Working Group update

Our groups are now planning their strategies for 2021. If you are not on a working group but would like to join either our Sustainability for our Economy, Sustainability for our People or Sustainability for our Places groups, please contact Albert. A special thanks to Dirk Beelan from the Department of Investment and Trade who […]

South Australian expats

Although we are facing enormous challenges, we strongly believe Adelaide will remain a desirable place for returning expats. In an article published in the Advertiser, our CEO Jodie van Deventer said: “Adelaide’s potential as a magnet city is being recognised by returning expats and businesses looking for a safe, friendly and vibrant city with easy […]

WellCity Adelaide

At our Board planning day at the start of the year (pre pandemic) we committed to an ambition to help Adelaide become the world’s first well city. It has been great to support WellCity Adelaide with their series of roundtable discussions over the past few months. The information gathered will now be compiled into a […]

New members: RAA, Harrison McMillan and JP Media

RAA As one of the state’s largest and oldest organisations, RAA is proud to help keep its members – and SA – moving in the right direction. More than 750,000 members choose RAA to deliver them peace of mind, through a trusted range of motor, home and travel products and services. “As a proudly South […]

Committees for Cities and Regions Network

This year’s meeting of the Committees for Cities and Regions Network, which represents more than 20 Australian & New Zealand cities & regions, was especially important given that COVID-19 has had an impact on us all. The sharing of knowledge and ideas was invaluable as we continue on the road to recovery.  

Chair’s report

It’s been a strange year but one that the Committee has managed to navigate well and in many ways through the pandemic, our reputation as an independent voice for South Australia is stronger than ever. Our influence and reach continues to grow and today we are being actively sought out by international, federal and state […]

New member: Pyne & Partners

Pyne & Partners objective is to enhance their clients’ operations by giving them the edge over their competitors. They are experienced navigators of the complexities of policy and politics. They are focussed on helping their clients manage risk, pursue business opportunities and ultimately, achieve their strategic objectives. They are committed to understanding the individual needs […]

Adelaide Abroad gears up again

High flying expats from around the world are returning to South Australia providing our State with an incredible opportunity to access their knowledge, networks and experience. On the weekend, the Weekend Australian highlighted this trend and the with these new arrivals, the Committee for Adelaide is now turning its attention to reviving the Adelaide Abroad […]

Working group activity

It has been great to continue to share ideas with our members via our Sustainability for our Economy, Places and People working groups. At our last Sustainability for our People meeting we had Emily Young – Director Defence Industry Workforce and Skills, Defence SA present to the group. She spoke about Defence SA’s current and […]

Call for board nominations

Under our rules, nominations need to be made in writing, signed by a top tier (gold) member and delivered to us no later than 5pm on Monday 14 September. Please also provide a brief summary of why you are nominating as well as details on particular experience, expertise, knowledge or skills you will bring to […]