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Business Resilience, Why Proactive Preparedness Matters.
Resilience isn’t about disaster plans, it’s about helping businesses adapt to whatever comes next. Learn why proactive preparedness delivers stronger outcomes for regional economies than traditional post-crisis recovery programs.
The missing piece - how designers can transform economic development
Design thinking in economic development is the missing link between strategy and real impact. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explains how audience-centred program design helps initiatives launch effectively, solve the right problems and deliver lasting value. Offering a practical, stepped approach to integrating creativity and innovation into every stage of economic development.
Building Bridges - the intersection of Workforce, Visitor, Economic, and Community Development
Workforce, visitor, economic and community development are deeply interconnected pillars of thriving regions, yet often operate in silos. Sparrowly Group's Giovanna Lever explores why greater collaboration across these sectors is vital for Australia’s future prosperity and how aligning strategies can unlock stronger communities, more resilient economies and lasting regional growth.
The Federal Budget 2024-25 - A values-based, market shaping approach
Australia’s 2024–25 Federal Budget has sparked debate over the Future Made in Australia Act and its market-shaping ambitions. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how this values-driven economic strategy positions Australia in the global race to net zero - balancing competitiveness, sustainability and long-term investment in the nation’s future industries.
Creative communities, optimising the opportunities for your place and people
Arts, culture and creative industries in NSW are vital economic drivers, contributing to exports, jobs and local identity. Sparrowly Group’s Justine Sinclair explores how the NSW Creative Communities Policy can unlock growth, strengthen cultural ecosystems, and help regions harness creativity to boost both community wellbeing and Australia’s creative economy.