RDALC - Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast

01/09/2026

Gearing up for tourist season?
Staffing, cash flow, marketing, or just someone to bounce ideas off - you don't have to figure it out alone.
Our support is completely free: one-on-one mentoring, grant information, upskilling events, and help finding the right government support for your business.
We're heading to Kingston SE in September (dates TBC). Reach out to our Business Support Coordinator for a coffee and a chat about what's on your plate.
📧 [email protected]

20/08/2026

📣 Attention Millicent and Wattle Range businesses!

The Millicent Business Community Association invites you to 'The Business of Being Easy', proudly presented as part of Millicent Small Business Week.

Round-table solution finding, networking and a light dinner.

Every decision your business makes can either make life easier or harder - for your employees, your customers and people with different needs.

In a small rural town, relationships and reputation matter enormously. Businesses that are easier to work for, and easier to do business with, often build the strongest loyalty.

Join us for an engaging, practical evening of discussion and solution finding. This workshop is for business owners, team leaders and teams who want to explore simple ways to create better experiences, stronger relationships and a more accessible business.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕕 6.00pm
📍 Millicent Football Club Rooms
🎤 Facilitated by Toni Duka
🍽️ Light dinner provided

Bookings are essential. RSVP by 23 August

Join us for The Business Of Being Easy - MBCA Workshop and Networking event, understand your clients and employees - How to make them stay!

20/08/2026

CBD Master Plan - Have Your Say

We're sharing our six emerging Big Ideas for the Mount Gambier CBD Master Plan!

Civic Heart Rejuvenation - including a detailed plan for Cave Garden/Thugi. Enhancing Mount Gambier’s key cultural and civic heart; making it easier and safer to get around by delivering upgrades to public spaces, landscaping, lighting and wayfinding.

We're keen to hear your thoughts:

✅ Are there any elements (like the art sculptures, fountain, etc.) that we could creatively weave into a refreshed design, or need to be careful of?
✅ What local stories, history or cultural themes should be reflected in the precinct?
✅ How else could the Civic Precinct be used? (E.g. for events, festivals, performances, gatherings, outdoor dining, etc?)

Share your ideas, photos and feedback here: 🔗https://www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/cbdmasterplan/brainstormers/civic-heart

📍 Drop in at 24 Commercial Street West (formerly Youngs The Man's Shop) from 31 August to 2 September 2026, 9:00am to 7:00pm.

17/08/2026

LAST CHANCE - Small Business Week - Tatiara!

Join RDA Limestone Coast and Regional Collective for a free breakfast session on smart, sustainable digital habits for small business.
Business Basics for an Online Presence, featuring Sarah Secker (Regional Collective) and Bridget Hood (Boundary Agency), will cover what to prioritise online, which tools actually save time, and how to decide what to manage in-house versus outsource -without adding to the load.

- Wednesday 19 August, 7:45am–9:30am
- Regional Collective, 23 Hender St, Keith SA
- Light breakfast provided | Free to attend

Register now → (nearly booked out - last chance to register)

https://events.humanitix.com/lc-small-business-week-breakfast

Our Business Support Coordinator will also be on-site at Regional Collective that day, offering free one-on-one business mentoring sessions.

Only 1 spot available - to book, email: [email protected]

14/08/2026

Attention Naracoorte businesses! Looking for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow local business owners and community members? This Saturday’s (tomorrow) Connecting the Dots event, presented by the Naracoorte Business Association in collaboration with Naracoorte Caves, is one not to miss.

Calling Naracoorte Business owners/big-thinkers ! A one-off collaboration event with Naracoorte’s biggest tourist drawcard, THE CAVES!

05/08/2026

Small Business Week Breakfast + One-on-One Mentoring - Keith

Join RDA Limestone Coast and Regional Collective for a free breakfast session on smart, sustainable digital habits for small business.

Business Basics for an Online Presence, featuring Sarah Secker (Regional Collective) and Bridget Hood (Boundary Agency), will cover what to prioritise online, which tools actually save time, and how to decide what to manage in-house versus outsource -without adding to the load.

- Wednesday 19 August, 7:45am–9:30am
- Regional Collective, 23 Hender St, Keith SA
- Light breakfast provided | Free to attend

Register now →
https://events.humanitix.com/lc-small-business-week-breakfast

Our Business Support Coordinator will also be on-site at Regional Collective that day, offering free one-on-one business mentoring sessions.

Only 3 spots available - to book, email: [email protected]

22/07/2026

Help shape the future of leadership in the Limestone Coast.

Complete this short survey today: https://form.jotform.com/261968100172050

We believe everyone is a leader in their own right. Whether you're leading a business, volunteering in your community, mentoring others, involved in a sporting club, starting your career, an emerging or experienced leader, or simply passionate about the future of our region, we want to hear from you!

We're inviting people from across the Limestone Coast to complete a short survey to help identify the current and future leadership development needs within our region.

Your feedback will help inform future initiatives that support current and emerging leaders, strengthening leadership across our communities, businesses and organisations for years to come.

22/07/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Business Awards are now open. Know a local business that deserves recognition? Nominate them today.
https://www.mountgambierchamber.com.au/2026-business-awards/

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mount Gambier & Districts Business Awards!

Help celebrate the outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals making a difference across our region.

Nominations close Friday 21 August 2026.

Eligible nominees will then be invited to complete an application in their chosen award category.

Visit our website to explore the award categories and find out more: https://www.mountgambierchamber.com.au/2026-business-awards/

16/07/2026

RDALC welcomes two new Board members.
We're pleased to welcome Jeff Stricklin and Nathaniel Modra to the Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) Board.

Jeff Stricklin brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across emergency services, local government and the disability sector, with deep expertise in governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and community service delivery.

Nathaniel Modra is an agribusiness consultant, company director and business owner, with strong connections across the agricultural sector and a track record of leadership within regional industry organisations.

Together, their experience strengthens the Board's oversight as RDALC continues working with industry, government and communities to grow the Limestone Coast economy.

14/07/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is looking for an organised professional to join its supportive, flexible and positive team.
This role provides essential business and administrative support to help deliver landscape management projects across the Limestone Coast. Responsibilities include financial administration, human resources, records and asset management, along with general administrative support for project teams.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have experience in business services, this could be a great opportunity.

1.0 FTE, term contract to 27 April 2027
Location: Mount Gambier
For more information and applications: iWorkforSA https://bpa.onlypult.me/Cspd
Applications close: 21 July 2026 at 10 pm

Enquiries to: Jo Laubsch (Team Leader Business Services)
(08) 7424 5891 / [email protected]

If you enjoy working across finance in a supportive, flexible and positive team, then join us!

😀 The Senior Business Services Officer preforms administrative and corporate functions that support delivery of Limestone Coast Landscape Board projects. The role is responsible for financial, human resources, records management and asset management processes, and provides general administrative support to landscape management project teams as required.

1.0 FTE, term contract to 27 April 2027
Location: Mount Gambier

For more information and applications: iWorkforSA https://bpa.onlypult.me/Cspd
Applications close: 21 July 2026 at 10 pm