Prepare your business for a changing climate

Extreme weather, rising insurance costs, supply chain disruptions and increasing operational risks are already impacting small businesses across Western Australia.

The businesses that plan ahead recover faster, minimise losses, stay competitive and identify potential opportunities. 

Don’t wait for disruption. Build resilience now. 

Register for a Climate Ready workshop

Climate Ready workshops

Free practical support for WA small businesses.

In this hands-on workshop, you will:

  • Understand how climate is changing in your region.
  • Identify risks specific to your business.
  • Explore practical mitigation and adaptation strategies.
  • Develop a tailored Climate Adaptation Action Plan. 

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a documented plan to help protect your operations, assets and people.

Funding support available

Eligible businesses that attend a Climate Ready workshop will be invited to apply for limited grant funding to help put their plans into action.

Book your free place

Why this matters for your business

Western Australia’s climate is changing. For small businesses, that can mean:

  • Damage to buildings, stock or equipment.
  • Interruptions from storms, bushfires or extreme heat.
  • Disrupted supply chains.
  • Increased operating and insurance costs.
  • Staff safety concerns.
  • Reduced trading during extreme events. 

The cost of inaction can be significant.

Planning ahead reduces disruption, strengthens recovery and builds long-term sustainability. 

Being climate ready isn’t about reacting – it’s about protecting your business before problems occur.

What makes this program different?

The Climate Ready program is delivered by experienced professionals with expertise in climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Every participant:

  • Develops a business ready climate adaptation action plan.
  • Gains practical tools and frameworks tailored to small business.
  • Becomes eligible to apply for funding to support adaptation strategies. 

This is practical, actionable support – not theory.

Who should attend?

The Climate Ready workshops are suitable for:

  • New and established small business owners.
  • Businesses looking to reduce risk and strengthen resilience. 

Particularly relevant for businesses operating in:

  • Tourism
  • Construction
  • Transport and logistics
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture and primary production
  • Health services
  • Real estate

If your business depends on physical assets, reliable supply chains, staff safety or seasonal demand, this workshop is highly relevant to you.

Build resilience. Protect your future.

Climate impacts are increasing in frequency and intensity. Preparation today helps safeguard your business tomorrow.

Take practical steps to:

  • Reduce risk
  • Strengthen continuity
  • Improve recovery time
  • Protect your bottom line

Book now

If you would like to know when more workshops dates go live, register your details below.

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