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Open for Showcasing Greater Bendigo’s professional services
Contents Foreword 4 About Greater Bendigo 6 Accounting services 10 Spotlight on Strategem 12 Architect and drafting services 14 Spotlight on e+ architecture 16 Business consultancy services 18 Spotlight on RMCG 20 Engineering and project management services 22 Spotlight on RMG 24 Banking and financial services 26 Spotlight on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 28 Marketing and creative design services 30 Spotlight on SASI Marketing and Communications 32 Real estate 34 Spotlight on DCK Real Estate Agents 36 Legal services 38 Spotlight on Robertson Hyetts Solicitors 41 Employment and training agencies 42 Spotlight on CVGT Australia 44 Specialist professional services 46 Spotlight on REMPLAN 48 Supporting local business resources 50 This publication highlights a small selection of Greater Bendigo businesses in the professional services sector. It is not designed to be a comprehensive business directory. You can find more of the many great professional services businesses in Greater Bendigo on websites including truelocal, Localised and Yellow Pages.
The City of Greater Bendigo is proud
Foreword
to highlight Greater Bendigo’s growing
professional services sector through contributor to our local economy but
Open for Business. also a major employer of our residents.
With over 7,500 businesses, the City is The professional services sector employs
strongly committed to assisting and 1,800 people, almost 4 per cent of the
supporting both new and existing region’s total workforce of 45,000. The
businesses to operate successfully economic output for the professional
services sector is an estimated $3.1B
in our region.
and represents 28 per cent of Greater
The City’s dedicated staff work closely Bendigo’s total economic output.
with local companies and business
There are a number of large companies
networks to provide practical support
and organisations in Greater Bendigo that
and advocacy to both State and Federal
regularly require the use of professional
Governments in relation to business services. However, evidence suggests that
attraction and expansion. some local businesses continue to use
This commitment is ongoing and we professional services from outside the region
continue to work with both existing when quality local options are available.
and new businesses to create a diverse, The City has produced Open for Business
strong and growing economy that to showcase the variety and depth of
generates jobs and entices people professional services that exist in Greater
to live, work and visit our region. Bendigo and to encourage other local
The City recognises the important role businesses to seek out these services in
that our various business sectors play, their own region.
especially the professional services This publication is designed to be just
sector, which is not only a considerable a small snapshot of the professional
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services in Greater Bendigo, not a
comprehensive listing. Our professional
services sector is made up of close to
2,000 businesses, so there are countless SECTOR FACTS
more successful professional services • Greater Bendigo’s economy is • The professional services sector
businesses which are not included in valued at $11.2B per annum employs an estimated 1,800 people
this publication. in Greater Bendigo, 4 per cent of the
• Real estate services represent 9.9
Bendigo has a long history as a business per cent of Greater Bendigo’s total total workforce of 45,000
and finance centre dating back to the economic output and is valued at • Greater Bendigo is the third-largest
gold rush and is home to the national $1.1B per annum concentrated economic base in
headquarters of the Bendigo and Adelaide Victoria behind Melbourne and
• Banking, financial and insurance
Bank - the only bank to be headquartered Geelong
services represent 9.6 per cent of
outside of a major capital city.
Greater Bendigo’s total economic • Greater Bendigo’s population is
Bendigo is open for business and I output and is valued at $1B forecast to increase by 54,154
invite you to learn more about the per annum persons, at an average annual
City’s exciting professional services change of 1.72 per cent between
• Financial and insurance services
sector and all it has to offer. 2011 and 2036
were responsible for 19.8 per cent
Bernie O’Sullivan of the region’s total exports valued
Director Strategy and Growth at $291M
City of Greater Bendigo
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About Greater Bendigo
Greater Bendigo City
Council
150km
Distance from Melbourne CBD
Local Government authority
112,000+ 1.97%
Population Population growth rate
3,020km2 7,500+
Size of municipality Number of businesses
48,000+ 1,140+
Number of residential properties Number of farm properties
3,500+ 4,200+
Number of commercial Number of vacant land properties
/industrial properties
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BENDIGO
MELBOURNE
LOCATION AND WEATHER
Located north of the Great Dividing
Range in the exact geographic centre
of Victoria, Bendigo enjoys a temperate
climate featuring dry summers, cool
winters, sunny springs, mild autumns
Greater Bendigo has played a and thriving city. While Bendigo and beautiful blue skies.
significant role in the history of owes much of its bright future to
Australia as one of the country’s the legacies provided by its rich
largest, richest and important golden past, it has gone on to ACCESS
goldfields and now as a major become one of Australia’s most Bendigo is strategically placed with
regional Victorian city. progressive and beautiful cities easy access to ports, excellent road
boasting a growing population of and rail infrastructure, and a recently
The discovery of gold in the more than 112,000 people and an upgraded airport. It is within a 100
Bendigo Creek in 1851 sparked enviable lifestyle for its residents minute drive or rail trip to central
a rush of people to the area, – in short it’s a great place to live, Melbourne and a 90 minute trip to
transforming a remote and work, invest, play and raise Melbourne Airport. Bendigo is accessed
quiet valley into a prosperous a family. by the Calder, McIvor, Midland, Loddon
Valley and Wimmera Highways.
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POPULATION
Greater Bendigo features a growing
population of more than 112,000. It’s
rate of growth continues to exceed of others to our city. Greater Bendigo
that of other major centres in Victoria. offers a strong labour force across a
Much of this population comes from diverse and productive industry and Small business is the largest employer
people moving to Bendigo from professional base. group in Bendigo.
more remote rural areas and former Bendigo is the major service centre Bendigo is also a major regional
Melbourne residents seeking career for surrounding towns and has a finance centre and home to the
and lifestyle opportunities that catchment population in excess of national headquarters of the Bendigo
are readily available here. Greater 165,000 people located within a 45 and Adelaide Bank, Australia’s leading
Bendigo’s population is expected minute radius of its CBD. It also serves regional bank, and Rural Finance
to reach 120,000 by 2020. populations in northern Victoria and Corporation.
southern New South Wales as a major
As a major retail centre, Bendigo is
LOCAL ECONOMY AND centre for health, government and
home to many large national retailers
a range of specialised services.
EMPLOYMENT and a good variety of specialty shops.
There are 7,656 registered businesses
Greater Bendigo’s economy continues The retail sector employs 5,170
across the region, with the education
to grow with the establishment of people and 8 per cent of the region’s
and training, health, retail and
new businesses, the expansion of total wages and salaries go to retail
manufacturing sectors employing
existing businesses and the relocation employees.
50 per cent of the region’s workforce.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING LIVEABILITY The grand parks, lakes and tranquil
SERVICES Greater Bendigo offers a fantastic bushland areas feature a network
regional lifestyle with a great climate, of hundreds of kilometres of shared
Bendigo is home to the largest
clean air, quality water and no noise walking and cycling tracks that offer
regional public hospital in Victoria and
pollution. It is a lifestyle that makes a quiet escape for jogging, cycling
boasts an abundance of allied health
you time-rich, so you can spend more or walking.
and wellbeing providers as well as
various medical training facilities. time with your family or pursue other The region is well known for its
recreational activities. excellent wineries, restaurants,
Bendigo is acknowledged as cafes, great pubs and clubs.
EDUCATION As a major service centre, Bendigo
Victoria’s regional capital for arts and
Bendigo offers a full range of higher culture, with attractions including offers a comprehensive selection of
education facilities and course the renowned Bendigo Art Gallery, leading retail centres, strip shopping,
options through La Trobe University Ulumbarra and The Capital theatres, weekend markets and other shopping
Bendigo and the Bendigo Kangan Bendigo Pottery, Central Deborah venues. Bendigo’s major retailers
Institute (TAFE). In addition, Bendigo Gold Mine and Golden Dragon and its many specialty shops offer an
boasts a number of private and Museum. excellent choice and range of goods.
public secondary schools, including Greater Bendigo offers an enviable
Bendigo hosts a range of great events
Bendigo Senior Secondary College lifestyle, the people are warm
including the annual Bendigo Easter
(Victoria’s biggest VCE college) and and welcoming and the unique
Festival, Australia’s oldest ongoing
a large number of primary schools, combination of businesses,
festival, the Australian Sheep and
pre-schools and child care facilities. recreational and cultural attractions
Wool Show, Groovin the Moo music
festival and the Summer in the Parks combine to make it a great place to
HOUSING program that attract people to the live, work, play, visit and do business.
region and provide entertainment
Bendigo has some of the finest
for residents.
examples of Victorian architecture in
the country and has a superb range of Greater Bendigo has a long and proud
housing, from quaint miner’s cottages, sporting heritage and has some
to large turn-of-the-century mansions of the best sport and recreational
and modern contemporary homes. facilities available in regional Victoria.
On average, Bendigo’s housing costs
considerably less than Melbourne’s.
Wherever you are in Bendigo, you are
only a walk or a short drive away from
the centre of town.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
For more information contact the City of
Greater Bendigo Regional Sustainable
Development unit
T: (03) 5434 6000
E: rsdenquiries@bendigo.vic.gov.au
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
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Accounting services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• AFS & Associates • KGM Accounting
Full service chartered accountants Accounting, GST, income tax and
and financial advisors bookkeeping, including Xero and
www.afsbendigo.com.au BAS preparation
www.kgmaccounting.com.au
• DSG Accounting
Small business specialist • MGR Accountants
www.dsga.com.au Business advice, consulting,
accounting, taxation and bookkeeping
• Egan Taylor Accountants www.mgr.com.au
& Business Advisors
Small business advice, taxation, • RSD Chartered Accountants
business set up, cloud accounting Audit and assurance, business
www.egantaylor.com.au services and taxation, business
development and strategy, human
• Evolve Accounting Solutions resource consultant, financial
Sound, logical and personal planning, self-managed super funds
financial solutions www.rsdadvisors.com.au
www.evolveaccounting.com.au
10• Stewarts Accountants
Cloud accounting, taxation, • Treble Accountants
bookkeeping, business advisory, Taxation and financial planning
retirement and financial planning, • Wellington Tax
admin@trebleaccountants.com.au
service to businesses, organisations Tax returns for individuals,
and individuals businesses, partnerships, self-
• VMG Accounting
www.stewartscpa.com.au managed super funds, companies
Tax service, business start-ups, and trusts
business services and superannuation
• Strategem www.wellingtontax.com.au
www.vmgaccounting.com.au
Accounting, business advisory and
wealth management services to
private individuals and small to • Wagner Pitson
medium-size businesses Small business accounting specialist
www.strategem.com.au for rural businesses
www.wagnerpitson.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 11SPOTLIGHT ON...
STRATEGEM
Generations of Bendigo families and “We offer a whole-of-life financial of joint partnership experience and
businesses have engaged Strategem for service,” Business Services Partner backgrounds in varied industry sectors.
tailored financial services and business Chris Harrington said. “That breadth of experience,
solution strategies. “From starting a business, structuring a knowledge and expertise in the
Employing more than 65 people, the business to setting up for retirement - partnership group means we are not
firm provides accounting, business we help people get to that point where limited to one particular industry
advisory and wealth management they can enjoy financial freedom in segment,” he said.
from its Bendigo headquarters in retirement.”
Mundy Street and branch office in Mr Harrington is among Strategem’s
Melbourne’s CBD. nine partners who have 200 years
Clients are predominantly private
individuals and small to medium-sized
businesses from all sectors.
12The firm’s tax accounting services
include business strategy and advice,
accounting, auditing, taxation, small
to medium-sized business valuation The firm’s longstanding success is a
and succession planning, and self- result of building solid relationships
managed superannuation services. with clients and going the extra mile of thousands of dollars to charitable
Wealth management offerings include to understand the intricacies of each community groups in the decade since
financial planning, investment advice, business it supports. its inception.
risk insurance, sharebroking, portfolio
“We are embracing change with In addition, Strategem has some pro-
management, pension planning and
technology but we still pride ourselves bono relationships and many of the
Centrelink advice.
on that face-to-face service,” Chief senior staff and partners volunteer
Strategem’s foundations were laid Executive Officer Ryan McMillan said. in community organisations.
in 1932 when some of the firm’s
“We focus on developing solid The firm will continue to play an
forefathers were in practice. Successful
relationships with our clients to intrinsic role in Bendigo’s prosperous
mergers with other practices eventually
ensure we retain the human touch.” future.
led to the formation of the large entity
Ashman Ralph and Associates in 1984. Strategem supports the local “Healthy businesses support a healthy
community through initiatives such as community and we are part of that
The company name Strategem was
the Strategem Community Foundation growing community,” Mr Harrington
introduced in 2001 and it moved to full
and sponsoring community events. said.
corporatisation in 2007, opening its
Melbourne branch in 2011. The foundation has provided hundreds
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 13Architect and
drafting services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• CBA Building Designers
• Geoff Dawson - RAIA
Building designers specialising in
residential, heritage, commercial, Residential and commercial
mixed use, hospitality, and health architecture
and community projects dawson.gm@gmail.com
www.cba.net.au
• Hughes Cartwright Design Group
• e+ architecture Building designers and documenters
Initial feasibility and master planning, specialising in commercial projects
concept design through to town in residential, health and aged care,
planning, contract documentation, multi-residential development,
building permit, contract retail and more
administration and supervision www.hughescartwright.com.au
www.eplusarchitecture.com.au
14• OTS Architecture Pty Ltd
Full architectural services • Plans for People
www.otsa.com.au Building designers in residential,
commercial and industrial • Rachel Hannan Architects
• Penno Drafting keith@plansforpeople.com.au Residential, alterations, extensions
House plans for new homes, and new homes
townhouses, extensions, energy • Planwise Design www.rharchitects.net.au
rating reports and town planning Building designers, drafting services,
applications town planning services
www.pennodrafting.com.au www.planwisedesign.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 15SPOTLIGHT ON...
e+ ARCHITECTURE
e+ architecture defies the myth that in Bendigo in the past decade. “At the moment we are working on
edgy design is only available from Mr Hodgens said Bendigo’s career several educational projects from
practices in the “big smoke”. opportunities, art gallery, theaters, Melbourne to Red Cliffs, we have
In a city rich in architectural history, vibrant hospitality sector, affordable commercial projects and a mix of large
the Bendigo practice has successfully living and easy commute to Melbourne and small residential projects across
integrated modern icons into Bendigo’s were attractive to professionals seeking the state. We may have as many as 30
cityscape as well as contemporary a regional lifestyle. to 40 projects at different phases at any
designs throughout Victoria. one time.”
e+ architecture has evolved through
The multi-skilled practice employs to its current brand over more than e+ architecture covers commercial,
18 people, attracting local, city-based 40 years and proves professional educational, residential and retail
and internationally experienced talent abounds in Bendigo. projects. It provides a full range
professionals. of services from initial feasibility
“One of the myths we face is people and master planning to concept
One of the practice’s three directors thinking because we are regional design and town planning, contract
Lucas Hodgens has seen a wave of that we don’t have the same degree documentation, building permits,
professionals choosing to live and work of competence and capacity [as our contract administration and
metropolitan counterparts] to do larger supervision.
scale projects,” Mr Hodgens said.
Its diverse portfolio includes Girton
Grammar School, Coliban Water offices
in Bridge Street, RSD offices in Forest
Street, the BTEC building in St Andrews
16Avenue, facilities for Bendigo TAFE at “Mixed-use developments bring
the saleyards campus, award-winning people to live and work in the CBD,
refurbishment of the Bendigo Town and the retail at ground level allows
Hall, a major industrial-scale project at that interface between the public and
Hazeldene’s chicken processing plant retail sector. It allows all those things
at Lockwood and Melbourne building to come together and add to the
services consultancy Norman vibrancy of the CBD.”
Disney Young.
A new landmark on the horizon is the
Poyser development, a four-storey
commercial and residential building
in Bendigo’s CBD.
“Mixed-use developments are a new
typology for Bendigo; we have three
to four on the drawing board,”
Mr Hodgens said.
“This typology allows for the larger
floorplate to encourage larger scale
commercial businesses to relocate
or consolidate within Bendigo.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 17Business consultancy
services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• CIO Plus
• RMCG
Strategic plan implementation,
business process change, mergers Providing sound advice for strategic
and acquisitions, and procedure planning in agriculture, environment
manual development and natural resource management
trevor@cioplus.com.au www.rmcg.com.au
• KLM Audit & Compliance • Ross Business Consulting
Internal audits, certification audits, Providing professional, practical
Virtual Quality Assurance Officer and advice and support to progressive
not-for-profit organisation reviews business owners and management
so that they may reach their full
www.klm-audit.com.au potential.
www.rossbusinessconsulting.com.au
18• Sandhurst Consulting
Communications, marketing, growth
strategies and business analysis
www.sandhurstconsulting.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 19SPOTLIGHT ON...
RMCG
Environmental and agricultural clients in the fields of environment, It is close to clients in central Victoria
consultancy firm RMCG has two key water, agriculture, economics and but also accessible to the Goulburn
aims: a regional focus and recruiting communities. Valley, Sunraysia, Mallee, NSW Riverina
and retaining excellent staff. Its consultants are skilled in strategic and beyond. The Bendigo office is only
While most of its work is Victorian planning, engineering, agricultural a 90 minute drive from Melbourne-
based, RMCG works nationally and is and environmental science, natural based government bodies and a few
one of Australia’s strongest, regionally- resource management, rural land minutes’ walk from the regular Bendigo
focused consulting groups. use planning, economics, farm to Melbourne train service.
The firm employs 40 people, about half business management, community “A major focus in our business is
at its headquarters in Mollison Street, consultation, social research, finding and retaining great people,”
Bendigo and the rest between offices facilitation, evaluation and training. Mr Shanahan said.
in Melbourne, Torquay and Penguin, Principals Anna Kelliher and Matt Greater Bendigo’s offerings include
Tasmania. Shanahan said Bendigo was the perfect flexibility, autonomy and a great
RMCG provides advice to government base for the RMCG headquarters. It regional location.
agencies, water authorities, industry provides great opportunities for “This is also reflected in the restructure
peak bodies and private sector work-life balance. in 2016 from a partnership to a
20company. We now have five major
shareholders and 15 employer about lots of people being involved
shareholders who represent 30 per and sharing the business and we
cent of the business.” young rural people during their higher
have continued that in the change of education and sponsoring scholarships
Ms Kelliher said the company structure company structure,” Mr Shanahan said. for individuals and/or leadership
acknowledged the commitment of RMCG staff are committed to an development programs. RMCG is
staff, who had multidisciplinary skill- approach that balances and integrates also a corporate member of WaterAid
sets and worked with a wide range economic, social and environmental Australia, which delivers clean water
of clients. aspects of decision-making. They and toilets and promotes good hygiene
RMCG also has four senior fellows, develop solutions to help individuals, in developing countries.
including the company’s founding communities and organisations “With so many like-minded people
partners Rob Rendell and Nigel prosper through better farm, land, working together, it’s part of our
McGuckian, whose initial business water and people management. culture at RMCG to have many
focus in 1989 was helping farmers The business does some pro-bono staff contributing as individuals to
build sustainable businesses. work and supports the McPherson community groups, beyond their work
“Rob and Nigel’s ethos has always been Smith Rural Foundation, mentoring commitments ,” Ms Kelliher said.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 21Engineering and project
management services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• Brian F Bartlett
• RMG
Civil and structural engineering
consultant Engineering, project managers and
business advisors offering a broad
Ph: 5441 2235 range of professional services,
focusing on developing prosperity and
• Chris Brown & Associates capability of regional communities
Soil classification and subdivision www.regionalmanagementgroup.com
w ww
development
• Shane Muir Consulting Engineers
chris@cbeng.com.au
Planning applications, structural and
civil engineering design, subdivisions
• Leeding Edge Pty Ltd
and soil testing
Consulting Mechanical Engineers
www.smce.com.au
www.leedingedge.com.au
22• Spiire
Civil engineering, planning, surveying, • Tomkinson Group
landscape architecture, urban design Engineering, surveying, town planning
and water engineering and project management
www.spiire.com.au www.tomkinson.com
• Terraco
Land development (development
consultants, engineering design,
planning, project management etc.)
and other civil projects throughout
Victoria
www.terraco.com.au
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RMG
Bendigo-based company RMG is The multi-disciplinary organisation of water sectors,” Mr Dunlop said.
passionate about supporting the engineers offers professional services The company offers solutions in
economic growth of Victoria’s regional focused on developing the prosperity construction management, community
communities. and capability of regional communities.
and stakeholder engagement,
Managing Director Tim Dunlop said economic planning and management,
“RMG provides engineering the company’s commitment to the integrated planning, project
development of Bendigo and other management, risk management, roads,
and project management
regional communities underpinned structures and water management.
solutions for the education, every aspect of RMG’s broad range
A focus of RMG’s work is to help
property and buildings, of services.
regional communities work
regional development, “RMG provides engineering and collaboratively and strengthen their
project management solutions for the capabilities to deliver world-class
transport and water education, property and buildings, services.
sectors.” regional development, transport and
24“We understand that we operate in a the high-level skills we require to Outside Bendigo, RMG is currently
market place where services can be realise growth.” engaged by Moorabool Shire to project
sought from anywhere around the Since its inception in 2012, the manage the construction of road and
globe. As such, we focus our capability company employs seven professionals bridge works in the $10M Halletts
and customer interaction on world’s and like the communities it supports, is Way/O’Leary Way Extension at Bacchus
best practice, ensuring that RMG is poised for further growth. Marsh.
a leader in engineering and project Among its current local projects is
management solutions,” Mr Dunlop RMG has a demonstrated capability
of managing projects up to $18M and Catholic College Bendigo’s $10M hub
said. at the La Valla campus, Junortoun,
also caters for small-scale works from
“With this understanding, RMG has concept to completion. which will allow for flexible educational
chosen to be based in Bendigo; it arrangements.
provides a strong diverse economy, “We provide flexible solutions tailored
to the size of the project. We deliver “We see that Bendigo will remain core
good transport links, improving to RMG’s operations,” Mr Dunlop said.
communication infrastructure and, this by engaging with regional sub-
importantly, a university that delivers consultants and sub-contractors and “We look forward to building on our
keeping the economic activity within relationships with our private and
the region,” Mr Dunlop said. public sector clients, ensuring that
projects are delivered in a manner that
maximises economic benefit for the
region.”
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 25Banking and financial services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
BANKING
• Commonwealth
• ANZ Financial services including retail,
Full financial services premium, business and institutional
banking, funds management,
www.anz.com.au superannuation, insurance,
investment, and share-broking
• Bank Australia products and services
Providing personal and business www.commbank.com.au
banking solutions
www.bankaust.com.au • Elmore, Lockington and Rochester
Community Bank
• Bank of Melbourne Full financial solutions for local
Personal banking solutions including communities
internet banking, transaction and www.bendigobank.com.au
saving accounts, home loans, credit
cards, insurance and investments • National Australia Bank
www.bankofmelbourne.com.au Expert advice on all financial matters
• Bendigo Bank www.nab.com.au
Providing a full range of personal • Rabobank
and business banking products
and services Agricultural banking
www.bendigobank.com.au www.rabobank.com.au/branch/vic/
bendigo
• Bendigo Bank Heathcote
• Rural Bank
Full financial solutions for local
communities Agri specialists
www.bendigobank.com.au www.ruralbank.com.au
26• Westpac
Full financial services • Fletcher & Butler Financial
www.westpac.com.au Planning
Services to protect and grow
your wealth
FINANCE SERVICES
www.fletcherbutler.com.au • Sandhurst Trustees
• 360 Private Wealth Investments and funds management,
• Global Financial superannuation, commercial loans,
Full range of financial planning, estate
Financial planning needs, including access to funeral bonds, and the
planning, insurance and more
superannuation/retirement planning provision of corporate trustee and
www.360pw.com.au custodial services
and personal risk insurance
www.globalfinancial.com.au www.sandhursttrustees.com.au
• Browell’s Financial Solutions
Full financial planning pre and • State Trustees
• MLC Advice Bendigo
post retirement
Financial planning, superannuation, Wills, estate planning, probate, power
www.browells.com.au of attorney and trustee services
retirement planning, cash flows and
budgeting, managed investments www.statetrustees.com.au
• DKG Financial Group and personal insurance
Full financial planning service www.mlc.com.au
www.dkgfinancial.com.au
• Results Financial Services
• Egan Taylor Wealth Management Administration services,
Accounting and taxation, small superannuation, insurance, tax
business consulting, business start-up planning, retirement planning,
services, financial planning and rural redundancy, social security and
accounting estate planning
www.egantaylor.com.au www.resultsfinancial.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 27SPOTLIGHT ON...
BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s head Head of consumer banking Nick In addition to a local workforce of about
office in Bendigo is the only Australian Carter said the landmark building 1,200 staff, the Bendigo headquarters
bank headquarters in Australia’s top was an important investment in the regularly hosts training sessions and
200 companies located outside a community. conferences, which help boost the
capital city. “By building a sustainable office space accommodation and hospitality sectors.
At the time of opening in 2008, the in Bendigo we have invested in the The origins of the bank began more
architecturally striking Bendigo local community and in our people by than 150 years ago in Bendigo and
headquarters was also the only creating a healthy, open and engaging Adelaide. Bendigo Bank and Adelaide
building in regional Australia with working environment for more than Bank each started as building societies
1,000 employees,” Mr Carter said. driven to help Australians buy their
a five-star energy rating.
“The decision to make such a large own home.
“We believe that successful investment in regional Australia is a The philosophy of the two original
statement of confidence about our organisations remains unchanged:
customers and successful
business and is also testament to our To help a community become a success,
communities create a broader commitment to serve and we must first help the members of the
successful bank” strengthen Australian communities.” community.
28The bank has returned more than
$165M in profits to Australian “We created the Community Bank®
communities, supporting initiatives model to grow our presence and
and projects important to towns, consider what we can do beyond
because we genuinely believe that all banking to help our customers and
suburbs and regions. Australians, no matter where they live, strengthen the communities in which
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is now a are entitled to receive quality banking they live.
top 70 ASX-listed company, owned by services and specialist financial
more than 100,000 shareholders. It has advice,” Mr Carter said. “As a bank, we partner to create
more than 7,400 employees who serve sustainable banking models as well
He said the bank’s point of difference as sponsoring major organisations,
1.6 million customers in more than 500 was its mission to be genuinely
communities Australia-wide. franchises and community events.
connected with its customers and
The bank operates Adelaide Bank (third partners by being engaged in the “We also ensure our branches have
party), Rural Bank and Rural Finance communities they live in. a say in the smaller, local clubs and
(agribusiness) and Bendigo Bank (retail events they choose to sponsor,
“We believe that successful customers enabling them to recognise what’s
banking), which includes the bank’s and successful communities create
unique Community Bank® network. important to their community and
a successful bank, which is why we stay connected.”
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 29Marketing and creative
design services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• Ad Infinitem Promotions
• Hall of Fame Business Solutions
Promotional products
Marketing and advertising
www.adinfinitem.com.au
consultancy business for small to
medium businesses in central Victoria
• Bendigo Creative
www.halloffamebusinesssolutions.
Print and digital media com.au
www.bendigocreative.com.au
• RAAK Creative Marketing
• Creative Revolution Web design, graphic design and
Full service digital marketing agency branding
www.creativerevolution.com.au www.raak.com.au
• Good One • Regional Reach Advertising
An advertising agency offering a full
Graphic design for print based
suite of marketing, strategic, creative,
communications
digital, media, public relations and
www.goodone.net.au production services
www.regionalreach.com
30• SASI Marketing and
Communications
trategic marketing and advertising
S
services, brand development,
corporate communications, creative
advertising, graphic design and print
management
www.sasi.com.au
• Stanford Marketing
Customised solutions in market
and social research, stakeholder
consultation, PR and communications,
advertising and design
www.stanfordmarketing.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 31SPOTLIGHT ON...
SASI MARKETING AND
COMMUNICATIONS
Award-winning graphic design agency SASI provides strategic marketing SASI employs 18 people, including
SASI Marketing and Communications and advertising services, a full-time media planner and has a
was established in Bendigo in 1998. brand development, corporate second office in Melbourne.
communications, creative advertising, Its creative professionals work with
graphic design and print management.
“Our aim is to develop medium-size to large clients in
long-term partnerships Visit the agency’s high-impact website businesses, government entities and
and it is immediately clear why it has tourism bodies, including councils and
with clients and to work in a won business excellence awards for stakeholder groups.
collaborative way to achieve marketing and advertising. “Our clients work with us either on
business success.” In addition, the agency has also an individual project basis or access
assisted clients in winning awards a variety of our services depending
for creative advertising campaigns, on their requirements,” Director Peter
marketing projects, websites, digital McGregor said.
and online marketing. “Our aim is to develop long-term
partnerships with clients and to work in
a collaborative way to achieve business
success.”
32Examples of SASI’s diverse projects
include:
• Rebrand of the Coffs Coast
region, NSW Track, Echuca Paddle Steamers
and Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement
• Website and marketing services “As a lifestyle choice, Bendigo has
for Business Events Victoria • Communications component some tremendous offerings. It is at an
of Lighting the Regions Project, economic size where it can provide a
• Design of packaging and point-of-
working with 16 Victorian councils, range of support services and there are
sale for large pet food manufacturer
two sustainability organisations and 20 trains a day to Melbourne,” he said.
Prime Pet Food
the Federal Government
• Brand, marketing and website “In terms of capital costs, it’s easier
• Website application development
development for one of Australia’s to establish a business in a regional
for Sydney-based insurance group
largest cut flower wholesalers and area than a metropolitan area.
Noble Oak
genetic plant developers Wafex and Geographically, Bendigo allows you
Helix Australia • Youth Foundation Victoria, a State
to service Melbourne clients as well as
Government project in conjunction
• Tourism sector projects in other regional clients.”
with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
conjunction with local councils and SASI supports a number of community
tourism bodies, including Bendigo Mr McGregor said while many of SASI’s
initiatives, sports groups and cultural
Art Gallery’s Marilyn Monroe and clients extended beyond central
events through involvement and
Grace Kelly exhibitions, Goldfields Victoria, establishing a business in
sponsorship.
Bendigo offered lifestyle and economic
benefits. “It’s an investment in our own
community,” Mr McGregor said.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 33Real estate
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• Barry Plant
Residential selling, leasing and
management services • Elders
www.barryplant.com.au/bendigo Residential, rural and commercial
sales and property management
• Bendigo Property Plus www.bendigo.eldersrealestate.
Residential, commercial and rural com.au
sales, leasing and management
www.bendigopropertyplus.com.au • Ellis Nuttall Real Estate
Licensed estate agents, qualified valuer,
• Bendigo Real Estate auctioneers and buyer’s advocate
Residential selling, leasing and www.ellisnuttallrealestate.com.au
management services
www.bendigorealestate.com.au • LJ Hooker
Residential, commercial and
• CR Martin Real Estate owners corporation
Residential and land real estate www.ljhooker.com.au
www.crmartin.com.au
• Luke Goggin Real Estate
• DCK Real Estate Agents Real estate sales, property management
Real estate specialists and development projects
www.dck.com.au www.goggin.com.au
34• Mawby Property
Residential, commercial and industrial • Priority1 Property
sales and property management Residential and commercial sales
www.mawby.com.au and property management • Tweed Sutherland First National
www.p1property.com.au Residential and commercial property
• McKean McGregor www.tsfn.com.au
Real estate sales, stock and station • Professionals
agents and auctioneers Real estate sales and property
www.mckeanmcgregor.com.au management
www.professionalsbendigo.com.au
• PH Property
Residential sales and property • Ray White
management Residential selling, leasing and
www.phproperty.com.au management services
www.raywhitebendigo.com.au
• PRD Property
Residential selling, leasing and • Tony Harrington Estate Agents
management services Residential sales specialists
www.prdbendigo.com.au www.tonyharrington.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 35SPOTLIGHT ON...
DCK REAL ESTATE AGENTS
From humble beginnings more than It has embraced digital connectivity education and investment opportunities.
a century ago, Dungey Carter Ketterer through its user friendly and interactive
“We have definitely seen a shift in
Real Estate Agents (DCK) has grown website to engage with clients in a
demographics in the last 10 years, with
into one of Victoria’s most successful global context.
people moving from all sorts of areas
independently owned real estate The company’s foundations were laid and walks of life,” Ms Dungey said.
agencies. in 1900 when John William Carter
The fourth generation-owned company hung a shingle in Bull Street, Bendigo “It really value adds to our city’s
employs 40 people and has built its declaring J.W. Carter and Sons open for culture. New people moving into and
success on professional standards and business. investing in the region in commercial
“putting people first”. or residential properties is helping to
In 1920, Ms Dungey’s great grandfather
create a more diverse culture that’s
“Being a family owned and operated Leonard Livingston Dungey opened L.L.
really exciting to be a part of.”
business, our philosophy of putting Dungey and Sons and in 1961, former
people first has been the cornerstone Carter firm employee Vin Ketterer DCK is proactive in improving service
to our business model,” one of the formed his own company J.V. Ketterer. delivery, seeking and acting on
company’s directors Georgina Dungey and Carter merged in 1982 and client feedback and sharing ideas
Dungey said. then joined forces with J.V. Ketterer in about systems and processes with
DCK has a strong emphasis on 1996 to form the current company DCK metropolitan real estate firms.
performance management, providing Real Estate Agents. “While we have learnt from them,
country-style personal service with DCK offers Greater Bendigo a complete they have taken a lot away from us,
the polish and professionalism of a real estate service, specialising in particularly our property management
metropolitan experience. residential sales, residential property department,” Ms Dungey said.
management, commercial and “This is an area of our business where
industrial sales, leasing, management we receive a lot of positive feedback
and clearing sales.
from people within the industry.”
While the client base is regional, it also
DCK is passionate about giving back to
extends nationally and globally to
its community through its sponsorship
newcomers relocating for employment,
and donations program, which
supports charities, sporting events
and clubs.
36OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 37
Legal services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• Beck Legal
• O’Farrell Robertson McMahon
Legal advice and solutions for small
to large businesses and corporations Accredited specialists in family law,
wills and estates
www.becklegal.com.au
www.ofrm.com.au
• Frigerio Legal • Orchard Buchanan Law
Personal injury law, advice and General practice attorney
representation in all compensation www.orchardbuchanan.com.au
www.frigeriolegal.com.au
• Petersen Westbrook Cameron
Legal services with a focus on
• Hillier Quinn Law property, commercial, wills and
General legal services estates
www.hqlaw.com.au www.petersenwestbrook.com.au
38• Robertson Hyetts Solicitors
Property and development,
commercial law and succession
planning, self managed
superannuation funds, dispute
resolution, employment law, banking
and finance, conveyancing, family
law, wills and deceased estates
administration
www.robertsonhyetts.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 3940
SPOTLIGHT ON...
ROBERTSON HYETTS SOLICITORS
Robertson Hyetts Solicitors has a proud Among eminent figures in the firm’s With a philosophy of “If we all
135-year history in gold mining centres history are Barkly Hyett, a founder contribute and work together we can
Bendigo and Castlemaine, evolving in in the post-gold rush years, Sir John improve and develop our community”,
modern times to include a third office Quick, who assisted in drafting the the Robertson Hyetts Solicitors
in Melbourne. Commonwealth Constitution, and team supports local community
former Victorian premier Sir Harry organisations to bring about greater
“The firm has a real focus Lawson. health, education and social outcomes.
on delivering a quality Through various partnerships in Company sponsorship and individual
its long history, Robertson Hyetts support extends to charities,
and practical solution for Solicitors is one of the largest legal community arts, sports and education.
clients” firms in the region. It provides advice There is also a culture within the firm
and services in property, commercial of it being a great place to work in a
While steeped in history, the business and succession planning, family law, thriving regional setting, attracting
is more than a traditional law firm; employment law, dispute resolution, past and present solicitors from big
it is also an innovator and recently and wills and estate planning. metropolitan institutions looking for
launched a national online company The firm has expertise with large-scale a lifestyle change.
MyPlace Conveyancing. subdivision work, evidenced through “We are the third-largest population
“We are a combination of what you its longstanding business relationship centre in Victoria after Melbourne and
expect a regional law firm to be and with major Victorian residential land Geelong,” Mr Pickles said.
are aware of innovation in the legal developer Villawood Properties.
industry,” one of the firm’s three “Bendigo is becoming an
“The firm has a real focus on delivering administrative and service centre for
directors Andrew Pickles said. a quality and practical solution for the west of the state, right up to the
The firm employs 35 staff, including clients,” People and Performance South Australian border. It is connected
13 solicitors who continue the Manager Katherine Hietbrink said. to Melbourne and is virtually the
community-minded professionalism “We try and make the process as geographic centre of the state.”
of its predecessors. easy and straightforward for clients He said other attractions to work,
as we can and provide the practical live and invest in the region included
outcomes that they need.” affordable housing, the new $630M
Bendigo Hospital, culture and arts,
accessibility to Melbourne, educational
opportunities and a supportive network
of professional service providers.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 41Employment and
training agencies
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• Access Australia Group
• CVGT
Disability employment services,
Employment solutions for employees
Australian disability enterprises, and employers
registered training organisation,
www.cvgt.com.au
corporate services and workplace
rehabilitation services • Drake
www.accessaustralia.org.au Global specialist in human resources
https://au.drakeintl.com
• Bendigo TAFE
Qualifications designed to specifically • ESE Consulting
meet industry standards delivering Recruitment, human resource services
practical and relevant skills and training
www.bendigotafe.edu.au www.eseconsulting.com.au
42• People Plus
Job active provider
www.peopleplusaustralia.com.au
• Safety Systems
Safety training specialists, asbestos
auditing and air monitoring
www.safetysystems.net.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 43SPOTLIGHT ON...
CVGT AUSTRALIA
A mission “to get people jobs” is and/or training outcomes each year Chief Executive Officer Paul Green said
backed by CVGT Australia’s promise for its 10,000 participants. the company was established in 1983
“to provide employers with work-ready The not-for-profit, unlisted public in response to a survey by the Bendigo
people”. company provides a range of Regional Organisation of Councils
True to its values, the Bendigo-born employment services in Victoria, New on youth unemployment and skills
company delivers positive economic South Wales and Tasmania in the shortages.
and social benefits to its communities. hospitality, manufacturing, trades,
Now operating in three states, CVGT health and logistics sectors.
Australia averages 6,500 employment
44“Bendigo is a growing,
vibrant, dynamic community
with a proactive Local
Government and local
business network.”
CVGT was established through “We make sure that we understand
seed funding from the LendLease what the employer is looking for and CVGT Australia supports the towns and
Foundation to provide apprenticeship match-up the right person with that cities it operates in with community
services to employers, initially across skill set.” grants, apprenticeship awards
Victoria. CVGT Australia organises training to and scholarships, and corporate
From these humble beginnings, CVGT help job seekers learn new or build on sponsorship through partnerships with
Australia now employs 250 apprentices existing skills, and works with service schools, sporting and other community
and trainees who are placed with host providers on-site to support employee organisations.
employers. and employer needs. Mr Green said the company intended
In addition, the company, which itself Mr Green said another company to continue its service expansion
employs 220 staff across its regional strength was its long-held track record throughout Australia, maintaining its
and metropolitan offices, also manages in pastoral care. headquarters in Bendigo.
State and Federal Government “We are very good at post-placement “Bendigo is a growing, vibrant,
employment programs. support; so, once we place somebody dynamic community with a proactive
Some examples of the broad suite of we don’t just walk away and say ‘That’s Local Government and local business
programs are Job Active, Disability the finish for us.’ network,” he said.
Employment Services, Group Training “We maintain the relationship for “The NBN has arrived and the city
Apprenticeships and ParentsNext. a minimum of six months – for offers a rural lifestyle with easy access
“Our strength is providing employers apprenticeships it can be up to four years to any part of the country; we’re so
with appropriately qualified and well- – making sure that everything is working central and only 90 minutes’ drive
matched people,” Mr Green said. well for both parties,” Mr Green said. from Melbourne airport.”
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 45Specialist
professional services
COMPANIES WITHIN THIS
SECTOR:
• Geotechnical Testing Services
• ORM
Residential soil testing, construction
materials testing, and geotechnical Agriculture consulting,
and environmental consulting communications and evaluations
services
www.gts.com.au
www.orm.com.au
• Kilter Rural
• QDT Management Consultants
Applying science and technology
to farmland and water investment, Business documentation and issue
strategically positioning to leverage tracking systems
population, food, asset scarcity and www.qdt.com.au
climate change trends
www.kilterrural.com
46• REMPLAN
A team of economists, planners, • Total Property Developments
demographers and software Planning, engineering design,
developers experienced in providing construction supervision and
strategic advice and reports to the project management
public and private sectors
www.totalpd.com.au
www.remplan.com.au
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 47SPOTLIGHT ON...
REMPLAN
For over 15 years, innovative Bendigo The two economists bought the sectors, population and employment
business REMPLAN’s software and intellectual property of the university forecasts, and research and consulting
consultancy has aided economic and research and opened the first REMPLAN services,” Mr Moore said.
planning decisions Australia-wide. office in Bendigo, later adding a second “The majority of our clients are
The business provides area-specific office in Robina, Queensland. Local, State and Federal Government
data and impact modelling for The business now employs 15 agencies, universities and major
economic development and planning people with a mix of skills, including consulting firms, including Urbis and
via online resources and tailored economists, planners, demographers EY (Ernst & Young) Australia.”
consulting services. and software developers. REMPLAN was the first organisation in
Directors and Principal Economists While predominantly servicing external Australia to build economic modelling
Tony Moore and Matthew Nichol markets, REMPLAN offers career software for use by planners and
developed REMPLAN as a spin-off opportunities in Bendigo for skilled economic development practitioners
business from the economic research professionals. in Local Government, its major client.
centre at the La Trobe University “We provide demographic data, The business also provides public
Bendigo campus in 2006. economic data, maps for industry access profiles that are designed to
48inform a range of audiences, including
investors, government agencies and
the media about the characteristics was generated by the City of Greater
and local economy of individual areas Bendigo using REMPLAN software.”
throughout Australia. Mr Moore said. “With 70 per cent of our clients outside
Local Government, including the City of The software is also gaining traction Victoria, access to Melbourne airport
Greater Bendigo and as far away as the overseas, including with the is critical for us. It’s a guaranteed 90
City of Perth, use REMPLAN’s software Government of Brunei where REMPLAN minute drive from Bendigo, without
programs as an information platform has developed a model to help the the traffic congestion experienced by
for decision-making. nation transition from an oil-based Melbourne commuters,” Mr Nichol said.
The in-house designed online cloud economy to a more diversified Mr Nichol also said operating
applications are REMPLAN Economy, economic structure. from Bendigo provided access to
REMPLAN Community, REMPLAN “We are intent on continuing our experienced staff, a great work-life
Business and REMPLAN Forecasting. business growth in Australia and balance for employees and easy access
“A large amount of the data published building on our existing overseas work,” to Melbourne Airport to see interstate
in this professional services booklet Mr Moore said. or overseas clients.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS | 49SUPPORTING
LOCAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Regional Sustainable Development unit delivers a range of initiatives
and programs to support the region’s business community. Businesses can contact the team for
free and unbiased advice, market intelligence, data or referrals to support and grow their business.
Business Help Desk Career Horizons Our economy
This initiative supports start-up Career Horizons links local Economic profiling information
businesses and existing businesses students with businesses to gain that offers the latest economic data
looking to expand or relocate by workplace experiences that focus trends and can be accessed online
helping guide them through the on developing an informed and at www.economyprofile.com.au/
City’s planning, building, local sustainable work force for the bendigo or www.profile.id.com.au/
laws and environmental health future. Career Horizons features bendigo or www.bendigo.vic.gov.
requirements, processes and a web portal that links students au/About/About-Greater-Bendigo/
regulations. By making the Business and education providers to a wide Statistical-data
Help Desk your first point of contact range of workplace and education
with the City, you could save both experiences.
time and money and stand a better Publications
chance of making your new venture Business Health Check service
a success. The Business Health Check is a free A number of publications
program designed in Bendigo that have been produced by the
Bendigo Funding Finder provides businesses with a health City to promote and assist
‘check-up’ of their business. The local business including:
The Bendigo Funding Finder filters
custom software was developed by • Business-friendly
through $50B of grant funding the City in partnership with global
from over 700 funding bodies and meeting spaces -
business specialist ActionCOACH. discover free and low-cost
shortlists the grants that meet Email bhd@bendigo.vic.gov.au to
your search criteria. The custom local meeting spaces
request a business health check up. suitable for group or one-
website is powered by Australia’s top
business grants company, GrantGuru on-one business meetings
Business Distress Service
and can be accessed at • Business Support
The City can provide confidential
www.bendigo.grantguru.com.au Directory - find handy
advice and support when your
business isn’t going to plan. Through contact details for
Business education videos government departments,
the Business Distress Service, local
The City offers 11 business education business operators can work out a business and networking
videos covering essential business strategy with experts on how to save groups, shared office
practices. All videos were developed or close their business. spaces, or business
locally in partnership with global development and training
business specialist ActionCOACH. Supporting Local Business organisations
Find these videos by searching City Bendigo online forum • Made in Bendigo –
of Greater Bendigo on YouTube. Supporting Local Business Bendigo promotes and showcases
(#SLBB) is an online community that the local manufacturing
Events Calendar helps businesses prosper. Learn, and mining sectors
The Events Calendar is available share and grow with advice from
• City of Greater Bendigo
online at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au local business and industry leaders
Economic Development
via the forum and Facebook, Twitter
It provides a comprehensive list of Strategy 2014-2020
and Instagram accounts. The forum
upcoming workshops and other can be accessed at
relevant business events designed to www.businessbendigo.com.au
assist and inform local businesses.
New Business Essentials For more information, please
Mentor program contact the City of Greater
Utilise free or subsidised business Bendigo’s Regional Sustainable
The City can link businesses with free resources, including premises
Development unit on 5434 6000.
and low-cost, customised mentoring support, advice on the latest
services, giving businesses access to business practices and training
strategic tools and resources to help options delivered in partnership
their business thrive. with Workspace Australia.
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