We were in Ballarat in March for the Committees for Cities and Regions Network meeting. This network is a valuable resource and continues to grow in reach and influence with the Committee for Brisbane (formerly the Brisbane Development Association) the most recent addition. Eighteen organisations across Australia and New Zealand are part of the network. Image: Committees for Cities and Regions Network delegation Ballarat 2019.
Continue readingOur 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 Pomfret, Jodie van Deventer, Hon. David Ridgway, David McCredie.
Continue readingThanks 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 the world and the world to South Australia. Read more about Future Making here. Image: Jodie van Deventer addressing University of Adelaide leadership team.
Continue readingThank 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 was an informative night with some great insights. Thank you to the City of Adelaide for hosting. Image (L-R) Mayor Glenn Docherty, Mayor Erin Thompson, Mayor Claire Boan, Lord Mayor…
Continue readingBold 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 outcomes.
Continue readingMoves 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 (DAMAs) for South Australia and would like to thank all members who responded to our survey on this issue. In early January, we also held a roundtable discussion with a cross…
Continue reading2018 was a busy year during which we took the population debate to Canberra, launched Boards without Borders and established a strong voice for Adelaide while our diverse membership grew stronger. Thank you to the University of South Australia Business School for hosting us and Junction Australia for sharing your insights on your work, especially as it relates to child protection. Click here for more pictures on the night. Thank you to all our members for your enormous contributions throughout 2018. We wish you all…
Continue readingOur CEO Jodie van Deventer had the opportunity to share her experiences from a recent study tour of the Netherlands while asking the question: What can Adelaide learn from Europe and why is the Netherlands considered a leader in areas such as innovation and mobility? From housing estates to innovation precincts and institutes where universities, governments and businesses work in collaboration using cities as “living laboratories”, she spoke about some of the most exciting smart developments occurring in today’s urban environments. It was also great…
Continue readingIn an inspiring session with the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly, we explored the role businesses and community groups can (and need to) take to prepare young people for the future. On the day groups were given four focus areas which included upskilling of parents and carers, thought diversity, youthful cities and work experience. Many ideas were captured during the session with the aim to identify tangible outcomes that will make a positive difference. Stay tuned for more on this.
Continue readingAlthough politically neutral, the Committee for Adelaide values building strong relationships with our political leaders. Our recent event with Peter Malinauskas MP was a great opportunity for members to meet the new Leader of the Opposition, hear firsthand his agenda for South Australia and and engage in some thought provoking and insightful conversation. It was also a chance to introduce our new members to the group. In case you couldn’t make it, or you want to have a look at social pics from the evening head…
Continue readingThe Committee for Adelaide was well represented at the recent Bank SA’s Trends economic bulletin launch with both CEO Jodie van Deventer and Board member Andrew Culley, wearing his Deloitte hat, joining the Premier and Opposition Leader in a panel discussion on population growth. To achieve growth targets, major changes are needed to the Federal migration system and it was great to hear both political leaders’ support for this. This coincides with more of our Federal politicians waking up to the fact that instead of cutting…
Continue readingThanks to everyone who participated in our round table discussion on Creating a vibrant Urban Village - adapting to a new lifestyle paradigm. While the discussion was wide ranging, it has helped participants in the Governors Leadership Foundation (GLF) to clarify their thinking and narrow the scope of their research. The group is expected to present their findings in November. A big thank you to AECOM for hosting.
Continue readingThe audience were treated to a keynote speech from South Australian Treasurer Rob Lucas, followed by a robust panel discussion, facilitated by Jamie Briggs from PwC and including Defence Teaming Centre CEO Margot Forster, Bespoke Approach Managing Partner Ian Smith and PwC Partner Alistair Hutson. Click here to see an album of images on our Facebook page.
Continue readingThe Committee for Adelaide has been working closely with Adelaide Abroad to develop their first initiative, the Boomerang Club which was launched with great enthusiasm. The aim of the Boomerang Club is to help South Australian "boomerangs" (expats who have returned home) and "arrows" (international folk who have chosen South Australia as their new home) to leverage their experience and connections abroad for the good of the State as well as make new connections in Adelaide. It was interesting to hear from "Boomerangs" Jodie van…
Continue readingOur Welcome 2018 event was a chance for members and partner organisations to meet our new Chair James Blackburn, find out about the Committee for Adelaide’s agenda for 2018 and - in the lead-up to the most unpredictable election South Australia has faced in years - hear from two of South Australia’s leading political experts and our Deputy Chairs Ian Smith of Bespoke Approach and Matt Clemow of Capetal. A huge thanks to Uber for hosting the event and providing us with free rides on…
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