
California. Water, water everywhere
Simon reflects on how California’s water infrastructure protects communities, agriculture and iconic landscapes, offering practical insights into water security, catchment management and long-term resilience.

Simon reflects on how California’s water infrastructure protects communities, agriculture and iconic landscapes, offering practical insights into water security, catchment management and long-term resilience.

Discover the key lessons that stayed with me after Ozwater, from collaboration and leadership to long-term thinking, and why these insights matter for future water sector performance.

Learn how councils and water utilities prepare for infrastructure funding constraints, strengthen delivery confidence, and improve long-term affordability planning for housing and regional growth.

We’ve crunched the numbers and you’ll want to see this. With the 2025 Rural Councils Victoria Forum just around the corner and Grantus being a sponsor, we’ve been busy doing what we do best, cutting through the complexity and surfacing insights that matter.

Each June, organisations scramble to get final invoices in, close the books, and tick off “EOFY compliance”, which often includes funding acquittals.
But acquittals aren’t just red tape…

Grants of up to $250,000, an increase of $100,000 on previous rounds, are now available to support the essential equipment and facility upgrades our CFA brigades, SES units, and volunteer services desperately need.

I nearly became a diplomat. My studies in a Double Masters of International Relations and International Environmental Law gave me a front row seat to the idealism of global cooperation.

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…? 🤷
Be inspired by other’s success stories, get industry tips and the latest opportunities.

Levelling the Playing Field When we talk about regional disadvantage, early childhood doesn’t always get the spotlight it

As pressures mount on rural councils, strategy and systems matter more than ever. See what Grantus is bringing to RCV Forum 2025.

Every man has a choice: to listen or ignore. Every year, International Women’s Day sparks conversations about equality,

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.

This Year, We’re Flipping the Script!
I’ve invited current and future clients (yes, you 🫵), to prepay for Grantus services now, even if we deliver them in the next financial year.

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.
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