LEEP Events
LEEP Events
LEEP events are held at the Central West Adaptive Skills Hub, 176 Mort Street, Lithgow.
11 Ways to Market Your Business FOR FREE!
ONLINE EVENT – Monday, 27 Oct, 12pm – 1pm AEDT
11 Ways to Market Your Business for Free (not including social media) is an empowering free webinar designed to show local business owners how to grow their reach and attract new customers without spending big – or relying on social platforms. The session explores proven strategies such as email marketing, collaborations, free PR, podcasting, and more, giving participants practical tools they can implement straight away.
With a focus on creativity and resourcefulness, this workshop equips businesses with low-cost, high-impact marketing tactics that strengthen visibility, build community connections, and support sustainable growth in the local economy.
LEEP Speaker Series
Join us for canapes and conversation as we provide a regular update about LEEP activities and related events and programs, along with inspiring guest speakers at the Central West Adaptive Skills Hub, 176 Mort Street.
1 November – 4.30pm, 176 Mort Street Lithgow
The Australian Wars – author talk with historian Dr Stephen Gapps
Dr Stephen Gapps is an historian working to bring the Australian Frontier Wars into broader public recognition and commemoration. In 2019 his book The Sydney Wars won the Les Carlyon Award for the writing of military history. In 2021 his book Gudyarra: The First Wiradyuri War of Resistance, the Bathurst War 1822-1824 was published by NewSouth Press. At our final LEEP Speaker Series event for 2025, Stephen will speak about his role in the forthcoming book, The Australian Wars, and share insights into our region’s historic past.
Save the date –
SEGRA National Regional and Economic Development Summit 2026 – Future Made in Regional Australia
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March 2026, Lithgow
Join regional leaders, innovators and policymakers at the 27th annual SEGRA Summit, hosted by the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP).
The theme, “A Future Made in Regional Australia”, focuses on practical solutions for rural, remote, and regional communities.
Highlights include:
- Emerging Champions Program: A leadership development opportunity for 10 young regional leaders
- Local tours and SEGTALKS: Quick-fire presentations showcasing innovation and best practice
- Keynotes and case studies: Exploring investment, diversification, low-emissions industries, and inclusive growth
Call for Case Studies
We’re inviting Expressions of Interest for case studies to be presented at the Summit.
If you’ve been working on projects or initiatives that align with “A Future Made in Regional Australia”, we’d love to hear from you.
Topics include:
- Attracting new investments (financial and non-financial) into rural economies and communities
- Activating underutilised assets and infrastructure to diversify and grow the economy and its people
- Transitioning economies (e.g., post-coal, renewable energy) through regional collaboration
- Preparing regional people and industries for a low-emissions future and emerging modern industries (e.g., digital, AI and science industries)
- Inclusive economic growth and realising community benefits from industry transition and diversification
- Reinventing and invigorating rural communities and economies
This is your chance to showcase your work and contribute to shaping the future of rural, remote and regional Australia.
Transitions Management course – for architects of the future!
This FEE-FREE two-day workshop on Transitions Management, was designed for non-expert individuals keen to better understand transitions management, and its importance for the Lithgow LGA.
Transitions Management is about being at the forefront of change, navigating through the complex process of transformation – shaping the future in real-time, supporting sustainable evolution while overcoming obstacles, managing uncertainty, and seizing new opportunities!
During the two-day in-person workshop, participants gained an understanding of transitions management and its role in changing economies, and insights into the importance of collaborative governance in transitions management, as well as the key interventions that are more effective in transitions management.
Participants told us they would highly recommend the course, and that they appreciated the local context and opportunities to engage with the facilitator, Professor Andrew Beer, and fellow participants in a hands-on and productive way.
Due to popular demand, we are considering running this course again. To express interest, please complete this form.
Annual Community Workshop
This event will support the development of the community’s ideas about Lithgow’s future, provide an opportunity for cross-pollination of ideas and transitions management opportunities to flourish, and ensure the LEEP program remains aligned with the community’s vision. More information coming soon.