Great Southern Development Commission

Are you a Great Southern business interested in contracting to government?

Our Local Content team has developed a set of fact sheets to help you get started, so you can better understand the process, build your visibility and be ready to compete for opportunities.

The fact sheets will help you:
> Understand how government contracting works
> Find opportunities to secure contracts
> Learn what support is available to help you get started

Access the fact sheets via our website and use them as a practical starting point to prepare for government supply opportunities.

🔗 101: Understand How State Government Buys Goods and Serviceshttps://gsdc.wa.gov.au/app/uploads/2026/05/101-Understand-how-state-government-buys-goods-and-services.pdf
🔗 102: Get on the State Government Radarhttps://gsdc.wa.gov.au/app/uploads/2026/05/102-Get-on-the-state-government-radar.pdf

Photo: GSDC engaging with local businesses at our Meet the Buyer Event in June 2025, connecting regional businesses with government buyers.

Are you a Great Southern business exporting to the world? With applications for the WA Export Awards 2026 now open, this could be your time to shine!

From agriculture and food & beverage, to manufacturing and services, the Awards recognise the confidence, capability and innovation of WA exporters.

In 2026, the program will recognise exporters across 13 categories, with winners going on to represent WA at the Australian Export Awards.

⏰Applications close Friday 12 June 2026.

To apply or learn more, visit Invest and Trade Western Australia: www.wa.gov.au/WAExportAwards

The Great Southern Development Commission is pleased to support the Albany Business Centre's Koodjal Business Support workshops, helping indigenous business Start, Build and Grow in the Great Southern.

The first workshop will be held in Albany on 22 May, followed by multiple dates and locations across the Great Southern.

Further details and booking link below👇

Brand New Program! 🖤💛❤️

Are you an Aboriginal person in the Great Southern with a dream of starting your own business?

Koodjal Business Support workshops are designed to help you turn that dream into reality.

In this set of morning and afternoon workshops, you’ll learn practical skills and ways to start and grow a successful business. Whether you have a business idea or are just starting to explore your entrepreneurial spirit, these workshops are for you.

🖤 Morning: Starting a Business – 10am to 12pm
💛 In between: Lunch and networking – 12pm to 1pm
❤️ Afternoon: One-page Business Plan – 1pm to 3pm

Get your free tickets now https://albanybusinesscentre.com.au/events/koodjal-business-support-albany

This set of workshops will be delivered across the Great Southern.
See all location dates: https://albanybusinesscentre.com.au/koodjal

We'll achieve loads in these two short workshops, and the Albany Business Centre can continue to support you on your business journey.

Koodjal Business Support is brought to you by the Albany Business Centre and Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC), so all indigenous people can build their business capability to be able to Start, Build and Grow.