Share Your Story to Help Reduce Government Red Tape
Tourism Regulation Review
The South Australian Productivity Commission (SAPC), with support from the Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA), is undertaking a review into South Australia’s tourism regulation, focusing on nature-based and agriculture-based tourism sectors. The focus of the review is on state government legislation and regulatory schemes that involve local government.
As part of the initial consultation, the Commission is seeking feedback from people who have attempted to start a new or expand a tourism-oriented business in the last five years. This is a valuable opportunity for the tourism industry to contribute to red tape reduction and improve the overall efficiency of the regulatory process.
If you have a specific story to tell about your experience with government regulation, please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help work towards solutions for the future. Complete the survey here. For supporting information on the review, click here.
The survey will close at 5pm on Thursday 13 May 2021.
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Money Matters for Women
The Kingston/Robe Women's Health Advisory Group is hosting a free finance evening for women. Presenters from Murray Nankivell and Robe & Districts Community Bank Branch will provide insights into superannuation, tax, and tips for saving and investing. Participants will walk away feeling more confident about their finances!
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Session Details:
When: Friday 28 May 2021
Where: Robe Golf Club, 73 Morphett Street
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm (nibbles provided, bar available)
RSVP essential by 24 May 2021 to Anna 0421 732 198 and Tess 0499 672 842.
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Exciting News Announced on International Jazz Day!
Generations in Jazz have today announced that the 2022 GIJ is going ahead on 6-8 May 2022. After two consecutive cancelations due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will return and the committee are extremely excited to be welcoming musicians and jazz lovers back to town in 2022.
For more information check out their Facebook page here.
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eCommerce Accelerator Program 2021
SA exporter businesses get a boost to sell products online
The eCommerce Accelerator Program (eCAP) is a financial assistance program to support South Australian small to medium-sized exporters who want to sell their products or services digitally and globally.
The program supports businesses to grow their export revenue and create new jobs by selling products and services online.
Grant funding is also available for commissioning digital marketing plans, placement of online advertising, or conducting email marketing campaigns.
See the program guidelines for eligibility, eligible activities and terms and conditions. Applications open 12pm Monday 3 May 2021 and close 5pm Monday 17 May 2021.
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Good Shepherd Program to Support Small Business
Small businesses and sole traders dealing with the financial impacts of COVID-19 may be eligible for funding and training from the Good Shepherd South Australian Small Business Recovery Program.
The program is a partnership between Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand and the Department of Human Services.
Small businesses or sole traders with an annual profit of less than $80,000 and impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for funding and services, including:
- Grants of up to $1,500 to support business goals
- Up to three hours of personalised business coaching
- A tailored roadmap recovery plan
- Referrals to Good Shepherd’s network of financial wellbeing services and other external services
Find out more here.
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Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)
Information Session - Mount Gambier
The South Australian Tourism Commission will be hosting a practical information session on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) in the Limestone Coast on Wednesday 5 May 2021.
The ATDW is Australia’s national platform for digital tourism information in Australia. It's free to South Australian businesses and events, and drives qualified and commission free leads directly to you. With over 250+ distributors of the Warehouse's content, your business has the potential to be showcased on tourism websites such as discovermountgambier.com.au, southaustralia.com and australia.com.
Session Details
Date: Wednesday 5 May 2021
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Southgate Motel, 175 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier
Register for the Limestone Coast ATDW Session here
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Would your organisation benefit from free training on disability inclusion?
Disability Inclusion Training is designed for state government agencies, local governments, community centres and other sports, arts, cultural and recreational organisations. All content is developed and delivered by people living with disability. Sessions offered will run between March and July 2021, with up to 30 participants per session.
Sessions will cover:
- The Social Model of Disability and Universal Design
- Attitudes and Unconscious Bias
- Language and Communication
- Diversity, Identity and Culture
- Collaborating with Community
To express your interest, please contact Belle Owen project leader at BelleO@purpleorange.org.au.
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State of the Nation 2021
Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
CEDA’s 2021 State of the Nation forum, under the theme of ‘Conversations for the future’ will bring Australia’s top decision makers and experts for must have discussions on the most pressing policy issues facing our nation.
For more than 40 years, CEDA’s State of the Nation policy forum has been bringing together government, business, academia and community organisations. This year’s forum will focus on key topics for our future prosperity:
- Australia and Asia
- Securing economic dynamism
- Future proofing exports and working with China
- Rethinking tertiary education
- Getting the cyber balance right
- Defence funding and capability
- Sustainable infrastructure
- State Treasurers’ panel – big reform
- View from the Opposition
The 2021 conference will see CEDA return to Canberra for face-to-face sessions at Parliament House, together with the digital forum. The event runs from 23 - 25 June 2021. Click here to register for either face to face or livestream sessions.
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Upcoming Webinars & Workshops
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Google Analytics Bootcamp
General Assembly
Tuesday 4 May
Register here
Sustainable Packaging & Design for SMEs
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Tuesday 4 and Thursday 13 May
Register here
Strategic Negotiation and Influencing Workshop
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Wednesday 5 May
Register here
Picture this: Mastering Instagram for Business
General Assembly
Wednesday 5 May
Register here
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ATDW Information Session
SA Tourism Commission
Wednesday 5 May
Register here
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and Engagement
Institute of Community Directors Australia
Thursday 6 May
Register here
Payroll Compliance and Year- End Readiness
BDO Australia - Working in Australia Series
Tuesday 18 May
Register here
Accounting Standards Update – Getting ready for June 30 2021
BDO Australia
Wednesday 19 May
Register here
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Border Restrictions
A new graduated system for travellers entering South Australia has been developed.
The Cross-Border Direction - General introduces six levels of requirements, restrictions or prohibitions, appropriate to the levels of risks associated with locations for people arriving in the State or have recently arrived in the State.
The Associated Direction specifies the different requirements applying to defined classes of arrivals (including overseas arrivals, essential travellers and permitted arrivals) and specify places as restricted or prohibited zones.
For the most recent versions, you can read both the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel - General) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 and the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel - Associated Direction No 6) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 here.
All travellers planning to cross the border into South Australia are still required to complete a Cross Border Travel Registration. This includes SA residents returning from interstate. Find out more here.
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New JobSeeker and Youth Allowance Data
JobSeeker rates are a good updated measure of socio-economic disadvantage in an area. They can also provide an indication of which areas within the region are most affected by the impacts of COVID-19 containment measures. March 2021 data for JobSeeker and Youth Allowance is now available on the Community Profile's JobSeeker page.
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Pendleton Olive Estate
Keith, SA
Seasonal work available in the Olive Industry!
Pendleton Olive Estate is seeking casual workers to help with the processing of olives into Extra Virgin Olive Oil at their processing plant.
Harvest runs from April to July and operates in shifts at peak delivery times. Fruit is delivered to the processing plant where it is tested, weighed and loaded in readiness for processing.
Responsibilities include; loading/unloading with forklift, inspecting, testing and documenting fruit condition, operating conveyor lines, oil transfers.
Please send applications and enquiries to info@pendletonestate.com.au or contact Nick on 0438 172 103 for further information.
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