A Q&A on Australia's 2026–2027 Opportunity with NWBA Board Member Wojtek Swietek Q1: Why is now considered a good time to look at aged care as a business opportunity? Australia's aged care system is going through its biggest overhaul since the original Aged Care Act was introduced almost three decades ago. The new Aged Care Act 2024 came into force on 1 November 2025, replacing a provider-centred model with a rights-based one and tightening oversight across the board. Wheneve

In two sentences, what do you do and what inspired you to start? To keep it brief, I provide hands-on business consulting and admin support that helps small businesses grow through tailored strategies, practical systems, and clear planning that builds confidence and long-term success through my business, Stone Business Consultancy. My inspiration draws on my time at my Cafe in Broken Hill, where I saw, time and time again, small business owners struggle with overwhelm, limite

NWCBA 2025 Awards Winners Spotlight Yarn Trader: A Story of Local Excellence With the North West Business Community Awards just around the corner, we want to shine a light on what is possible when local passion meets operational excellence. To inspire your own upcoming nominations, look no further than the incredible journey of Tanya Keen and her business, Yarn Trader, Winner of the 2025 NWCBA Small Business of the Year. Shaping a Creative Community Through Global Excellence

The North West Business Alliance is driven by local leaders who understand our region. This month, we sat down with Mike Sweeney to learn about his business journey and his passion for the North West. Mike is the current Treasurer on the NWBA Board. In two sentences, what do you do and what inspired you to start? We are a business advisory firm specialising in accounting and taxation consulting to small and medium businesses, Aboriginal corporations, and not-for-profits. We w

Award Winner Angela Dion As a back-to-back Entrepreneur of the Year (2024 and 2025), Angela Dion, creator of the Blissful Bond® Boobie Pillow and founder of Simple Breastfeeding®, is showcasing world-class innovation designed and developed in Australia. The Blissful Bond® Boobie Pillow is a hand-free breastfeeding support designed to gently lift the breast into a more natural feeding position - helping mums achieve a more comfortable latch while easing strain on the neck, sho

The North West Business Alliance is driven by local leaders who understand our region. This month, we sat down with Desiree Beekharry to learn about her business journey and passion for the North West. Desiree is the current Secretary on the NWBA Board. In two sentences, what do you do and what inspired you to start? Keynote speaker, facilitator and international expert on fear, risk and human behaviour in high-pressure environments. Regularly run workshops and facilitate tra