What we do

What we do
For over 165 years the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has helped thousands of businesses achieve growth through advocacy and consulting services.

Our organisation was founded in 1851 with the aim to make Melbourne one of the world’s great free ports. Today, we help Victorian businesses succeed in two ways:

  1. Our policy and advocacy activities ensure the political, regulatory and business environment in Victoria is conducive to attracting investment and establishing, operating and growing a business.
  2. We support individual businesses daily through a range of services across workplace relations, health, safety and environment, training and apprenticeships, career development and exporting services.

Policy and advocacy

Representing you to government

We are a trusted advocate at all levels of government. We represent our members, providing reliable and informed advice on the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities facing the business community.

Our policy work engages members through surveys, direct consultation and research to drive policy outcomes that benefit businesses. Members can access our in-depth research to inform their strategic objectives.

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Expert advice, analysis and support

Our consultants are industry specialists that can protect and grow your business.

We provide consulting support in three major areas:

We can identify specific opportunities for growth, help you avoid risk, or provide specialised training or coaching. Our consultants can even partner with your organisation for long term secondments.

Sharing knowledge, experience and connections

Our networking events bring members of the Victorian business community together to strengthen business to business and business to government relationships, source new ideas, uncover the latest industry trends and gather up-to-date business information.

We create events with impact. Members benefit from inspiring speakers unpacking issues relevant to industry: the latest HR strategies to improve staff retention and productivity, understanding legislative changes, personal development and leadership. 

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Enhancing your businesses capability

We deliver over 800 short courses, accredited diploma and certificate courses and tailored briefings for businesses to upskill employees and gain a competitive edge.

We offer nationally recognised diploma and certificate qualifications in management, business administration, project management, OHS, competitive systems and practices, HR management, training and assessment.

We also offer short courses in essential business skills like finance, productivity, marketing, HR, OHS and global trade.

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Get on the spot advice

HR professionals and managers can lean on our experts via our advice line whenever workplace relations questions arise. As members, you get to speak directly to someone who can provide accurate information and general advice on all workplace relations issues from award interpretation and wage rates to employment conditions, redundancies, WorkCover and more.

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About the Victorian Chamber
Contact us

For general enquiries, please call us or contact us online.

03 8662 5333

info@victorianchamber.com.au

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