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For many small to medium sized businesses, government grants can provide valuable support to invest in growth and help to bring new projects to life. The challenge is often knowing where to start and how to put together a strong application.

A well prepared grant application takes time, clear strategy, compelling evidence and a thorough understanding of the funding criteria. We've put together a Securing Government Grants Guide that shares practical insights into the application process and what a business should consider before applying.

If you are thinking about applying for a grant, we hope you find it a useful resource. Download it via the link below.

You can contact Axito's grant writing team on: [email protected]

axito.com.au

Applications are now open for the 2027–28 Regional Events Scheme, with an increased total funding pool of $1.4 million to support events across regional Western Australia.

Delivered by Tourism WA and co‑funded by Royalties for Regions, the scheme helps smaller and emerging events attract visitors, drive regional dispersal, and strengthen local economies.

This year’s funding also includes $250,000 for the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES), supporting events that celebrate Aboriginal culture, activities, and experiences to diversify the economy, boost tourism, and support regional jobs.

Event organisers can apply for $5,000–$40,000 for events held between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2028.
Applications close 5pm, 24 July 2026.

For more information visit

Regional Events Scheme funding - Tourism Western Australia Tourism Western Australia's Regional Events Scheme (RES) is an annual funding round for smaller and developing regional events across Western Australia.

RDTI Record Keeping: What you need to know

When assisting with your claim the Axito R&D Team require clear records to back your application. To access the Research & Development Tax Incentive you must keep records that clearly demonstrate your entitlement to the claim, this isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement.

What your records must show:
🔸 Eligible R&D activities - evidence that the work you’re claiming
is core or supporting R&D.
🔸 Eligible expenditure - proof that the amounts you’re claiming
are correct and relate to allowable R&D costs.

You must create records at the time you conduct the R&D, not months later. While your standard business or tax records may help, they often won’t cover everything required for compliance.

If you are interested in learning more about the R&D application process and your eligibility contact Kushal on 1300 030 090 or email [email protected]

Just one week remains before applications for the R&D Tax Incentive FY26 open!

The Research & Development Tax Incentive is Australia’s flagship program designed to boost industry investment in scientific and technical innovation. Jointly administered by the ATO and AusIndustry, it supports businesses that self‑assess and undertake eligible experimental activities.

Instead of a traditional grant, eligible companies can access a refundable cash benefit or tax offset for a portion of their R&D expenditure when lodging their tax return.

To be eligible, activities must meet the definition of core R&D activities. They must be experimental, aimed at generating new knowledge, and involve outcomes that cannot be known in advance.

The level of financial benefit depends on your company’s size and turnover, with different rates applying to small and large businesses.

A strong Advisory Board can give a business something invaluable: independent expertise without the formality of a full board.

At Axito our Advisory Board service provides:
- Strategic guidance and commercial insight
- Accountability for agreed actions
- Access to networks and new opportunities
- An experienced sounding board

The purpose of an Axito Advisory Board is simple: provide experienced advice, challenge assumptions and support better strategic decisions. Our boards deliver clear, practical value by meeting on a regular basis with a structured agenda and ensuring actions are outcome focused and followed up.

For SMEs looking to scale, enter new markets or prepare for investment an Advisory Board can be the difference between reactive decisions and strategic momentum. We can help strengthen strategy, improve governance and enhance credibility with stakeholders.

An Axito Advisory Board can be a powerful step forward for your business. To find out more information about our Advisory Board Services contact Ian Thubron on 1300 030 090 or email [email protected]