Are you ready to THRIVE in 2022?

• Pre-work support program
• 3 x 3 hour professional workshops
• follow up mentor support sessions
• fortnightly accountability check-ins
• access to digital solutions specialist advice
• an individual marketing and strategic plan
• 90-day review strategy sessions.

Covid-19 Update

Whether you’re a business owner or you manage a venue, it is important to keep your staff, customers and community safe from the risks of COVID-19. Information is available at wa.gov.au if your business is required to check staff and patrons' proof of Covid-19 status.

Apply now: Small Business Assistance Grant – December 2021
Small businesses operating in the hospitality sector, the music events industry or the creative and performing arts sector are eligible to apply for this grant if you were directly financially impacted by the restrictions from Thursday 23 December - Tuesday 4 January.

Covid-19 Support

• information on available stimulus packages and eligibility requirements  
• advice on preparing businesses to manage impacts  
• a Frequently Asked Questions page to help employers navigate this challenging time
• other resources. 

To access the service contact 133 140 (8.30am-4.30pm weekdays) or info@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au. 

Bright sparks build training ties with Indonesia

The City of Cockburn Economic Development team is fostering new international opportunities in Indonesia to assist local business to build capacity and capability.

The Jandakot based Electrical & Communications Association of WA (ECA WA) , and the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver specialised training to Indonesian students.

With the assistance of the City of Cockburn, ECA WA is finalising contracts to deliver electrical training programs for an estimated 85,000 Indonesian electrical students over a 10-year period. Training programs will be delivered locally and online.

This agreement will generate in excess over $4m in licensing income, create jobs for the Jandakot region and build a stronger, more diverse local economy.

Improving your journey through Cockburn

We understand that traffic congestion in Cockburn is frustrating and have long term plans to accommodate the transport requirements of our growing population.
 
The City is working with all levels of government to:

• Improve EW NS connector roads
• Deliver transport networks to your home & work
• Improve public transport in Cockburn
• Provide more sustainable, healthier ways of getting around
• Provide more vegetation and use elements of nature in transport designs.
• To find out what transport projects all levels of government are focusing on in the short term to improve your journey through Cockburn, take a look at our video, or visit our website.

Sustainability Grants open now!

Are you ready to go plastic free?

Want to have your say about power in the pandemic?

Are you Cyber-aware?

Reduce the impact of a cyber security incident on your small business
Cyber security incidents can be devastating for small businesses. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has updated its Small Business Cyber Security Guide to help you understand, take action, and increase your cyber security resilience against ever evolving cyber security threats.