Enews November 2019

 

E-NEWS | November 2019

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Economic Development

T-Ports Lucky Bay Bunker Site Opening

Congratulations to T-Ports opening their bunker site at Lucky Bay on Thursday 24 October 2019. This site will provide an alternative grain storage featuring 360,000 tonnes of grain storage in 10 bunkers and export option with steel silos holding approximately 24,000 tonnes of storage. Read more  

Regional Development SA – What’s happening in our State

Find out what major developments are taking place in our State, read the Regional Development SA Quarterly Communique.    

Cape Hardy Port Development Update

ASX Announcement by Iron Road on the Cape Hardy Port Development Update Highlights Cape Hardy Stage I port development, to initially service grain exports, currently under active discussion with the State government. Regional growth opportunity based on detailed analysis commissioned by Eyre Peninsula CoOperative Bulk Handling (EPCBH), principally funded by Farming Together (a Federal farm […]

Liberty Steel plans to merge into one global group

Liberty Steel plans to merge into one global group, setting sights on carbon-neutral operations by 2030. A single global company – Liberty Steel Group – to be created, consolidating GFG Alliance’s steel businesses into one legal entity GREENSTEEL strategies to be at the heart of the combined group, including exploration of new environmentally friendly technology […]

Tourism

Port Lincoln Cruise Ship Schedule 2019/20

The City of Port Lincoln is ready to welcome the thirteen cruise ships for the 2019/2020 summer season. Four new ships will be visiting Port Lincoln, the Vasco Da Gama, Sun Princess, Albatros, and the Pacific Aria. Approximately 60 volunteers are ready to assist with the Cruise Ship Welcome Program. Some volunteers have been volunteering […]

Education and Skills

Migration Tour of Whyalla

Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) initiated and organised a recent Migration Tour of Whyalla “Living and Working in Whyalla”, along with assistance and generous support from the Whyalla City Council, Australian Migrant Resource Centre, the Heavy Industry Group, Education and Innovation Precinct Taskforce and Whyalla Tourism Focus Group, local community, businesses and […]

Apprenticeship Support Australia

Changes to Wage Subsidy & Incentives In a bid to further reduce youth employment levels the Australian Government has announced the commencement of Phase 2 of the Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy program after the successful Phase 1 trial of this program.  The program aims to address current and future skills shortages across the trades sector […]

Have Your Say

Have your say on the Future Drought Fund

Learn about the Future Drought Fund and have your say on how it can help farm businesses and communities build drought resilience from 2020. The Future Drought Fund Committee will be visiting to hear your views and answer questions. Date: Friday 8 November 2019, 11.00am – 12.30pm Location: Quest Apartments, 4 Moran Street, Whyalla Norrie […]

Draft Planning and Design Code – Have your Say

Your feedback is welcome on Phase Two (rural areas) and Phase Three (urban areas) of the draft Planning and Design Code – updated zoning rules for South Australia.   What’s being decided? The draft Planning and Design Code sets out the rules that determine what landowners can do on their land. For instance, if you want […]

Awards

Cleve inaugural Ag Town of the Year

Congratulations to Cleve on being crowned SA’s inaugural Ag Town of the Year. Read more  

Poster Comp for South Australians aged 14 to 22

The Commissioner for Children and Young People is running a poster competition open to South Australians aged 14 to 22. The brief is to use any artistic medium to show what it looks like to be Connected, Creative and Confident in South Australia. Great prizes to be won. Click here to enter – C3 Poster […]

Kimba Art Prize

Kimba has been humming with the Kimba Art Prize & Exhibition which was open every day in October with 170 entries by 70 artists from right across SA.  The winning entries were presented on Friday 11th October at the Gala Opening Evening.   The art prize winner Sally Kunze from Port Lincoln is pictured below with […]

Kimba Officially One of Australia’s Best Grey Nomad Spots

Two Kimba offerings have been named as finalists in the national 2019 Grey Nomad Awards, helping cement the town’s reputation as a bucket list destination for mature age tourists. The Kimba Recreation Reserve has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Grey Nomad Council Free-stay Campsite’ category, while the Kimba Community Development Group’s Grey Nomads Volunteer Program […]

New Business Snapshot

RDAWEP Introduces Designful Spaces

RDAWEP welcomes Franziska Huber to Port Lincoln. Franziska is the founder and owner of Designful Spaces, an interior design and lifestyle studio creating functional interiors spiced up with European design influences. She recognises the importance of functional and easy to maintain spaces, which helps you save time on a daily basis. Her focus is to […]

Upcoming Regional Events

Business Contracts & Policies – Whyalla

Make sure your Business is protected – when it comes to employee management, many business owners are not aware of the importance of having the right contracts and policies in place. FREE training seminar designed to help business owners review their current systems and find out where they are susceptible to risk. Learn about: managing […]

Digital Marketing for Tourism Businesses – Port Lincoln

It is important that your tourism product is refined so that you can use digital marketing to help you find visitors looking for your experience: Develop or refine your tourism produce or experience Identify your ideal target market whether that is domestic or international visitors Understanding the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse Using social media advertising […]

Return to Work Workshop – Port Lincoln

To support Return to Work Coordinators and Employers within regional SA, ReturnToWorkSA will be running one day intensive workshops throughout the 19/20 Financial year. Join ReturnToWorkSA for a fully catered, one day workshop designed to support Return to Work Coordinators and employers in regional SA to build practical skills in managing return to work and […]

Tourism IQ Workshop: Designing Better Customer Service Experiences in Tourism-Whyalla

The tourism sector rewards operators who show leadership in their enterprises and this workshop will help you raise the bar in customer service. The foundation of this workshop will be understanding that everybody in tourism is on a journey, from tourists to tourism staff, and savvy, authentic customer service is the key to making this […]

Tourism IQ Workshop: Designing Better Customer Service Experiences in Tourism-Port Lincoln

The tourism sector rewards operators who show leadership in their enterprises and this workshop will help you raise the bar in customer service. The foundation of this workshop will be understanding that everybody in tourism is on a journey, from tourists to tourism staff, and savvy, authentic customer service is the key to making this […]

Talking Tourism Networking Breakfast – Port Lincoln

Join Tourism Industry Council SA and Regional Development Australia – Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula for a Talking Tourism Networking Breakfast to discuss all things tourism, while establishing new industry networks and opportunities. When: Thursday, 21 November | 7:30am – 9:00am Where: Port Lincoln Hotel, 1 Lincoln Hwy, Port Lincoln, SA 5606 Investment: $25 – includes coffee/tea and light breakfast  Book here

Tourism IQ Workshop: Designing Better Customer Service Experiences in Tourism-Ceduna

The tourism sector rewards operators who show leadership in their enterprises and this workshop will help you raise the bar in customer service. The foundation of this workshop will be understanding that everybody in tourism is on a journey, from tourists to tourism staff, and savvy, authentic customer service is the key to making this […]

For more upcoming regional events visit www.rdawep.org.au/events

Training Opportunities

CEG  Port Lincoln:
Excavator - 4-7 November
Forklift - 18-19 November
Confined Space - 20 November
White Card - 22 November
Working at Heights - 25 November 
White Card - 2 December
Working at Heights - 5 December
Confined Spaces - 6 December
Forklift - 16-17 December

CEG  Whyalla:
Basic Scaffolding: 11-15 November
Confined Spaces: 15 November
Elevated Work Platform: 8 November
First Aid: 20 November
Forklift: 5-6 November
Excavator: 25-28 November
Standby Person Skillset:  7 November
White Card: 7 and 22 November
Working at Heights: 11 and 19 November

For more training opportunities visit https://www.rdawep.org.au/news/training-opportunities/

Funding Opportunities

Featured Funding / Grants

Natural Resources small grants open on EP - if you have a Natural Resource Management focused project idea you would like to see come to life in the next few months the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board welcomes applications from community groups, Aboriginal groups, Schools, Local Government and Farming Systems groups for the 2019-20 small grants funding round. Closes 29 November 2019.

Remote Airstrip Funding Program – Round 7 – On 27th September 2019, the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Michael McCormack MP announced the seventh round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. The program provides funding to enhance the safety and accessibility of aerodromes in remote and very remote areas of Australia. Safe, operational aerodromes are vital in the delivery of essential goods and services in remote and very remote communities, particularly where road access is unavailable, unreliable or disrupted for extended periods due to seasonal weather conditions. The maximum grant amount is $3 million, however it is expected that most grants will not exceed $1.5 million. There is no minimum. The maximum project period is two years.  Applications open on Tuesday 1 October 2019 and will close at 5.00pm AEDT on 12 November 2019. AusIndustry is delivering this program on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Cities.

Regional Airports Program - provides regional airports or aerodrome owners/operators with grants of up to $5 million to enhance aviation safety and accessibility. Closes 12 December 2019.

  • improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports or aerodromes
  • facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care and passenger air services
  • improve the connectivity of Australia’s regions to domestic and global market opportunities
  • meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services in the region. 

Grants SA – Major Round - a one-off project funding program that provides grants to not-for-profit community organisations to improve community participation, wellbeing and quality of life for people living and working in South Australia. Major Round grants of between $10,001 - $100,000 are available for:
Community facility upgrades | One-off programs or services | Vehicles.  Closes 19 November 2019.

Grants SA – Minor Round - a one-off project funding program that provides grants to not-for-profit community organisations to improve community participation, wellbeing and quality of life for people living and working in South Australia. The Minor Round grants of between $100 - $10,000 are available for:
Community activities | One-off programs or services | Volunteer development. Minor Round 2 opens on 1 December 2019 and closes on 31 January 2020.

Country Health SA Primary Health Networks - does your community group have a plan for a local project or activity to support South Australian regions experiencing drought?
Country SA PHN are seeking grant applications for activities promoting well-being in communities affected by drought. Activities can include community events or workshops, lifestyle interventions to improve physical and mental health, or community education on topics such as resilience, stress management, depression and stigma. Closes 21 November 2019.

RAA Regional Road Safety Grants - aims to improve the lives of South Australians in regional communities, as part of our commitment to helping create a safer state. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. Each year, grants are awarded to a range of critical projects designed to improve the safety and wellbeing of local residents and visitors to areas of regional SA. This includes life-saving equipment for country firefighters, funding to help suicide prevention support in drought-affected communities, and security cameras for school grounds. Closes 2 December 2019.

Public Art & Design - supports the commissioning of high quality new works of art and design for public places by practicing professional South Australian artists. Closes 2 December 2019.

Women’s Leadership Development  - a pool of scholarships currently available for women to participate in a range of leadership development courses.
The initiative is providing women with grants of between $2,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in one of three programs that cover such things as reinforcing resilience and wellbeing, engaging with challenge and conflict, creating future focus, leading authentically and driving performance.
Courses include: Advanced Leadership Program | Executive Ready | Leading Edge.  Expressions of Interest close on Friday 22 November 2019.

Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants Program - funding will be available to eligible regional show societies for the maintenance and upgrade of existing infrastructure and the building, purchase, rent or construction of new infrastructure related to the running of an agricultural show. Closes 12 December 2019. 

Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants - Agricultural shows provide an authentic and accessible showcase of Australian farming. They are at the very heart of regional communities, bring rural and urban communities together, showcase new technology, and promote competition and improvement in agricultural sectors.
Shows that collect less than $20,000 in gate receipts from each annual show will be considered to be a small show. Shows that collect $20,000 or more in gate receipts from each annual show will considered a large show. Closes 13 December 2019.
The small grant stream will be used for projects seeking up to $124,999 ex GST in grant funding and includes:
Category 1 - Small grants for small shows
Category 2 - Small grants for large shows
The large grant stream will be used for projects seeking between $125,000 and $500,000 ex GST of grant funding and includes:
Category 3 - Large grants for small shows
Category 4 - Large grants for large shows

Grassroots Football, Cricket and Netball Facility Program - aimed at increasing participation and improving gender equity in Australian Rules Football, Cricket and Netball.  To develop core infrastructure that directly impacts participation.  Closes 13 November 2019.

Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program (SRDIP) - assists eligible organisations to develop and implement projects that will grow the sport or activity, improve services and/or address barriers to inclusion.  Closes 11 December 2019.

Dept of Veteran Affairs Veteran and Community Grants - to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life for members of the veteran community by funding projects that sustain or enhance health and wellbeing. Closes 27 February 2020.

On-Farm Emergency Infrastructure Rebate Scheme - a rebate to drought affected farmers who invest in urgently needed on-farm water infrastructure. Closes 31 March 2021.

Youngcare’s Y Kids Grant  - critical in keeping children at home with their families. Y Kids assists children (aged 0 - 17) with high physical care needs, and their families who are living at home and have significant gaps in their NDIS Plans. The program provides one-off grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 for the provision of essential support items that are unable to be funded through other means, such as the NDIS. By providing funding for equipment, home modifications, emergency respite care and travel costs associated with essential medical treatment, Y Kids aims to enhance the standard of living for children with high care needs and their carers. Closes 20 November 2019.

Ageing Well Community Grants - if you're part of an incorporated, non-profit organisation working together with older people, you are invited to apply for Grants for Seniors and Positive Fellowship Grants. Local Governments are invited to apply for Age Friendly SA Grants. Closes 17 January 2020.

Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP e-grants newsletter seeks to provide individuals and community groups with an update on open grants. 
Click Here to view the e-grants newsletter for November 2019.

Grants SA - Grants for community organisations

Community Grants Hub - offers a simplified grant experience by improving how grants are administered across Government for the benefit of stakeholders and the community

Grant Connect - provides centralised publication of forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities

SA Tenders and Contracts - provides easy to use access to all publicly available bidding opportunities within the South  Australian Govenrment.

For more funding opportunities visit https://www.rdawep.org.au/resources/grant-funding-opportunities/
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