What is a G’day Friends Community?
Being a G’day Friends Community signals to international visitors that they are welcomed and valued by your region, and in particular by local businesses.
It requires a commitment from local government, local businesses and the broader community to make the region a friendly and welcoming place for international visitors (both in person and online).
This shared focus ensures:
BREAK DOWN BARRIERS
Services are aligned to the varying language and cultural needs of international visitors
DESIRED DESTINATION
There is a concerted effort to showcase your region as a desirable destination to visit
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Businesses have the tools and learning resources to capitalise on the potential financial benefits
COMMUNITY GROWTH
Local residents can enjoy a more vibrant, viable and liveable community
Colac | Victoria’s First Community
Colac was the first community to be accredited with the Colac Otway Shire and Colac Chamber of Commerce leading the initiative to be ready to serve for the Chinese New Year commencing February 5th 2019.
Some of the benefits of making your community Chinese-friendly:
- Educate the community – government, businesses and individuals – on the opportunities provided by Chinese visitors, and how to capitalise on them
- Generate more sales for local businesses
- Create more local jobs
- Become known as a Chinese-friendly place to visit
Read more at: Colac Herald