Business Beyond Disasters training program – register your business today
Central West businesses have the opportunity to join a free program to help them survive and thrive after a disaster.
The Business Beyond Disasters training program teaches business owners how to plan effectively, build important skills to keep businesses running during tough times, and prepare for the future. These strategies will help businesses recover quickly after a disaster and adapt to future challenges.
The free online program is available until December 2025.
Community is at the centre of the recovery effort in the Central West. The NSW Reconstruction Authority is working with residents, community leaders, local councils (Cabonne, Forbes, Lachlan and Parkes) and recovery partners to support communities impacted by the 2022 floods.
The Australian and NSW governments have jointly funded a $100 million Central West Recovery and Resilience package which includes:
- $40 million for the Resilient Homes Program Central West and $2 million for consultation
- $1 million for the Legal Aid Assistance Program
- $32 million for the Regional Transport Resilience Fund
- $25 million for the Community Assets Program
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Community Leaders Forum
The Community Leaders Forum (CLF) has been established to oversee the delivery of the $100 million Central West Resilience and Recovery Package.
The CLF meets regularly to help guide future decisions about recovery and reconstruction and ensures discussions are led by community leaders and are informed by community needs.
Forums are chaired by the Member for Orange, Mr Philip Donato MP, and are attended by the mayors of Cabonne, Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan councils as well as representatives from the Australian and NSW Governments.
Meeting agendas and summaries can be found in the Publications and reports library.
Community Updates
We provide Recovery Updates for the community. Subscribe to receive updates.
Past newsletters:
Central West Community Recovery Update - Spring 2025
Central West Community Recovery Update - Winter 2025
Our region
The Central West spans from the Blue Mountains to the western plains, covering a diverse mix of regional centres, rural towns and remote communities. Known for strong local networks and community pride, the region offers distinctive opportunities to connect and collaborate across its vast geography and varied communities.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority works closely with stakeholders and communities within the region's 12 local government areas, to support disaster adaptation, recovery and resilience: