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Contact our Southern Flinders Ranges Regional Tourism Manager:
Miriam Ward
Email: tourism@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au
Phone: 1300 742 414
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Message from our Regional Tourism Manager, Mim Ward

I'm excited to let you know that Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North (RDAYMN) are joining forces with the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) and the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), and that we are proudly supported by the Port Pirie Regional Council, to present the Southern Flinders Ranges Tourism Opportunities Forum at the Port Pirie Sports Precinct on Tuesday, 30 August 2022 from 9.30am - 2.00pm. 

Time is of the essence for this event as the SATC have just announced that their Experience Nature Tourism Fund (ENTF) will open for applications at 9.00am on Monday 5 September 2022. This fund will competitively allocate $2 million over four years - ie: $500k per year.

The purpose of the ENTF is to support tourism projects which create nature-based tourism experiences that enhance the visitor experience and encourage visitors to enjoy and learn more about South Australian national parks. To be eligible your experience must be either in park or within a 20 kilometre radius.

SATC and DEW have been working closely together to develop the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions and you will find a link to both of these and more information below. A webinar session is currently being developed with the Tourism Industry Council of South Australia and as soon as I have the details of time and date I will forward this to you all. This is a fabulous opportunity to capitalise on the works currently underway within the Southern Flinders Ranges. Please contact me if you need further clarification.

The SATC Regional Event Fund is now open and will accept applications for funding until Friday 30 September 2022. Again you will find information below and links to more details on the SATC website. 

You will also find information about the Storytown's App (a great tool to promote to visitors and locals alike), Accessible Tourism Accreditation, FRRR Community Grants and more below. 

As always if you need further clarification please email me at tourism@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au 

Cheers,
Mim 

Tourism Opportunities Forum Southern Flinders Ranges
Tuesday, August 30 from 9:30am to 2:00pm at the Port Pirie Sports Precinct
On the back of some exciting development and investment happening in the Southern Flinders Ranges, you are invited to attend a Tourism Opportunities Forum to learn how you and your business can grow and capitalise on the Remarkable Southern Flinders Project.

Develop great tourism experiences, whether you are just starting out or taking the next steps in your business. Gain a better understanding of the tourism industry, and get practical tips and insights for your developing business, creating market-matched products and standing out from the crowd.

The forum will explore the following areas:

Remarkable Southern Flinders –update

  • On park process
  • Assets
  • Opportunities

The Visitor Economy:

  • Why is it important
  • Developing Great Tourism Experiences
  • Tourism Distribution & Funding Opportunities

Collaboration:

  • Working with SATC, RDAYMN, DEW and Councils
  • Business & Marketing Development

The event will finish with a speed dating session, where you can talk to the guest speakers and ask questions, most importantly grab their contact details for assistance later on.

Proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, South Australian Tourism Commission, Department for Environment and Water and the Port Pirie Regional Council. 
Register your attendance
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SATC Industry Update - August 5

As tourism continues to recover and more Australians book their next trip, the South Australian Tourism Commission is making sure South Australia is top of mind. The next phase of our domestic advertising campaign will go live later this month.
 
Read more from the South Australian Tourism Commission
Experience Nature Tourism Fund - $2m Nature-Based Tourism Boost

The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund will spur investment in nature-based tourism experiences and make South Australia more competitive in luring domestic and international tourists.

Grants from $10,000 to $50,000 will be available for new and improved nature-based tourism products and experiences in or near a national park, reserve, wilderness protection area or marine park.

The Experience Nature Tourism Fund aims to showcase South Australia’s natural landscapes while also encouraging visitors to enjoy and learn more about these important natural and cultural assets to the state.

Applications open at 9am on 5 September 2022 and close at 5pm on 21 October 2022.
Experience Nature Tourism $2m Fund - Further Information
SATC Regional Event Fund

The 2022/23 Regional Event Fund supports events held in regional South Australia. Round two of the Regional Event Fund is currently open and will close at 5pm, Friday, 30 September 2022. 

For eligibility and assessment criteria, refer to the Regional Event Fund Guidelines. We strongly recommend you also view the Frequently Asked Questions before beginning your application.
 
Regional Event Fund - Further Information
Southern Flinders Ranges Self-Driving Audio Tour
Learn stories and information about the towns of Red Hill, Crystal Brook, Bundaleer, Gladstone, Port Pirie and for Pekina discover why it was nicknamed Vatican Valley or discover why Orroroo was sending butter to Queen Victoria.

These podcasts can now be used by Visitor Information Centres, Museums and Galleries and local businesses to showcase the region.

The program was funded by the Department for Human Services, Legatus Group and participating Councils
Download the App and Start Listening
Accessible Tourism Accreditation is now available for South Australian Businesses

Accessible Tourism Accreditation, delivered by Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA, supports businesses to assess, develop and improve their experiences and facilities for the $8 billion accessible tourism market. Businesses undergo a comprehensive self-assessment that evaluates their provisions across six accessibility categories. Two reports are created: a detailed accessibility guide to communicate key information to potential guests, and an internal report designed to help identify areas for development. Accessible accreditation logos are awarded in the categories where all essential criteria are met.
Learn more about the Quality Tourism Framework / Accessible Tourism
FRRR Community Grants Program

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grants program aims to give the thousands of small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs. 
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.
Round 14 is open now, closing 5pm AEST 30 August 2022
Find out more and apply here
Southern Flinders Ranges Social Media

The official Instagram and Facebook accounts are a great resource for visitors looking for inspiration on their upcoming stay in the Southern Flinders Ranges. We strongly encourage our local businesses to engage with these accounts and their content to continue to build them up. We use Instagram (not Facebook) to collect our content for re-sharing. A very high majority of our content comes from visitors (user-generated) and not so much professional photography. To help build this, we encourage yourself and your guests to use the official hashtag for the region #southernflindersranges and tag our account @southernflindersranges (both on your image and in your caption). As a bonus, this will boost your chances of having your content shared to our page. We encourage you to have a scroll through our profile to view the types of photos that we share, as well as other Tourism Region accounts from within South Australia.
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