Grow Local Program

05/08/2026

Come on down to the KI for our Grant Writing Workshop this morning - we still have a few spots available.

04/08/2026

Registrations to both sessions are still open!

Have you got a project, program or business idea that is ready to move forward, if only you could find the right funding?

Grow Local is bringing Tender Relief CEO Eliza Carbines to Karratha for two practical grant writing workshops designed for local businesses, not-for-profits and community organisations.

If you are new to grants, the Fundamentals workshop will help you understand the process and build a stronger foundation.

If you already have experience, the Masterclass will help you take a more strategic and persuasive approach to competitive applications.

📆Wednesday, 5 August | Karratha International Hotel

📝Fundamentals | 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
👉Register: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-grant-writing-fundamentals-158448/

📝Masterclass | 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
👉Register: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-grant-writing-masterclass-182379/

Choose the session that suits you (or attend both!) and give your next application a stronger start.

03/08/2026

Have you got a project, program or business idea that is ready to move forward, if only you could find the right funding?

Grow Local is bringing Tender Relief CEO Eliza Carbines to Karratha for two practical grant writing workshops designed for local businesses, not-for-profits and community organisations.

If you are new to grants, the Fundamentals workshop will help you understand the process and build a stronger foundation.

If you already have experience, the Masterclass will help you take a more strategic and persuasive approach to competitive applications.

📆Wednesday, 5 August | Karratha International Hotel

📝Fundamentals | 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
👉Register: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-grant-writing-fundamentals-158448/

📝Masterclass | 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
👉Register: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-grant-writing-masterclass-182379/

Choose the session that suits you (or attend both!) and give your next application a stronger start.

31/07/2026

Spent hours on a grant application and still felt unsure whether you were giving the funder what they actually wanted?

Our upcoming Grant Writing Workshops are designed to help local businesses, not-for-profits and community organisations approach grant applications with more clarity and confidence.

Choose the session that suits your experience (or come to both!):

📝Grant Writing Fundamentals - For anyone new to grants or wanting to get the foundations right.
📆Wednesday, 5 August | 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
👉Register: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-grant-writing-fundamentals-158448/

📝Grant Writing Masterclass - For those with grant writing experience who want to sharpen their strategy and strengthen their applications.
📆Wednesday, 5 August | 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
👉Register: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-grant-writing-masterclass-182379/

22/07/2026

Plenty of practical learning at today's Tender Writing Workshop! 👏

Thanks to everyone who joined us to build their tender writing skills, ask questions and pick up practical tips to help prepare stronger, more competitive submissions.

A big thank you to Eliza from Tender Relief for sharing her expertise and practical insights throughout the day.

Interested in joining a future workshop? Check out our website to see what's coming up and secure your spot. 👉https://kdcci.com.au/events

21/07/2026

Last chance to register! 👉 https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-tender-writing-masterclass-158447/

Winning tenders isn't always about being the most capable business in the room. Often it comes down to how clearly that capability is communicated on paper.

For businesses looking to move into larger contracts, whether that's with a mining major, government, or a head contractor, our Tender Writing Masterclass offers a practical, no fluff approach to writing tenders that actually land.

What you'll walk away with:
→ A clear understanding of what tenders are actually scored on
→ Guidance on writing a capability statement that lands
→ Real improvements applied to a tender you're currently working on

📅 22 July 2026
🕘 9am to 12pm
📍 Karratha International Hotel

17/07/2026

You know your trade inside and out. Years of experience, a solid reputation, work that speaks for itself. But does your tender actually show that?

A lot of good businesses miss out on contracts they could easily deliver, not because they're not capable, but because the tender didn't say so clearly enough. The gap isn't skill, it's translation, getting what you know onto the page in a way that actually lands with whoever's assessing it.

Our Tender Writing Masterclass is built to fix exactly that. Practical, straightforward, and focused on real improvements you can apply to a tender you're working on right now.

🗓 22 July 2026
🕒 9am to 12pm
📍 Karratha International Hotel

Register for your free spot here 👉 https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-tender-writing-masterclass-158447/

11/07/2026

📣 Help shape the future of Grow Local!

As we plan the next 12 months of our Grow Local Program, we want to hear from the people who matter most, our local business community.

Whether you've attended one of our workshops, booked a one-on-one business advisory session, or you've only recently heard about Grow Local, we'd love your feedback. Your input helps us deliver support that's relevant, practical and tailored to what local businesses actually need.

⏱️ The survey takes just 5 minutes to complete.

As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey by 31 July will go into the draw to win one of 10 prizes:
🎁 5 × $100 Buy Local Vouchers
🎁 5 × KDCCI Marketing Packages (valued at $120 each)

👉 Complete the survey here: https://kdcci.glueup.com/campaign/survey/6a4b3551e4b0d1dc0fe19b02

Every response helps shape future workshops, business support services and resources for our local business community. Thank you for helping us continue to grow Grow Local.

08/07/2026

Ever submitted a tender and heard nothing back?

You're not alone, and it happens more than people talk about. And honestly, it's probably not what you think. It's rarely about not being good enough at what you do. More often it's about the tender itself not showing assessors what you're actually capable of.

That's exactly what we're tackling in the Tender Writing Masterclass, a practical, no fluff session on what actually gets you across the line when you're bidding for work.
No jargon, just real guidance on what tenders are actually being scored on and how to write yours so it lands.

🗓22 July 2026
🕒 9am - 12pm
📍Karratha International Hotel

Register here 👉https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/grow-local-workshop-tender-writing-masterclass-158447/