Author: Peta

Webinar: Space and what it means for South Australia

This webinar was truly out of this world! Led by Mike Kalms from KPMG Australia, our stellar panellists included Andrea Boyd, an International Space Station Flight Controller stationed at the European Astronaut Centre, Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency and Professor Andy Koronios, CEO of the SmartSat CRC. We heard about opportunities […]

CBD Recovery Policy Committee

The Committee for Adelaide, along with the Property Council of Australia – SA and the Australian Hotels Association – SA Branch, has formed a CBD Recovery Policy Committee to generate policy and business-led ideas to keep the economic heart of the state pumping. The Committee also includes representatives from KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, […]

New member – All Electric Formula E Racing for Adelaide

Valdis Dunis has joined the Committee for Adelaide in his capacity as the leader of a group bringing the new global all-electric FIA “Formula E” racing series to Adelaide along with the “Festival of E-motion”. The goal is to build upon Adelaide’s proud history of leadership in both cleantech and automotive engineering to accelerate our […]

New member – Leaders Institute of South Australia

The Leaders Institute of South Australia develops impactful leaders by encouraging self-awareness and providing opportunities to experience different perspectives. A not-for-profit association, their sole aim over more than 20 years has been to develop leaders with the skills and passion to create an extraordinary, sustainable and vibrant city and State. Their work, particularly through the […]

Commissioner for Children and Young People reports

The Commissioner has launched a suite of reports focused on careers education for South Australian school students. The Committee for Adelaide worked with the Commissioner, surveying our members about their experience and perception of work experience. The reports found that better connecting young people with jobs of the future was essential to help Adelaide’s economy […]

Webinar with Neville Power and Senator Anne Ruston

We heard first hand about Australia’s COVID-19 recovery from the person leading the nation’s efforts Neville Power, Chair of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC) and South Australian Senator Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services. While the challenges ahead are enormous, opportunities will continue to arise as we turn our attention to rebuilding. […]

New board member

Nicola is a director of PwC Adelaide with over 15 years of experience working in both Australia and the UK. She has broad experience working with businesses large and small across number of sectors including infrastructure, utilities, agribusiness, retail, financial services and not-for-profit. She is passionate about helping people and organisations succeed through understanding their […]

Adelaide United to set up Women’s Football Committee

Our CEO Jodie van Deventer has been announced as Chair of Adelaide United’s first Women’s Football Committee. The committee will work with stakeholders across South Australia, including Federal and State Governments, corporate supporters, Football South Australia, and local football clubs to foster greater opportunities for women in football. “Following Australia and New Zealand’s successful bid to […]

Webnar with Andrew Leunig

Thank you Andrew Leunig for a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion with our members. With our nation “financialising” most things, adopting a shallow rather than complex industry mix and people buying things they often don’t need, the stage has been set for a massive shakeup. Let’s adopt a design (rather than economic) led recovery as we […]