Disaster Preparedness Workshop

Join us for a free day focused on building your business's resilience to disaster.

Whether you're a sole trader, hobby farmer, small business owner, or the manager of a large corporation, preparing for unexpected events is essential. Fires, floods, storms, illness, theft, or the loss of a major customer can all be considered disasters. Do you have a plan in place to keep your business going without that income?

This workshop will cover essential strategies for disaster preparedness. You'll learn how to digitize your business for greater resilience with GippsTech, enhance your mental resilience with Partners in Wellbeing, and work on developing your own Business Disaster Toolkit with guidance from subject matter experts.

Future-Proof Your Business: Digital Preparedness with GippsTech

In this hands-on workshop discover practical ways to protect your business if disaster strikes.

• Learn digital marketing basics, social media tips and understand how to optimise your online presence to boost visibility or attract new customers.

• Improve efficiencies and digitise processes or admin paperwork to free up valuable time and keep your businesses records safe.

• Uncover ways to reduce the risk of a cyber security breach, and how you can stay connected during power outages or internet disruptions.

Delivered by friendly, small business experts in easy to understand language, don’t miss this opportunity to gain useful tips and strategies to build a resilient business. Choose between a FREE in-person event in Yarragon (see the Business Workshop for full details), or these convenient online sessions, including an after-hours option.

Mental Resilience for Business Owners with Partners in Wellbeing. 

During this special one-hour workshop we will cover the importance of wellbeing, signs of poor wellbeing, and the impact of stress on our wellbeing. We’ll dive into strategies to boost your wellbeing and show you how Partners in Wellbeing can support you in your journey. Plus, you'll experience a relaxing mindfulness activity to calm your mind and recharge. Prioritising your wellbeing is key to thriving in every aspect of life. By investing time in understanding and improving your wellbeing, you’re laying the foundation for long-term success, resilience, and happiness. Join us in this workshop to discover how small steps can make a big difference in your wellbeing.

Disaster Preparedness and Business Toolkit Preparation with Baw Baw Shire Council Emergency Management Team. 

In this part of the day, the EM team from Baw Baw Shire Council will work with you to identify risks to your business and how to protect your business from those risks. You will also start to complete the Disaster Resilience for Business Toolkit, preparing your own Disaster Plan for your business. 

This workshop is open to all businesses, regardless of size or financial turnover.

Hosted by the Baw Baw Shire Council Emergency Management Team, with support from the Victoria State Government Council Flood Support Fund