Grow Local Program

28/10/2026

Good with people? Organised? Enjoy making things happen? We’re hiring!

We’re looking for a Program Manager to help local businesses build capability, confidence and connections.

From coordinating workshops to connecting business owners with support, you’ll deliver KDCCI programs, including Grow Local, that make a practical difference across our business community.

You’ll join a small, collaborative team in Karratha, with variety, purpose and room to contribute your ideas.

Part-time may be considered for the right candidate.

Sound like you, or someone you know?

Find out more and apply here: https://au.seek.com/job/95520019?ref=cm-ui

28/10/2026

A fantastic turnout and really positive feedback from our local business community! 👏

Thank you to Lana from Beyond the Curve for delivering The Cost of Silence workshop, and to everyone who joined in, shared their experiences and practised those tricky workplace conversations.

Proud to support practical learning, helping local businesses build confidence and stronger teams.

01/10/2026

📣 Local businesses: card surcharge changes start today

From, 1 October 2026, new rules remove card surcharges on eftpos, Mastercard, Visa and American Express payments.

For businesses already managing tight margins, this means reviewing how payment costs are covered and making sure systems and customer information are up to date.

A few practical checks for today:
✅ Check that card surcharges are switched off on your terminals, online checkout and booking platforms.
✅ Review invoices, menus, signage and website information.
✅ Speak with your bookkeeper and payment provider about your fees and pricing.

Card processing costs still exist, even though they can no longer be passed on as a separate card surcharge. Understanding those costs can help you decide what works best for your business.

Weekend and public holiday surcharges are separate from this change and must still be clearly disclosed. Discounts for payment methods such as cash or PayID can also continue.

Businesses shouldn’t have to navigate change alone. Through our Grow Local Program, free one-on-one business support is available with Carly. Get in touch with the KDCCI team to book a session and explore practical next steps for your business.

01/10/2026

What are the conversations you’re putting off costing your team?

A performance issue that keeps coming up. Behaviour no one wants to address. Feedback that needs to be shared, but never quite finds the right moment.

Putting these conversations off can affect trust, productivity and the standards your team works to. Knowing how to approach them can make a real difference.

KDCCI invites business owners, managers and team members to The Cost of Silence, a practical workshop delivered through our Grow Local Program.

Facilitated by Lana Thomas, Founder & CEO of Beyond the Curve Consulting, this interactive session will help you give and receive feedback, address issues early and have clear, respectful conversations. You’ll work through workplace scenarios and leave with a simple framework, tools and templates you can use with your team.

📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
🕘 9 am – 12 pm
📍 Welcome Lotteries House

If there’s a conversation you’ve been avoiding, this is a chance to build the confidence to start it.

Register here: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/the-cost-of-silence-192843/

07/09/2026

📸 Your phone can do more than you think.

If better photos for your socials, website or marketing have been sitting on the to-do list, this workshop is for you.

Join James Domine from Impact Digi for 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐭, 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭!, a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn practical techniques to take better business photos using the phone you already have.

Bring your phone and, if you can, a product from your business so you can put what you learn into practice on the day.

📅 Wednesday, 16 September
⏰ 9.00am – 12.00pm
📍 PKUC, The Quarter
🎟️ FREE

No fancy equipment or photography experience needed. Just practical skills you can start using straight away.

👉 Register here: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/ready-set-shoot-158542/

03/09/2026

📣 You spoke, we listened.

A big thank you to everyone who completed our 2026 Grow Local Annual Survey. We had our strongest response yet, and your feedback is already helping shape what comes next.

Swipe through to see what Karratha businesses told us and how we’re putting that feedback into action. 👉

We’ll keep listening, learning and working to make Grow Local support relevant and practical for local businesses.

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/