The Mornington Peninsula Shire has many teams that can help local businesses on a range of different issues; whether its registering a food business, planning an extension, or a myriad of other issues. Below are some of the more frequently contacted Shire departments and their contact details.
Business and Industry Support team
For information regarding business advice and mentoring, workshops and networking, grants and funding and more.
Phone: 03 5950 1446
Email: business@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Agribusiness and Agroecology team
For farm related enquiries
Phone: 03 5950 1446
Email: agrofood@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Visitor Economy team
For tourism business and Visitor Information Centre related enquiries
Phone: 03 5950 1579
Email: info@tourism.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Environmental Health team
For permits related to food safety, cafes, restaurants, takeaway outlets, beauty and hairdressers.
Phone: 03 5950 1373
Email: Customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Planning
For information regarding planning permits, permit extensions, change of use permits or pre-application meetings.
Phone: 03 5950 1010
Email: Planning@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Building
For information about swimming pools, fences, residential and commercial construction.
Phone: 03 5950 1060
Email: Customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Traffic and Transport Team
For permits related to road signage, road closures, parking and traffic management plans.
Phone: 03 5950 1000
Email: traffic.management@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Community Safety Team
For information and permits related to A-frame signs, parking, footpath trading, animals, etc
Phone: 03 5950 1434
Email: footpathtrading@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Property team
Food trucks and activities on Shire managed land
Email: property@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Our Libraries
Small business help from digital and physical resources, online learning through LinkedIn, online newspapers plus more.
Phone: 03 5950 1710
Email: askalib@mornpen.vic.gov.au
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For all other departments, simply contact our friendly customer service team on 1300 850 600 or customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
There are many business networks, groups and industry associations for businesses to access. Each organisation performs a slightly different function and offer different benefits. Some have annual partnership fees that vary according to the benefits and services they provide, so make sure to ask. Listed below are some key organisations your business can tap into.
Looking to connect with other business owners, to network and to develop new skill sets? The Mornington Peninsula has established business networks, groups and associations that may be of interest to you.
BNI® is a global business networking organisation founded in 1985. Members are professionals who meet weekly to build relationships and share qualified referrals. Guided by the core value Givers Gain®, BNI® offers access to training, peer learning, and global networking. The best way to find out more about how BNI works is to visit a local chapter meeting.
Find a Mornington Peninsula Chapter
PBN is dedicated to support and promote businesses within the Mornington Peninsula region delivering a variety of events throughout the year including informative breakfast events, casual evening events and women in business dinner events.
W: peninsulabusinessnetwork.org.au
An association of Mornington Peninsula women & business leaders committed to furthering purpose-led female businesses, supporting them to thrive and to extend our positive impacts within the community.
Across the 40 villages and townships on the Mornington Peninsula there are a number of trader groups and Chambers of Commerce that take responsibility for:
Email: info@capelsoundhub.com.au
Email: president@dromana.org.au
Website: www.capelsoundcommunityhub.com.au
Email: dromanaindustrialassociation@gmail.com
Email: info@morningtonchamber.com.au
Website: www.morningtonchamber.com.au
Website: www.mountelizavillage.com
Email: nicole@peninsulagasandfuel.com.au
Email: somervillebusinessgroup@gmail.com
Email: info@somervillebusinesscollective.com.au
Email: info@sorrento.org.au
Website: www.sorrento.org.au
Email: info@hastings.org.au
Website: www.hastings.org.au
If you are looking to work with other local businesses in the same industry for advocacy, advice and skill sharing, the Mornington Peninsula has a number of established business associations.
P: 5909 8409
E: info@beyondthebays.com.au
W: www.beyondthebays.com.au
P: 5984 0065
E: sorrentobeachsideinfo@gmail.com
W: www.sorrentobeachsidetourism.com.au
P: 5989 2377
E: admin@mpva.com.au
W: www.mpva.com.au
E: info@peninsulaweddings.com.au
W: www.peninsulaweddings.com.au
E: info@nmpt.com.au
W: nmpt.com.au
SEMMA is a peak industry group representing more than 200 leading manufacturers based in South East Melbourne.
w: semma.com.au
P: 03 5925 9346
E: marketing@mprtb.com
W: www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
State tourism body
W: corporate.visitvictoria.com
National tourism body
W: www.tourism.australia.com/en
Victoria’s peak body for tourism leadership, advocacy and events
W: www.vtic.com.au
National body for tourism leadership and industry representation
W: qualitytourismaustralia.com
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is a business association committed to helping Australian industry with a focus on building competitive and sustainable industries through global integration, skills development, productive and flexible workplace relations, infrastructure development and innovation.
W: www.aigroup.com.au
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry represents the interests of businesses in Victoria and nationally. VCCI provides networking opportunities, international trade services, workplace and business training, workplace consulting and business briefings and networking.
W: www.victorianchamber.com.au
The Small Business Institute is dedicated to ensuring the growth of the small business sector giving them a representative voice and providing training opportunities.
W: www.tsbi.com.au/
Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association seeks to provide a safe, cultural space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to gather on the Mornington Peninsula.
W: Willum Warrain
Information for and about Aboriginal businesses and business owners in Victoria.
W: Aboriginal business support | Business Victoria
IBA serves, partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. Going further than providing money; they invest in people, places and ideas that can’t wait. IBA helps make them real.
W: Indigenous Business Australia (iba.gov.au)
Kinaway are a Chamber of Commerce and registered charity who provide business support and advice, help improve visibility and networks, strengthen relationships and create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses across Victoria.
W: Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
Registering your indigenous-owned business with Supply Nation will list your business on Australia’s largest national directory, Indigenous Business Direct. This will allow companies, government and not-for-profit businesses to find and connect with your business.
W: Supply Nation
Frankston Social Enterprise & Innovation Hub is a local place for people and organisations committed to creating social value through enterprise. They have a mission to enable organisations and individuals to start up and scale social enterprises in our region.
Social Traders helps social enterprises show their credibility and grow their trade revenue. They also support businesses to deliver and report on their social performance.
Starting your business can be daunting, there are plenty of things to get sorted in the first couple of years, so working in a co-working space may be a beneficial step in the process.
Co-working can foster collaboration, innovation, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers, start-up businesses, and people looking to transfer out of home.
Listed below are some co-working spaces your business could access.
Collab Community
Shop 1/5 Main St, Mornington VIC 3931
Co.Co Place
5 Bennetts Road, Mornington 3931
Grenco
1/33A Dava Drive, Mornington 3931
High Street Co.
34 High Street, Hastings 3915
Sorrento HUB Cowork Space
1/119-125 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 3943
The Nook
18 Progress Street, Mornington 3931
The Rumbl – Coworking
81 Watt Rd, Mornington VIC 3931
Specific for artists and creatives
Artisans Alley
17 Main Street, Mornington 3931
Cook Street Collective
41 Cook Street, Flinders 3929
There is a lot to be said for giving back to your community by being involved on a local committee but it’s important to understand your responsibilities. Good governance ensures accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making, fostering trust, compliance, stakeholder confidence and long-term sustainability & success.
Networks are good for small businesses, but sometimes you need advice to get them set up correctly. The Victorian Small Business Commission can help you to get started.
The Victorian government provides governance guidance and templates for public boards that are suitable for running a committee. Resources include:
Consumer Affairs Victoria can help to explain how to set up and register an incorporated association
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Content reviewed and updated January 2026
