The 2026 Business Skills Workshop series, hosted jointly by Darebin and Merri-bek councils, are free workshops led by local industry experts, offering local business owners practical insights that can help you to stay ahead of trends and make smarter decisions for your business.
Running from February until June, workshops will cover topics such as:
Please note: These workshops are available only for businesses based in the Darebin and Merri-bek council areas. All workshops are free.
Find details of all the Business Skills workshops and register at Humanitix.
Register for individual workshops:
Stay Safe, Stay Smart: Cybersecurity & Technology – Friday 13 February
Be the Answer: How to Optimise for Search and AI – Wednesday 18 February
Building Community while Building your Business – Friday 13 March
Your 5-Step Roadmap to a Successful 2026 – Wednesday 18 March
Protect Your Business: Avoid Legal Pitfalls – Friday 10 April
Show me the money! – Wednesday 22 April
Understanding Mental Health at Work – Friday 1 May
Building Digital Presence and Audience Growth – Friday 15 May
Pricing for Profit – Wednesday 20 May
Paying People Right: Building Better Payroll – Friday 12 June
Environmental Sustainability for Businesses – Thursday 18 June