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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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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3 May 2024

Inspired Leadership 2024

This dynamic, six-month program promises to inspire, challenge, and equip participants with the skills needed to drive positive change in their communities.

CLOSES: Wednesday | 29 MAY 2024

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Hills & Coast Business Grant 2024

Helping local manufacturing gear up! Up to $20,000 in matched funding to boost business growth and productivity.

CLOSES: Friday | 31 MAY 2024

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Events

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21
May

21 May 2024

Going Circular Celebration

Green Industries SA and Business Victor Harbor are pleased to invite you to celebrate the success their first (LEAP) Grant project, ‘Fleurieu Region Circular Business Program’.

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22
May

22 May 2024

SATA Online Masterclass

Join an in-depth exploration of key tips on how to nail the Business Development section of your SA Tourism Awards submission.

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22
May

22 May 2024

Retail Fundamentals – Adelaide Hills

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Gain essential insights and strategies on how retail can thrive in today’s competitive market, adapt to online trends and maintain profitability and relevance.

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