Starting and Growing Your Business
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Moyne
In Moyne, business feels different. Commutes are easy, people are supportive, and there’s room to grow. Whether you’re starting a new venture, expanding your operations, or taking your next big step — you can make it happen here.
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
Get Started
Business Self Assessment Tool
Not sure where to start? Take our Business Self-Assessment Tool to identify which permits and approvals your business might need before opening.
Permits & Applications
Most businesses need permits before trading. Our Single Application Form lets you complete all required approvals in one place, so you can focus on your business.
Local Business News
Our monthly Business and Economic Development Newsletter keeps Moyne businesses up to date with:
Business support initiatives
Grants and funding
Upcoming events
Local Success stories
Business Support Initiatives
Small Business Incentive Scheme (SBIS)
Council supports new and growing businesses with fee reductions and permit waivers to help lower start-up and operating costs. Eligible waivers are applied automatically for new businesses.
Make it Moyne Business Support Program
Eligible Moyne businesses can access up to $1,000 in free professional advice across areas such as planning, marketing, digital, IT, succession, and grant writing.
Worker Accommodation Program
Moyne Shire offers affordable worker accommodation, including studio-style cabins in Mortlake and Koroit and subsidised caravan park sites across the shire to support workforce needs.
📞 1300 656 564
📧 ecodev@moyne.vic.gov.au
Council Grants
Business Façade Improvement Program
The business facade improvement program assists Moyne businesses to improve their business frontage to enhance the appeal of the local streetscape within the commercial and shopping areas of Moyne Shire. Enhance your shopfront and improve local streetscapes with matched Council funding — up to $5,000 on a $1:$1 basis.
SmartySearch
Smarty Search is the grants search solution for local councils and their communities. This portal finds all available grants online and organises them in an easy to search, sort and filter system so that your business, event or community group can access the funding you need.
Other Grant Providers
Find the latest local, state, and federal opportunities for business growth and innovation:
Love Local Moyne
Love Local Moyne is our ongoing campaign to encourage residents and visitors to shop, share, and support local businesses.
Be part of our promotions, competitions, awards, and activations by joining the Economic Development Newsletter — you’ll be first to hear about how to get involved.
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, Tuesday, Friday