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

Enhancing Innovation & Preparedness

RDSA 2025 Annual Summit

Join us at the 2025 RDSA Annual Summit on 5 September at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This important event will focus on moving beyond short-term fixes to build a shared, long-term vision for regional growth.

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Attendees at the RDSA 2022 Annual Summit network around tables in conference room.

Enhancing Innovation & Preparedness

Inspired Leadership

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.

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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17
Jul

17 July 2025

Manage Wild Rabbits – Parawa

Find out how to access free warren ripping and 1080 baiting through the drought support program. Discuss options with PIRSA and Landscape Board reps over a community BBQ.

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21
Jul

21 July 2025

Be Well Foundations for Small Business

A full-day wellbeing workshop for small business owners focused on mental health, stress management, and daily habits, with tools and strategies tailored to your needs.

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22
Jul

22 July 2025

Manage Wild Rabbits – Strathalbyn

Find out how to access free warren ripping and 1080 baiting through the drought support program. Discuss options with PIRSA and Landscape Board reps over a community BBQ.

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