Thank you again to everyone who provided feedback on the International Engagement Strategy.

The Strategy was adopted at the July 2026 Council meeting.

The Strategy will guide how the City builds meaningful global connections that benefit the local community. It will help determine where time and resources are best directed, to maximise benefits for Greater Bendigo.

International engagement includes:

• Bringing opportunities into Greater Bendigo
• Helping local businesses and organisations connect with the world

The strategy sets out five main directions:

• Strategic Direction 1 – Grow Bendigo’s visitor economy and international profile through readiness first
• Strategic Direction 2 – Focus Bendigo on priority relationships where advantage is real
• Strategic Direction 3 – Make Bendigo’s economic strengths visible, investable, and export-ready
• Strategic Direction 4 – Build education, skills and workforce pathways that support local growth
• Strategic Direction 5 – Deliver through partnerships with focus and community confidence