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AUSTRALIA × CHINA BUSINESS MATCHING & NETWORKING MELBOURNE · 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00 AM**Join us for a special Australia–China Business Matching & Networking event in Melbourne, bringing together approximately 30 business and trade representatives from Chongqing, China, with Australian businesses interested in new trade and partnership opportunities.** **The Chongqing delegation includes representatives from government and trade organisations, as well as companies across a range of consumer goods sectors, including household products, home appliances, consumer electronics, gifts and stationery, food products, gardening supplies and hardware.** **This event is designed to create practical B2B connections between Australian and Chinese businesses.** **Who should attend?** **• Importers and exporters** **• Distributors and wholesalers** **• Retailers and supermarket procurement professionals** **• E-commerce businesses** **• Brand agents and representatives** **• Supply chain and logistics businesses** **• Business owners and entrepreneurs interested in China–Australia trade** **• Industry associations and trade organisations** **What to expect:** **• Introduction to Chongqing’s consumer goods industry** **• Insights into the Australian and Chinese consumer markets** **• Business presentations from selected companies** **• One-on-one business matching opportunities** **• Networking with around 30 visiting Chinese business and trade representatives** **• Opportunities to explore sourcing, distribution, import/export and potential long-term partnerships** **This is a valuable opportunity for Australian businesses looking to develop new connections with Chinese companies and explore opportunities in the China–Australia consumer goods market.** **📅 Thursday, 10 September 2026** **📍 Melbourne** **🤝 Approximately 60 participants** **Places for local business participants are limited. RSVP to express your interest in attending.**
Healthcare Cyber Threat Readiness: 1 Day Security Training, Melbourne
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00 PM**Summary:** Advance from beginner to intermediate skills in healthcare cyber risks, defense strategies, & incident response in a focused 1 Day session **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/eVq00jgyK46OgOcgCE2oE44) *** **About This Course** * **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) * **Delivery Mode:** Classroom (In-Person) * **Language:** English * **Credits:** 8 PDUs / Training Hours * **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate * **Refreshments:** Lunch, snacks, and beverages included **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Course Overview** This 1 Day program helps you move from beginner to intermediate understanding of cybersecurity in healthcare. You explore targeted cyber threats, moderate-level risks across EHR systems, medical devices, and healthcare networks, and learn practical defense strategies. The course integrates privacy safeguards, ransomware readiness, and structured response planning—ensuring you finish with skills that elevate your cybersecurity capability beyond basic awareness. **Learning Objectives** By the end of this course, **you will be able to:** * Understand beginner-to-intermediate healthcare-specific cyber risks. * Identify vulnerabilities in EHRs, devices, and healthcare networks. * Strengthen data privacy and PHI/PII protection workflows. * Detect and respond to ransomware threats more confidently. * Apply practical security measures beyond basic hygiene. * Improve daily cyber defense behaviors in healthcare settings. * Contribute to a resilient, security-aware healthcare culture. **Target Audience** * Healthcare staff needing step-up cybersecurity skills * IT & operations teams seeking intermediate capability * Clinical and non-clinical professionals handling digital systems * Hospital and clinic managers * Data privacy and compliance teams * Anyone transitioning into healthcare cybersecurity **Why Choose This Course?** This program is designed specifically for professionals who want to move from basic knowledge to intermediate, actionable cybersecurity competence in healthcare. Led by experts with combined experience in healthcare systems and cyber defense, the training blends moderate-level insights, real cases, and hands-on practice, ensuring you walk away with practical, workplace-ready skills. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Want to train your entire team?** We offer customized in-house sessions tailored to your organization's systems, risks, and workflows. All modules can be adapted to your EHR platforms, device ecosystem, compliance requirements, and operational maturity, ensuring the training fits your team's exact needs. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **Modules** ## **Module 1: Healthcare Cyber Threat Landscape** · Key healthcare cyber threats · Vulnerability points across systems · Impact on operations and patient safety · *Icebreaker Activity* *** ## **Module 2: Data Protection & Healthcare Privacy** · PHI/PII protection techniques · Secure access and data handling practices · Key healthcare privacy requirements · *Activity* *** ## **Module 3: Securing EHR & Clinical Systems** · EHR vulnerabilities and access risks · Authentication & authorization controls · System behavior monitoring · *Role Play* *** ## **Module 4: Medical Device & IoT Cybersecurity** · IoT and medical equipment vulnerabilities · Device lifecycle security · Securing device communication · *Case Study* *** ## **Module 5: Ransomware & Incident Response** · Detecting ransomware activity · Isolation and containment steps · Recovery and communication flow · *Simulation* *** ## **Module 6: Cyber Hygiene & Risk Reduction** · Endpoint and device protection · Reducing insider risk · Daily operational cyber habits · *Group Brainstorm Activity* *** ## **Module 7: Building a Security-First Healthcare Culture** · Encouraging safe digital behavior · Reporting and escalation clarity · Team-level readiness improvement · *Activity* **FAQs** **1.** **Is this course suitable for beginners?** Yes, it starts from basics and moves to intermediate topics. **2.** **Do I need technical knowledge?** No, the course is easy to understand for all roles. **3.** **Will I get a certificate?** Yes, a completion certificate is provided. 4. **Are real healthcare cases included?** Yes, you will learn through real incidents. **5.** **Is EHR security covered?** Yes, EHR risks and controls are included. **6.** **Does it include medical device cybersecurity?** Yes, a full module covers device and IoT risks. **7.** **Will I learn incident response?** Yes, key response steps are taught. **8.** **Can I apply the learning at work?** Yes, the course is practical and workplace-focused. **9.** **Is it useful for clinical staff?** Yes, clinical roles benefit greatly. **10**. **Are group activities included?** Yes, several interactive activities are part of the day. **11.** **Does it cover PHI and privacy protection?** Yes, essential privacy practices are included. **12**. **Is lunch provided?** Yes, lunch and refreshments are included. **13\. What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.
The Pulse of Leadership: A One-Day Healthcare Workshop in Melbourne
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 PM**Overview** Healthcare & Clinical Leadership: Build practical skills in communication, decision-making, teamwork, patient safety, and clinical leadership. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/eVq00jgyK46OgOcgCE2oE44) **Program Details** **Duration**: 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session. **Every Confident Clinical Leader Has a Day One. This Could Be Yours.** For general enquiries or booking your slot, contact us at: [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) +61 (0) 2 80155605 **Course Overview:** **Where Leadership Actually Shows Up** It's 7 a.m. on a busy ward. The handover is rushed, one nurse is already stretched thin, and a junior doctor hesitates before speaking up about a patient's changing condition. In that small pause, a decision either gets made with confidence, or it gets delayed. That pause is where leadership either shows up, or doesn't. And it's rarely about seniority. It's about whether someone has the skills to communicate clearly, make a sound decision, and hold a team together under pressure. **The Moment Leadership Actually Happens** Picture this: a newly promoted clinical coordinator walks into a multidisciplinary meeting. Instead of staying quiet, they use a structured handover, flag a risk early, and the team adjusts the care plan before it becomes a problem. That's not instinct. That's a skill, and it's exactly what this one-day workshop is built to teach. **How the Day Unfolds** * **Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Leadership** — They learn the real difference between leadership and management in a clinical setting, and the behaviors patient-care environments actually demand. * **Module 2: Communication & Team Coordination** — They practice structured handovers using SBAR, closing the communication gaps that often form between disciplines. * **Module 3: Leading Multidisciplinary Teams** — They work through a role-play with nurses, doctors, and allied health staff, learning how trust and accountability actually get built across a team. * **Module 4: Clinical Decision-Making & Governance** — A case study puts them in the middle of a real decision, testing safe frameworks and basic governance principles under time pressure. * **Module 5: Patient Safety & Quality Improvement** — A simulation shows them exactly how leadership choices connect to patient safety outcomes, and how a reporting culture reduces errors. * **Module 6: Handling Workplace Challenges** — A group brainstorm surfaces real strategies for managing stress, burnout, and conflict without losing professionalism. * **Module 7: Leadership Growth & Action Planning** — By the end of the day, they aren't just reflecting on the day, they're building a concrete plan for their own leadership growth going forward. **What Changes By the End** Attendees leave able to: * Understand core principles of healthcare and clinical leadership * Improve communication and handover skills * Lead multidisciplinary teams effectively * Use structured frameworks for clinical decision-making * Apply governance and safety principles in daily work * Handle conflicts and workplace challenges professionally * Develop personal leadership behaviors and growth strategies * Strengthen teamwork and patient-centered leadership **Who Finds Themselves Here** * Junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals * Healthcare supervisors and team leads * Newly promoted clinical coordinators * Healthcare administrators and support staff * Students entering healthcare careers * Anyone transitioning into leadership roles in healthcare **Real Practice, Not Passive Listening** Every attendee works through role-play, case studies, and simulation, live, in the room. The scenario above isn't hypothetical, it reflects what clinical leaders face regularly, and what this workshop prepares them for. **Bring This to Your Organization** Picture an entire ward or department responding to pressure the same way, calm, coordinated, and clear. This workshop is available as a customized in-house session, on-site or virtual, with group pricing for healthcare organizations ready to build that capability together. 📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com) **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **FAQs** **1\. Do I need prior leadership experience to attend?** No, this workshop is designed for anyone from junior clinicians to newly promoted coordinators, no formal leadership background required. **2\. Is this only for doctors and nurses?** Not at all, it's built for anyone in a healthcare setting, including allied health professionals, administrators, support staff, and students. **3\. Will I actually practice these skills\, or is this mostly lecture\-based?** You'll work through role-play, case studies, and simulation throughout the day, not passive listening. **4\. What if I struggle to speak up during handovers or team discussions?** Module 2 is built exactly for this, teaching structured communication using SBAR to close common communication gaps. **5\. Does the course cover real clinical decision\-making\, not just theory?** Yes, Module 4 uses a case study to put you in the middle of a real decision, testing safe frameworks under time pressure. **6\. How does this workshop connect leadership to patient safety specifically?** Module 5 uses a simulation to show exactly how leadership choices affect patient safety outcomes and reporting culture. **7\. What if managing team conflict or burnout is a bigger challenge for me than clinical skills?** Module 6 addresses this directly, covering strategies for managing stress, burnout, and conflict while maintaining professionalism. **8\. Is this suitable for someone newly promoted into a coordinator or team lead role?** Yes, the course is specifically designed with newly promoted clinical coordinators in mind. **9\. Can this be customized for our hospital or healthcare organization?** Yes, group sessions can be tailored to your organization and delivered on-site or virtually, with group pricing available. **10\. What do I actually walk away with at the end of the day?** A personal leadership growth plan, practical frameworks for communication and decision-making, and a Course Completion Certificate.
Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare – 1 Day Course in Melbourne
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00 PM**Summary** Empower patients toward lasting behavior change using motivational interviewing techniques in healthcare and mental health settings. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) #### **About the course:** **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery** **Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Course Overview** This 1 Day intensive course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to **Motivational Interviewing (MI)** — a collaborative, client-centered approach to elicit and strengthen **motivation for change**. Through real-world examples, **hands-on practice**, and guided reflection, participants will learn to **communicate with empathy**, reduce resistance, and enhance **patient adherence**. **Participants will leave with practical techniques they can apply immediately in clinical or counseling settings**. **The course also emphasizes building lasting professional-patient relationships and improving overall treatment outcomes**. *** **Learning Objectives** By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Apply MI principles to improve patient motivation and engagement • Communicate effectively using OARS techniques • Recognize and respond to resistance with empathy • Integrate MI into healthcare and counseling workflows • Support sustainable patient behavior change • Develop personalized strategies to use MI in daily practice **Target Audience** • Physicians, nurses, and therapists • Psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers • Case managers and wellness coordinators • Health educators and behavioral health professionals **Why Choose This Course?** In today’s healthcare environment, effective communication is as important as clinical expertise. Healthcare and mental health professionals frequently face the challenge of motivating patients to make lasting behavioral changes. This course equips them with practical **MI tools** to foster **trust, collaboration, and compliance** while improving overall care outcomes. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited** **Want to train your entire team?** In-house sessions are available for clinics, hospitals, and wellness organizations aiming to embed a **motivational communication culture** across healthcare teams, enhancing patient-centered care and engagement. **These customized sessions ensure every team member gains practical skills for immediate application in their daily interactions.** **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **Modules** **Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing** • Understand the spirit and guiding principles of MI • Explore the concept of patient ambivalence and behavior change • Learn how MI fits into healthcare and therapy practices • Icebreaker Activity **Module 2: Core MI Communication Techniques** • Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS) • Apply active listening and empathy-driven dialogue • Recognize resistance and respond effectively • Exercise **Module 3: The Stages of Change Model** • Explore the trans theoretical model and readiness to change • Tailor communication based on patient’s stage • Use scaling techniques to measure motivation • Case Study **Module 4: Eliciting and Strengthening Change Talk** • Identify and reinforce change talk • Guide patients toward goal commitment • Avoid common pitfalls that reduce motivation • Role Play **Module 5: Applying MI in Clinical and Mental Health Contexts** • Integrate MI into brief consultations and therapy sessions • Manage emotional and behavioral barriers • Adapt MI for multidisciplinary healthcare teams • Activity **Module 6: Overcoming Challenges and Resistance** • Handle difficult conversations with compassion • Maintain motivation in long-term care settings • Address relapse and recurring issues effectively • Scenario Simulation **Module 7: Developing an MI Action Plan** • Create a personalized plan to apply MI in your practice • Identify next steps for continuous improvement • Commit to sustainable behavior change techniques • Action Plan Review **FAQs** 1. **Do I need prior experience with MI?** No, this course is suitable for all experience levels. 2. **Can MI be applied to both healthcare and mental health settings?** Yes, all examples are relevant to both sectors. 3. **Is there hands-on practice included?** Yes, through interactive role plays and exercises. 4. **Is the course suitable for solo practitioners?** Yes, and it enhances multidisciplinary collaboration too. 5. **Will I receive certification?** Yes, a Course Completion Certificate will be provided. 6. **Are lunch and refreshments included?** Yes. lunch and refreshments included 7. **Can this training be conducted in-house?** Yes, tailored sessions are available for organizations. 8. **Will the content include clinical examples?** Yes, drawn from real patient care scenarios. 9. **Is prior counseling experience needed?** No, only interest in improving communication skills. 10. **What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.
TechWalking Birthday - Networking Event for Tech Professionals
Sun, Sep 20, 12:00 AM# 🎉 **TechWalking Melbourne Turns 3!** 🎉 Three years of walking, talking, connecting, and building a tech community IRL! Come join us for a very special Birthday Walk as we celebrate 3 years of TechWalking in Melbourne! 🎂 Whether you’re a Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Project or Product Manager, UX Designer, Architect, Cyber Security specialist, tech leader or simply working somewhere in tech — you’re welcome! 👋 No awkward networking. No pitching. No standing around trying to figure out what to say. Just grab your walking shoes and come meet interesting people from Melbourne’s tech community. And because it’s our birthday… 🎂 We’re making this one extra fun! 🎉 * 🏆 Random awards — because why not? * 🎟️ Raffle prizes — you might actually win something! * 👗 Best Dressed Award — so make an effort! **Dress bright!** This is a birthday celebration, so bring the colour! Think orange 🧡, red ❤️, purple 💜, pink 🩷 — the brighter, the better. ✨ Let’s make those colours stand out and turn our walk into a moving celebration! 🕙 **10:00 am sharp** 📍 **Meeting point: Albert Park Fitness Station** Please don’t be late! ⏰ We’ll head off around the lake as soon as everyone has gathered. We’re walking anti-clockwise around the lake , so if you miss the start… you might have to put your sprinting skills to the test to catch us! And after the walk… We’ll head out for coffee together too! ☕️ Come ready to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and celebrate three years of TechWalking Melbourne. A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors who have come on board to support TechWalking and help make this celebration extra special: **[Ben Wood](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwoodnz/) \- Gov Careers Unlocked** **[Aditya Rajagopalan](Aditya Rajagopalan)**[ ](Aditya Rajagopalan)- **Call Your Shots Coaching** **[Andrew Murphy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamurphy/) \- Tech Leaders Launchpad** **[Evgueni Iakhontov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgueni-iakhontov/) \- Revity** **[Christopher Kong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkong/) \- Crouching Tiger Network** **[Johnathan Maltby](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathanmaltby/) \- The Clarity Coach** **[Wendy Alexander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/) \- Happy Career Hub** **[Richard Stockton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stockton-31758815/) \- IT Cubed** **3 years. Hundreds of walks. One community.** 🎉 See you on the walk! Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** \*\*\* Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia) Birthday
MELBOURNE ❤️🤛 Awesome Business Networking @ Pullman East Melbourne
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00 AM**🔥Lassie & Edward Zia's Business Community is hosting a Business Networking Event @ Pullman East Melbourne🔥** **[Book into our coming events + donate to support our work here!](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)** Join like-minded people in Business for a fun and relaxing Networking Lunch and afternoon of Networking that you shall love. Our Business Community includes a diverse range of friendly and supportive Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, CEOs, Managing Directors, Boss Ladies, Thought Leaders and Influencers, open and ready to meet like-minded individuals, to connect and grow their Networks! (Not suitable for Students) Our events are all about fostering and empowering meaningful connections, getting everyone out of their homes and offices to build a stronger Network within our Communities. **The Event:** Our gatherings are free to you and pretty casual, with minimum structure to allow natural flow of conversations. Come along, grab lunch, introduce yourselves, make new friends, and connect with each other on your phones via Linkedin. Our leaders will give a brief introduction after lunch, feel free to move around and speak to everyone before and after, and enjoy a coffee and or beverages of your choice throughout the event too. **Before the event** Make sure that you have registered for this event, updated your professional profile and install the Linkedin app on your phone, our preferred social media platform for high quality professionals and Business Partners. **After the event:** Touch base with those you have met and connect with any you may have missed on the day. Schedule a coffee meet and come along to our next event to meet and re-connect with others. **Parking:** Pullman East Melbourne is a 10 minute walk East from Parliament Train Station. It's close to the MCG, and is also a popular venue for many concerts and sporting events. Wellington Parade also has many trams, with a tram spot just outside the Hotel. Parking includes a mixture of street parking and paid carparks including: \- Underneath the Pullman on the Park \- The Epworth Freemasons Carpark \- Secure Parking\, 12 \- 20 Flinders Lane This part of town tends to be either empty or completely packed, based on what events are happening at the MCG and more (always great to leave earlier and allow more time when things are busy). **First time with Us?** You're in good hands! We've been running networking events in since 2015 and beyond **About Us** Our Meetup Business Community has over 16k members and has become one of Australia's largest Business Networking Meetup groups. We host regular Networking events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and zooms throughout the year, supporting a network of ever-growing businesses. With over 16,000 members in our Business Community, you have the best chance of meeting like-minded people to grow and scale your Network faster. **What is the dress code?** Smart Business casual and be photo ready. **Questions and more?** Reach out to Lassie Zia & Edward Zia via LinkedIn. **[Learn more about our events + donate to support our work here!](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)**
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