Collaborating with industry, innovators and government to explore how work is changing and how future work and supply chain opportunities can be supported and elevated.
Newman is a regional hub supporting growth in rural and remote communities.
Martu Translation: Newmanpa townpa wirrilyi regional hubpa karnyininpa kamu jumarryiku nga wana rural kamu communities wirrilyi wana
Things to Address
Impact of new technology introduction on staff productivity/staff training
Enhanced data and access to information
Streamline business processes
Improvements in equipment and machinery
Increased communication with customers
Opportunities
Cost of integrating new technology and equipment
Human resource/capacity to integrate innovation
Need for support as to how or where innovation/ technology may occur and how small business can benefit
Attraction and retention of staff
Opportunities for small businesses to be part of solving the problem for industry
Accessibility to equipment and technology support for upgrades or maintenance
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The Holcim company has been in the region since the early 1960s. Newman is a part of our future. We see the benefit and are committed to having roots into the community and having our workforce living and working in Newman”
Jason Smith
Focus Area: Economic Diversification
By the end of 2027, two new industries
are seeing significant growth
Develop a coordinated response to diversify industry and implement a roadmap
Establish a task team to coordinate a joint approach to diversify the economy
Develop advocacy strategy and coordinate
Deliver key worker accommodation
Scope key worker accommodation
Identify land and secure funding
Implement key worker accommodation
Support the assessment, development and implementation of an economic roadmap for Newman and surrounding remote communities
Deliver a roadmap, aligned to the Shire of East Pilbara’s Strategic Community Plan, to incentivise opportunities in renewables, critical minerals, agriculture, tourism and mine rehabilitation
Implement roadmap
Engage with local Traditional Owner businesses and the PBC’s to involve Indigenous businesses in local promotions and networks
Secure funding and implement the Nyiyaparli and Martu Short Stay Accommodation
Integrate the Cultural Compact in to relationships with the local business community
The future workforce of Newman is
being developed through quality and
diverse education pathways
Implement the Education and Training Pathway
Refer to the Education and Training Pathway
Employers are reporting increased
staff retention due to a vibrant, liveable
Newman community
Implement the Liveability and Wellbeing Pathway
Refer to the Liveability and Wellbeing Pathway
Local business are recording increased
profitability through the implementation
of quick wins and long term strategies
Collectively activate the Town Centre
Establish approach to activate the Town Centre with landowners and/ agents
Coordinate and manage quarterly meetings with the landowners and agents to implement
Facilitate an increased offering for hospitality, entertainment and retail in the town centre
Support seasonal activations through communications and facilitate local business participation
Explore funding opportunities and grants for beautification projects and public art installations.
Build connections across businesses and educators to
increase transitions to work
Survey students to ascertain career interest
Survey businesses to identify gaps in workforce
Identify and implement approach to align educators and businesses and increase workforce participation
Execute a buy-local campaign
Launch a buy-local campaign and highlight NCCI member businesses and their offerings.
Deliver consistent communications through various outlets aligned to the buy-local campaign.
Identify partnerships with CORE Innovation Hub and Local Buying Foundation to facilitate opportunities for small business
Integrate the Cultural Compact in to relationships with the local business community
Get involved
There are a number of ways you can get involved with the project, we’d love to hear from you.
