Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by
the Local Buying Program.
Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start.
At the end of this introductory session, you should be able to decide whether to continue your business journey and work out your next steps.
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) runs free Bookkeeping Fundamentals online workshops designed to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners. These sessions cover essential, practical skills like tracking income and expenses, cash flow management, and reconciling accounts to help you confidently manage your business finances.
Open to the public, this event will showcase the major projects and economic developments shaping the future of our region.
Hear directly from project leaders and key industry representatives, gain insights into what’s happening across Port Augusta, and take the opportunity to connect and network with industry representatives, local businesses, industry and community members.
Come for a 3-hour free session full of valuable information and opportunity.
What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia?
This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.
Feel too busy to prioritise your wellbeing? It only takes 60 minutes to learn simple, effective strategies to help you and your team manage daily stress and build a supportive, healthy workplace culture.
Join our Wellbeing Habits for Small Business Staff Masterclass, offered at no cost thanks to the SA Office for Small & Family Business.In this masterclass, you will gain new perspectives on mental health and walk away with a range of brief, practical, and engaging wellbeing activities tailored to your own and your business’s needs that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.
What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia? This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
Celebrate success, innovation and community spirit
What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia? This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
Whether you’re scaling up or steadying the business after a rapid growth period, the right support can make all the difference. The Business Growth series are designed to support owners of growing Indigenous business to understand key aspects of strategic management, the operational or financial impacts of growth, whole-of-business considerations, and how to stay aligned with your vision and values.
The workshop is delivered online in parts, with each session running for 2 or 3 hours depending on the delivery schedule.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
Designed to foster connections and collaborations, you could discover new procurement opportunities and expand your network at the event. Expression of interest close Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session, Indigenous Business Australia will assit you to learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.
As an ‘officer’ under the Work Health and Safety Act, are you aware of your due diligence obligations and responsibilities? the South Australian Business Chamber’s WHS for Officers course outlines key responsibilities and provides clarity around your duties as an officer to help ensure due diligence in the workplace.
Responsibilities covered in this course include understanding Work Health and Safety legislation; defining relevant duties within your organisation; enforcing reasonably practicable regulations; understanding codes of practice; and the impact for failing to comply with legal requirements to ensure a safe workplace.
In this session, we explore what psychological safety is, why it matters, and how leaders can create environments where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and be themselves.
For small businesses, psychological safety is essential for wellbeing, connection, and productivity. This workshop is designed specifically for leaders who want to strengthen trust, communication, and team culture.
What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia? This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
Whether you’re scaling up or steadying the business after a rapid growth period, the right support can make all the difference. The Business Growth series are designed to support owners of growing Indigenous business to understand key aspects of strategic management, the operational or financial impacts of growth, whole-of-business considerations, and how to stay aligned with your vision and values.
The workshop is delivered online in parts, with each session running for 2 or 3 hours depending on the delivery schedule.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
As a small business owner, you have a responsibility to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks to safeguard your staff’s wellbeing and mental health. But what does this mean, and how does it work?
We have curated a free 2-hour workshop for small business leaders to help you develop an understanding of the recently introduced psychosocial risk regulations and how you can use your company’s values to take positive action tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.
Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They have a clarity, pathway, and follow-up problem. People can probably already find you. The real question is whether they quickly understand why they should choose you, and whether buying, booking, or enquiring is easy once they do.
Paying for tools you barely use? Unsure who has access to your accounts or where your business information is stored.
This workshop is for small business owners who want to get their setup right but are unsure where to start. We will look at the tools your business relies on, how to organise accounts and access, and the security measures that make the biggest difference. You willleave with a clearer picture of what is working, what needs attention and what to do first.
What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia? This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues.
HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met.
Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.
Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership.
Ready to unlock opportunities in the South Australian Government market? This foundational training will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to successfully navigate government procurement processes.
This session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Regional and Metro Businesses new to government procurement, suppliers looking to strengthen their approach, and anyone seeking to understand the fundamentals of selling to SA Government.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of SA Government procurement, from initial engagement through to winning and retaining contracts.
This session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This advanced training is ideal for professionals pursuing SA Government contracts over $550k, including business owners, sales and business development teams, tender writers, contract managers, and consultants. Whether you’re transitioning from smaller RFQs to open tenders or looking to improve your win rate on high-value opportunities, this session provides the advanced strategies needed to succeed in competitive government procurement.
Psychological Safety for Leaders involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating factors in the workplace that can affect employees’ psychological well-being and job satisfaction. Psychosocial hazards refer to aspects of work and work environments that have the potential to cause psychological or emotional harm to workers. These hazards are not necessarily physical but can still lead to adverse health effects and reduced productivity.