Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

Strengthening Industry Sectors

Hills & Coast Business Grant

Our award-winning Hills & Coast Business Grant has financially supported 21 regional manufacturers to invest more than $667,000 to enhance productivity, sales and exports.

RDA AHFKI Grant Program Wins National Award

Strengthening Industry Sectors

Grant support for Hotel Elliot

We provided grant supports to help Hotel Elliot win $500,000 from the Tourism Industry Development Fund to build Salt at the Elliot, a new dining, function, wine bar and training centre.

Enhancing Innovation & Preparedness

Inspired Leadership Program

Our Inspired Leadership program, delivered by Newday, has helped develop the potential of 20 regional leaders, with one participant winning Young Australian of the Year for South Australia.

Launch of Inspired Leadership Program

What we do

RDA Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island is focused on delivering its vision through four key themes of activity, consistent with our 2022-2025 Project Plan.

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Growing Regional Productivity

Our aim is to ensure the region’s productivity and liveability are unhindered by a lack of appropriate public infrastructure.
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Enhancing Regional Innovation

Our aim is to ensure the region will be more resilient to disruption brought about by: Climate Change + Demographic Change + Digitisation + Demand for Skilled Workforce
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Strengthening Our Industry Sectors

Our aim is to ensure the region’s three most competitive industries continue to grow, increasing exports and growing employment.
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Connecting Region and Government

Our aim is to ensure our region and government will be well connected and informed to make the most of economic development opportunities.
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Latest news

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9 September 2024

Milestone for Hills & Coast Grant Finder

We’re excited to celebrate an upcoming milestone for Hills & Coast Grant Finder! This free, easy-to-use service has become an essential tool to help local businesses, community groups, and individuals find funding opportunities.

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31 July 2024

Nigel Morris Departs for Boroondara

The board and staff of RDA AHFKI were sorry to receive the recent resignation of board member, Nigel Morris, who announced he would be leaving to pursue new opportunities interstate.

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24 July 2024

Our Successful Grant Applicants

We’re delighted to officially announce the recipients of the Hills & Coast Business Grant 2024!

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Events

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15
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15 November 2024

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Training – Goolwa

This FREE event offer volunteer groups valuable insights into Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management, teaching the significance of Aboriginal sites, landscapes, and customs.

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16
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16 November 2024

Woody Weed Field Day

Join experts at Cudlee Creek to learn effective weed control methods for broom, gorse, and blackberry, with demonstrations of mulching and other techniques for managing woody weeds in various environments.

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19
Nov

19 November 2024

Safety & Risk Seminar – McLaren Vale

This seminar offers valuable insights into WHS and risk management, covering topics such as nutrition, transport safety, industry legislation, and practical solutions to improve workplace safety for a successful 2025 vintage.

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