Ararat Rural City Council is stepping up its efforts to position the region as a premier destination for remote workers, announcing new promotional partnerships for the Ararat Digital Hub and Co-Working Space.

The state-of-the-art facility will feature in Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism’s upcoming visitor guide, set for publication by October, alongside new promotion through Ararat Visitor Information Centre.

The campaign marks the completion of an initiative under the council’s annual plan, aimed at highlighting the precinct to tourists, corporate travellers and lifestyle movers looking to blend work and leisure in the region.

Housed within the Federation University campus on Laby Street, the Ararat Jobs and Technology Precinct, AJTP, co-working space is a modern, flexible office environment within easy walking distance of the central business district, bus routes and local amenities.

Features include: hot desks, fixed electric stand-up desks and six dedicated quiet workstations; soundproof phone booths for private calls, small meeting rooms and a larger multi-purpose space seating up to 30 people for group workshops and corporate events.

The hub also has high-speed Wi-Fi, presentation and teleconferencing equipment, 3D printers and office printing hardware; kitchen facilities, an espresso machine, communal lounge areas and parking.

The precinct serves local remote workers, exam-studying students, business professionals and parents working flexibly.

Workspaces are available by appointment from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, while people can book desks and small meeting rooms at no cost.

To check availability or book a desk, people can visit www.spacetoco.com/space/ararat-vic-laby-street-co-working-space or contact Melanie Roberts on 5355 0215 or via email at
labystreetcoworkingspace@ararat.vic.gov.au.

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