Ms Hammer has 22 years’ experience in the tourism industry and has already started working with organisations to advance Campaspe’s visitor economy.
If individuals, organisations and businesses would like Ms Hammer to visit their town, project or business, contact her at c.hammer@campaspe.vic.gov.au or on 0439 268 588.
• A Bendigo Digital Summit is the latest economic development initiative for the region and will be held at The Capital, Bendigo, on August 25.
The summit is headlined by Victor Dominello, director of UNSW Sydney and UTS Trustworthy Digital Society Hub. Also speaking will be Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters, Regional Development Australia Loddon Mallee chair Leonie Burrows and Digital Twin Victoria director Carys Evans.
• Partners in Wellbeing is presenting an evidence-based webinar series titled Women in Small Business: Balancing Work and Home Life between August 16 and September 13.
Aimed at small-business owners who want to connect and share experiences with other like-minded women who juggle family and work, the hour-long webinars start at noon.
Participants will join with wellbeing coaches Jane Lazzari and Julie Fletcher in an interactive group discussion with women in small business around topics and themes that have been informed by webinar participants.
• August 16 (week one): Self-doubt: do you doubt yourself despite your experience and accomplishments?
• August 23 (week two) Health: the effects of menopause and perimenopause on your work and home life.
• August 30 (week three): Self-care: Finding time for self-care as a mother, carer, spouse/partner while running a small business.
• September 6 (week four): Managing mental health: when basic self-care isn’t enough, what signs to look for and where to get help.
• September 13 (week five): Keeping your eye on the prize: what can you do when your connection to your business seems to be losing its spark?
