Local and Government Business Support Services
The Gloucester Economic Development Office can assist you in accessing a range of Local and Government business support services.
Local Support Services
Gloucester Shire Council
Access a variety of information relating to the Gloucester Local Government Area.
www.gloucester.nsw.gov.au
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce is a source of information and a point of access for its members. The Chamber provides a comprehensive range of services including networking and advice relating to workplace relations, business development and training.
The Gloucester Chamber also manages the Gloucester Skills EcoSystem providing training and employment solutions for the business community.
www.gloucesterchamber.com.au
Gloucester Tourism
Access a variety of information relating to tourism in Gloucester, the Barrington Tops and surrounding areas.
www.visitgloucester.com.au
Hunter Business Centre
The Hunter Business Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit, business assistance organisation which provides services designed to assist people who wish to start their own business, as well as those who wish to expand, develop or better manage their existing business. Assistance is provided to operators of small and medium size enterprises.
www.businesscentre.com.au/
Hunter Business Chamber
The Business Chamber is an advisor, a forum, a source of information and a point of access for its members. It provides a comprehensive range of services including lobbying, advocacy, networking and advice including workplace relations, business advice and training.
www.hunterbusinesschamber.com.au/
Hunter Councils
The twelve local government areas of the Hunter Valley have worked together for over fifty years to ensure their communities benefit from positive co-operation and collaboration.
www.huntercouncils.com.au
Hunter Export Centre (HEC)
The Hunter Export Centre (HEC), supported by the NSW Government through the Department of State & Regional Development, is a local business led organisation that assists and promotes exporters of quality products from the Hunter Region of Australia.
www.hunterexporters.com.au/
Hunter Economic Development Corporation
The Hunter Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is a organisation appointed by the NSW State government and supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. Led by a Board of 10 regional and business leaders, the HEDC's major task is to promote economic development in the Hunter.
www.hunterregion.com/
Hunter Region - Business Enterprise Centre (BEC)
BEC is an independent, non-profit organisation set up to provide resources and skills development to new and existing businesses.
www.hunterregionbec.com.au
Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation
The Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation creates awareness and assists in increasing the profile of the region through advertising, promotion, public relations, information and publications, industry development and trade marketing.
www.huntertourism.com
Hunter Valley Research Foundation
The Hunter Valley Research Foundation provides assistance to business, industry, government and wider communities at the regional, State and national levels.
www.hvrf.com.au
Industry Development Centre
Offers business advice on commercialising innovations and inventions.
www.idc-hunter.org.au
Screen Hunter
Screen Hunter markets the region as a filming destination and is a one-stop-shop for filming approvals, location scouting assistance and sourcing of local crew and services.
www.screenhuntercentralcoast.com.au/
Tourism NSW
Tourism NSW and Visit NSW provide useful tourism information for anyone considering a tourism venture in the Hunter.
www.visitnsw.com
http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/
University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle enjoys a strong relationship with business, industry and the professions, offering multiple ways in which these groups can engage with our staff and students for mutually beneficial outcomes. The Corporate Development and Community Partnerships office assists in establishing and maintaining this engagement.
www.newcastle.edu.au/business/
Government Support Services
Agriculture Portal
This site is an entry point for all things agricultural.
www.agriculture.gov.au/
AusIndustry
The Commonwealth Government agency for products, services and information, to support industry, research and innovation.
www.ausindustry.gov.au/
AusTender
The Australian Government Tender System provides up-to-date information on public business opportunities advertised by various federal government departments.
www.tenders.gov.au/
Australian JobSearch
Recruiting? Post jobs online for free through this national job vacancy database.
www.jobsearch.gov.au/
Business.gov.au
Check out the ’New to business checklist' and 'Growing your business checklist' which will guide you through the various stages of your business, whether you're just starting or ready to grow.
www.business.gov.au/checklist
Business License Information Service
Operating in all states and territories, you can find out about business name, registrations, tax registrations, license and other industry requirements.
www.blis.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
Department of Education, Science and Training
Go to the ‘training and skills' section of the website for all the latest government policy information on apprenticeships, traineeships and vocational education and training.
www.dest.gov.au/
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Initiatives dedicated to promoting internationally competitive and sustainable business in Australia.
www.industry.gov.au/
Department of State & Regional Development (DSRD)
DSRD provides advice and assistance to help businesses of all sizes establish or expand in metropolitan and regional NSW.
www.business.nsw.gov.au/
Department of Transport and Regional Services
Aimed at promoting economic, social and regional development by enhancing Australia 's infrastructure.
www.dotars.gov.au/
Gloucester Shire Council
Access a variety of information relating to the Gloucester Local Government Area.
www.gloucester.nsw.gov.au
GrantsLINK
For direct links to federal government grant programs and provides invaluable information on writing applications.
www.grantslink.gov.au
Hunter Area Consultative Committee
A social coalition between Government, business, and the community - working in partnership with business and the community to achieve regional economic growth by harnessing opportunities for new jobs, actively supporting small business and addressing training and skills development needs.
www.hacc.org.au/
Intellectual Property Australia
All the information you'll need to secure your intellectual property including patents and trademarks.
www.ipaustralia.gov.au/
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
Information to assist small business operators in understanding how to manage health and safety effectively and comply with OHS regulations.
www.nohsc.gov.au/smallbusiness/
NSW Small Business
Dedicated to business advice, tools and information for NSW small business owners.
www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/
Office of the Employment Advocate
This site has lots of valuable information and tools about Australian Workplace Agreements.
www.oea.gov.au/
Office of Workplace Services
The body established to protect the workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees under the Workplace Relations Act 1996.
www.ows.gov.au/
WorkCover NSW
WorkCover promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of NSW.
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Authority
All the information and contacts you need to understand the Federal Government's new workplace relations system.
www.workplaceauthority.gov.au/