Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program.

Building your best tender response supplier workshop

Online  |  12 Mar 2026  |  11.00am - 12.00pm

This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online  |  25 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026  |  8.45am - 4.30pm

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. By representing workers in their group, HSRs provide an avenue for workers to raise safety issues within their workplace, ensuring that a process is followed to resolve any hazards or risks.

From Team Member to Team Leader

Whyalla  |  25 Mar 2026  |  9.00am - 4.30pm

This course, offered by Adelaide University, is designed for professionals about to make a leadership role transition or those recently transitioned.
Explore strategies to cope creatively with change in yourself and others.

Confident and Persuasive Presentations

Port Augusta  |  9 Apr 2026  |  9.00am - 4.30pm

This course focuses on building confidence and effectiveness in public speaking, enabling you to engage audiences with clarity and impact.

What makes a good presentation?

Increasing your Professional and Personal Effectiveness

Port Pirie  |  15 Apr 2026  |  9.00am - 4.30pm

Participants will identify key purposes, gain strategies for direction and confidence, and address behaviours that limit success.

What is covered in this course?

WHS for Officers

Online  |  24 Apr 2026  |  8.45 - 11.30am

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.

Introduction to Project Management

Whyalla  |  24 Apr 2026  |  9.00am - 4.30pm

This one-day course is suitable for participants working within operational roles and with limited or no knowledge of project management principles and tools.

Career Roadshow

Port Pirie, Port AUgusta, Whyalla  |  21 May 2026 - 28 May 2026  |  10.00am - 2.00pm

The Career Roadshow is a premier careers event spanning five key locations in South Australia: Kadina, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Lincoln.

This event aims to connect local communities with employment and career opportunities, showcasing regional businesses, careers, higher education, training, and employment options.

Attendees will include school students, job seekers, and career changers, all seeking guidance for their future paths. With interactive displays, attendees will have the chance to explore career opportunities, apply for jobs, and enrol in courses on-site.