Workforce Australia Local Jobs (Barwon), in partnership with GROW an initiative of the Give Where You Live Foundation, invites local businesses across the Geelong region to take part in a series of inclusive employment workshops.
Over four targeted sessions, these expert-facilitated workshops will provide practical tools and real-world guidance on how to:
- Employ and support underrepresented cohorts from diverse backgrounds
- Build fair, equitable, and inclusive workplaces
- Strengthen workforce participation and unlock business benefits
- Contribute to meaningful community impact
Each workshop features a specialised expert panel including inclusive employers, service providers, individuals with lived experience, and key community organisations. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Share experiences and challenges
- Ask questions directly to experts
- Walk away with actionable strategies tailored for local businesses
Workshop Focus Areas
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities
- Disability inclusion
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion
- Online wrap-up session capturing the key learnings and takeaways from the series
These workshops are free to attend, but places are limited.
Register now to secure your spot and join us in building stronger, more inclusive workplaces that benefit both business and community.
Please follow the appropriate link below for more information about the each workshop and to register your ticket.
CALD Communities
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Location: Common Ground Project, 675 Anglesea Road Freshwater Creek
Morning tea provided by Common Ground Project
Inclusive Employment CALD Communities Workshop
Disability Inclusion
Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Location: The Paddock, 21–29 O’Halloran Rd Leopold
Morning tea and lunch provided by The Paddock
Inclusive Employment Disability Inclusion Workshop
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Location: Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, 410 Surf Coast Hwy, Grovedale
Catering provided by Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre
Inclusive Employment First Nations Peoples Workshop
Workshop Series Recap
Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Location: Microsoft Teams
Inclusive Employment Workshop Online Wrap Up
Workforce Australia Local Jobs is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
