Rebuilding Trust: Getting Projects Back on Track After Backlash
The path forward can seem daunting when planning or strategies spark stakeholder outrage—be it over a climbing area…
Decoding the inquiry into Local Government funding and services
The Parliamentary Inquiry into Victorian Local Government Funding and Services reveals significant challenges faced by councils, offering practical recommendations for financial sustainability. Let’s decode its implications for your council’s future.
How to reach sustainable outcomes with strategic planning
Good projects have a unique potential to drive positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes, especially within regional Australian communities.
We show you how to reach sustainable outcomes with strategic planning.
Reflections on Award-Winning Projects
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.
Unlocking Regional Growth: How to Build Winning Business Cases
Securing funding for regional projects can feel like navigating a maze.
We show you how to use the ‘Investment Management Standard’ to build business cases that win!
From Grid to Growth
With over 2,200 candidates vying for local council positions in the upcoming Victorian elections, there is a wave of fresh enthusiasm entering local government. So how should new councillors navigate the steep learning curve they’ll face with governance, protocols and complex local issues?
Unlocking Community Power
🚀 Unlocking Community Power: Building Resilient and Thriving Regional Communities. Read how local governments, water corporations, and community organisations can harness collective energy to drive social, economic, and environmental impact.
Navigating the Future
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.
A social enterprise’s guide to tenders, social procurement, scalability and financial sustainability
This is an incredible time for Victoria. Victoria’s social procurement framework is groundbreaking for Australia and the world….
Supply to Government? Price is not everything
Suppliers of goods and services to Victorian Government agencies need to think more than just price in their…