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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Sheep walking through a dry paddock.
10 April 2025

Additional $55 Million Drought Assistance Package

The South Australian Government has announced a $55 million drought support package. Find out what assistance is being made available.

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Parliament House across the lake at twighlight.
27 March 2025

2025-2026 Federal Budget

Major infrastructure funding in the 2025 Federal Budget will enhance road safety and freight productivity in our region.

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Students sitting around a table working on a project.
5 February 2025

New Study Hub Coming to KI!

RDA AHFKI has helped secure funding for a new Regional University Study Hub on Kangaroo Island, making tertiary education more accessible with free study spaces and support.

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Events

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5 June 2025

Google Business Workshop

Learn how to optimise your Google Business Profile to boost online visibility, drive free traffic, and grow your regional business, in this practical, step-by-step workshop.

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