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

Managing Cultural Load, Cultural Stress in the Workplace

Adelaide  |  15 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

This workshop is psychoeducative and directed at the needs of Indigenous workers. If you wish to better understand how to support Indigenous workers we recommend that you register for the ‘beyond cultural competency to behavioural change’ workshop which is directed to a general audience.

Meeting Basics Training

Yunta  |  21 Jul 2025  |  11.00am - 1.30pm

How AI solutions can drive business growth and productivity

Online  |  23 Jul 2025  |  11.30am - 12.30pm

Discover how Australian small and medium businesses are embracing AI through the AI Adoption Tracker. Hear from AI adoption centres on how they are building confidence and enabling the AI journey for businesse

Meeting Basics Training

Port Augusta  |  23 Jul 2025  |  10.30am - 12.30pm

USG Workforce Summit

Port Augusta  |  28 Jul 2025  |  11.00am - 4.00pm

The third Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit will bring together industry, government and regional stakeholders to discuss the significant workforce opportunities and challenges facing the region, and identify opportunities for improving collaboration across projects and sectors to maximise the long-term benefits for the region.

New AED laws for SA

Online  |  29 Jul 2025  |  10.30 - 11.30am

New legislation in South Australia now mandates the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in certain buildings, facilities, and vehicles. Ensure your organisation is informed and compliant ahead of key deadlines.

Tactic Conference

Port Augusta  |  29 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025

A premier event connecting local suppliers with major projects across mining, energy, renewables, resources, infrastructure, and defence industries. Proudly partnered with the Local Buying Foundation.

AI Powered Video Creation

Online  |  30 Jul 2025  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

Video content is a powerful tool for engaging audiences, and creating high-quality videos doesn’t have to be complicated. This webinar will will show you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, HeyGen, and ElevenLabs (tools TBC) to create a complete video—from script to screen in just 60 minutes. Whether you’re creating content for marketing, social media, or your website, learn how AI can simplify video production and help you produce high-quality videos quickly.

Building blocks for business success

Online  |  5 Aug 2025  |  4.30 - 7.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia offers a range of tailored workshops to assist customers in meeting the challenges faced at each stage of the business life cycle.

Your Business and Indigenous Business Australia

Online  |  12 Aug 2025  |  10.00am - 12.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia offers a range of tailored workshops to assist customers in meeting the challenges faced at each stage of the business life cycle.

Budgeting and Finance

Online  |  19 Aug 2025  |  4.30 - 7.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia offers a range of tailored workshops to assist customers in meeting the challenges faced at each stage of the business life cycle.

WHS for Managers and Supervisors

Online  |  26 Aug 2025  |  8.45am

Half-day course for course managers, supervisors or team leaders. Public courses available, or it can be can be delivered at your workplace or at one of our training facilities.

WHS for Officers

Online  |  27 Aug 2025  |  8.45am

2.5‑hour course for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, senior managers, owners and directors. Public courses available, or it can be can be delivered at your workplace or at one of our training facilities.

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online  |  10 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025  |  9.00am - 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.

Business Port Pirie Awards Night 2025

Port Pirie  |  19 Sep 2025  |  6.00pm

Save the date –  September 19th 2025. Time: Doors Open at 6pm. Location: Northern Festival Centre Ballroom.

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online  |  8 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025  |  9.00am - 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.

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online  |  5 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025  |  9.00am - 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.