Strategic Intelligence Advocacy

Empowering Policy. Enhancing Impact. Building a Stronger Future.

At the Centre for Resilience (C4R), we believe that a resilient economy is the backbone of a secure, sustainable, and thriving Australia. Our Advocacy for Resilience empowers communities, businesses, and governments to shape smarter policy—grounded in data, guided by lived experience, and driven by outcomes.

Why It Matters

In an era marked by rapid disruption—from global shocks to regional vulnerabilities—Australia's economic resilience is not just a strategic advantage; it’s a national imperative. From natural disasters and supply chain breakdowns to digital vulnerabilities and shifting labour markets, our economic foundations are being tested like never before.

We work to ensure policy is proactive, adaptive, and inclusive, helping all Australians—especially those in under-served or high-risk areas—benefit from clear, coordinated, and cost-effective public interventions.

What We Do for Our Members

⚙ Strategic Policy Advocacy

We advocate for policies that support long-term resilience through a staged, evidence-based approach. Our policy work is informed by robust community engagement, expert consultations, and advanced data insights—ensuring that the needs of our members shape the solutions we promote.

🔍 Identifying Gaps, Creating Solutions

We work with you to identify where public and private efforts fall short—whether due to market failure, underinvestment, or regulatory complexity. Then we help craft policy solutions that bridge those gaps and improve both national and regional resilience.

📊 Data-Driven Advocacy

Members benefit from access to exclusive research, resilience metrics, and policy impact evaluation tools. We use this intelligence to advocate for smarter investment and regulatory alignment across federal, state, and local governments.

🤝 Collective Influence

Through C4R, members gain a voice in national discussions around economic resilience. By aligning our advocacy, we can help shape budget priorities, infrastructure funding, regulatory reforms, and strategic investment in regional and sovereign capabilities.

Key Areas of Policy Focus

  • Supply Chain Resilience: Advising on policies that protect and diversify Australia’s supply networks.

  • Sovereign Infrastructure: Advocating for resilient transport, communications, energy, and digital infrastructure—especially in regional areas.

  • Workforce Transition: Supporting lifelong learning, skilling, and community readiness for economic shifts.

  • Climate and Disaster Preparedness: Promoting investment and policy readiness for climate risk and emergency response.

  • Digital & Cyber Resilience: Influencing policy to strengthen Australia’s digital sovereignty and operational continuity.

Contact Us

To learn more how C4R can advocate for your industry then contact us here.