Donnybrook Balingup Chamber of Commerce

17/06/2026

Huge shout out to the Donnybrook Mens Shed for finishing out the 3rd of these visitor information displays around Donnybrook. This has been a long task to get these in place and this was the last one for now at the Donnybrook Artisans new location.
Thank you to DonnyBooks and IGA for also having the space available to showcase as much local attractions as we can alongside surrounding tourist displays.
While I am away for the next 2 weeks please get in contact with us at [email protected] to get your brochures for your business on display.

We still have plenty of the display containers if there is other businesses with DBCCI who would also like to share local information.

10/06/2026

Let's see if we can get the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup into the calendar from Rick Wilson.

01/06/2026

The office will be closed until the 15 June.
There will be limited email availability on [email protected]

Shop Local vouchers available to purchase at the Donnybrook Pharmacy.

20/05/2026

🚀 CALLING ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTARS! 🚀

Ever had a local business go above and beyond to make your day? Maybe they remembered your name, saved you the last sausage roll, or rescued you from a checkout meltdown? 🛒💨

Well, now’s your chance to return the favour! 🏆✨ Nominations are open for the Donnybrook Balingup Customer Service Awards, and we want to celebrate those who make shopping, dining, and life in Donnybrook Balingup just that little bit better.

💬 Nominate your favourite customer service legend today!
Bonus points if they’ve ever:
✅ Smiled even when you asked 'one more question' 🤔
✅ Magically found that "sold out" item 🪄
✅ Survived a toddler tantrum with grace 😅

We would love as much details as you can share for why you are nominating someone to help the judges get to know more, please spread the word, and let’s show our local legends some love! ❤️

Visit our website or check out the back page of the 2025 Community Directory. Nominate as many people as you like.

🏆 A new winner announce every 3 months—who will be the next lucky winner of $100 worth of Shop Local vouchers with thanks to Community Bank Donnybrook 👑

12/05/2026

New event - Re-thinking Business as Usual | PD with a difference

Fancy a day out of the office to challenge your thinking?

Book a ticket to our upcoming event on 17 June at Capel Marron Farm to break you and your team out of the every day and spark innovation.

Tickets and program taster are here:

https://events.humanitix.com/rethinking-business-as-usual

Full program coming soon.

Brought to you by Regional Development Australia - South West in partnership with South West Development Commission and Innovative Industries of the Future.

12/05/2026

Inviting all business owners to take a few minutes to complete the survey being conducted by Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA. This is providing details direct to government decision makers and policy creators. This is for any business owner, the first survey received over 400 responses in the 6 days of the survey being open.
Round 2 survey closes on Monday 18 May at 5pm
Contact us if you would like to see the results from the first survey.
Survey Link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rcciwafuelsecurity2

Survey #2 Open - Fuel Security Impacts on Businesses in Regional WA

In our continued efforts to advocate strongly for all regional business communities impacted by the current fuel supply situation we are today opening a second survey as to the impacts on regionals businesses, organisation and their communities. We are keen to learn of the impacts and whether the situation has improved or worsened. We are asking you to share this with your regional business networks and encourage them to complete the survey. For our first survey we received 409 responses, which was a very strong result, and the feedback and information gathered was forwarded to key policy and decision makers to assist them with making decisions about support and measures needed. Our feedback and data from survey #1 was utilised and resulted in many of the measures that have been put in place.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rcciwafuelsecurity2

12/05/2026

08/05/2026

The CSIRO Innovate to Grow team are launching a program in partnership with DPIRD WA for SMEs working on innovative ideas in Agrifood and Agtech.

Innovate to Grow is a free online program that helps start-ups and SMEs learn how to focus and plan their innovative idea for collaborative research and development. Throughout the 8-week program, SME participants are supported with researcher connections, a self-paced learning platform, networking opportunities, guest speakers and expert feedback. Participants can address business challenges, explore collaborations, and create R&D plans within a supportive environment.

Who can attend?
Australian SMEs from all states and territories who are working on an innovative idea in any of the following subsectors:
Meat and meat product manufacturing
Agriculture and fishing support services
Agritech and AI
Food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, and transport
Livestock and agriculture
Value-add products
Waste optimisation and recycling
Energy reduction and circular economy
Applications are open until 31 May 2026. For more information (including eligibility) and to apply, visit https://www.csiro.au/I2GWA

07/05/2026

🌿 Have your say on local trails in the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup 🌿
Love walking, riding, or exploring the outdoors?
As part of the Warren Blackwood Regional Trails Strategy, there are a series of workshops and community drop-in sessions across Donnybrook and Balingup.
This is your opportunity to share ideas, highlight local priorities, and help shape the future of trails in our region.

📍 How it works:
• Workshops run for the full session time
• Drop-in sessions are informal, come along anytime

📅 Upcoming sessions:
👉 DONNYBROOK Tuesday 12th May 2026, 4.30pm - 6.00pm, Donnybrook Library Meeting Room (Workshop)
👉 BALINGUP Wednesday 13th May 2026, 8.30am - 10am, Mr Fosters, Balingup Packing Shed (Drop In)

All welcome: locals, visitors, trail users, businesses and community groups.
No registration required, just come along and be part of the conversation.