14/05/2026
Something quietly powerful happened last Thursday here at The SET.
Regional business owners, entrepreneurs, and community changemakers gathered for an interactive workshop led by Innovation Cluster exploring the real challenges facing our regional business founders as part of the Meshpoints Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge.
It became clear that regional founders and small business owners often carry enormous pressure in isolation, facing not only business challenges but also burnout, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, loss of confidence, and limited access to mentors, networks, and safe spaces to speak openly.
Sustainable entrepreneurship isn't only about solving business problems. It's about supporting the human behind the business.
Together, participants:
✦ Shared real challenges facing regional entrepreneurs and business owners
✦ Explored what safe peer support could look like in the regions
✦ Collaborated on ideas to reduce founder isolation and strengthen local networks
✦ Created a Lotterywest-backed Meshpoints funding proposal
Huge thanks to everyone who joined, shared, and helped shape the funding idea. And to Meshpoints and Lotterywest for making this opportunity possible.
Morning tea was enjoyed and donations supported Cancer Council Australia's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
*Meshpoints are currently asking for help to shape future programs and funding priorities across the state through their 2026 WA Innovation Ecosystem Survey. Participants can also opt in to win 1 of 3 $100 VISA gift cards: https://tinyurl.com/yuwd33b6