Capability-Building Opportunities
Training opportunities that educate, inspire and empower tourism operators to deliver exceptional products and experiences for visitors, build sustainable and resilient businesses, and help grow the visitor economy.
DNCW works with a range of state, regional and local government and industry agencies to promote and facilitate learning opportunities designed specifically for the needs of Central West operators, including workshops, masterclasses, conferences, forums, webinars, mentoring and more.
Current Training & Development Opportunities
Local Government Regional Event Leadership Program
Delivered over four online sessions, the 2026 Local Government Regional Event Leadership Program has been designed specifically for regional councils seeking to strengthen the way they enable, assess, approve and leverage events in their communities.
Councils are encouraged to involve core staff across events, economic development, community development, marketing and communications, permits, grants and related service areas.
Program dates: Wednesdays 19 August, 26 August, 2 September and 9 September 2026
Time: 10.00am–12.00pm AEST.
Own Your Audience | Regional Development Australia CW - Central West Inspired Women
A practical workshop on growing your mailing list through Instagram and building a simple content rhythm that works across both platforms. Includes morning tea. Tickets are limited.
Date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 9.30am-12pm
Location: Orange CWA Hall, Orange
Tickets: $75 per person + booking fee (includes morning tea and refreshments)
Business Masterclass | Social Media Strategy - How to Build a Content Plan that Actually Works
Presented by Emily Mann of Mann Power, this session gives small business owners and sole traders a practical and repeatable framework for social media planning.
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: Upstairs Co-Working Space, Bathurst
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
Introduction to Reels and Smartphone Photography | Regional Development Australia CW
A FREE two-hour, hands-on workshop with Sophie Hansen teaching busy business owners how to shoot, edit, and share better photos, carousels, and Reels straight from their phone. Tickets are limited.
Date: Thursday 27 August
Time: 6-8pm
Location: 88 Main Street, Grenfell
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
2026 Global Agritourism Conference Insights Session
Sparrowly Group are hosting a webinar to share the latest insights from the inaugural Global Agritourism conference held in Scotland in June 2026. The event showcased the diversity and growth of the global agritourism sector with data, research, policy and case studies.
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online
Tickets: FREE registrations essential
In Focus: Accessible Tourism Webinar
Hosted by DNCW and presented by Kerry Williams, Founder of Accessible Accommodation, this webinar explores how accessible tourism is not a niche market, but a growing opportunity for operators.
What the webinar covers:
- The size and value of the accessible tourism market
- Why trust and accurate information drive bookings
- Simple, low-cost ways operators can improve accessibility
- How accreditation through the Accessible Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP) builds credibility
- The role of inclusive service and staff confidence in improving guest experience
- How accessibility enhances appeal for all travellers, including seniors and families
