Business Safety: Lunch & Learn webinar series
We invite local businesses to take part in our webinar series featuring expert speakers and practical advice to help businesses build safer, more resilient workplaces.
These FREE sessions from 12–1pm are perfect for business owners and staff looking to better understand local challenges and be part of the solution.Tuesday 7 October – Mental health is everybody’s business
Hear from the Black Dog Institute on workplace mental health and wellbeing, and the inextricable link between work and overall wellness.
Wednesday 8 October – Rough sleeping and homelessness
Hear from Launch Housing and Council on local initiatives including Stonnington Zero, and how homelessness and rough sleeping are being addressed locally through community action.
Thursday 9 October – Managing conflict with customers
Gain insights on dealing with difficult customers and learning conflict resolution skills to reduce stress in the workplace.
Tuesday 14 October – Cyber security essentials for small business
This session will cover the biggest cyber security risks facing small businesses and practical steps to protect your business.
Wednesday 15 October – Keeping your business secure
Victoria Police will share strategies to help safeguard your workplace, staff, and assets.
All webinars are free but pre-registration is essential.
Join the Stonnington Liquor Forum
Are you a licensed premises in Stonnington?
The forum connects venues, Victoria Police, and Council to:
- Share knowledge and experience
- Stay up to date with responsibilities
- Access training and pilot programs
- Promote best practice and harm prevention
Membership is free and open to all local businesses with a liquor licence.
Contact the forum to join today.
Coffee with a Cop
Victoria Police are running Coffee with a Cop events in Stonnington. These sessions are a great chance to sit down with local police, enjoy a coffee, ask questions, and build connections.
- Tuesday 7 October at 10am
- Held at Malvern Central
- Wednesday 29 October at 10am
- Held at Pran Central
Retail Crime
Retail crime threatens frontline workers, customers, and the wider community.
The community plays a vital role in disrupting this offending. Every piece of information can help prevent the next theft or act of violence.
Find out how to report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Victoria here.
Business safety news and resources
Victoria Police
- Victoria Police provideresources on security and safety in your workplace.
- Learn how to respond to aggressive behaviour, report a robbery, or get tips to prevent theft.
- Visit Business and commercial safety to find out more or download the Business Security e-Kit
WorkSafe
- WorkSafe can help with safety, prevention and wellbeing information and obligations for your workplace.
- Find guidance on how to identify hazards and eliminate or reduce risks to employees.
- Stay up to date with Victoria’s new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations commencing on 1 December 2025.
Mental Health Resources
- Beyond Blue can help you get a mental health coach that gets small business with NewAccess,
- Ahead for Business helps small business owners take action on their mental health and wellbeing through personalised resources.
