Business Profiles ~2025
Wheatbelt Development Commission
The Wheatbelt has a growing and diverse economy and is a region of innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs.
The Wheatbelt Development Commission supports the development of the region by collaborating to create practical solutions that result in a prosperous future for the Wheatbelt, its people and businesses.
CBH
The CBH Group is Australia’s largest co-operative and a leader in the Australian grain industry, with operations extending along the value chain from fertiliser to grain storage, handling, transport, marketing and processing. Owned and controlled by approximately 3,500 Western Australian grain growing businesses, the core purpose of CBH is to sustainably create and return value to WA grain growers, current and future.
Telstra
All businesses need diverse digital tools, from websites to payment platforms. With Telstra, you can keep multiple services under one account to simplify admin. You can get help from real people, not bots, 24/7. To back your business with the support of Australia-based specialist teams, day and night.
Shire of Northam
The "Heart of the Avon Valley", the Shire of Northam covers an area of 1432km2 with a population of just over 12,400. Northam townsite is located just over an hour from Perth through the Great Eastern Highway, and provides a perfect base for exploring the scenic Avon Valley.
Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, white swans, and much more.
Bendigo Bank
Mukinbudin and Goomalling & Districts
Growing your business : Big, small, established or new, if you need finance, Bendigo Bank have a range of business and commercial loans to suit your unique needs.
NEWROC
NEWROC is a partnership of seven local governments in the north-eastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia – Dowerin, Koorda, Mount Marshall, Mukinbudin, Nungarin, Trayning and Wyalkatchem. Together, we’re working to grow vibrant, resilient communities by supporting economic development, improving regional services, and advocating for our shared future.
Avon Valley Toyota
Avon Valley Toyota have one of the largest range of new vehicles and quality pre-owned vehicles in the region. Their team can also provide you with genuine servicing, finance, insurance and a massive range of parts & accessories.
AusIndustry
AusIndustry has been a valuable hub for business for over 25 years. We work with businesses every day, nurturing partnerships and networks, and providing information and connections.
We aim to help Australian businesses be productive, innovative and sustainable.
Small Business Development Corporation
We are a State Government agency that provides free advice and low cost services to small business owners in Western Australia.
Training Alliance Group
Training Alliance Group (TAG) is a leading Australian provider of employment services and vocational training, operating across Western Australia and New South Wales. We specialise in helping individuals secure employment through tailored training, supporting over 15,000 participants in sectors like business, mining, and construction.
IQ-Tech Solutions
IQ-Tech Solutions is a provider of business technology,, managed IT services, and office equipment, serving regions including Geraldton, Northam, and Peel in Western Australia. We specialise in high-quality photocopying systems, production printing, point-of-sale systems, IT support, and document management. Founded in 2003, we assist businesses in improving productivity through tailored technology solutions.
MEGT
MEGT is Australia's largest not-for-profit Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) and Group Training Organisation (GTO), established in 1982 to support employers, job seekers, and students. With over 40 years of experience, it connects businesses with apprentices, offers recruitment, and provides training, having assisted over 700,000 apprentices and 250,000 businesses.
Wheatbelt Connect
Wheatbelt Connect is a joint venture between INPEX, ANZ, and Qantas focused on sustainable land use in Western Australia's Wheatbelt. We partner with farmers to lease degraded or marginal land for native reforestation and carbon farming, generating carbon credits while aiming to support biofuel production. The initiative aims to provide diversified income for landowners, improve biodiversity, and support local communities.
nbn®
It’s amazing to think that at the start of the millennium it didn’t exist – yet now the nbn® network supports so much of what we do every day. It’s truly changed the Australian way of life. And we know we are going to be around for a long time and that’s why we take sustainability seriously - it’s all about looking after people and the environment so we hand down a healthy planet to our children. We work hard to have a sustainable business so we can invest back into the network right across Australia.
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA), powered by the CCIWA, is a leading provider of free, end-to-end Apprentice Connect services across Australia, with over 26 years of experience. It helps employers and apprentices with recruitment, training contracts, government incentives, and mentoring, supporting over 270,000 individuals.
Regional Tech Hub
Free and independent phone and internet connectivity advice across regional, rural and remote Australia.
150Square
WA’s Wheatbelt – our 150,000 square km. 150Square was founded on the simple belief that strong rural communities begin with empowered people who have the resources and know-how to effect change. Our philosophy is that it is People who drive the growth and inspire the innovation that helps our communities thrive. That’s why, across our services, our focus is leveraging our experience, knowledge and networks to develop your organisation through people-centred strategic solutions.
The Rec Hotel Northam
Nestled in the heart of Northam, our heritage-listed hotel is a haven of elegance and comfort. Renowned for its exceptional food, our kitchen offers culinary delights complemented by an exquisite drink selection. The charm extends to our beautiful accommodation, ensuring a stay that’s both cozy and luxurious.
Chalice Mining
Chalice Mining is a globally recognised specialist explorer and developer with a major greenfield platinum group element (PGE), nickel, copper, cobalt and gold discovery at its Julimar Project in Western Australia. Chalice’s Julimar discovery was recently recognised by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, with the discovery team receiving the 2023 Thayer Lindsley Award for best international minerals discovery.
Walkers Diesel Services
We are a Wheatbelt family business located in Wongan Hills since 2008, maintaining clients in agriculture, mining, earthmoving, civil construction and transport.
Our workshops and yards are easily accessible with over 1200 square metres of workshops and a total site area of over 12,000 square metres perfect for working on big gear. There is a mobile field service fleet to meet you on site if you can't get your gear to us.
Led by Richard, we have a team of mechanics and fabricators with the skills and knowledge to provide you with a comprehensive mechanical, engineering, machining and fabrication service.