More small businesses in Stratford will have the mental health and wellbeing support they need to succeed and thrive thanks to the State Government’s latest investment in business communities.
Minister for Small Business Natalie Suleyman recently launched the second round of Mental Wellbeing of Business Communities Grants, providing grants and specialist training for business communities across the state.
Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh MP joined Stratford Community Association President Shayne Hyman and committee member Beth Ripper to announce that the Association will be receiving $15,000.00 through the program.
The Stratford Community Association is one of 45 eligible business chambers, trader groups and industry associations across Victoria who have accessed the second round of the Mental Wellbeing of Business Communities Grants Round.
Successful organisations receive grants of $15,000 to implement a community-led wellbeing project for their local small businesses - part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Wellbeing and Mental Health Support for Victorian Small Businesses initiative.
The Stratford Community Association will deliver three initiatives through the grant including the development of a pilot co-working space in Stratford, the installation of a noticeboard promoting local businesses and wellbeing at the Stratford Post Office, and the publication of a series of profiles highlighting local businesses.
Successful recipients in the first round of the program have delivered unique wellbeing projects that have supported an estimated 11,000 workplaces and 44,000 workers across Victoria.
For Stratford businesses interested in discussing the project please contact Stratford Community Association President Shayne Hyman by email [email protected]. The Stratford Community Association is Stratford's residents, business & community organisations association and was formerly known as Stratforward.
For more information on Business Victoria, visit business.vic.gov.au
Quote attributable to Minister for Small Business Natalie Suleyman
"Delivering another round of this program will build on the fantastic results we've already seen in business communities across the state and offer new groups the chance to start the wellbeing conversation and deliver real benefits for their community."
Quote attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh MP
“I'm proud to support the community-led wellbeing projects in Stratford, making a big difference for small businesses. Shayne, Beth, and the Stratford Community Association do amazing and important work and I can't wait to see the projects come to life.”
Quote attributable to President of the Stratford Community Association Shayne Hyman
“2023 sees the Stratford Community Association revitalised after drought and fires and the COVID pandemic, ready to action opportunities to support the wellbeing of the business community of Stratford and surrounds. We know strong business helps to build strong communities.”
