Latest Resources collated and aggregated by the South West Smart Hub.
Updates and advice for learner drivers and supervisors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learners and supervisors are encouraged to assess their need to continue practising at this time. We are currently prioritising Practical Driving Assessments (PDAs) for essential workers and rescheduling cancelled bookings. Read our frequently asked questions below for more about getting your learner’s permit and learning to drive […]
The Australian Government has developed a guide, which provides positive steps that businesses can take to help them keep operating and become more sustainable in the future. You may wish to promote this Guide throughout your stakeholder networks. Click here to access guides to continue your business. Source: Australian Government Business https://www.business.gov.au/Guide/Continuing-your-business
The Australian Government has committed more than $4.7 million to provide small regional businesses affected by COVID-19 with access to free and confidential financial counselling. The service will also create jobs for small business financial counsellors and support workers and builds on the Australian Government’s previously announced support for regional aviation and air freight, export […]
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on 11 June 2020 about a positive coronavirus test in a person who attended a protest in Victoria. Source
The Guardian reports on the current status of the worlds Governments, and what could potentially be the next step. After all the change and adapting over recent months, will the world ever go back to the way it was? Click HERE to read more
As supermarkets are calming down from the initial panic buying and increased demand for food, this module talks about 5 core principles to start building a better and more resilient food system; Build a more regional supply networks Increase our cooking skills Improve our collective food awareness Develop more closed-loop or circular systems safeguard food […]
Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants is a State Government initiative that invests in local projects to stimulate economic growth and development in regional Western Australia. Up to $200,000 per project is avaliable for ideas that will promote sustainable jobs, partnerships, productivity, skills and capability. Click HERE to read more and fill out an application.
While some businesses remain closed, accommodation, cafes, and restaurants are still operating in and around Bunbury and BunGeo. Some restrictions may still apply for large establishments. Click here for an up-to-date document outlining all currently open and operating establishments.
Austrade will provide weekly regional updates on the progression and impact of COVID-19 around the world, to support the international education sector as the situation continues to evolve. These reports are compiled using the latest on-the-ground information and advice. Source
As the coronavirus restrictions are easing more businesses are allowed to re-open their on-site operations. A key concern however is how does a business re-open while keeping employees and customers safe and preventing new COVID-19 outbreaks? This McKinsey article looks at the safety practices introduced by the many essential businesses like healthcare facilities, pharmacies, grocery […]
Despite the dislocation in world trade caused by pandemic lockdowns, Australia’s record on attracting investment helps keep our economy on strong foundations. Source
Premier Mark McGowan has today announced that phase three will commence June 6. This means that pubs and restaurants will be able to have a total capacity of 100 people at one time. Beauticians, gyms and full contact sports will also re-commence along with museums and cinemas. Visit here for more information
The article is called “A physical doors close, new digital doors swing open. A content summary could be – In this story of the Australian consumer, McKinsey looks at Australian consumer sentiment in response to COVID-19 and takes a deeper look at how the Australian lockdown experience has created a new set of digital users […]
The City’s aim in the Recovery of COVID-19 is to work collaboratively to empower the community, to minimise the impacts of the COVID 19 event upon the community, both economically and socially. The coordination of the recovery efforts are lead by the City of Bunbury, actively engaging with the community, external businesses, organisations, service providers and […]
While light is finally appearing at the end of the COVID-19 crisis tunnel, the Australian Government is working closer than ever before with states and territory governments, education providers and community organisations, to deliver support measures for our international student community. Source
Austrade will provide weekly regional updates on the progression and impact of COVID-19 around the world, to support the international education sector as the situation continues to evolve. These reports are compiled using the latest on-the-ground information and advice. Source
In a video from ‘The Intercept’, Naomi Klein explains the concept of COVID Capitalism through the lens of insights from her 2007 book The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, “Instead of rescuing the dirty industries of the last century, we should be boosting the clean ones that will lead us into safety in the coming […]
The Australian Business in ASEAN Survey 2020 has just been released, along with a dedicated COVID-19 Impact Update. Source
Coronavirus has certainly created a resurgence for libraries during lockdown and many have responded in innovative ways. Click here to read the story of Melville Library in Perth (WA). The above text is provided by Peter Kenyon & Maria D’SouzaBank of I.D.E.A.S.www.bankofideas.com.auBank of I.D.E.A.S. Facebook Page Source: Inspiring Community Responses to COVID-19 Around the World https://mailchi.mp/bankofideas/re-inspiring-community-responses-to-covid-19-from-around-the-world-2340804?e=3b1272cf70
Click here to discover the story of one woman in the City of Mandurah – Victoria Gardiner who instigated a Facebook Page – Cafes and Restaurant venues in Mandurah to encourage locals to support their local eateries during COVID-19. Her efforts attract 10,000 followers and 40 posts a day. 137 different cafes and restaurants are on the […]
