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NORTH Link's Assistive Technology Cluster project, which brings manufacturers and health providers together across Melbourne's north to strengthen Australia's assistive technology design and manufacturing capability, kicked off a series of co-design workshops with our...

NORTH Link and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions proudly offer Leadership Victoria's Women in Business Leadership Training Program, designed to support local women in Melbourne's north with senior leadership aspirations.Learn how to: enhance your...

Transformational projects set to create roughly 50,000 new jobs are at the heart of NORTH Link’s pre-election advocacy campaign Go North: Opportunity Awaits. Key targets include the health and transport sectors and future-proofing growing communities across...

NORTH Link's North and West Melbourne Data Analytics Hub hosted an event for the Victorian Government's Digital Innovation Festival on 6 September at The Oxford Scholar. Keynote speaker Max Downey from nbn showed attendees how nbn use data analytics to provide...

Integra Systems, NORTH Link partner and recent 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards winner, opened its doors for an exclusive tour of its factory in Broadmeadows, in collaboration with NORTH Link and its Melbourne’s North Advanced Manufacturing...

NORTH Link partnered with Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) to hold a caravan manufacturers employment forum in conjunction with the CIV Trade Day held at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields on Monday 8 August. Approximately 20 exhibitors and 160 members attended the CIV Trade...

Participants have now entered Phase 2 of the recent Caravan Jobs training program intake in Melbourne's north at the Alphington work site. The Real Jobs, Right Now program is a partnership between NORTH Link and Caravan Industry Victoria, funded by Jobs Victoria, and...

NORTH Link’s Jobs Victoria Employment Service (JVES) team and Caravan Industry Project Team recently attended the 2022 Melbourne Jobs Fair which was supported by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment The JVES team had a very productive day assisting...

NORTH Link’s third Northern Business Achievement Awards breakfast for 2022 is being held on Thursday 1 September. The speaker is Rob Lucas, Group Chief Executive at Caravan Industry Victoria. We are looking forward to another morning of networking and celebrating the...

We note the recent sad news regarding the passing of the Hon Jane Garrett MLC. Jane was a friend of NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North, having served as the Member for Brunswick and also Mayor of the City of Yarra. Jane was always positive and approachable and keen to...

In May 2022, NORTH Link surveyed its partners to measure the economic impact and the progress of their economic recovery following COVID-19.The results showed that 78% of businesses experienced a downturn and 67% faced staff shortages. To combat these shortages, 25%...

Melbourne’s north is set to benefit from key election promises released this week by the Federal Government. The advocacy work of NORTH Link and other key stakeholders in Melbourne’s North and West is paying off, with a major freight and roads announcement ahead of...

What a week! Our face-to-face events are back in full swing and we've really enjoyed getting out into the community, with three big events to kick off the year. ➡️ In partnership with Hume City Council, we launched the Women in Leadership pilot program...

NORTH Link’s Real Jobs, Right Now program continues to assist the fast-growing caravan manufacturing and service industry to fill permanent vacancies while providing employment opportunities for local jobseekers. Fifteen participants were selected into the...

Government, education, health and industry recognise business excellence at 2021 Northern Business Achievement Awards. NORTH Link and partners hosted the 2021 Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale online event on Thursday 2 December. Industry leaders and...

As Victoria hits the 90% double dose milestone for eligible people, the Victorian Government has announced nearly all remaining restrictions will be lifted statewide for fully vaccinated people from 11:59pm, Thursday 18 November – reaching Phase D of the National...

NORTH Link is pleased to announce our new Growth Sector Jobs: Caravans project. Funded by the Victorian Government and offered in partnership with Caravan Industry Victoria, the project will assist the fast-growing caravan manufacturing and service industry to fill...

Using expertise provided through the North and West Melbourne Data Analytics Hub, the Inner North Community Foundation can now harness data to improve, connect and promote social inclusion in Melbourne’s inner north.   For many businesses, data is one of the most...

We understand that the last 18 months have been extremely challenging for local businesses. According to the Victorian Government, a critical step to getting out of lockdown is to ensure as many people seeking a vaccine are vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible....

The Digital Jobs program The Digital Jobs program is a $64 million investment from the Victorian Government to improve the digital capabilities of people and businesses. The program aims to meet evolving workforce needs by training people in high-demand digital...

AustraCold: Out of the cold and into the future   While the last 18 months have been testing for everyone, some businesses have gone the extra mile to ensure that excellent customer service and staff wellbeing continue to be a priority. MNFG partner AustraCold is...

NBAA nominee Softmed combats worldwide shortage of sterilisation wrap   Each year our Northern Business Achievement Awards allow us to recognise and celebrate outstanding businesses within our region. Softmed is one of those businesses. Nominated by Hume City...

Melbourne lockdown extended, curfew introduced Due to the ongoing level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Victoria, the current lockdown across Melbourne will be extended and a curfew will be put in place across metropolitan Melbourne. As of 11.59pm tonight a...

Gaining new skills while serving the community NORTH Link’s Northern Industry Student Placement Program didn’t just give Elisabeth Hare the opportunity to complete a rewarding project. It improved her employability, increased her confidence and gave her a great...

Victoria enters 7-day lockdown Due to the COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours – suspected to be the highly infectious Delta variant – Victoria will enter a state-wide lockdown for seven days. From 8:00pm Thursday 5 August: There will be five reasons to leave...

Latest Victorian Business Support Package announcement   A new jointly funded package from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments will give Victorian SMEs the extra support and confidence they need to recover from the recent lockdown. The package will deliver...

The Victorian Government has announced the state-wide lockdown will be lifted tonight. A range of COVID-19 restrictions will ease across Victoria from 11.59pm Tuesday 27 July including: 5km travel ban lifted masks still mandatory everywhere except for private...

A Victorian Government funding boost will back La Trobe University to develop cutting-edge food and agriculture research for the benefit of industry now and in the future. Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas was at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus today to...

From 11.59pm Thursday 17 June, the 25km travel limit will be removed and travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will resume. Other restriction changes include: Metropolitan Melbourne:  two visitors allowed in the home no masks required outdoors,...

Swinburn's Social Innovation Research Institute and La Trobe University have come together to deliver a Technology forum. 12.00PM  1.30PM AEST TUESDAY 15 JUNE 2021 Register here The impact of technology on our society is one of the defining challenges and...

New COVID-19 restrictions have been announced in response to a growing number of cases in Melbourne's northern suburbs and beyond. Victoria will move to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm 27 May. These settings will remain in place until 11:59pm on 3 June....

The Victorian State Budget has addressed a number of infrastructure needs we have highlighted in our Northern Horizons infrastructure document and also the North West Melbourne City Deal proposal: $101m to deliver world-class facilities for Matildas, Football Victoria...

NORTH Link welcomes road and freight commitments for Melbourne’s North announced in last night’s Federal Budget. They are: Melbourne Intermodal Terminal delivery — $4bn. Total federal funding: $2bn Melbourne Intermodal Terminal planning and development — Total federal...

Kangan Institute's Broadmeadows campus will receive a $60m boost towards stage one of its redevelopment as a part of the 2021/22 Victorian State Budget. The funding will see the construction of a Health and Community Centre of Excellence beginning at the end of this...

La Trobe's new $23m science and technology metacentreThis first half of 2021 is shaping up to be a busy and exciting time in Melbourne's north.  A range of initiatives have been put in motion to tackle and strengthen the region’s economy, including growth in...

Cann Group supplies medicinal cannabis for Australian clinical trial assessing quality of life impacts for advanced cancer patients La Trobe School of Cancer Medicine (comprising Cann Group Limited and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute) and Austin...

La Trobe University are looking for Community Health organisations willing to host undergraduate or masters level Public Health students on a placement. Key topics of knowledge the students have from their degree include: Systems thinking Understanding how the systems...

La Trobe Careers presentations and Career Options panels Are you looking to promote any current or future job opportunities to graduates? In March 2021, La Trobe University is running a series of virtual 45- minute Careers Showcase employer sessions for employers to...

This is a video detailing just a few of the achievements of NORTH Link in 2020.

More survival support for Victorian businesses The Victorian Government recently announced more support for businesses suffering under new Stage 3 Restrictions. The $534 million Business Support Package will be provided to more than 80,000 eligible businesses that can...

The State Government's decision to lockdown specific suburbs to curve the spike of COVID-19 cases is tough, but let’s hope it's the right one. We hope the localised lockdowns gives us a chance to avoid a state-wide shutdown. We understand the impact that restrictions...

La Trobe University is providing you with the opportunity to bring a skilled Master of Engineering student into your workplace to complete a project that brings value to your business. The student could help resolve a business issue, or research and develop a new...

La Trobe University Leadership Development Modules In response to this challenging period, La Trobe University would like to offer some support to NORTH Link business owners and staff by way of access to a fully online and free of charge leadership development program...

COVID-19 business information and supportDear partners and friends of NORTH Link, We’ll keep you updated with information that will help support your business as we all experience the impact of COVID-19. Our close partnerships with industry, government, education and...

NORTH Link social media seriesNORTH Link have partnered with the Melbourne Innovation Centre to bring you a series of workshops about social media, the ins and outs of each platform and some tips on how to get started.Seminar scheduleSocial media 101 Thursday 26...

La Trobe Business School MBA student Gopal Agarwal was named Unitemps NISPP Placement Student of the Year at the 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards, held 5 December 2019.

China Opportunities Seminar Program Organised by La Trobe University, NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North Food Group. Comprises four seminars, high-quality forums and one capstone event – the 2nd Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo (you could participate as an...

Melbourne’s northern businesses celebrated in NBAA finale Government, education, health and industry recognise business excellence at 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards. NORTH Link and partners hosted the 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale...

NORTH Link strongly supports and welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement that it has committed to a North West Melbourne City Deal. The announcement comes as a direct result of ongoing advocacy by NORTH Link and its regional partners including the seven...

On Tuesday 19 February, we had the pleasure of facilitating a tour of the CSIRO Lab 22 3D printing facilities. More than 40 guests attended, from CEOs to students, representing the manufacturing industry to education to logistics. 3D printing is important because it...

New Melbourne’s North Regional Investment Strategy and Prospectus: Infrastructure investment needed to fulfil potential of Melbourne’s North   Melbourne’s North is growing rapidly with enormous investment potential but requires increased infrastructure spending by...

let a tertiary student complete a workplace project for you over summer or in 2019 Northern Industry Student Placement Program (NISPP) connects local businesses with tertiary students from La Trobe University and RMIT University so that businesses benefit from new...

Congratulations to Melbourne Polytechnic and Bendigo Kangan Institute, which have been named two of the best vocational colleges in the Asia Pacific region. Melbourne Polytechnic was ranked 21st out of 50 colleges across the region at the 2018 Education Forum for...

- Host an RMIT University student to undertake free comprehensive research for your business RMIT University’s School of Engineering is seeking companies to host energy-reduction research projects on energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse...

- they'll bring new skills, expertise and enthusiasm into your business RMIT University food technology students – undergraduate and postgraduate – are seeking placements over the summer period. Below are examples of projects that students can undertake for you: 3rd...

- let a La Trobe student complete a data analytic project for you over summer If your business collects data in any form – website visits, customer interactions, machine functions and more – it can be analysed to help you improve your bottom line. For example, data...

La Trobe University’s position as the national leader in medicinal agriculture has been recognised with La Trobe heading the $27 million initiative to host the first Industrial Transformation Research Hub in the field. The initiative combines extensive research and...