The Polaris Centre

13/10/2026

Are you a regional business looking to grow?

Apply now for a free virtual Business Fundamentals Group Session and get the practical skills you need to:

• be more strategic in your planning
• improve your marketing
• overcome business challenges.

The online sessions make it easy to build your business skills without the need to travel.

To be eligible, you must have an ABN and be based in regional South Australia.

View upcoming session dates and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x6mcb

06/10/2026

Looking to grow your business?

Regional business owners can now access free virtual Business Fundamentals Group Sessions designed to help you build skills, overcome
challenges and connect with like-minded business owners.

You’ll have access to:
• expert business guidance
• online delivery with no travel required
• a free Business Assessment
• subsidised business mentoring.

All you need is an ABN and to be based in regional South Australia.

Ready to take the next step? View upcoming session dates and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x6dq1

Once your application is received a Polaris Centre team member will reach out to confirm your booking.

05/10/2026

We'd like to extend a big thank you to our judging panel ahead of The Starter's Block Pitch Night!

After 12 weeks of learning, testing and refining their ideas, our participants will pitch their businesses to our judging panel featuring entrepreneur and software engineer Zac Bailey, brand strategist Emily Hilder, and communications specialist and entrepreneur coach Sanja Hendrick.

Together, our judges bring extensive experience supporting entrepreneurs and founders to validate ideas, grow their businesses and achieve success.

We can't wait to see the innovation, passion and hard work our participants bring to the stage.

01/10/2026

Calling business owners and entrepreneurs! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from and meet Sanja Hendrick at the Intercultural Employment and Business Expo.

Sanja is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and innovators build their stage presence and communicate complex ideas through clear messaging.

Attend a range of engaging workshops and gain valuable insights to support your employment or business goals.

Workshop spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance by visiting www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/interculturalexpo

We’re excited to be joined by Sanja Hendrick who will MC our Intercultural Employment and Business Expo on Friday 23 October.

Sanja is a communication strategist, speaker, and the Founder and Director of Talent Academy.

Dedicated to helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and local innovators build unwavering stage presence, Sanja specialises in translating complex ideas into clear, high-impact messages.

Through her partnership with the City of Salisbury and the The Polaris Centre, she empowers local business owners to master public speaking, overcome presentation anxiety, and pitch with confidence.

Sanja will also host the ‘Presenting your best: interview and networking skills’ workshop.

The expo is free to attend but registrations are encouraged. Workshop bookings essential.

Visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/interculturalexpo
for more details.

01/10/2026

The South Australian Women in Business Conference 2026 is sold out!

Tickets were in high demand thanks to our incredible line-up of speakers and facilitators, including an engaging panel discussion featuring:

• Olivia Jenkins, Olivia Jenkins Consulting and The Business Advisory
• Emily Hilder, Human Brands
• Sue Giacobbe, Mentor and Facilitator of Change

We can’t wait to for these three to hit the stage.

Missed out on tickets this time? Subscribe to our Women in Business mailing list and be the first to know about upcoming events at https://brnw.ch/21x64YB

Thank you to our funding partner Office for Small and Family Business and gold sponsor Auctus Training Institute RTO 40879.

30/09/2026

Ready to work on your business, not just in it?

The Advanced Management Mentoring Program helps established business owners take a more strategic approach to growth through tailored mentoring, accountability and business guidance.

The program allows you to:

• benchmark your business performance
• strengthen decision-making with advisory board access
• stay on track with monthly management meetings
• maintain momentum through mentoring and accountability.

Gain the clarity, structure, and confidence to grow your business.

To learn more, visit https://brnw.ch/21x63mg

29/09/2026

Join a free Business Fundamentals Group Sessions and gain practical tools, insights, and strategies to help grow your business.

Delivered by our experienced facilitators, this program is designed to help you think more strategically and connect with other business owners.

Upcoming October sessions run from 4pm to 8pm:

• Thursday 8 October, online (regional businesses only)
• Wednesday 14 October, Civic Centre, Woodville
• Wednesday 21 October, Polaris Centre, Mawson Lakes (Women in Business)
• Thursday 22 October, online (regional businesses only)
• Wednesday 28 October, Glandore Community Centre

Apply now at https://brnw.ch/21x61Gs

Once your application is received, a Polaris Centre team member will contact you to confirm your booking.

This program is funded by the Office for Small and Family Business.

25/09/2026

We had a full house at Wednesday's Business Fundamentals Group Session.

From mechanics and vehicle detailers to mortgage brokers, architects and AI marketing specialists, the diversity of businesses in the room sparked great conversations and shared learning.

Together, we explored:
• customer service
• how to grow your brand
• marketing strategies.

Looking to strengthen your business skills and connect with other business owners? Join us at a free Business Fundamentals Group Session: www.polariscentre.com.au/events-workshops

23/09/2026

The South Australian Women in Business Conference 2026 is now sold out!

For those attending, we're excited to introduce the workshop facilitators for this year's conference:

• Being Visible in a Busy World with Lisa Infante
• Knowing Your Worth with Olivia Jenkins
• Build a Business That Works for You with Tammy Edwards

If you missed out on tickets, join our Women in Business mailing list to be the first to hear about future events and opportunities at https://brnw.ch/21x5Tdh

Thank you to our funding partner Office for Small and Family Business and gold sponsor Auctus Training Institute RTO 40879

22/09/2026

The Polaris Centre is heading to the Gawler and Barossa Jobs Expo!

Come and say hello to our team and learn more about the opportunities available through self-employment and business ownership.

Whether you're considering starting a business, exploring your next career move, or looking for support to grow an existing venture, we'd love to chat about how our programs and services can support your journey.

We look forward to meeting you!

This is for you if…
👉 You want a job
👉 You want a different job
👉 You’re still figuring things out
👉 You’ve Googled ‘what should I do with my life’ 😅

Skip the online application black hole 👀

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