A free digital resource has been made available to all Kangaroo Island business owners, designed to help mitigate impacts of natural disaster or other widespread disruption.

The Kangaroo Island Business Climate Roadmap was developed by social enterprise, Resilient Ready, in collaboration with the Kangaroo Island Business Hub and a local steering committee, with support from the South Australian Government and SAFECOM.

It delivers 16 learning modules to help users identify risks, plan responses, and build support networks.

The Roadmap also features a series of case studies from the Island’s tourism, hospitality and agriculture operators – people who have volunteered to share their stories to allow others to learn from their experiences.

Minister for Small and Family Business Andrea Michaels says the Roadmap is a terrific example of business leaders being proactive and collaborating to ensure their community is best prepared for the next challenge. 

“Kangaroo Island has had a tough few years, enduring the horrific 2019/20 bushfire season and COVID-19 tourism lull. 

“This vital project ensures that the lessons learned throughout this period won’t be forgotten, with locals sharing their experiences as part of the digital learning tool.”

Kicking off with a short survey to determine a business’s current strengths and weaknesses, the tool is available to all Kangaroo Island businesses, including not-for-profits, until 31 December.

Visit the Resilient Ready website for more information, and to start developing a tailored Roadmap.