ABS Institute

A great day of learning and connection in Rockingham 📚

Our latest Small Business Training session was facilitated by Aly Bannister, bringing local business owners together to build practical skills, share ideas and grow their confidence in business.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was great to see such strong engagement throughout the session.

Thinking about your next step? 👀

The City of Bayswater Youth Career Fair is a great opportunity for young people exploring university, apprenticeships, self-employment or other career pathways.

📍 City of Bayswater Civic Centre
📅 Saturday 3 October
⏰ 11am to 2pm
There’ll be universities, volunteer organisations, City of Bayswater teams and more, plus free food, bubble tea and professional headshots. No bookings required. City of Bayswater - Youth Caree…
A great chance to ask questions, meet organisations and explore what could come next.

ABS is pleased to renew our sponsorship of Activate Mental Health for the next financial year, continuing a partnership that began in 2021.

Activate Mental Health works to create opportunities for human connection and positive mental wellbeing, with sponsorship helping provide the organisational infrastructure needed to address social isolation and foster connections within the Perth community.

As our Operations Manager Luke Van Lith shared, “We believe that strong mental health is fundamental to personal and professional success.”

We’re proud to continue supporting Activate Mental Health and the important work they do in our community.

📣 A great day at the Armadale Future Directions Expo 2026!

The ABS Institute team had a fantastic time at the **Armadale Future Directions Expo** this week, meeting people from across the community discussing opportunities for free small business training and what their next step could look like.

It was great to see so many employers, training providers, community organisations and support services come together under one roof.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to have a chat with our team, and to the organisers for putting together such a valuable event. 👏

We loved being part of it! 💙

💛 A conversation can make a difference.

This R U OK? Day, we’re reminded that you don’t need to be an expert to check in with someone. Sometimes, simply asking “Are you OK?” and taking the time to genuinely listen can mean more than you realise. Running a business can be challenging and there is support available.

Whether it’s a colleague, friend, family member or someone in your community, take a moment to check in.

💬 Ask R U OK?
👂 Listen
🤝 Encourage action
🔄 Check in

And remember, you don’t have to wait for R U OK? Day to start the conversation.

📚 Supporting small business skills in East Victoria Park

A great session with our Small Business Training class in East Victoria Park.

It’s always rewarding to see people come together to build practical skills, share ideas and gain knowledge they can take into their own business journey.

A big thank you to everyone who joined Sandra for the session and brought such great energy to the class. 👏

We’re looking forward to seeing where you take these skills next! 💙

📢 Free LinkedIn Training with ABS Institute Coach Alison Bannister!

Want to improve your job prospects, build professional connections, and make the most of LinkedIn?

Join Alison Bannister for a FREE LinkedIn workshop at Rockingham Library.

✅ Learn how to build a professional network
✅ Discover how recruiters use LinkedIn
✅ Showcase your skills, experience and education effectively
✅ Understand why over 900 million people worldwide use LinkedIn

📅 Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Location: Rockingham Library
💲 Cost: Free
👥 Suitable for: Adults and Seniors (18+)

Whether you're looking for work, changing careers, returning to the workforce, or simply wanting to strengthen your professional presence online, this beginner-friendly workshop is a great place to start.

📞 Bookings are essential. For more information, contact Rockingham Library on 9528 8683 or email [email protected].

Please feel free to like, share and tag someone who could benefit from this free community workshop!



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How to Build an Effective Linkedin Profile | City of Rockingham This workshop with career coach Alison Bannister gives beginners a strong foundation in building professional networks and communicating their skills, experience and education. It also explains how recruiters can use Linkedin and how to use the platform effectively in a job search. Participants will...

📣 Armadale, we’ll see you tomorrow!

The ABS Institute team will be at the Armadale Future Directions Expo 2026, connecting with the community and sharing how we can support you with your next steps.

If you’re aged 40+ and thinking about a new career direction, building your skills or exploring new opportunities, come along and have a chat with us.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with employers, training providers, community organisations and support services all in one place.

📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Kelmscott Hall, 60 River Road, Kelmscott
✨ Free to attend

Keep an eye out for the ABS Institute team and come say hello! 👋

A room full of ideas, questions and possibilities 👏

Our latest workshop, facilitated by Tracy, brought together participants both face-to-face and online to learn more about what it takes to start and run a business.

It’s a chance to build practical knowledge, ask the questions that matter and get a clearer picture of whether self-employment is the right next step.

Great to see another group getting involved and exploring where their ideas could take them!

What a turnout at the Ellenbrook Expo! 👏

It was great to spend the day meeting people from across the local community, making meaningful connections with community organisations and speaking with people considering starting their own business.

For those with an idea but unsure where to begin, we were able to provide some direction and talk through the support available through Self-Employment Assistance.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a conversation. It was fantastic to see so much interest in self-employment within the community.