Catapult Wealth

What happens when you put succession, governance, farming families and regional business in the same room?

You get the kind of conversations that matter.

Tony and Lauren spent the start of the week in Bendigo at Thriving Women 2026, hosted by WoTL, a conference bringing together women connected through agriculture to learn, connect and share ideas for stronger regional futures.

On Monday, Tony presented Creating Clarity Across Generations: The Value of Family Advisory Boards, exploring how farming families and regional businesses can move from informal conversations to more structured decision-making.

Because in regional businesses, the big issues are rarely simple.

Succession.
Growth.
Risk.
Leadership.
Family dynamics.
The future of the business.

Tony’s key message was simple: an advisory board is not about adding formality for the sake of it. It is about creating a better decision-making environment around the people, business and community.

A great few days of practical conversations, new connections and plenty of ideas to bring back home.

Thank you to the WoTL team for hosting such a valuable event.

Succession planning can feel overwhelming, especially when family, business, retirement and future generations are all part of the conversation.

That’s why we created Pass the Baton — a 12-month online succession planning workshop series designed to give family businesses and farming families a practical, structured place to begin.

Across six live online sessions, Tony Catt and Lauren Brinkmann will guide families through the key conversations around retirement, management, ownership, fairness and the future of the business.

The program also includes a private family meeting to bring your key priorities together and identify the next steps.

Ready to start the conversation?

Contact Lauren at [email protected] or call (08) 8172 9111 to register.

Succession planning is one of the most important conversations a family business can have, yet it's often the one that's delayed the longest.

Not because people don't understand its importance, but because life, business pressures and uncertainty often get in the way.
The reality is that the best succession outcomes don't happen by accident. They happen when families start the conversation early, create clarity around expectations, and take the time to prepare the next generation for the future.
In our latest article, we explore why succession planning should be viewed as an ongoing process, not a one-off event.

Read the full article here:
https://www.catapultwealth.com.au/when-is-the-right-time-to-think-about-succession-planning-in-a-family-business/

This week, the Catapult Wealth team attended the TiCSA South Australian Tourism Conference 2026 at the Hilton Adelaide.

Across the two-day conference, Tony Catt had the opportunity to present to more than 250 delegates on Creating Wealth Beyond the Business, sharing practical strategies to help business owners build resilience, flexibility and long-term wealth outside their operating business.

On Day 2, Tony facilitated a workshop on Family Advisory Boards and Succession Planning, exploring how tourism SMEs can create stronger decision-making structures, improve governance and plan confidently for the future.

Lauren Brinkmann, Tim Collin and Maegan Catt enjoyed the opportunity to connect with many of the delegates at our trade table who took the time to have meaningful, down-to-earth conversations about their businesses, challenges, and future plans.

A fantastic couple of days of learning, networking and sharing insights with South Australia’s tourism industry. Thank you to Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA for having us.

We’re proud to share that Tony Catt will be speaking at the TiCSA South Australian Tourism Conference 2026 across both Day 1 & Day 2.

📍 Day 1
Tony will present a session on Creating Wealth Beyond the Business, focusing on strategies business owners can implement to build long-term wealth outside of their business interests.

📍 Day 2
Tony will then facilitate a workshop on Family Advisory Boards & Succession Planning, exploring practical approaches to governance, business continuity, and intergenerational planning.

Looking forward to being part of an incredible conference alongside so many leaders within South Australia’s tourism industry.

Last week, Catapult Wealth was proud to co-host the SA Giving Week | PWN x Catapult Wealth Legacy in Action Dinner — an evening dedicated to meaningful conversations around philanthropy, legacy, and community impact.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a thoughtful and engaging discussion on the importance of giving, the causes families are passionate about, and how philanthropy can be structured across generations.

A special thank you to Tim Collin and Tony Catt for leading the conversation, and to Kay Burton, Founder of SA Philanthropy Network, for sharing valuable insights into SA Giving Week and the importance of strengthening a culture of giving and community engagement across South Australia.

We’re proud to be part of conversations that inspire positive and lasting impact in our community.

Catapult Wealth Prize – Adelaide Business School Awards 2026

Congratulations to Stefan Juhasz, recipient of the Catapult Wealth Prize for Fintech and Disruption in Financial Services at the Adelaide Business School Awards.

Our Director, Tony Catt, was proud to be there to celebrate outstanding achievement and the future of financial services.

At Catapult Wealth, we’re committed to supporting emerging talent in the industry.

KIMBA- Tax & Succession Seminar

Spots are limited — secure your place today by RSVPing to [email protected] and take step toward smarter tax and succession planning.