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Get inspired by Australians from across the country, who are thriving online.

  • Video | Bliss Gifts & Homewares

    Growing Against All Odds

  • video | Prescript Recruitment

    Connecting Doctors to Remote Australian Communities

  • Video | Bridestowe Lavender

    Blossoming with digital marketing

  • Newcastle, NSW

    Scott Howard

    Scott was an electrician for 14 years before looking for a career change. Following completing the Google Career Certificate program, he got his first ever job as data analyst.

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  • Parramatta, NSW

    Michelle Zhou

    Michelle transitioned into a UX design role after completing a Google Career Certificate. The course gave her the confidence and foundational knowledge to pursue her passion for design.

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  • Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Erilan Mastectomy Collection

    Jill Tucker has always been enterprising, but a bout of breast cancer inspired her to start her business, Erilan Mastectomy Collection, which helps women get on with their lives after breast surgery.

  • Milton, NSW

    Bliss Gifts & Homewares

    Meet Melissa Stone, owner of Bliss Gifts & Homewares, a small retail business located in the New South Wales coastal Aussie town of Ulladulla. Bliss is an entirely female owned and operated business specialising in unique and high-quality homewares.

  • Sydney, NSW

    Prescript Recruitment

    Meet Marcia, one of the specialist consultants from Prescript Recruitment, a small business located in New South Wales and Dr Emily, a locum GP Obstetrician in Kununurra in remote Western Australia.

  • Nabowla, TAS

    Bridestowe Lavender

    To transform the old lavender farm they bought in rural Tasmania, the Ravens family realised they needed to attract tourists. Using digital marketing skills, they started promoting the farm online and today are seeing success that is benefitting the whole community.

  • Melbourne, VIC

    Candy Buffet

    For Marissa, owner and Managing Director of The Candy Buffet catering company, growth has been sweet. As her company grew and expanded into other states she knew she needed to grow her digital skills to continue to operate remotely.

  • Phillip, ACT

    Little Sprout

    One morning, former airforce officer, trained school teacher and mum of two Brooke Kearns walked into Canberra’s Little Sprout toy store to buy presents for her kids. By that evening, she’d decided to buy the business, too.

  • Tivendale, NT

    Killarney Homes

    Since 2005, Killarney Homes has grown rapidly and from strength to strength. They’ve been recognised with a haul of industry awards for their commitment to eco-efficient housing. Today, they remain steadfast in their commitment to digital advertising, with Google by their side.

  • Keswick, SA

    Snowys

    In 1995, camping enthusiast Richard Wescombe started selling outdoor gear to locals in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Having already launched his own lawn-mowing business, Richard’s entrepreneurial spirit helped Snowys quickly grow from a small shop front to a store 15 times the size.

  • Caloundra, QLD

    My Teddy

    Before discovering Google Ads, Chris and Toni Nightingale tried every advertising trick in the pre-digital book, including handing out flyers outside Central Station, dressed as teddy bears.

  • Melbourne, VIC

    Vets on Call

    It took a lot for Morgan to get his dream up and running. “It’s been hard to explain the sacrifice and my burning ambition,” Morgan says. “If I’m up at five a.m working on the business, I can see the impact. It’s been an incredibly empowering experience.”

  • Port Douglas, QLD

    Walkabout Cultural Adventures

    Based in the Port Douglas Daintree region, Walkabout Cultural Adventures provides cultural tours within Kuku Yalanji country, focusing on Aboriginal culture, significant sites, environmental information and local attractions.

  • Perth, WA

    Perth Podiatric Surgery

    Established in 2015, Perth Podiatric Surgery is a specialist podiatry practice providing patients with on-the-spot diagnosis and a range of treatment approaches for foot and ankle conditions.