to the Victorian Desalination Plant, which provides water security as it is Victoria’s only source of water not dependant on rainfall.
Agriculture is one of the largest employers in the Grampians region, employing 7,804 people and producing outputs worth $2.3billion.
The region is one of the world’s largest grain, pulse and oilse...
Agriculture is one of the largest employers in the Grampians region, employing 7,804 people and producing outputs worth $2.3billion.
The region is one of the world’s largest grain, pulse and oilseed growing regions and exports about 60 per cent of the total harvest. The regional economy is heavily reliant on agricultural production, which contributes millions of dollars each year to the Victorian economy and is fundamental to Horsham’s strength.
The region is one of the world’s largest grain, pulse and oilseed growing regions and exports about 60 per cent of the total harvest. The regional economy is heavily reliant on agricultural production, which contributes millions of dollars each year to the Victorian economy and is fundamental to Horsham’s strength.
Gippsland is renowned for its natural attributes, including Gippsland Lakes and coastlines, Wilsons Promontory National Park and one of Victoria’s largest visitor attractions, the Phillip Island Pengu...
Gippsland is renowned for its natural attributes, including Gippsland Lakes and coastlines, Wilsons Promontory National Park and one of Victoria’s largest visitor attractions, the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Roughly the same size as Switzerland, Gippsland covers over 41,500 square kilometres and is the largest region in Victoria. The community works and lives in a resource-rich landscape (one of the most diverse in regional Australia) from the Latrobe Valley’s industrial heartland to rich agricultural lands, coastal and lakes regions, highlands, and the forested north and east.
Each year, nearly eight million tourists visit Gippsland, attracted to the unspoilt lakes, beaches, snowfields, bushlands, and rainforests, as well as the beautiful towns and villages. Its major towns are Traralgon, Warragul, Drouin, Morwell, Bairnsdale, Moe, Leongatha, Sale and Wonthaggi.
Gippsland has a reputation for producing quality products and services across various industries such as food and fibre, energy, forestry, fisheries, manufacturing, and tourism.
Roughly the same size as Switzerland, Gippsland covers over 41,500 square kilometres and is the largest region in Victoria. The community works and lives in a resource-rich landscape (one of the most diverse in regional Australia) from the Latrobe Valley’s industrial heartland to rich agricultural lands, coastal and lakes regions, highlands, and the forested north and east.
Each year, nearly eight million tourists visit Gippsland, attracted to the unspoilt lakes, beaches, snowfields, bushlands, and rainforests, as well as the beautiful towns and villages. Its major towns are Traralgon, Warragul, Drouin, Morwell, Bairnsdale, Moe, Leongatha, Sale and Wonthaggi.
Gippsland has a reputation for producing quality products and services across various industries such as food and fibre, energy, forestry, fisheries, manufacturing, and tourism.
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges we face together as a community. Broad-scale urgent action is required to respond to current impacts and to prepare for emerging impacts as cli...
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges we face together as a community. Broad-scale urgent action is required to respond to current impacts and to prepare for emerging impacts as climate change intensifies.
Our responses to climate change need to be fair, equitable and conducted in partnership - the Barwon South West community, industries and sectors are well placed to respond to issues together.
Environmentally, the Barwon South West enjoys higher than average rainfall and wind, providing us with ongoing competitive strengths in agriculture, food, renewable and clean energy production. The region also boasts nearly forty percent of Victoria’s coastline, including marine national parks, the Surf Coast, the Shipwreck Coast and the iconic Great Ocean Road.
Residents in the Barwon South West region have observed the impacts of climate change – about two-thirds believe that more bushfires, storms/flooding, drought and coastal erosion have occurred in Victoria during the past 10 years. The majority know that climate change is influencing the occurrence of these events and are concerned about future impacts.
Many community-driven climate action initiatives are taking place across the region. This action is led by community groups and passionate individuals who are determined to support their communities to prepare and respond to climate impacts. For example, local community energy groups are supporting communities to reduce emissions through local initiatives and advocacy, our Neighbourhood Houses are driving circular economy initiatives and our dedicated coastal volunteers are contributing to important data about the way our coastline is changing.
Our responses to climate change need to be fair, equitable and conducted in partnership - the Barwon South West community, industries and sectors are well placed to respond to issues together.
Environmentally, the Barwon South West enjoys higher than average rainfall and wind, providing us with ongoing competitive strengths in agriculture, food, renewable and clean energy production. The region also boasts nearly forty percent of Victoria’s coastline, including marine national parks, the Surf Coast, the Shipwreck Coast and the iconic Great Ocean Road.
Residents in the Barwon South West region have observed the impacts of climate change – about two-thirds believe that more bushfires, storms/flooding, drought and coastal erosion have occurred in Victoria during the past 10 years. The majority know that climate change is influencing the occurrence of these events and are concerned about future impacts.
Many community-driven climate action initiatives are taking place across the region. This action is led by community groups and passionate individuals who are determined to support their communities to prepare and respond to climate impacts. For example, local community energy groups are supporting communities to reduce emissions through local initiatives and advocacy, our Neighbourhood Houses are driving circular economy initiatives and our dedicated coastal volunteers are contributing to important data about the way our coastline is changing.
With such a strong tradition in agri-business, food production, mining and energy, it is not surprising that over time, innovative and high-tech advanced manufacturing companies have established thems...
With such a strong tradition in agri-business, food production, mining and energy, it is not surprising that over time, innovative and high-tech advanced manufacturing companies have established themselves across the Gippsland region. Today, there is diverse range of products that are manufactured in the Gippsland region.
The Gippsland region has a long tradition in advanced manufacturing including the production of food, energy, pulp and paper, high-tech machinery, aircraft and more. Built on many of the region’s natural resources, advanced manufacturing has developed over time to be a globally competitive and vibrant sector in the Gippsland region. Numerous
Australian business icons, such as Burra Foods, Patties Pies, Australian Paper, Australian Gas and Light (AGL), Australian Sustainable Hardwood (ASH) and Esso have advanced manufacturing facilities in the Gippsland region.
The Gippsland region also has considerable strategic transport infrastructure in the form of major highways, railways and regional airports to ensure the smooth movement of people and products within the region and beyond. The region provides strong connections to the Melbourne CBD, Port of Melbourne (Australia’s largest container port), future Port of Hastings development and Melbourne International Airport. From the Gippsland region, companies can reach 87% of Australia’s population in 2 days of motor freight.
Representative of the strong advanced manufacturing and industrial nature of the Gippsland economy, the region boasts a highly skilled workforce, proving proportionally 20-25% more trades and technical workers than the state or national average.
The Gippsland region has a long tradition in advanced manufacturing including the production of food, energy, pulp and paper, high-tech machinery, aircraft and more. Built on many of the region’s natural resources, advanced manufacturing has developed over time to be a globally competitive and vibrant sector in the Gippsland region. Numerous
Australian business icons, such as Burra Foods, Patties Pies, Australian Paper, Australian Gas and Light (AGL), Australian Sustainable Hardwood (ASH) and Esso have advanced manufacturing facilities in the Gippsland region.
The Gippsland region also has considerable strategic transport infrastructure in the form of major highways, railways and regional airports to ensure the smooth movement of people and products within the region and beyond. The region provides strong connections to the Melbourne CBD, Port of Melbourne (Australia’s largest container port), future Port of Hastings development and Melbourne International Airport. From the Gippsland region, companies can reach 87% of Australia’s population in 2 days of motor freight.
Representative of the strong advanced manufacturing and industrial nature of the Gippsland economy, the region boasts a highly skilled workforce, proving proportionally 20-25% more trades and technical workers than the state or national average.
Our premium, clean, and green products, supported by strong water policy and forest, land, lakes, and coastal management, are in demand worldwide. Our natural assets make us a renowned eco and Traditi...
Our premium, clean, and green products, supported by strong water policy and forest, land, lakes, and coastal management, are in demand worldwide. Our natural assets make us a renowned eco and Traditional Owner and Aboriginal cultural tourism, food, and beverage destination.
We are transitioning to become a leader in sustainable energy and forest products and cultivating the circular economy.
Regional Australia, and Gippsland are seeing a significant growth in “new energy” opportunities and projects such as medium-large scale solar and large scale off shore wind - Star of the South.
Climate change, climate variability and increased natural hazard risk is a significant barrier to the ongoing economic prosperity of East Gippsland.
We are transitioning to become a leader in sustainable energy and forest products and cultivating the circular economy.
Regional Australia, and Gippsland are seeing a significant growth in “new energy” opportunities and projects such as medium-large scale solar and large scale off shore wind - Star of the South.
Climate change, climate variability and increased natural hazard risk is a significant barrier to the ongoing economic prosperity of East Gippsland.
Manufacturing is the largest employer in the Central Hume region, followed by retail, health and community services. Wodonga has an important manufacturing base, with many national companies establish...
Manufacturing is the largest employer in the Central Hume region, followed by retail, health and community services. Wodonga has an important manufacturing base, with many national companies established in the area as well as a significant defence force presence.
Hume is a fast-growing region in Victoria with a social and cultural fabric and heritage to match its natural beauty. Renowned for world-class wines and gourmet food, the region is woven together by the Goulburn, Broken, Ovens, Kind and Kiewa Rivers – all vital to sustaining a rich environment, lifestyle and business. The Strathbogie Ranges represent the gateway to Victoria’s High Country and integral to the region popularity for nature-based tourism and cycling.
Hume is extremely varied in its industry and employment make-up, with a strong concentration of agriculture in the west and the alpine, wine and gourmet food areas in the region's east making tourism a strong contributor to regional employment.
Two of Australia’s nationally important transport routes – the Hume and Goulburn Valley transport corridors – traverse the region, providing an exceptional competitive advantage by linking supply chains to national and international markets through Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
The Goulburn Valley area is a long-established agricultural region, which is at the forefront of global food production. Traditional broad acre farming combined with dairy, viticulture, orchards, olives and aquaculture endorse the 'food bowl' label, and various large and international companies call the region home including SPC Ardmona, Uncle Toby's, Mars Petcare and the Woolworths Distribution Centre.
Hume is a fast-growing region in Victoria with a social and cultural fabric and heritage to match its natural beauty. Renowned for world-class wines and gourmet food, the region is woven together by the Goulburn, Broken, Ovens, Kind and Kiewa Rivers – all vital to sustaining a rich environment, lifestyle and business. The Strathbogie Ranges represent the gateway to Victoria’s High Country and integral to the region popularity for nature-based tourism and cycling.
Hume is extremely varied in its industry and employment make-up, with a strong concentration of agriculture in the west and the alpine, wine and gourmet food areas in the region's east making tourism a strong contributor to regional employment.
Two of Australia’s nationally important transport routes – the Hume and Goulburn Valley transport corridors – traverse the region, providing an exceptional competitive advantage by linking supply chains to national and international markets through Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
The Goulburn Valley area is a long-established agricultural region, which is at the forefront of global food production. Traditional broad acre farming combined with dairy, viticulture, orchards, olives and aquaculture endorse the 'food bowl' label, and various large and international companies call the region home including SPC Ardmona, Uncle Toby's, Mars Petcare and the Woolworths Distribution Centre.
Barwon South West has three economies - inland agriculture, coastal tourism and a manufacturing and social base in Geelong.
Barwon South West is comprised of Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Co...
Barwon South West has three economies - inland agriculture, coastal tourism and a manufacturing and social base in Geelong.
Barwon South West is comprised of Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Southern Grampians and Glenelg.
The main industries are manufacturing, retail trade, health care, construction, education and training, agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism. Manufacturing, health and retail trade are currently the largest employing industries, although the economy has significant opportunities for growth in new energy, advanced manufacturing and food security industries.
With rich agricultural land and UNESCO listed Aboriginal cultural sites, our economy has strengths and opportunities in advanced manufacturing, high-value agriculture, sustainable and cultural tourism, green hydrogen, renewable energy, health and community services and innovative education, training and co-working spaces.
Achieving shared objectives in growing regional prosperity such as growing employment, tackling disadvantage, addressing population ageing and building digital and physical infrastructure, requires an integrated approach between the three levels of government and across government portfolios, business, individuals and community groups.
Barwon South West is comprised of Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Southern Grampians and Glenelg.
The main industries are manufacturing, retail trade, health care, construction, education and training, agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism. Manufacturing, health and retail trade are currently the largest employing industries, although the economy has significant opportunities for growth in new energy, advanced manufacturing and food security industries.
With rich agricultural land and UNESCO listed Aboriginal cultural sites, our economy has strengths and opportunities in advanced manufacturing, high-value agriculture, sustainable and cultural tourism, green hydrogen, renewable energy, health and community services and innovative education, training and co-working spaces.
Achieving shared objectives in growing regional prosperity such as growing employment, tackling disadvantage, addressing population ageing and building digital and physical infrastructure, requires an integrated approach between the three levels of government and across government portfolios, business, individuals and community groups.
Melbourne is Australia’s leader in advanced manufacturing and one of the few places in the world that covers the entire manufacturing spectrum, from research and engineering to design and production. ...
Melbourne is Australia’s leader in advanced manufacturing and one of the few places in the world that covers the entire manufacturing spectrum, from research and engineering to design and production. Melbourne is home to more than 20 cutting-edge advanced manufacturing research centres, many in partnership with world-class universities.
Melbourne’s advanced manufacturing expertise spans design, composite materials, material handling, software development, additive processes, automated systems and advanced electronics and machinery.
Melbourne is home to a network of specialised advanced manufacturing research precincts servicing a range of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Scientific Instruments, Medical Devices and Equipment, Chemicals and Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Fabricated Metals, TCF (textiles, clothing and footwear) and Food Processing.
Melbourne’s Central Business District is home to an advanced manufacturing precinct, incorporating the University of Melbourne and RMIT University, that offers state-of-the-art facilities including 3D printing and reverse engineering.
Melbourne’s Parkville Precinct is a globally recognised hub of excellence in healthcare, research and education. A cluster of research and health sciences institutes in the precinct specialise in smart and advanced materials applications, instrument development, advanced ICT applications and nanotechnology.
Home to Monash University, the Australian Synchrotron, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Monash Health, the Monash Health Translation Precinct, and Melbourne’s key pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including Servier, GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this precinct is the locus of numerous advanced manufacturing research projects and collaborations.
Melbourne’s advanced manufacturing expertise spans design, composite materials, material handling, software development, additive processes, automated systems and advanced electronics and machinery.
Melbourne is home to a network of specialised advanced manufacturing research precincts servicing a range of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Scientific Instruments, Medical Devices and Equipment, Chemicals and Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Fabricated Metals, TCF (textiles, clothing and footwear) and Food Processing.
Melbourne’s Central Business District is home to an advanced manufacturing precinct, incorporating the University of Melbourne and RMIT University, that offers state-of-the-art facilities including 3D printing and reverse engineering.
Melbourne’s Parkville Precinct is a globally recognised hub of excellence in healthcare, research and education. A cluster of research and health sciences institutes in the precinct specialise in smart and advanced materials applications, instrument development, advanced ICT applications and nanotechnology.
Home to Monash University, the Australian Synchrotron, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Monash Health, the Monash Health Translation Precinct, and Melbourne’s key pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including Servier, GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this precinct is the locus of numerous advanced manufacturing research projects and collaborations.
Gippsland’s health sector is diverse with highly respected training and research facilities in place as well as a considerable health multi-layered infrastructure including 7 hospitals and a wide rang...
Gippsland’s health sector is diverse with highly respected training and research facilities in place as well as a considerable health multi-layered infrastructure including 7 hospitals and a wide range of smaller organisations such as general practice or specialist clinics.
The Gippsland health system is staffed by an exceptional range of highly skilled health professionals and is the largest industry sector in terms of number of people employed. The 2016 Census recorded 13.9% of total working residents are employed in the ‘Health Care and Social Assistance’, which offers great investment and trade opportunities.
The Gippsland health system is staffed by an exceptional range of highly skilled health professionals and is the largest industry sector in terms of number of people employed. The 2016 Census recorded 13.9% of total working residents are employed in the ‘Health Care and Social Assistance’, which offers great investment and trade opportunities.
Gippsland is home to the Federation University campus at Churchill. Federation University provides easy access to a range of courses and research opportunities for rural and regional students.
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Gippsland is home to the Federation University campus at Churchill. Federation University provides easy access to a range of courses and research opportunities for rural and regional students.
The Federation University has the highest overall employment rating with 92% of any Victorian-based university. The university experience is highly regarded among graduates, rating Federation University 5 stars for both student support and overall satisfaction.
Complimenting Federation University’s program, the development of the Gippsland Hi-Tech Precinct in Morwell is currently underway, a centre for research, business incubation, new product development, start up support, and education and training.
Based in Bairnsdale and Sale, the Gippsland East Higher Education Study Hub provides local support services for students studying locally at Federation University or by distance education through universities across Australia. Vocational education and training courses are offered across the region at TAFE Gippsland’s campuses from Leongatha to Lakes Entrance.
The Federation University has the highest overall employment rating with 92% of any Victorian-based university. The university experience is highly regarded among graduates, rating Federation University 5 stars for both student support and overall satisfaction.
Complimenting Federation University’s program, the development of the Gippsland Hi-Tech Precinct in Morwell is currently underway, a centre for research, business incubation, new product development, start up support, and education and training.
Based in Bairnsdale and Sale, the Gippsland East Higher Education Study Hub provides local support services for students studying locally at Federation University or by distance education through universities across Australia. Vocational education and training courses are offered across the region at TAFE Gippsland’s campuses from Leongatha to Lakes Entrance.
Bendigo Health is a leading regional health service, with around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, w...
Bendigo Health is a leading regional health service, with around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
The organisation provides services in emergency, maternity, women’s health, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, psychiatric care, community dental, hospice, palliative care, cardiology, cancer services and renal dialysis to the people of the Loddon Mallee region.
In addition to operating a large acute hospital we offer subacute services including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a regional psychiatric service, residential care, specialist clinics, dialysis and a range of outreach services such as hospital in the home.
The organisation provides services in emergency, maternity, women’s health, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, psychiatric care, community dental, hospice, palliative care, cardiology, cancer services and renal dialysis to the people of the Loddon Mallee region.
In addition to operating a large acute hospital we offer subacute services including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a regional psychiatric service, residential care, specialist clinics, dialysis and a range of outreach services such as hospital in the home.
The aviation sector is well established in the Gippsland region with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base in East Sale, West Sale Airport and the Latrobe Regional Airport.
The RAAF base has ...
The aviation sector is well established in the Gippsland region with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base in East Sale, West Sale Airport and the Latrobe Regional Airport.
The RAAF base has recently undergone a $385 million dollar redevelopment, including new facilities, security upgrades, new air traffic control complex and numerous ancillary developments, whilst the Latrobe Regional Airport is part of the Latrobe City Aerospace Precinct to build on the airport’s manufacturing capabilities.
Across Gippsland’s aviation sector there are opportunities for aircraft (and component parts) manufacturing, maintenance, refurbishment, pilot training and more.
Given the existing aviation sector in the Gippsland region, there are strong supply chains already in place, providing a solid foundation for the aviation sector. Additionally, the large advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors provide a highly skilled workforce and a capacity to provide a wide range of parts and supplies.
Education in the sector is provided through numerous aviation-specific courses available through the local TAFE Gippsland network, which is expanding their aero skills courses and feature avionics training at the Sale campus.
The RAAF base has recently undergone a $385 million dollar redevelopment, including new facilities, security upgrades, new air traffic control complex and numerous ancillary developments, whilst the Latrobe Regional Airport is part of the Latrobe City Aerospace Precinct to build on the airport’s manufacturing capabilities.
Across Gippsland’s aviation sector there are opportunities for aircraft (and component parts) manufacturing, maintenance, refurbishment, pilot training and more.
Given the existing aviation sector in the Gippsland region, there are strong supply chains already in place, providing a solid foundation for the aviation sector. Additionally, the large advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors provide a highly skilled workforce and a capacity to provide a wide range of parts and supplies.
Education in the sector is provided through numerous aviation-specific courses available through the local TAFE Gippsland network, which is expanding their aero skills courses and feature avionics training at the Sale campus.
Regional tertiary education institutions include Deakin University, South West TAFE, The Gordon Institute of TAFE and various private providers.
Deakin University provides undergraduate and post-gr...
Regional tertiary education institutions include Deakin University, South West TAFE, The Gordon Institute of TAFE and various private providers.
Deakin University provides undergraduate and post-grad education in fields including business, law, nursing, medicine, science, technology, engineering, education, architecture and the arts.
The Gordon is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria delivering a range of courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas.
Deakin University provides undergraduate and post-grad education in fields including business, law, nursing, medicine, science, technology, engineering, education, architecture and the arts.
The Gordon is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria delivering a range of courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas.
Climate change is likely to impact on the Ballarat community over the coming decades. There are expected changes in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, changes to the water cycle af...
Climate change is likely to impact on the Ballarat community over the coming decades. There are expected changes in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, changes to the water cycle affecting agriculture and other key industries, and concerns about the ongoing threat of natural disasters such as bushfires and floods. In terms of a growing population, the impact of such changes can have increasingly significant impacts.
Australia’s per capita production rate of greenhouse gases is one of the highest in the world. It is estimated that by improving the way we design, build and live, Victorians could save at least 50% of the energy that we use. As part of being an informed community, Ballarat needs to play its part by moderating its contribution to climate change/ reducing carbon emissions, and work to become more resilient to climate change impacts.
Australia’s per capita production rate of greenhouse gases is one of the highest in the world. It is estimated that by improving the way we design, build and live, Victorians could save at least 50% of the energy that we use. As part of being an informed community, Ballarat needs to play its part by moderating its contribution to climate change/ reducing carbon emissions, and work to become more resilient to climate change impacts.
Recognised as a UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art, Ballarat is the perfect place to switch off and choose your own analogue adventure.
Horsham Regional Art Gallery has an impressive collection of A...
Recognised as a UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art, Ballarat is the perfect place to switch off and choose your own analogue adventure.
Horsham Regional Art Gallery has an impressive collection of Australian photography and contemporary art. The Ararat Regional Gallery hosts a dynamic textile collection while the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery is home to a stunning collection of Australian colonial, goldfields and contemporary art.
The Museum of Australian Democracy Eureka, on the site of the Eureka Stockade, is Australia’s newest museum dedicated to democracy. The Eureka Flag, is on loan from the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, is the centrepiece of the museum’s exhibitions.
The Grampians hosts a range of festivals including the iconic Stawell Gift, the Horsham Awakenings Festival, Nati Fringe Festival, Grampians Grape Escape food and wine festival, Daylesford Chill Out, Clunes Back to Booktown, Ballarat Heritage Weekend, Grampians Wildflower Festival, the Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival, the Grampians Jazz Festival, the Ballarat Beer Festival and the Ballarat Royal South Street competitions.
Horsham Regional Art Gallery has an impressive collection of Australian photography and contemporary art. The Ararat Regional Gallery hosts a dynamic textile collection while the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery is home to a stunning collection of Australian colonial, goldfields and contemporary art.
The Museum of Australian Democracy Eureka, on the site of the Eureka Stockade, is Australia’s newest museum dedicated to democracy. The Eureka Flag, is on loan from the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, is the centrepiece of the museum’s exhibitions.
The Grampians hosts a range of festivals including the iconic Stawell Gift, the Horsham Awakenings Festival, Nati Fringe Festival, Grampians Grape Escape food and wine festival, Daylesford Chill Out, Clunes Back to Booktown, Ballarat Heritage Weekend, Grampians Wildflower Festival, the Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival, the Grampians Jazz Festival, the Ballarat Beer Festival and the Ballarat Royal South Street competitions.
Barwon South West has three economies - inland agriculture, coastal tourism and a manufacturing and social base in Geelong.
Barwon South West is comprised of Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Co...
Barwon South West has three economies - inland agriculture, coastal tourism and a manufacturing and social base in Geelong.
Barwon South West is comprised of Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Southern Grampians and Glenelg.
The main industries are manufacturing, retail trade, health care, construction, education and training, agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism. Manufacturing, health and retail trade are currently the largest employing industries, although the economy has significant opportunities for growth in new energy, advanced manufacturing and food security industries.
With rich agricultural land and UNESCO listed Aboriginal cultural sites, our economy has strengths and opportunities in advanced manufacturing, high-value agriculture, sustainable and cultural tourism, green hydrogen, renewable energy, health and community services and innovative education, training and co-working spaces.
Achieving shared objectives in growing regional prosperity such as growing employment, tackling disadvantage, addressing population ageing and building digital and physical infrastructure, requires an integrated approach between the three levels of government and across government portfolios, business, individuals and community groups.
Barwon South West is comprised of Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Southern Grampians and Glenelg.
The main industries are manufacturing, retail trade, health care, construction, education and training, agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism. Manufacturing, health and retail trade are currently the largest employing industries, although the economy has significant opportunities for growth in new energy, advanced manufacturing and food security industries.
With rich agricultural land and UNESCO listed Aboriginal cultural sites, our economy has strengths and opportunities in advanced manufacturing, high-value agriculture, sustainable and cultural tourism, green hydrogen, renewable energy, health and community services and innovative education, training and co-working spaces.
Achieving shared objectives in growing regional prosperity such as growing employment, tackling disadvantage, addressing population ageing and building digital and physical infrastructure, requires an integrated approach between the three levels of government and across government portfolios, business, individuals and community groups.
The Hume Region hosts the largest Australian Defence Force presence in Victoria and is bustling with industry already supporting Defence.
The Albury Wodonga Military Area consists of the Gaza Ridg...
The Hume Region hosts the largest Australian Defence Force presence in Victoria and is bustling with industry already supporting Defence.
The Albury Wodonga Military Area consists of the Gaza Ridge, Wadsworth and Latchford Barracks, with the Army Logistic Training Centre headquartered in the region to provide effective logistic training to a large portion of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Local businesses already supplying to the Defence sector (either directly or through its major contractors) include Milspec Manufacturing, Australian Target Systems, Australian Aerospace Engineering (AAE), Meggitt Training Systems, Wodonga TAFE, Bertazzo Engineering, NIOA and many more.
Many of these local businesses are increasing the capacity of Defence through the innovation solutions they offer the sector.
The Albury Wodonga Military Area consists of the Gaza Ridge, Wadsworth and Latchford Barracks, with the Army Logistic Training Centre headquartered in the region to provide effective logistic training to a large portion of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Local businesses already supplying to the Defence sector (either directly or through its major contractors) include Milspec Manufacturing, Australian Target Systems, Australian Aerospace Engineering (AAE), Meggitt Training Systems, Wodonga TAFE, Bertazzo Engineering, NIOA and many more.
Many of these local businesses are increasing the capacity of Defence through the innovation solutions they offer the sector.
We want a future Ballarat with an embedded culture of innovative thinking and entrepreneurialism, where the spark of creativity is nurtured everywhere. A Ballarat that celebrates is unique identity an...
We want a future Ballarat with an embedded culture of innovative thinking and entrepreneurialism, where the spark of creativity is nurtured everywhere. A Ballarat that celebrates is unique identity and heritage, that demonstrates leadership in sustainability, and a Ballarat that is a compassionate city – with a strong, caring community.
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