Business Support
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Moyne
Running a business in Moyne means you’re part of a community that works together. This page brings together everything you need—strategic plans, branding resources, local business networks and government support services—to help you grow with confidence.
300 Days of good surf
#1 World’s most liveable community
Producing 1/3 of the state’s dairy, beef & wool output
Covers 5,480 km² (the size of 4 Geelongs or 7 Singapores)
~3 Hours from Melbourne
Victoria’s lowest unemployment rate (1.3%)
Mild temperatures year-round (summers 20–24°C. winters 8–14°C)
6,950 jobs and growing
$1.5 billion Gross Regional Product
$120M Annual visitor expenditure
40+ Annual events and festivals
17,374 Population
Average age 45
130,000 dairy cows in Moyne Shire
300 Days of good surf #1 World’s most liveable community Producing 1/3 of the state’s dairy, beef & wool output Covers 5,480 km² (the size of 4 Geelongs or 7 Singapores) ~3 Hours from Melbourne Victoria’s lowest unemployment rate (1.3%) Mild temperatures year-round (summers 20–24°C. winters 8–14°C) 6,950 jobs and growing $1.5 billion Gross Regional Product $120M Annual visitor expenditure 40+ Annual events and festivals 17,374 Population Average age 45 130,000 dairy cows in Moyne Shire
Strategic Documents
Brand Toolkits
Make it Moyne
Enjoy more time for the things you love. Explore the Moyne lifestyle.
Moyne Shire Council
Business Guides
Support for Employing in Moyne
Learn More About Workforce Programs
Access Wage Subsidies
Explore Traineeship Opportunities
Post Jobs Locally and Regionally
Find Staff Accommodation Solutions
Business Support & Local Networks
Moyne Shire is home to a range of business associations, industry networks and support services. Some are formal membership groups; others are community-driven networks. In the directory you will find
Local Business Networking Groups & Associations
Industry Bodies
Support Agencies
Grants & Funding
Council Grants
Moyne Shire offers a range of grants and support programs—including community project funding, festival and event assistance, business façade improvements, academic scholarships, environmental offset initiatives.
SmartyGrants / SmartySearch
A comprehensive discovery tool used by councils, community organisations and not-for-profits to search and filter live grant opportunities across Australia.
GrantConnect
The Australian Government’s centralised grants listing, providing forward notices, open rounds, eligibility criteria and application details for federal funding programs.
Victorian Government Grants – Business Victoria
A statewide portal where businesses can explore current Victorian Government grants and support programs.
Grants & Programs Finder
An Australian Government search tool that helps businesses, community groups and individuals find relevant grants, funding programs, rebates and support across multiple departments.
Meet the Team
Meet the Economic Development team supporting businesses across Moyne Shire. We’re here to help with advice, connections, and practical support at every stage of your business journey.
Darby Lee
Manager Economy & Tourism
darby.lee@moyne.vic.gov.au
03 5568 0506
Monday - Friday
Jo Mackenzie
Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator
jo.mackenzie@moyne.vic.gov.au
03 5568 0598
Monday - Thursday
Bethany Lewis
Economic Development Officer
bethany.lewis@moyne.vic.gov.au
03 5568 0573
Monday - Thursday