Here’s the list of government-supported business webinars and events held in April 2025.
From practical workshops on digital marketing and tax obligations to webinars on AI tools and funding guidance, these events—run or funded by Australian government bodies—offered valuable opportunities for small and medium businesses across the country to learn, grow, and connect.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Getting started with digital tools
Tue 1 Apr 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to use free and low-cost digital tools to streamline your business operations.
Workshop for NSW businesses – Building your brand online
Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Location: Newcastle, NSW Cost: Free
This in-person workshop will teach small business owners how to develop and promote their brand effectively online.
Information session for WA businesses – Business licenses and registrations
Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm AWST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand the licenses and registrations required to start and grow your business in WA.
Webinar for VIC businesses – Mastering cash flow
Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
This session explains practical cash flow strategies for small and medium-sized businesses.
Workshop for TAS businesses – Business continuity planning
Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm AEDT
Location: Launceston, TAS Cost: Free
Develop a business continuity plan to better manage future risks and disruptions.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Tips for writing your business plan
Wed 2 Apr 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Get expert guidance on structuring and writing a clear, actionable business plan.
Workshop for SA businesses – Getting your business online
Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ACST
Location: Adelaide, SA Cost: Free
Learn how to launch a website, choose the right platforms, and start attracting customers online.
Webinar for NSW businesses – Legal essentials for small business
Thu 3 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Discover your legal responsibilities and how to protect your business from common risks.
Workshop for QLD businesses – Business resilience strategies
Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST
Location: Townsville, QLD Cost: Free
Build your business’s capacity to recover from setbacks with practical planning tools.
Webinar for WA businesses – Navigating government grants
Fri 4 Apr 2025, 9:00 – 10:30 am AWST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to identify, apply for, and manage government grants for small business.
Workshop for VIC businesses – Introduction to ecommerce
Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Bendigo, VIC Cost: Free
This session will explore tools and strategies to start selling products online.
Webinar for ACT businesses – Managing business finances
Fri 4 Apr 2025, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand the basics of business financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
Workshop for QLD businesses – Customer journey mapping
Mon 7 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Cairns, QLD Cost: Free
Map out your customer’s journey to improve service delivery and retention.
Webinar for NSW businesses – LinkedIn marketing for professionals
Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to build your personal brand and generate leads using LinkedIn.
Information session for NT businesses – Selling to government
Mon 7 Apr 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ACST
Location: Darwin, NT Cost: Free
Explore how to find and bid on government contracts as a small business.
Webinar for TAS businesses – Understanding payroll tax
Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9:30 – 10:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
A beginner-friendly guide to meeting your payroll tax obligations in Tasmania.
Workshop for WA businesses – Writing a standout business profile
Tue 8 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AWST
Location: Albany, WA Cost: Free
Learn to write a compelling business profile for use on your website or grant applications.
Webinar for VIC businesses – Small business cyber security basics
Tue 8 Apr 2025, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Protect your business from digital threats with these essential cybersecurity tips.
Workshop for SA businesses – Email marketing made simple
Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 11:30 am ACST
Location: Mount Gambier, SA Cost: Free
Design effective campaigns and grow your subscriber base with this hands-on session.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Budgeting for growth
Wed 9 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Plan for expansion with practical budgeting and forecasting strategies.
Workshop for NSW businesses – Setting up your first online store
Wed 9 Apr 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST
Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Cost: Free
Get started with ecommerce using platforms like Shopify or Squarespace.
Webinar for WA businesses – Data privacy and your obligations
Thu 10 Apr 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 am AWST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand privacy law basics and how to safeguard customer data.
Workshop for VIC businesses – Strategic goal setting for business owners
Thu 10 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Location: Ballarat, VIC Cost: Free
Set achievable, measurable goals to guide your business growth.
Webinar for NT businesses – Leveraging AI in small business
Thu 10 Apr 2025, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ACST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and automation platforms to enhance productivity.
Workshop for TAS businesses – Building partnerships in your community
Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 pm AEST
Location: Burnie, TAS Cost: Free
Strengthen your local network and discover collaborative growth strategies.
Webinar for NSW businesses – Building your brand with purpose
Fri 11 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to define your brand’s core values and effectively communicate them to attract and retain loyal customers.
Workshop for VIC businesses – Hiring your first employee
Fri 11 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Bendigo, VIC Cost: Free
This session offers step-by-step guidance for small business owners on hiring legally and effectively.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Creating digital ads that convert
Fri 11 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
This webinar explores best practices for building effective digital advertising campaigns on a tight budget.
Workshop for WA businesses – Financial forecasting basics
Sat 12 Apr 2025 9:30 am – 12:00 pm AWST
Location: Bunbury, WA Cost: Free
Get practical tips on building financial forecasts and planning ahead for growth.
Webinar for ACT businesses – Small business cybersecurity 101
Sat 12 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand common cyber threats and how to protect your business using affordable tools.
Information session for SA businesses – Retail growth strategies
Mon 14 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am ACST
Location: Adelaide, SA Cost: Free
Learn about trends and practical tips to improve your retail operations in 2025.
Workshop for TAS businesses – Building a customer journey map
Mon 14 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST
Location: Launceston, TAS Cost: Free
Develop a customer journey map to improve your customer experience and retention.
Webinar for NT businesses – Understanding BAS and GST
Mon 14 Apr 2025 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ACST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Aimed at new business owners, this session demystifies business activity statements and GST obligations.
Workshop for WA businesses – Social media for tradies
Tue 15 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am AWST
Location: Geraldton, WA Cost: Free
This hands-on workshop helps tradespeople build an online presence and attract local clients.
Webinar for Australian businesses – ESG compliance for SMEs
Tue 15 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Explore environmental, social, and governance standards and how small businesses can align with them.
Information session for QLD businesses – Business support services in 2025
Tue 15 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
Location: Rockhampton, QLD Cost: Free
An overview of free and low-cost support available to small businesses in Queensland.
Webinar for VIC businesses – Email marketing that works
Wed 16 Apr 2025 9:30 am – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn to craft email campaigns that engage customers and drive sales.
Workshop for NSW businesses – Starting a home-based business
Wed 16 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Cost: Free
This workshop outlines the key steps and legal considerations for launching a home-based venture.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Creating sustainable packaging solutions
Wed 16 Apr 2025 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand the latest sustainable packaging options and how to make the switch.
Workshop for SA businesses – Cash flow mastery
Thu 17 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 11:30 am ACST
Location: Mount Gambier, SA Cost: Free
Discover tools and techniques to manage cash flow and maintain business solvency.
Webinar for TAS businesses – The basics of business insurance
Thu 17 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Get clarity on what insurance your business really needs and why.
Information session for VIC businesses – Doing business with government
Thu 17 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST
Location: Geelong, VIC Cost: Free
Learn how to find and win local, state, and federal government contracts.
Webinar for Australian businesses – LinkedIn for business growth
Fri 18 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Tips and tricks for building a strong LinkedIn presence to drive leads and visibility.
Workshop for WA businesses – Introduction to Canva for business
Fri 18 Apr 2025 10:30 am – 12:00 pm AWST
Location: Albany, WA Cost: Free
Learn how to use Canva to create beautiful, professional marketing materials for your business.
Webinar for NSW businesses – Using ChatGPT for customer support
Fri 18 Apr 2025 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Explore practical ways to integrate AI-powered chat tools into your customer service.
Workshop for QLD businesses – Preparing your business for sale
Sat 19 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Toowoomba, QLD Cost: Free
This session explains how to position your business to attract buyers and maximise its value.
Webinar for WA businesses – Building a business continuity plan
Sat 19 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AWST
Location: Online Cost: Free
A practical guide for small business owners on preparing for disruptions and emergencies.
Workshop for ACT businesses – Grant writing essentials
Mon 20 Apr 2025 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Location: Canberra, ACT Cost: Free
Get tips and strategies for writing successful grant applications for business funding.
Webinar for VIC businesses – How to find your first customers
Mon 20 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Discover techniques to identify, approach, and convert early adopters for your new business.
Information session for NT businesses – Indigenous business funding opportunities
Mon 20 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ACST
Location: Alice Springs, NT Cost: Free
Learn about the funding and support programs available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners.
Webinar for WA businesses – Mastering Google Business Profile
Mon 21 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am AWST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to optimise your Google Business Profile to boost local search visibility and customer engagement.
Workshop for VIC businesses – Social media strategy for small businesses
Mon 21 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Ballarat, VIC Cost: Free
This workshop walks through creating a focused, realistic social media plan to grow your brand online.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Intro to exporting: Is your business ready?
Mon 21 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Find out what it takes to start exporting, including regulations, readiness, and finding customers overseas.
Workshop for TAS businesses – Create a killer elevator pitch
Tue 22 Apr 2025 9:30 am – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Hobart, TAS Cost: Free
Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling elevator pitch to investors, partners, and customers.
Webinar for NSW businesses – Online reputation management
Tue 22 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Explore how to monitor, manage and improve your business’s reputation across the web.
Information session for SA businesses – Introduction to franchising
Tue 22 Apr 2025 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ACST
Location: Port Augusta, SA Cost: Free
Understand the basics of becoming a franchisee or franchising your business.
Workshop for QLD businesses – Build your own business website
Wed 23 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Bundaberg, QLD Cost: Free
A beginner-friendly workshop teaching business owners to set up and manage their own website.
Webinar for Australian businesses – AI tools for small business productivity
Wed 23 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Discover the latest AI-powered tools to streamline your daily business operations.
Workshop for ACT businesses – Improve your business writing
Wed 23 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST
Location: Canberra, ACT Cost: Free
This practical session focuses on sharpening your written communication across emails, proposals and web content.
Webinar for NT businesses – Facebook Ads for local business growth
Thu 24 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand how to set up, run and optimise Facebook ad campaigns for your local audience.
Workshop for WA businesses – Improve your pricing strategy
Thu 24 Apr 2025 10:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA Cost: Free
Learn how to develop pricing strategies that reflect value and increase profitability.
Webinar for TAS businesses – Business structures explained
Thu 24 Apr 2025 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Explore the pros and cons of sole trader, partnership, company and trust structures.
Information session for QLD businesses – Business resilience planning
Fri 25 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am AEST
Location: Toowoomba, QLD Cost: Free
This session outlines how to prepare your business for unexpected challenges and downturns.
Workshop for VIC businesses – Getting started with TikTok for business
Fri 25 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Warragul, VIC Cost: Free
A hands-on guide to launching a business presence on TikTok and engaging a younger audience.
Webinar for Australian businesses – Leveraging virtual assistants
Fri 25 Apr 2025 11:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Explore how to find, hire and work with virtual assistants to save time and scale operations.
Workshop for WA businesses – Working with suppliers effectively
Mon 28 Apr 2025 9:30 am – 11:30 am AWST
Location: Mandurah, WA Cost: Free
Improve supplier relationships and ensure long-term value through better negotiations and communications.
Webinar for NSW businesses – Getting business finance ready
Mon 28 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Understand what banks and lenders want when assessing business finance applications.
Workshop for SA businesses – Build your brand with content marketing
Mon 28 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ACST
Location: Whyalla, SA Cost: Free
Discover how to build trust and reach new customers with strategic content creation.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Automate your admin with AI tools
Tue 29 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn to automate invoices, bookings and data entry with easy-to-use AI tools.
Workshop for TAS businesses – Instagram Reels for beginners
Tue 29 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
Location: Devonport, TAS Cost: Free
A beginner-level workshop teaching small business owners how to create engaging short-form video content.
Webinar for WA businesses – Legal essentials for startups
Tue 29 Apr 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm AWST
Location: Online Cost: Free
A legal crash course covering contracts, IP, and compliance for new business owners.
Workshop for VIC businesses – Set and track business goals
Wed 30 Apr 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am AEST
Location: Mildura, VIC Cost: Free
Use proven frameworks to define, set, and monitor measurable business objectives.
Webinar for Australian businesses – Cloud accounting tools compared
Wed 30 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
A practical comparison of Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB and other tools for small business accounting.
Information session for NT businesses – How to register your business
Wed 30 Apr 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ACST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Get step-by-step guidance on choosing a name, registering your ABN and meeting local requirements.
Workshop for WA businesses – Business photography basics
Wed 30 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AWST
Location: Esperance, WA Cost: Free
Learn how to take high-quality photos for your business using a smartphone or basic camera.
Webinar for Australian businesses – Nailing your first investor pitch
Wed 30 Apr 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Find out how to structure, rehearse and deliver a compelling pitch to attract early-stage investors.
Workshop for NSW businesses – Get started with Etsy
Wed 30 Apr 2025 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm AEST
Location: Newcastle, NSW Cost: Free
This workshop shows you how to launch and optimise an Etsy shop for handmade or creative products.
Webinar for QLD businesses – Building inclusive workplaces
Wed 30 Apr 2025 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Learn how to foster an inclusive culture and meet evolving diversity requirements.
Webinar for TAS businesses – Master your business inbox
Wed 30 Apr 2025 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
Discover email tools and techniques to stay organised, save time, and never miss a lead.
Webinar for Australian businesses – Small business sustainability essentials
Wed 30 Apr 2025 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm AEST
Location: Online Cost: Free
This webinar walks through low-cost strategies for improving your environmental impact and appeal to eco-conscious customers.
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