Electric Vehicle Fleet Pledge Program – Call for Foundation Partners
Following on from our event earlier this month where we explored how South Australia is positioned regarding the electric vehicle transition, Committee for Adelaide stakeholders have been invited to participate in the state government’s Electric Vehicle Fleet Pledge program aimed at helping fleets transition to electric vehicles. Funded and administered by the Department for Energy and […]
Adelaide Connected – New website and more!
Earlier this month we announced our rebranded program, ADELAIDE CONNECTED, formerly Adelaide Abroad. The response to our new website has been amazing so far as people continue to interact with the platform. We want this website to be a hub of information for expats, skilled migrants, interstate arrivals and people living abroad who are interested […]
Introducing Adelaide Connected
The Committee for Adelaide is proud to announce our rebranded program, ADELAIDE CONNECTED, formerly Adelaide Abroad. Adelaide Connected aims to connect expats, skilled migrants, interstate arrivals and people living abroad who are interested in living in Adelaide and South Australia with individuals, businesses and organisations to help them navigate job and lifestyle opportunities in our […]
A message from our CEO Bruce Djite
It’s almost been a month since I took the role as CEO of the Committee for Adelaide. Thank you to our Chairman, Professor David Lloyd and the Board for having the faith and confidence in me to lead the next exciting chapter of this organisation. I’d like to pay tribute and thank Jodie van Deventer […]
Labour force survey results
We recently undertook a member survey to find out how members were fairing in relation to skills shortages and workforce planning as businesses continue to grapple with the impacts of the pandemic and border closures. Key highlights: members felt much more positive about the remainder of the year with 71% reporting business prospects were better […]
A message from outgoing CEO Jodie van Deventer
To see the Committee for Adelaide continue to grow into a sustainable and respected organisation has been a privilege and I depart as CEO today optimistic and excited about our city’s future. Our city needs the Committee for Adelaide. Our city needs business and organisations that are willing to step up and commit their experience, […]
State Budget
This week Treasurer Rob Lucas handed down his last budget and front and centre was big spending on health, especially mental health, to increase our state’s capacity to respond to emergencies and better support for people accessing mental health services. With a strong focus on economic recovery and job creation as we emerge from the […]
Working Group update
Our working groups heard from a range of guest speakers at their latest meetings. Our Sustainability for our Places group heard from Xavier Hatch who is an Engineer at BHP as well as a passionate cyclist working on a campaign to improve cycling conditions for commuters to the CBD. Stay tuned for more on this […]
Working Groups update
Our agenda continues to be shaped by our working groups. Our Sustainability for our Economy group remains focussed on future economic challenges and opportunities and Aaron Hill, Partner at Deloitte Access Economics, provided a briefing on economic recovery and insights into how people’s behaviour has shifted due to COVID. Our Sustainability for our People group […]
Federal Budget response
Earlier this month the Federal Budget was announced based on the stark assumption that our international borders are unlikely to open until at least mid-2022 – even then it’s likely to be a phased opening. For many South Australian businesses and industries, particularly tourism, hospitality and those that rely on international students coming to our […]
