Practical Business Resources¶
Purpose: Practical guidance, tools and support for Australian businesses implementing AI safely and effectively Audience: Business leaders, executives, project managers and implementation teams | Time: 15-20 minutes to review section
From getting started to vendor selection, funding opportunities to training resources—this section provides actionable support for your AI adoption journey.
What's In This Section¶
Safe AI Adoption - Getting Started Your first stop for AI adoption—practical guidance on where to start, what to avoid and how to build resilience while managing risk.
AI Grants & Funding Current funding programs, grants and financial support available across federal and state governments for Australian businesses adopting AI.
Tools & Frameworks Curated list of practical AI tools, frameworks and platforms suitable for Australian organisations.
State & Territory AI Resources State and territory-specific AI initiatives, programs and support services across all Australian jurisdictions.
AI Learning & Development Directory Training courses, certifications, workshops and educational resources for building AI capability in your organisation.
Where to Start
- Start with Safe AI Adoption - Getting Started
- Check AI Grants & Funding for financial support
- Explore AI Learning & Development Directory for training
- Review the Governance Templates section for implementation guides
- Start with AI Learning & Development Directory
- Review Tools & Frameworks for suitable platforms
- Check State & Territory AI Resources for local programs
Key Principles for Safe AI Adoption
These resources are built around core principles:
- 🌱 Start small — Pilot projects before enterprise-wide deployment
- 🎓 Build capability — Invest in training alongside technology
- 🔄 Manage change — Address the human and organisational impacts
- 🛡️ Use guardrails — Implement governance from day one
- 📈 Learn iteratively — Treat AI adoption as a learning process
- 🤝 Use available support — Take advantage of funding and programs
Related Resources¶
- 📋 Governance Templates — Policies, checklists and forms for safe AI governance
- ⚖️ AI Standards & Legislation — Understand your compliance obligations
- ✅ AI Readiness Checklist — Assess your organisation's readiness before starting
Support & Community
Government Support
- Australian AI Action Plan
- National AI Centre
- State and territory programs (see State & Territory AI Resources)
Industry Associations
Many industry bodies provide sector-specific AI guidance — check your relevant association for tailored resources.
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