This week RDAEP welcomed Annabelle Hender, who follows in the footsteps of Sondra Stewart as Tourism Development Manager for the Eyre Peninsula. Annabelle brings to the role 20 years of experience in the tourism industry and a passion for sustainability. Her previous experience includes destination marketing for US tourism boards, B2B marketing for an Online […]

Notice to users of Proper and Boston Bay marine areas Salinity and current sensors What we’re doing We are working with SARDI to place salinity sensors in specific locations around Boston Bay and Proper Bay. This is part of an ongoing monitoring project to measure the salinity and current levels in those areas. When it’s […]

Three Eyre Peninsula farmers have shared their experiences of precision agriculture as part of an online roadshow produced by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA). The Virtual Bus Tour, funded through the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board Grassroots Grants Program, was developed to give farmers and other interested landowners access to the stories of these […]

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) can assist companies to understand how to use Australia’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to their benefit o    The FTA Portal (ftaportal.dfat.gov.au) provides information about using Australia’s free trade agreements to export and import. o    Businesses can help shape the content and scope of FTAs under […]

nbn and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are hosting a ‘virtual’ STEM Careers Day focussed on students in year 10 – 12 but is open to all students with an interest in a STEM Career. The theme of the nbn and AWS STEM Careers Day is Be Creative, Be Entrepreneurial, Be Authentic and Be Brave. The […]

We know things are very difficult for South Australia’s tourism and hospitality businesses, particularly with finding and keeping skilled staff. Please help to understand what is happening across the state when it comes to tourism and hospitality workforce challenges. Responses are needed from businesses located in all of South Australia’s regions, of all business sizes […]

Eyre Peninsula WiFi Hotspots https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/south-australia-wifi-hotspots Regional Advisory Network The Regional Advisory Network (RAN) is a new program to help rural, regional and remote customers get connected wherever they are – at home, work, on the road. Even in complex locations or difficult environments. The program offers individual solutions provided by local Telstra experts located around […]

The Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation have created a new website.  Check it out at  https://koonibba.com.au/ Koonibba Community is made up of more than 200 descendants of the original inhabitants of a Lutheran Mission founded in 1901. Located just 35 kilometres from Ceduna and 5 kilometres north off the Eyre Highway, Koonibba is a great day […]

In late 2020, Flinders University held consultation sessions to explore current and potential future practice in the delivery of allied health qualifications for regional, rural and remote communities. Phase 1 of consultation with communities, has now been completed and the report is attached for your information. Flinders Univesity Report on Allied Health Education in Regional, […]

The Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation Board has awarded Tertiary Scholarships of $2000 in 2021 to Ella Tansell and Callum Guidera. The Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation Board congratulates the recipients and wishes them well with their studies. The EPCF established the Education Fund in 2016, and has received applications from all areas of the Eyre Peninsula. […]

The Department of Home Affairs ‘Safer Communities Fund’ grants are now open: Early Intervention Grants [Reference Code GO4589] of between $200,000 and $1.5million, for activities with youth at high risk of engaging in criminal activities or anti-social behaviour. Applications close 22 July 21. Infrastructure Grants [Reference Code GO4590] of between $10,000 and $500,000, to support […]

The Government of South Australia, have announced that the State Budget 2021-22 provides Multicultural Affairs a budget boost of $2 million in 2021-22 for one-off multicultural grants. The Government is committed to building stronger and more vibrant multicultural communities and are passionate about working in partnership with multicultural communities to advance, to celebrate, to expand […]

nbn have released the guidelines for the $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund (RCIF), intended to further enhance broadband services for rural and regional households, businesses and communities to help meet the growing and diverse needs of Australians living in regional areas. Regional Co-Investment Fund The fund is designed to uplift digital capability in regional and […]