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Regional Development Australia Grampians Growers & Producers People’s Choice Award

This award recognises the outstanding growers and producers who shape our vibrant culinary scene.

Voting closes 11.59pm Sunday 12 July, 2026.

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Community Bank Buninyong Community Spirit People’s Choice Award

This award is open to businesses who demonstrate a commitment to strengthening their local community beyond their core business purpose.

Voting closes 11.59pm Sunday 12 July, 2026.

Provider Springboard

Provider Springboard is a local consulting business supporting NDIS providers to get registered, stay compliant, and navigate an increasingly complex system. Benita, a registered nurse and NDIS auditor, brings experience from both sides of the sector, while Lucy’s background in business operations means clients get well-rounded, practical support. From helping businesses work out whether registration is right for them, through to audit preparation and ongoing compliance, Provider Springboard has it covered. 

2026 VRCA Business Health Survey Report (May)

The VRCA has conducted their first 2026 Business Health Survey for regional and rural Victoria. Regional Victorian businesses are not in a “soft patch”. Many operators are now in survival mode. Our concerns are not just cost pressures; it is that businesses are working harder than ever while increasingly questioning whether the effort is sustainable. 44% of business owners say they are not drawing a living wage. 65% of business owners say they sometimes or never have work life balance. Business owners are exhausted not entitled.

New Psychological Regulations: Everything You Need To Know

We sat down with HR expert and Commerce Ballarat Board Member Fiona Murphy and lawyer James Remington of Nevetts Lawyers to answer some questions to help shape your understanding of these new laws and what you need to do.

Empowering Ballarat’s Business Community

Commerce Ballarat is the largest independent business group in Ballarat, creating a united voice for all business sectors.

When you join Commerce Ballarat, you gain a partner is business.

When you join Commerce Ballarat, you gain a partner is business.

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Provider Springboard

Provider Springboard is a consulting service helping new and existing NDIS Providers register, grow and thrive. We’re here to make the initial registration process, and ongoing compliance easier, smarter and more personal.
At Provider Springboard, we help individuals and organisations across Australia confidently navigate NDIS registration, compliance, and business growth. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, our tailored support is grounded in deep industry knowledge and real-world experience — so you can focus on making a meaningful impact.
Beyond NDIS specific support, Provider Springboard also offers general business and operational consulting.
Founded by two passionate consultants with extensive NDIS experience, Provider Springboard was built by providers, for providers.
Benita, a Registered Nurse, current Registered Provider and NDIS Approved Quality Auditor, and Lucy, a business operations expert. Together we offer practical, supportive guidance that takes the stress out of the process and sets you up for long-term success.

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Signature Software

With over 20 years’ experience within the business software solution sector, our Solution Architects and Business Consultants have the depth of knowledge required to successfully design, develop and deploy solutions in any business sector. Our stable of products include ICE financial management solution, various app for the management of stock and service technicians and billing solutions for national telco providers. Our Australian based Customer Service team is dedicated to keeping your business functioning at ALL times. They are on call 24 hours a day,7 days a week to deal with software upgrades, compatibility issues and anything else that the modern-day office environment can throw at them. You can always count on our Software Development team to keep things moving in the right direction. With regular upgrades to our products and bespoke developments, our software suites are kept up-to-date with the latest innovations in user interface and integration APl’s.
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