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 Opportunities
NSW First | Accessible & Inclusive Webinars
Webinar 1: Non-visible disability
Learn how to support people with non-visible disabilities.
When:
4 June 2026 | 10:30am - 11:30am (AEST)
Where:
Online webinar (Zoom)
Webinar 2: Inclusive and accessible events
Learn about how inclusive and accessible events benefit all visitors.
When: 18 June 2026 | 10:30am - 11:30am (AEST)
Where:
Online webinar via Zoom
Industry 4.0 & 5.0 Workshop [Online]
This workshop supports manufacturing businesses to understand emerging technologies and the shift toward more connected, human-centric operations. This program is particularly suited to organisations wanting to balance digital transformation with workforce capability.
Dates & Times:
Wednesday, 10 June 2026: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday, 11 June 2026: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday, 12 June 2026: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Host: Dept. Primary Industries and Regional Development
Free Workshops | Businesses affected by Great Western Highway Disruption
The NSW Small Business Commission in partnership with Service NSW Business Bureau and local organisations, is hosting a series of practical workshops in our region to support those impacted. The workshops are designed to provide small businesses with practical marketing and business management tools to stay visible during this challenging time.
Orange – Practical, Free Marketing Ideas You Can Use Right Now to Stay Visible
Wednesday 10th June, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Union Bank, 84 Byng St Orange
Lithgow – Supporting Your Business: Tips, Tools and Services Available
Monday 15th June, 6pm - 7:30pm
The Blue Fox, 277 Main St Lithgow
Hartley - Small Business Support: Business Diversification, Cashflow and Services
Tuesday 16th June, 9am - 2pm
Hartley House Cafe, 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley
Oberon - Marketing, Visibility and Business Diversification During Disruption
Wednesday 17th June , 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Oberon Estate, 167 Harveys Rd Oberon
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
