Register Your Interest: 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards
The South Australian Tourism Awards celebrate and acknowledge tourism businesses that have demonstrated outstanding achievements and success throughout the year. The Awards will be held virtually this year.
Register your interest for the 2022 program today to keep up-to-date and be notified as soon as nominations are open.
More details can be found here.
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WiBRD Mentor Connect Speakeasy
If you have an interest in mentoring, either as a mentor or a mentee, come along to the Speakeasy and share your thoughts.
Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD) have been fortunate to win a grant to develop a mentoring programme for our network and our community. WiBRD recognise the value of mentoring - that everyone has something to learn and something to teach. Mentoring aligns so well with the ‘pay it forward’ culture that already exists in our community. They are excited to put together a robust programme and want your voice to help shape it.
Mentoring will be available to everyone including new business owners, leadership positions, or those looking for a change.
To be held on Thursday 3 February at Metro Bakery and Cafe. Register here.
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Telling Your Provenance Story
Hosted by Limestone Coast Food & Agribusiness Cluster
As a producer or agribusiness you might know what you do and how you do it…but have you ever considered why?
At the "Telling Your Provenance Story" workshop you will:
- develop the foundations of your own provenance story
- uncover what is unique in your business, region and overall approach to food or beverage
- gain tips and techniques that will help you share your story through written, visual and social media
- build a deeper connection with consumers
Join produce marketing expert, Jimmy Williams (Williams and Company) and food and wine writer Katie Spain (Good Food, Gourmet Traveller, Wine Business Magazine) and workshop host Limestone Coast Food and Agribusiness Cluster.
Choose your preferred venue and date to attend:
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Thursday 24 February
Naracoorte Town Hall
Register here
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Friday 25 February
Mount Gambier Town Hall
Register here
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Australian Farmer of the Year
The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are designed to celebrate and applaud the outstanding achievements of those individuals and families making a significant contribution to Australian Agriculture.
Nominations are provided by the community, with winners selected by a panel of judges comprising respected Australian agricultural industry leaders, each with a unique understanding of Australian agriculture.
Award winners will take part in a Leadership Program supported by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. This Major Prize, a one-day workshop aimed at leadership development within the agricultural industry, allows Award winners to develop their leadership capacity, grow industry networks and build their communication skills to represent the bright future of the industry.
Nominations for the following categories are now open:
- Australian Farmer of the Year Award, 2022
- Young Farmer of the Year Award, 2022
- Farming Legend of the Year Award, 2022
- Rural Consultant of the Year Award, 2022
- Rural Community Leader of the Year Award, 2022
- Agricultural Student of the Year Award, 2022
- Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research, 2022
More information can be found here.
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Raw Coastal
Raw Coastal is a local family brand centered around Limestone Coast Mixed Blossom Honey. Their honey, formally known as The Oakley Blend under the Thistle and Bee label, has been around for the past 6 years and has expanded to include small batch runs of Bacon Jam, Natural and Lemon Infused Creamed Honey and Natural and Eucalyptus Infused Lip Balm.
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Their range is available in store at 39 Holland Street, Kingston SE (The Candy Store & Cafe/Thistle & Bee). You can check them out on Facebook or email them at rawcoastal@outlook.com
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Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Grants Program
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants program supports a diverse range of projects that help achieve gender equity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship. $13 million in funding support is available this round, the largest investment to date. Each successful grantee will receive $500,000 to $1 million in funding to grow and expand their existing projects over 3 years.
This round includes a range of strategic changes to drive lasting system-wide impact and will:
- focus on upscaling existing projects that show success in supporting women and girls in STEM and entrepreneurship
- ask applicants to provide evidence of success from an evaluation
Applications are now open for Round 4. More details can be found here
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COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Extension
The COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Extension will reimburse Residential Aged Care, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program and Home Care Package providers for eligible expenses from managing direct impacts of COVID-19. This program will help to deliver continuity of safe and quality care for consumers.
To be eligible, you must:
- be an approved Residential Aged Care, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program or Home Care provider
- have one or more services directly impacted by COVID-19 in the period between 28 May 2021 and 31 March 2022
Applications close on 31 March and more information can be found here.
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NAIDOC Grant Funding
This program aims to support communities to celebrate the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during NAIDOC Week. Funding can be provided to Indigenous and non Indigenous organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia.
The National NAIDOC Theme for 2022 is ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’
The objectives of the program are to promote:
- The expression, engagement and conservation of Indigenous Australians’ cultures
- Indigenous Australians’ participation in the social and economic life of Australia through healing, and strengthening the capability, governance and leadership of Indigenous Australians, organisations and communities
- Broader understanding and acceptance of the unique place of Indigenous Australians’ cultures in Australian society
Grants between $200 and $1,000 (GST exclusive) are available. Eligible activities must occur during NAIDOC Week (3-10 July 2022). Applications must be submitted by 9pm on 22 February 2022. Find out more here or visit the NAIDOC website.
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Building Better Regions Fund is Closing Soon - 10 February 2022
The Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) gives councils and community groups the opportunity to seek funding for projects that involve construction or upgrade of infrastructure, and community development activities, such as new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, leadership and capability building activities.
If you're considering applying, RDALC can help you! Contact Lyn Howes at RDALC for support to shape and develop your BBRF application. Email lyn@rdalc.org.au or call (08) 8723 1057. Find out more about BBRF here.
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RDALC provides free access to the Limestone Coast Grant Finder to all businesses, Local Government, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available across our region.
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