Free business webinars: Building safer workplaces and communities

Published on 23 September 2025

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As part of Community Safety Month and National Safe Work Month this October, the City of Stonnington is inviting local businesses to take part in a free Lunch and Learn webinar series.

These one-hour sessions (12–1pm) bring together expert speakers and practical advice to help business owners and employees build safer, more resilient workplaces and communities.

Lunch & Learn webinar program: 

  • 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 – Stonnington Zero

    Hear from Launch Housing and Council on local initiatives including Stonnington Zero, and how homelessness and rough sleeping are being addressed locally through coordinated community action.

  • Thursday 9 October – Managing conflict with customers

    Gain insights from Conflict Resolution Training and Consultancy on preparing for dealing with difficult customers, and learn negotiation and conflict resolution skills to reduce stress in the workplace

  • Tuesday 14 October - Cyber security essentials for small business

    Presented by Cyber Wardens, this session will cover the biggest cyber security risks facing small businesses, hot to spot the warning signs, 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.

Register now

All sessions are free, but prebooking is required.

Find out more and register on Stonnington Council’s business events website.