The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) has partnered with Renew Australia to offer a space activation program tailored for towns across regional and remote Queensland. Councils with a population of less than 50,000, who are members of the Small Business Friendly Program were encouraged to apply to participate in this program, with the Renew Australia costs funded by the QSBC.
We are delighted to announce that the following Councils have been selected as the first cohort of the Regional Place Activation Program:
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council
- Livingstone Shire Council
- Mt Isa City Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
A further 6 Councils will be participating in cohort 2 of the Regional Place Activation Program which commences in November 2024.
How it works
The program will involve collaborating with property owners to offer local creative small businesses and entrepreneurs rent free access to vacant commercial spaces in main streets and town centres. The overarching goal is to foster the evolution of local small businesses and cultivate more vibrant and active precincts.
The selected Councils will undertake a do-it-yourself (DIY) space activation initiative using the Renew Australia affiliate model and accompanying services. Councils will have access to licence agreements and operational, reporting and insurance support. This package includes a Micro Affiliate Membership, program training and ongoing guidance from the Renew Australia team.
The Expression of Interest for creative Queensland small business participants will open in September 2024.
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For more information you can view and print the Regional Place Activation Program flyer.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Renew Australia via email – QSBC@renewaustralia.org.
