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Stay connected and informed with the latest updates from our vibrant community. Here, you’ll find our members’ podcasts and blogs, exclusive offers, upcoming events, and insightful articles. Join us in celebrating the achievements and initiatives of our members as we continue to grow and thrive together.
OUR MEMBERS' PODCASTS
Remarkable Regional Business
Interviewing Founders and CEOs of Australia’s most remarkable regionally based businesses.
You’ll hear about their company and what makes it so remarkable. You’ll also get an insight into their growth journey, the mistakes they made, and how they overcame some of their hardest challenges. Hosted by Caleb Maxwell, Director of Bendigo-based video marketing company Hebron Films, this podcast uncovers regional businesses that are rocking their industries and proves that great companies really can come from smaller places.
WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE!
Welcome to Ladies With Tradies Podcast, a raw and real-life stories of running a tradie business. Hosted by Josie Postlethwaite, Kate Muldoon and the vibrant and insightful coaches at Ladies With Tradies, this is your go-to source for no-nonsense advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips to help tradie business owners thrive.
Each episode, we bring you conversations with industry experts, successful tradie couples, and our own experienced coaches. Whether you’re looking to streamline your operations, balance work and family life, or simply get some motivation to push through the tough times, you’ll find it here.
Tune in, learn and discover how to transform your tradie business into a well-oiled machine that supports your dreams and delivers the lifestyle you desire. From goal-setting strategies to overcoming limiting habits, we cover it all with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart.
Subscribe now and join our community of like-minded tradies committed to achieving unstoppable success!
Soul Care Bendigo's Podcast: NAKED
Discover The Podcast, a space where we embrace life’s challenges, explore raw truths, and uncover the beauty in our imperfections. Through heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking reflections, Gayle Wilson takes you on a journey to reconnect with yourself, navigate life’s complexities, and find joy in the unexpected. With quick, sharp episodes packed with insight and warmth, The Podcast is your companion for real, relatable, and uplifting conversations.
Beyond the Farm Gate
Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you’ll hear from farmers who’ve survived challenges like fire, flood and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You’ll be inspired hearing their stories and pick-up some insights along the way.
Are you a Be.Bendigo partner or member? Do you produce a local podcast?
Contact us to be featured and share your stories with our community!
BLOGS AND ARTICLES
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
If you are a Be.Bendigo partner or member and would like to promote an exclusive offer, please contact us.
COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
Partner with Loddon Mallee Multicultural Services
Bendigo Community Health Services
Join Our Board and Make a Difference in Your Community
Golden City Support Services (GCSS) is a trusted local provider of disability supports and services across Bendigo, Echuca, Castlemaine, and Gisborne.
We’re seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you have expertise in finance, clinical leadership, governance, or community services, this is an opportunity to use your skills to create meaningful impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
As a Board Member, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our organisation. These are voluntary positions that involve attending in-person board meetings in Bendigo eight times a year.
If you’re ready to contribute your knowledge and leadership to a small yet impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Board Chair – Dru Marsh – Dru.Marsh@gcss.org.au
CEO – Natasha Williams – Natasha.Williams@gcss.org.au
COMMUNITY SURVEYS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bendigo businesses – want to cut energy costs and boost sustainability?
Join us for the Bendigo Climate Leaders Business Breakfast: Powering the Future on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM at Omari, Bendigo.
Hear real stories from local businesses, including JL King & Co, who have cut costs and reduced emissions, and get practical tips to make your business more energy-efficient. Plus, learn about the Climate Leader award in the Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards.
This event is part of the City of Greater Bendigo’s Beat the Power Bills Business Program, in association with Be.Bendigo.
This action-packed day includes networking opportunities, delicious food, and plenty of actionable advice to help you grow your small business in the digital world. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Limited tickets are on sale now.
OPPORTUNITIES AND GRANTS
The City of Greater Bendigo, as Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy, is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced event organisers to develop a major gastronomy festival for the region from 2026 and beyond.
The EOI also includes the development of a smaller gastronomy event in 2025. If you are interested in seeing the EOI festival scope document, please contact Michelle Symes michelle.symes@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Applicants must register and submit their proposal through Council’s Vendor Panel marketplace by 24 March 2025. If you are not registered on Vendor Panel, please apply via the following link below.
The Qantas Regional Grants program offers a unique opportunity for small and medium businesses in regional Australia involved in community-based projects.
Designed to foster growth, innovation, and community impact, these grants can provide financial assistance, Qantas flights, and marketing exposure to help businesses expand their reach and achieve their goals.
Whether you need funding to develop a new product, enhance tourism offerings, or invest in sustainability initiatives, this program can be the boost your business needs to thrive in regional Australia.
Applications are open for a limited time, so don’t miss the chance to gain valuable resources and take your regional business to new heights with Qantas’ support.