Too often, when we talk about “giving back,” the focus is on money or volunteering time. Both matter, but they’re not the only currencies of generosity.
I’ve learned something important about government work: winning isn’t always about the contract.
Like many of you, I spend a lot of time preparing proposals. By the time I submit, it can feel like I’ve already done half the job.
We are absolutely thrilled (and honestly a little shocked!) to share that Grantus won the 2025 Professional Services Business Award at the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.
Right now, councils and government leaders across Australia are in the thick of budget season. They will all be fighting hard for every dollar, trimming where they must, and trying to shield what matters most. I don’t envy them!!
After 25 years of working with regional councils, water corporations, and not-for-profits on strategy and funding, I’ve officially been accredited by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) as an Investment Management Standard (IMS) Facilitator.
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
The Growing Asset Challenge: A Financial Ticking Time Bomb Across Australia, water corporations (and councils) face an escalating
Yarriambiack Shire faces significant environmental issues, including high waste management costs, limited recycling options, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture and biodiversity.
See how Grantus aligned the Shire’s vision with the development of a Master Environment Strategy to address these issues.
🤔 How do you engage community members, industry stakeholders, AND government bodies in a process that balances environmental, economic, and community needs ALL, while aligning with long-term strategic goals of the client…? 🤷
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Every man has a choice: to listen or ignore. Every year, International Women’s Day sparks conversations about equality,
Involved in the groundwork for both organisations, we were excited to see GWMWater’s first Fully Off-Grid Facility and Lower Murray Water’s Sunraysia Water Efficiency Project recognised as finalists in this year’s Regional Infrastructure Project Innovation Award at last week’s 2024 Australian Water Association (AWA) Victoria Water Awards in Melbourne.
As proud sponsors of the recent Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) Forum, our CEO Simon Coutts had the privilege of engaging with leaders across the sector to discuss crucial issues such as financial sustainability, securing additional funding, the impact of upcoming elections, and the transformative potential of AI in local government.
The organisations that consistently win support are the ones that stay visible, adaptable, and engaged long after the first conversation ends. This is the long game and it’s where real influence is built.
Great advocacy starts with clarity. You can have a rock-solid case and broad stakeholder support, but if your message doesn’t land, you’ll struggle to build momentum.
When it comes to securing funding or influencing policy, most organisations know what they want, but fewer take the time to fully understand who they need to talk to, how to engage them, and when those conversations will actually matter.
