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Throughout 2026, the State Revenue Office is delivering a series of free, online sessions designed to help you better understand the taxes, grants and levies they administer.

Round 3 of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund has been extended until Wednesday 4 March, 2026, with grants between $5K and $50K available for eligible projects.

This program aims to build capability and support the marketing and operations of events that attract intrastate or interstate visitors. Applications to Stream 3 close on February 27, 2026.

Have you ever heard the terms revenue management, yield management, distribution channels, commission structures and wanted to know more? Join us on 5 May to hear the latest accommodation research and learn the calculations, strategies and tactics to make more money for your accommodation business.

Join the Tourism North East team on Tuesday February 10th for our first Industry Forum of 2026, and gain a clearer sense of how our work will continue to support and strengthen your own efforts as we look towards a strong, connected year ahead.

Emergency Recovery Victoria is supporting tourism operators impacted by the January 2026 bushfires with financial assistance, business recovery support, wellbeing services and local recovery hubs to help communities recover and reopen.

Applications are now open for Agriculture Victoria’s Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring Program 2025–26, supporting women in regional and rural Victoria working in agriculture, with all major costs covered. Applications close 1 February 2026.

DEECA is now inviting tour operators and activity providers to provide feedback on proposed updates to the statewide licensing policy and fee regulations for activities on public land, with consultation open until 23 January 2026.

Your ATDW listing is your ticket to play with Tourism North East. If you’re keen to learn how to promote your business online via ATDW, this free, online tutorial will show you how a well-crafted ATDW listing can attract more customers to your business.

The VTIC Vision Summit returns in 2026, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across Victoria’s visitor economy to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of tourism.