Phillip Island Business Network - June Updates Finding Strength & Resilience The Phillip Island Business Network (PIBN) has recently received a grant via Business Victoria to deliver training to improve mental wellbeing and resilience throughout the business community. Michael Wells who co-owns and operates Ripples n Tonic farm in Ventnor is leading the project and training. To fulfil grant requirements he has received recent specialist training in wellbeing that compliments his professional experiences. The training will be delivered by Michael and team members from PIBN. According to Michael, “the overarching goal of the training is to make participants intelligent and empowered stewards of their own wellbeing” “We are not providing clinical counselling, crisis support or telling people how to run their businesses, just relevant education and engaging training, to improve individual levels of resilience, that will ripple and result in better business outcomes” “In response to some of the negative impacts of the global pandemic that profoundly effected the local tourism economy here on Phillip Island, the proposed training will provide participants with individualised strategies to become more self-aware, more resilient and better leaders and managers for their organisations.” “It is also proposed to develop ongoing peer support opportunities by establishing active peer support groups and activities in order to improve community connectedness and provide emotional support in a psychological-safe environment.” “Research indicates that every dollar invested in wellbeing creates greater productivity in the workplace and greater returns on investment over time.” The training is currently free to Phillip Island Business Network members and will also be available to non members for a small fee-for-service. EVENT 1 21st June - 5.30-7.30pm WHERE Penguin Parade Education Room 1 & 2 BOOK ONLINE AT: www.trybooking.com/CAHCA EVENT 2 23rd June - 5.30-7.30pm WHERE Ramada Resort, Bass Room 1 BOOK ONLINE AT: www.trybooking.com/CAHCC EVENT 3 7th July - 5.30-7.30pm WHERE Penguin Parade Education Room 1 & 2 BOOK ONLINE AT: www.trybooking.com/CAHCA EVENT 4 11th July - 9.30-11.30am WHERE Ramada Resort, Bass Room 1 BOOK ONLINE AT: www.trybooking.com/CAHCC Feedback on Destination Events Destination Phillip Island is currently conducting stakeholder interviews to support the revitalisation of three existing events: - Island Whale Festival - San Remo Fishing Festival - Philip Island Literary Festival PIBN will be sending along a representative next Wednesday 22 June. If you would like to provide feedback on these events and how they can better support and involve businesses in our network, please contact Jess via email or phone #0400 640 489 Tradie Afternoon - Wed 7th Sept We have a tradie event planned for Wednesday 7th September. Any member who would like to be involved with this event please get in touch with Jess at
[email protected] to discuss. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram We now have a Facebook and Instagram Page active for sharing our upcoming events AND featuring our wonderful members. Facebook Page Instagram Page
