General News
20 February, 2026
Free talk the talk workshop
LOCAL professionals offering advice to farmers and small business owners will benefit from a free ‘Talk the Talk’ workshop.
When times are tough, farmers and small business owners often turn first to trusted advisers such as accountants, bankers, bookkeepers and local professionals for guidance.
Two ‘Talk the Talk’ workshops are planned for February and March that will provide stakeholders with the knowledge, confidence and pathways to support clients early, and to connect them with the right help when they need it most.
This program is a community-focused one that supports open conversations around mental health, wellbeing and connection in rural communities.
The sessions are designed to help stakeholders build their understanding of the pressure’s clients may be facing.
They also help strengthen awareness of local support pathways, and help participants gain practical insights to take back to their organisations and communities.
The first ‘Talk the Talk’ session (for accountants, bookkeepers and financial planners) will be held next Friday, February 27 at The Pavilion in Warrnambool from 11am-2pm.
The second session, for banking and lending stakeholders, will run from 11am-2pm on Friday, March 13 (also at The Pavilion).
Both sessions are free to attend.
