Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

03/09/2026

📰 New week, new edition! Our RDA Newsletter drops every Friday, packed with the latest news, grants, workshops and opportunities you don't want to miss. Subscribe now to stay in the loop! 🔗 https://buff.ly/p7JUL5t

01/09/2026

🎉 The Innovate with nbn Grants Program is officially OPEN!

If you're running a digital business in regional or remote Australia, now's your chance to apply for funding that could take your idea further.

✅ $15,000 available per category
✅ $20,000 Champion Award for the standout entry
✅ 7 categories: including AgTech, health, arts, tourism, and women in regional business

Backing ideas that use the nbn network to boost digital participation and grow local economies.

Applications are open now ➡️ https://buff.ly/IxlVVFF

28/08/2026

🚀 Innovate with nbn Grants Program is coming!

Got a digital business idea that could transform regional or remote Australia? This is your moment.

💰 $15,000 per category
🏆 $20,000 Champion Award for the standout entry

Apply across 7 categories: AgTech, health, arts, tourism, women in regional business and more.

This program backs ideas using the nbn network to boost digital participation and grow local economies.

📅 Applications open Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Full details ➡️ https://buff.ly/IxlVVFF

25/08/2026

TAFE SA is opening the door to 2027! 🎓

Applications for Semester 1, 2027 are OPEN NOW, with courses at Mount Barker and Victor Harbor, or online for our friends on KI and in more remote parts of the region.

There's something for everyone: business, IT, mining, education, health & aged care, hospitality & tourism, and more. Some courses are even fee-free, so it's worth having a look!

And don't forget, nominations are open for the 2026 TAFE SA Honour Awards, honouring graduates doing amazing things across eight categories.

Know a TAFE grad who deserves a shout-out? Nominate them today 👇
Nominate a graduate ➡️ https://buff.ly/Oj1Un2S

23/08/2026

🏟️ GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | NOW OPEN for the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program!

Not-for-profit sport clubs, associations and councils can register interest in funding from $5,000 up to $750,000 to build or upgrade active recreation and sport facilities.

Funded projects can include:
✅ Playing surface upgrades
✅ New or improved changerooms
✅ Better sport and safety lighting
✅ Water and energy efficiency upgrades

📅 Applications close Friday 4 September 2026
➡️ Full details in the link below https://buff.ly/ctjlcPt

20/08/2026

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO APPLY | It’s easy to put growth on the back burner, but investing in your skills is the best thing you can do for your career and region. Apply to join the Inspired Leadership 2026 cohort today.

👉 Secure your place: rdahc.com.au/now-open
⏳ APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAY: FRIDAY | 21 AUG 2026

Adelaide Hills Council
Alexandrina Council
City of Onkaparinga
City of Victor Harbor
District Council of Yankalilla
Mount Barker District Council
Kangaroo Island Council

18/08/2026

Strong regional communities are built by people who care about making a real difference.

Inspired Leadership isn't a typical corporate training course. It’s a modern, hands-on program designed for real life in our region. It is built around five key areas: global change, wellbeing, cultural awareness, social responsibility, and diversity.

Whether you're leading a local team, running a business, or stepping up in your community for the first time, this program gives you the skills, connections, and confidence to take the lead.

👉 Everything you need to know (and how to apply): https://buff.ly/xFLvTjT
⏳ APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY | 21 AUG 2026

Unlock your leadership potential with Inspired Leadership 2026. Amplify your impact, and thrive in an inclusive, supportive environment.

17/08/2026

Live in the Yankalilla area? Need funding for a community grant?

District Council of Yankalilla have announced their Community Grants program is NOW OPEN!

See if you are eligible!

2026-27 Community Grants now open

Are you part of a local community group, charity or not-for-profit organisation with a project idea that could make a real difference in our district?

The District Council of Yankalilla’s Community Grants Program is now accepting applications! Funding of up to $1,500 per project is available to support initiatives that:

💚 Strengthen community connections
💚 Enhance well-being
💚 Encourage participation in social and leisure activities
💚 Respond to local needs and issues

Applications close Tuesday, 30 September 2026.

Find out how to apply, check eligibility and key dates here: www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/community-grants

16/08/2026

🚨 CLOSING SOON - INSPIRED LEADERSHIP 2026

It’s easy to put professional growth on the back burner while juggling everyday work and life. But investing in your leadership skills is one of the best things you can do for your career, and your region.

Inspired Leadership 2026 offers a practical, modern framework to help you build confidence, expand your perspective, and lead effectively, beyond the traditional leadership model.

If you've been meaning to submit your application, now is the time to hit send.

👉 Secure your place: rdahc.com.au/now-open
⏳ APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY | 21 AUG 2026

Know someone who would make an amazing Inspired Leader? Be sure to them in the comments.

11/08/2026

Ready to lead change where it matters most? 🌱

Inspired Leadership 2026, an initiative of Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island is calling on people from all walks of life who are ready to make a real difference in their community.

Over the course of the program, you'll build the skills to lead with resilience, empathy and purpose, forging deeper connections to our region and the people in it. Regular online check-ins and a supportive group chat keep you connected between sessions.

And the growth doesn't stop at the final session; you'll have 12 months of ongoing resources and peer support to keep building well beyond the final session.

👉 Applications are open now: rdahc.com.au/now-open
⏳ Closing FRIDAY 21 AUG 2026 -don't miss your spot.

Unlock your leadership potential with Inspired Leadership 2026. Amplify your impact, and thrive in an inclusive, supportive environment.