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.

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

Strengthening Our Industry Sectors

Our aim is to ensure the region’s three most competitive industries continue to grow, increasing exports and growing employment.

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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25 March 2024

New South Coast Study Hub Funded

Funding for a Regional University Study Hub in Victor Harbor has been announced as part of a $66.9 million Federal Government initiative to remove barriers to tertiary education for regional students.

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9 February 2024

Board Reappoints Deputy Chair

The RDA AHFKI board are delighted to announce the reappointment of Victoria MacKirdy as their Deputy Chair.

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Participants in 2023 Inspired Leadership program walking outdoors.

6 February 2024

Inspired Leadership Secures 2 Years Additional Funding

Our Inspired Leadership program will be extended to 2025 courtesy of $2m in additional funding to the RLDP from the State Government.

2024 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN

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Events

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22 April 2024

Agritourism Diversification

Is expanding into agritourism the right move for your farm or agribusiness?

29 April 2024

Demystifying Migration – KI

Having trouble finding employees for your business? Have you considered skilled migrants to meet your workforce need?

6 May 2024

Keep Your Business & Family Safe Online

Learn how you can protect your business and family from the ever-growing threat of scammers and cyber attacks.

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