New member – Mobo Group
Established in 1963, Mobo Group exists to enable the lives of people living with a disability and their families to be the best they can be. They do this through providing employment and related support services to over 200 supported employees from 12 sites covering metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia. Mobo Group was formed […]
New member – Flinders University
Globally focused and locally engaged, Flinders University has been making a difference for over 50 years through innovative research, excellence in teaching and learning, and exceptional student experience. Flinders University is headquartered in South Australia with a footprint that extends through regional and remote Australia. Flinders University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses for some 26,000 […]
COVID-19 survey results
While our members have been hit hard by COVID-19, they appear to be somewhat optimistic about the future. With 30% expecting their business prospects to be the same between now and December, 30% worse and 7% a lot worse, the numbers improve slightly when the horizon is pushed out to June 2021. And while 45% […]
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 […]
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 […]
New member – Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. “I see private […]