NDIS Provider Expanding Service Provision in Regional and Remote Queensland
Challenge: The company wanted to expand its disability support services to regional and remote areas of Queensland, but it faced challenges such as limited infrastructure, accessibility issues, and a lack of a skilled local workforce.
Solution: We assisted the NDIS provider in identifying government funding opportunities and community grants aligned with their expansion goals. Our team worked closely with them to develop a compelling grant application, emphasising the positive impact on underserved communities. We also provided strategic advice on logistics, service delivery models, and workforce planning to ensure sustainability.
Outcome: The NDIS provider secured the necessary funding, expanded its services into remote areas, and significantly increased its client base, delivering high-quality support to individuals with disabilities in under-resourced communities.
RTO Offering Training in Regional and Remote Northern Territory
Challenge: The RTO aimed to offer accredited first aid and sports medicine training in regional and remote areas of the Northern Territory. Their main challenge was securing funding to cover the costs of travelling trainers, equipment, and accommodation.
Solution: We helped the RTO apply for government grants to support vocational training in remote areas. Our team developed a detailed funding proposal highlighting the benefits of increasing health and safety awareness in these communities. We also provided strategic consultation on optimising delivery through partnerships with local health organisations.
Outcome: The RTO successfully obtained the funding required to expand its services, enabling it to deliver vital first aid and sports medicine training to residents in isolated communities, enhancing safety and health outcomes.
Sporting Club Requiring Equipment to Maintain Fields
Challenge: The sporting club faced high costs for maintaining its playing fields and needed expensive equipment to ensure the grounds were in good condition year-round.
Solution: We supported the club in applying for a local government grant to improve community recreational facilities. Our team crafted a compelling application detailing how the equipment would enhance the playing fields’ quality, benefiting the club and the wider community.
Outcome: The sporting club was awarded the grant and purchased the necessary equipment successfully. As a result, the fields were maintained to a high standard, supporting local sports events and increasing participation in the club’s activities.
Small Professional Services Business Looking to Grow
Challenge: The business was looking to expand its services but needed more capital to invest in marketing, new hires, and business development.
Solution: We worked with the business to identify government grants and business growth programmes that could help fund their expansion. We developed a tailored grant application focused on the business’s potential to create jobs and contribute to the local economy. In addition, we provided advice on scaling their operations sustainably.
Outcome: The business secured funding, enabling them to hire additional staff, invest in marketing, and grow their client base. Within a year, the business reported a significant increase in revenue and market presence.
Small Trades Business Developing a Disaster and Business Continuity Plan
Challenge: Located in a disaster-prone region, the trades business wanted to create a comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plan to safeguard its operations against natural events.
Solution: We assisted the business in accessing grants for disaster resilience and preparedness for small businesses. Our team developed a robust grant application that outlined the need for a continuity plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business. We also provided expertise in crafting the disaster plan, ensuring it covered risk mitigation, resource allocation, and emergency response.
Outcome: The trades business secured funding, developed an effective disaster recovery plan, and increased its resilience to natural disasters. This enabled the business to maintain operations during challenging times, minimising downtime and financial loss.
Not-for-Profit Extending Programs for Disadvantaged Youth
Challenge: The organisation wanted to extend its services to support disadvantaged youth but needed more resources to expand its programmes and reach more participants.
Solution: We helped the not-for-profit apply for grants from government and philanthropic sources focused on youth services and social inclusion. We worked closely with their team to develop a proposal demonstrating the positive impact of expanding their programmes, including detailed plans for outreach, partnerships with local schools, and measurable outcomes for participants.
Outcome: The not-for-profit secured multiple grants to extend their youth programmes and reach more needy young people. This expansion improved the lives of disadvantaged youth through mentoring, skills training, and community involvement.