Brexit – What it means for Australia
Our CEO Jodie van Deventer joined an expert panel, organised by the Australian British Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the latest on Brexit. Despite the uncertainty, it’s clear that the strong ties between Australia and the UK will continue to play an important role in our economy. Image (L-R): Paul O’Hagan, Bill Cole, Prof Richard […]
2019 International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day we celebrated the accomplished women behind the Committee for Adelaide – our Board, members and staff – who share their time and expertise to help drive positive change for Adelaide. Half of our Board members are women, representing a diverse range of industries, experience and skills.
University of Adelaide strategic plan
Thanks to the University of Adelaide for giving our CEO Jodie van Deventer the opportunity to present to their leadership team in the wake of the release of their new Strategic Plan. Their plan Future Making will shape their trajectory through to their 150th year (in 2024) and beyond and help connect South Australia to […]
Meet the Mayors
Thank you to Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor (City of Adelaide), Mayor Claire Boan (City of Port Adelaide Enfield), Mayor Erin Thompson (City of Onkaparinga) and Mayor Glenn Docherty (City of Playford) for taking the time to speak with our members about opportunities and challenges facing Adelaide and greater Adelaide at our most recent event. It […]
OPINION: SA has much to lose if submarine work goes west
South Australians should be very concerned about any suggestion that submarine maintenance could be moved interstate – it’s more valuable than construction work, argues Jodie van Deventer. With a federal election looming, it is the time for both the Federal Government and Opposition to clarify where they want submarine maintenance to be based. In March […]
2019 Planning Day
Bold ideas to put Adelaide on the global map and create a more sustainable and vibrant community were shared when about 40 of our city’s finest thinkers joined our Board planning day last month. Thanks to our members, partners and supporters for participating. We’re continuing to work through the ideas and look forward to sharing […]
New board member profile: Lester Wynne-Jones
Lester joined Westpac in February 2015 as the Westpac Retail Bank State General Manager, for South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Based in Adelaide, he is responsible for Westpac’s retail banking business comprising 59 branches and more than 500 staff. Prior to moving to Australia to join Westpac, Lester already had an extensive international banking […]
Mena Muecke receives OAM
Congratulations to Committee for Adelaide Board member Mena Muecke who was awarded an OAM for service to the community through charitable initiatives as part of the Australia Day Honours. She does some amazing work at Sight for All and it’s a privilege to have her as part of our team.
DAMA Roundtable
Moves to increase our population are gaining traction in Canberra and the Committee for Adelaide, along with Migration Solutions, is playing a key role in helping secure the best outcomes for our State. We’re collating data on future and current skills and labour shortages that can be used as the basis to negotiate Designated Area Migration Agreements […]
New Member – Migration Solutions
We have been working closely with Mark Glazbrook from Migration Solutions on the population issues impacting our state and are thrilled they have joined us as silver members. Migration Solutions was founded in 2001 and has grown into one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive migration agencies. It has two distinct divisions, corporate migration and […]
