October is a busy month, with a range of awareness events and activities that support your business, and offer opportunities to build new skills and connect with your community.

Explore what's happening this month and discover the events most relevant to your business goals. 

National Safe Work Month

October is National Safe Work Month, led by Safe Work Australia. The 2026 theme, Safe work is for life, reminds businesses that work health and safety protects workers' lives, health and future.

Use the month as an opportunity to:

Indigenous Business Month

October is Indigenous Business Month, a national celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, entrepreneurs and communities. The 2026 theme, Local and Connected, highlights the importance of local relationships, community connections and supporting Indigenous businesses.

As a business owner, you can also use the month to review your procurement and consider engaging Indigenous suppliers. You can check out platforms like Supply Nation, Indigenous Chambers of Commerce and Indigenous Business Direct, or make connections with local Indigenous business owners in your local community.

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is held on 10 October and encourages people to prioritise mental health and wellbeing.

As a business owner, you can use the day to:

Looking after mental health can improve workplace culture and productivity.

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Month is a reminder to review how your business protects its information and customers.

Cyber incidents can disrupt operations, damage customer trust and lead to financial losses. October is a good time to:

  • Update software and devices.
  • Enable multi-factor authentication on business accounts.
  • Review who has access to business systems.
  • Back up important business data.
  • Train staff to recognise scams and other cyber threats.

NSW Small Business Month

NSW Small Business Month is a month-long program offering free and low-cost events on a range of topics, including: 

  • leadership
  • cyber security
  • marketing and branding
  • artificial intelligence and automation
  • mental health 
  • cash flow.

Whether you are looking to build connections, learn new skills or gain insights, you are sure to find the event for you. 

October Business Month in NT

October Business Month brings together businesses from across the Northern Territory through a range of events, workshops and professional development opportunities. This year’s theme is ‘Embracing change’.

The events will focus on adapting to rapid technology advancements, shifting market demands and evolving workplace dynamics.

Take advantage of the month by:

  • Attending business workshops and seminars.
  • Learning about new technologies and emerging trends.
  • Exploring workforce and productivity strategies.
  • Connecting with industry leaders and other business owners.
  • Finding new opportunities for collaboration and growth.