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April 2025

 

Record turnout at Western Adelaide Jobs Expo

Another successful Western Adelaide Jobs Expo was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 26 March! With a record-number of registrations and the highest number of workshop attendees for each session, this marked our biggest job-seeker event yet! The day was a buzz with interest, enthusiasm, connection and some good ol' fun thrown in. The City of PAE plays an important role in facilitating connections between job seekers and local employment opportunities across the city. One way we do this is through the delivery of the annual Jobs Expo in collaboration with the City of Charles Sturt and Workforce Australia Local Jobs-Adelaide North. If your business is hiring, email us to explore ways we can support your recruitment efforts. 

Grants

Green Business Incentive Scheme

Our Green Business Incentive Scheme provides funding to help small to medium businesses reduce energy bills, improve efficiency, and invest in emissions reduction. Many PAE businesses have received funding for solar panels, battery storage, water-saving and irrigation upgrades, waste reduction, EV chargers and other energy efficiency initiatives. Funding is limited. Apply now 


Global Expansion Program

This program, offered by the Department of State Development, is designed to empower businesses to navigate the complexities of global trade. Up to $50,000 is available, to support high-growth, export-ready SA businesses to build their export capability and capacity. Applications close on Friday 11 April, with funding awarded in June. Find out more

Get Shady Tree Rebate

Buy a tree and plant it at your business in PAE - and we'll pay you back! Add greenery and shade to improve the overall amenity of your site and help us create a cooler and cleaner city. It's a win-win situation. Discover more ways to Get Shady


Grants Guru

Searching for the right funding opportunity? Welcome to Grant Guru, Australia’s most comprehensive grants database! This free tool connects you with over billions of dollars’ worth of grants. The Grant Guru has advanced search features, along with email alerts to notify you when new grants open and plenty of tips and expert information. Follow this link to find the funds you need. 

Events

Engine Room Business Event for PAE Manufacturers

Are you a manufacturing business in PAE looking to integrate automation, robotics, or other new and emerging technologies? We are planning an Engine Room business event in May or June to introduce opportunities to support our local manufacturers. If you are involved in food and beverage, machinery, equipment, household goods, chemical products, or metal and plastics manufacturing, and would like to learn more, please email us 

North West Business Alliance – Business Breakfast 

Join local business owners and professionals for a deliciously cooked breakfast on Tuesday 15 April. Enjoy networking and showcase your business with a two-minute pitch to the audience. Register here


North West Business Alliance – Defence Industry Panel Discussion

The North West Business Alliance is hosting a defence industry panel discussion to help local businesses explore opportunities in the defence sector. The event will be held at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron on Wednesday 22 May. Register here

Business Support

Tourism Distribution Ready Program 

The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched the Distribution Ready Program to help commissionable tourism businesses confidently engage with international travel trade partners. This pilot program will support up to 10 operators across the state and run from May to June 2025. Expressions of Interest close on Friday 11 April. Find out more


SA Manufacturing Portal

South Australian manufacturers can now increase their visibility with the new SA Manufacturing Portal. Supported by the Department of State Development and ICN SA, this free platform helps local manufacturers showcase their capabilities, connect with potential partners, and secure new business opportunities. If you are a manufacturer or looking for a local supplier, this portal is your gateway. Learn more


Adelaide Business Hub webinars

Adelaide Business Hub is hosting a series of free webinars covering practical topics such as Xero, Google optimisation, sales conversion strategies and Canva.

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Workshops for Family Business Owners In partnership with the Office for Small & Family Business, Family Business Association is delivering a series of workshops in April and May to help family business owners strengthen their skills in key areas of business management.

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ATO Learning Platform for Small Business

The ATO’s Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business platform provides free, professional courses to help small business owners build their tax, superannuation, and financial management skills. More information here


Business Fundamentals Program

Offered by the SA Business Chamber, this program is designed to equip business owners with fundamental knowledge, capability and confidence in areas critical to long-term business growth and sustainability. The next intake begins in early May. Register here


Women in Business

The Office for Small and Family Business funds several programs to support women in business, offering tailored mentoring, advisory services, and networking opportunities. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded woman looking for support to grow your business, find out more here


UniSA Centre for Workplace Excellence - The Centre for Workplace Excellence is hosting an online seminar series focused on practical strategies for line managers, covering topics such as building resilience during change, fostering positive workplace relationships, and strengthening leadership skills. More details here

News

End of the Cruise Season

As the cruise season wraps up, we are proud to have welcomed over 100,000 cruise ship passengers and crew to our region, providing a boost to local businesses. Our free cruise shuttle bus service once again proved invaluable, connecting visitors with a number of our local attractions across the vibrant precincts of Semaphore and Port Adelaide. 


What’s on in PAE

Our quarterly printed community newsletter is now available, read PAE Today online here


2025-26 Federal Budget

The Treasurer delivered the Federal Budget on Tuesday 25 March. You can read key highlights here or check out insights specifically for small businesses from the Office for Small and Family Business. Andrew Kay, CEO of the SA Business Chamber, also shared his perspective on the budget – take a read here

 

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