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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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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13 June 2024

RDA Farewells Peter Wadewitz

It is with a blend of deep appreciation and regret, we announce that Peter Wadewitz will be leaving the RDA AHFKI Board.

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15 May 2024

RDA AHFKI Announces Departure of CEO

After more than a decade of dedicated leadership, Damien Cooke, has announced his departure from the RDA AHFKI, effective from June 30, 2024.

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Events

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Jul

31 July 2024

2024 Fleurieu Careers Expo

Engage with 30+ training organisations and employers for insights into career paths, tailored advice, and to discover the skills you need to succeed!

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2
Aug

2 August 2024

Wine Industry Update 2024

Join Australian Grape & Wine and Wine Australia for the launch of the One Grape & Wine Sector Plan and an update on upcoming initiatives.

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6
Aug

6 August 2024

Thriving Fields

An agribusiness networking event focusing on sustainability in agriculture and connecting Adelaide Hills locals with one another.

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