Western Downs Building Business Resilience Program - Business Continuity Checks
The aim of the Western Downs Building Business Resilience Program is to create greater business resilience as a result of disaster. Floods, droughts and bushfires are all natural hazards that can result in emergency, crisis, or disasters and create extreme risks to the Western Downs community, businesses and visitors.
Following the delivery of the Build Better Business workshops and business boost sessions this year, further business support is now available for Western Downs businesses and community groups.
The Business Continuity Checks program has been designed to support up to 40 business owners to work on your specific business continuity and resilience planning. During this one-on-one program you will be matched with a specialist business resilience mentor. Three mentoring sessions will be provided to each business in this program.
Participation in the program is free for businesses in the Western Downs region. The Building Business Resilience Program is delivered by Western Downs Regional Council and supported by Shell Australia as part of its social investment.
To submit your application, please complete the form by clicking the link below. Applications will close on Friday 2 May 2025 at 9 pm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We are accepting applications from all businesses in the Western Downs local government area, including not-for-profit organisations such as associations, community groups and social enterprises. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact the Sparrowly Group team at mentoring@sparrowly.com.
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Businesses will receive three business continuity check sessions, equivalent to five (5) hours of individualised mentoring and business support. In these sessions with one of our experienced business mentors we’ll work with you on your specific business needs in the areas of understanding your business model, risk identification and management, and business planning
As part of the program, you will develop your business impact and business continuity plan with resources Sparrowly Group have developed.
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The three business continuity checks sessions will be delivered either online (e.g. Zoom) or phone calls and are flexible to your availability. Sessions will be completed within 3 months of commencement.
Privacy Policy
Sparrowly Group ensures strict information and privacy standards according to our privacy policy. Any business information shared is used strictly for the specific purpose of the program and will not be shared without the consent of the business owner.
Image credits to Experience Western Downs and (left to right): Mace’s Hot Bread Miles, Tara Lagoon and The Dulacca Hotel.
