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Geelong Manufacturing Council

GMC is the leading industry body for manufacturing in Geelong and the south-west region of Victoria. The organisation represents innovative manufacturers, large and small, and suppliers to the sector, who collectively employ more than 150,000 people nationally and internationally. Among its programs, GMC partners with regional educational institutions in support of workforce skills and training, and with the Victorian and Australian Governments to attract and retain more women in manufacturing roles.

GMC’s flagship event, the biennial Technology and Innovation Summit, builds understanding among manufacturers, researchers and the investor community of opportunities and imperatives for Australia’s industrial transformation.

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Our Programs

Through our programs we work with members to advance manufacturing and the business environment.
    2025 CEO Program2025-ceo-program

        GMC is proud to again deliver the CEO Program in 2025.  The CEO program, with facilitation by a Melbourne Business...

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    Future Leaders Of IndustryGirls Leading Advanced Manufacturing

    Geelong Future Leaders of Industry and Girls Leading Advanced Manufacturing (GFLOI & GLAM) are immersion programs introducing Years 9 and 10 students...

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    Knowledge ClustersKnowledge clusters

    GMC membership provides connection, knowledge sharing among peers, tailored training and advocacy. As part of this mission, members can participate in specialised...

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    Leadership for Manufacturing ExcellenceManufacturing Leaders

    GMC’s Leadership for Manufacturing Excellence Program is a practical professional development program – with 8 x workshops delivered over 8 months –...

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    Seed2STEMSeed2STEM

    The underrepresentation of women in STEM fields has long been a systemic issue globally, including in Australia. With only 13% of women...

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    Women in Manufacturing Network (WIMN) | MentoringGMC Women in Manufacturing Network

    The GMC WIMN aims to increase participation rates of women across the manufacturing and engineering sector in Geelong by promoting, supporting and...

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Join GMC and become a member today

Geelong Manufacturing Council represents manufacturers, large and small, who collectively employ around 150,000 people nationally and internationally. Join us and be part of a vibrant and growing community. Besides our innovative and competitive manufacturers, GMC members also comprise supporters of the sector such as Deakin University, The Gordon TAFE, Gforce and the City of Greater Geelong, as well as many service providers who are vital contributors to the sector. We offer connection, knowledge sharing among peers, tailored training, and advocacy. Our programs grow skills and capabilities, stimulate innovation, product and market diversification and enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We advocate on behalf of members to create a positive manufacturing environment, to support the pursuit of excellence across manufacturing and to attract talent and investment.

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Upcoming events

July 30, 2025

Partner Briefing: Unlocking the Future of Working Capital Finance

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August 5, 2025

GMC Connect – WorkSafe: Mental Health

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September 11, 2025

GO GLOBAL: EXPORTS FOCUS

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What our members are saying

Our membership of the Geelong Manufacturing Council has supported my team and the HR Department in creating solid bonds with other managers and leaders across industries in Geelong to discuss and solve some similar challenges - everything from reducing GHG...

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Jeremy Thiblet

Australia & New Zealand Regional Operations Manager

I truly enjoyed the day. I found that all discussions went to a much greater level of detail and honest feedback than I'd previously witnessed. The transparency and courage in the discussion was tangible and highly welcome by many.
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Alessandra Sutti

Associate Professor, Institute of Frontier Materials

Geelong Manufacturing Council has been a valuable resource for Boomaroo Nurseries, keeping us well informed of upcoming opportunities for innovation and growth, strategic plans within the region and initiatives taken by like-minded manufacturing businesses. Most significantly, networking opportunities and GMC...

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Nick Jacometti

Director, Boomaroo Nurseries