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25.01.2022 Welcoming Valdis Dnis who has joined the Committee for Adelaide in his capacity as the leader of All Electric Formula E Racing for Adelaide. A group which is working towards bringing the new global all-electric FIA Formula E racing series to Adelaide along with a Festival of E-motion. The goal is to build upon Adelaides proud history of leadership in both clean-tech and automotive engineering to accelerate our state as a leader. I love the Committee for Adelaides driv...e to make our state an even better place to live, learn and work in, and its strong track record to turn new ideas into reality. Its membership contains many of the states movers and shakers whom I enjoy learning from and am impressed how we can help each other to achieve more, Valdis said. See a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

25.01.2022 Congratulations to SKYCITY Adelaide Casino for all their hard work which will see it reopen from Monday with up to 950 employees returning to work. This is also great news for the vibrancy of #Adelaide's CBD which is continuing to gather pace as restrictions ease.

25.01.2022 We are proud to have such a diverse group of members who are part of the Committee for Adelaide and that includes the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Here is a great feature story on Managing Director Vincent Ciccarello and how his love and passion of music began.

24.01.2022 New winter festival Illuminate Adelaide will take over Adelaides city streets, laneways and buildings from July 2021 with light, art installations, immersive technology, music, performance, discussions and ideas along with new technologies including artificial intelligence, space and defence also playing a key role.

24.01.2022 Work has officially started on the next phase of Commercial & Generals WEST master planned community a $20 million facility which will incorporate the City of Charles Sturt Community hub, a café, medical centre, allied health services and more. A great project so far that keeps getting better.

23.01.2022 Welcoming the Leaders Institute of South Australia as a member of the Committee for Adelaide. The Leaders Institute of South Australia develops impactful leaders by encouraging self-awareness and providing opportunities to experience different perspectives. A not-for-profit association, their sole aim over more than 20 years has been to develop leaders with the skills and passion to create an extraordinary, sustainable and vibrant city and State. Their work, particularly through the Governors Leadership Foundation program, aligns perfectly with the vision of the Committee for Adelaide and we cannot wait to work with them moving forward. See a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

23.01.2022 Another great step forward for Thomas Foods International after receiving planning approval for their abattoir re-build which once complete is expected to employ 2000 people directly and create another estimated 4500 jobs indirectly.

22.01.2022 At our Board planning day at the start of the year (pre pandemic) we committed to an ambition to help Adelaide become the world’s first well city. It has been great to support WellCity Adelaide with their series of roundtable discussions to organise a vision for #Adelaide as a city of wellbeing and we look forward to progressing this further.

22.01.2022 South Australias Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) are a great idea but with onerous application procedures, high fees and other barriers, we were always concerned they would not have the desired impact. So in 2019 and in conjunction with Migration Solutions, we submitted a paper to the Department of Home Affairs and presented both written and verbal evidence at the Federal Joint Standing Committee on Migrations Inquiry into Migration in Regional Australia calling for major concessions. The low DAMA uptake shows just how important urgent reforms are needed.

22.01.2022 Committee for Adelaide 2021 Planning day is underway and there has been a bit to unpack. Always a refreshing process with plenty of opportunities for the year to come.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our CEO Jodie van Deventer for being announced as Chair of Adelaide United's first Women's Football Committee. Following Australia and New Zealands successful bid to host the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup, we will strive to help inspire the next generation of local girls," Jodie said.

20.01.2022 During some of our most uncertain times throughout March to May 2020 the Commissioner for Children and Young People SA asked 300 children and young people to share their experiences of COVID-19 and hopes for the future. Understanding these concerns, and considering their reflections will enable us to confidently invest in their futures. Read the full report here: https://www.ccyp.com.au//06/Reflections-on-COVID-19-Web.pdf

20.01.2022 It was a privilege to host some of SAs most influential people and think of ways to make SA great(er). Here are the top 10 ideas to improve the state's prosperity and lifestyle.

20.01.2022 We would like to welcome Nicola Craven to the board who replaces former PwC colleague Paul Hindle, who we would like to thank for his service. Nicola is a director of PwC Adelaide with over 15 years of experience working in both Australia and the UK. She has broad experience working with businesses large and small across number of sectors including infrastructure, utilities, agribusiness, retail, financial services and not-for-profit. She is passionate about helping people... and organisations succeed through understanding their goals, providing commercial advice and driving continuous improvement. She can attest to Adelaide being one of Australias best kept secrets, having migrated here from the UK in 2013, and can also see some of the challenges it faces. She wants to support the Committee for Adelaide to help make Adelaide an even better place to live. See a full list of our board here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au/our-network/people/ See more

19.01.2022 The development of the Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen designed by local firm and our member baukultur has been approved with construction scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2021. The Centre is partly funded under the Adelaide City Deal, with the federal government contributing $20 million to the project and will sit next to the Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre.

18.01.2022 Amazing to have some of #southaustralias most influential people together ready to tackle all things South Australia. Read more here: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au//58a472fe59b1b2ae5630435ef2

18.01.2022 Welcoming Harrison McMillan as a new member of the Committee for Adelaide. Harrison McMillan is not your ‘traditional’ recruitment agency. They embrace Recruitment 4.0 to build leading talent solutions, while using best of breed technology to streamline time consuming recruitment processes. They offer the full suite of HR and Recruitment Services across their four core services lines: Executive Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment projects, Contracting Recruitment and HR/Out...placement Services, all tailored to meet their clients’ expectations, deadlines and budgets. As a proud South Australian owned and operated company, they are keen to support local associations that are focused on the growth and prosperity of the South Australian community and economy and look forward to working with the Committee for Adelaide to create opportunities for our city economically, socially and culturally. See a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

17.01.2022 Thank you Andrew Leunig for a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion with our members. With our nation financialising most things, adopting a shallow rather than complex industry mix and people buying things they often dont need, the stage has been set for a massive shakeup. Lets adopt a design (rather than economic) led recovery as we reject dumb forms of globalisation and open our eyes to opportunities such as a renewable energy grid, use of SA Super for development opportunities and even creating the best public education system on the planet. Among the numerous ideas presented designed to stimulate debate, Andrews message is clear: COVID-19 has opened the way for bold thinking and we need to step up and create our own future.

17.01.2022 London-based Agent General for SA for the past 14 years, Bill Muirhead, said he had never experienced such interest in expats exploring moving back to SA in more than 30 years of living overseas. It's great to be welcoming such talented expats back to Adelaide.

16.01.2022 The Committees for Cities and Regions Australia and New-Zealand network has today called for a transparent and integrated road to recovery plan. Clear and consistent standards for safely opening our economies is a priority. Roadmaps on infrastructure, red-tape, planning, private sector investment, marketing and digital security are also imperative. We need confidence on these issues as we work together on our Road to Recovery.

15.01.2022 SA borders to reopen to travellers from WA, NT and TAS as coronavirus restrictions are eased helping to fast track South Australia's road to recovery.

15.01.2022 Thank you to Neville Power, Chair of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission and South Australian Senator Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services for participating in our latest webinar. We heard from both on the challenges that we must overcome as well as the many opportunities that will arise for businesses as we enter a new phase in this pandemic.

15.01.2022 Great to see #SouthAustralia become the first state to ban single-use plastics in Australia.

15.01.2022 In a first for a South Australian council the City of Adelaide is now officially powered by nature as operations move to a 100 per cent renewable electricity contract. Congratulations for this achievement which brings #Adelaide one step closer to becoming a carbon neutral city.

14.01.2022 South Australia’s newest tourist attraction - the $330m SkyCity Adelaide casino extension - will officially open its doors next week. Congratulations to all involved, it looks fantastic!

14.01.2022 Great to see our members Commercial & General and City of Adelaide working together on this project in what will be a $250m retail and residential development.

14.01.2022 Welcoming Arup as a new Committee for Adelaide member. Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of todays built environment. Together they help their clients solve their most complex challenges turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as they strive to find a better way and shape a better world. I see private and non-government organisations as having an important rol...e to play in helping shape the conversation around public policy and how Adelaide could change. The Committee for Adelaide provides an invaluable platform for combining the diverse expertise of organisations across many sectors and applying it to the betterment of our city and I'm really excited for myself and Arup to now become involved in this, SA Transport Planning Leader Daniel Osborne. Find a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

13.01.2022 If you are looking for a state budget summary our Deputy Chair Matt Clemow and the team at Capetal Advisory have put together the headlines, key data and what it means for the state.

13.01.2022 The plight of international students has been a focus of our Sustainability for our People working group since COVID-19 hit. In this article our CEO Jodie van Deventer highlights the enormous economic and social benefits that international students bring to our city, while committee member Aashish Wagley from Boomerang International Educational Services shares the current realities for international students and board member Graham Brown from Baptist Care SA talks about the spike in demand from international students.

12.01.2022 It was great to see so many of South Australias top influencers responding to Dr Sam Shahins call to use their influence for the good of the State and shows the passion and commitment they have for #SouthAustralia. The event marked the beginning of a process, not the end, and the Committee for Adelaide will work through the ideas with the top 50 so they can be collectively prioritised and implemented for the benefit of our state.

12.01.2022 Welcome aboard Flinders University as the newest member of the Committee for Adelaide. Globally focused and locally engaged, Flinders University has been making a difference for over 50 years through innovative research, excellence in teaching and learning, and exceptional student experience. Flinders University is headquartered in South Australia with a footprint that extends through regional and remote Australia. Flinders University offers undergraduate and postgraduate co...urses for some 26,000 students and 120,000 alumni connect us in 90 different countries across the globe. See a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

12.01.2022 What a time to be alive...if you're in #Adelaide with #MadMarch in full flight. This week we’ve had Writers Week join the Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Fringe with WOMADelaide and the Adelaide Cup set to come to the party over the long weekend. It is amazing to see this level of vibrancy on the streets which is also boosting our economy and giving us confidence as we navigate the year ahead!

12.01.2022 An excellent report by Ross Garnaut who says now is the right time for high levels of investment in the low-carbon future. When it comes to fighting climate change, he also believes #SouthAustralia is the best equipped jurisdiction in the country.

11.01.2022 Neil Sachse was one of the founding board members of the Committee for Adelaide and his passing is felt by us all. A giant both on and off the field, he devoted his life to raising awareness around disability issues and spinal injuries. Our condolences to Neil's family.

11.01.2022 The Committee for Adelaide along with the Property Council of Australia - SA and the Australian Hotels Association - SA Branch have formed a CBD Recovery Policy Committee to generate policy and business-led ideas to keep the economic heart of the state pumping. The Committee will also include representatives from KPMG Australia, Deloitte , PwC Australia, Ernst & Young, The University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Flinders University. Our CEO Jodie van Deventer said, the CBD is the beating heart of our state and with the number of people living in the city dropping off dramatically as international students return home, a co-ordinated focus is needed to revitalise our city centre.

11.01.2022 As part of our Top 50 SA Influencer session we were able to sit down with some members on the list and delve into how they have dealt with COVID and what recovery looks like moving forward. In this video ACH Group Chair Mary Patetsos speaks with our Deputy Chair Penny Gale on the challenges COVID has presented the aged care sector and how ACH is overcoming them.

10.01.2022 Thank you to Rick Persse, Chief Executive, Department for Education, South Australia for taking the time to address our members in what was an informative and open discussion about #education in #SouthAustralia. We share his view that we must give young people the best start possible, develop a world-class education system and involve businesses and the entire community in educating and preparing children for the world of work.

10.01.2022 Amplify by the Leaders Institute of South Australia is a seven-workshop program which covers the key capabilities needed to manage others including leading and developing teams, leading change and communicating powerfully. This new look Integral Leader Program is underpinned by Adaptive Leadership and is suitable for new, emerging and existing leaders. The next Amplify Program will start on 20 May 2021. For more info visit: https://www.leadersinstitute.com.au/leadership-prog/amplify

10.01.2022 Our member Migration Solutions has started a GoFundMe fundraising page to raise money for those temporary and provisional visa holders who have lost their job or been stood down as a result of the Coronavirus. These visa holders get no Federal Government support such as the job keeper payment, meaning many have no income. Many have families and young children to support. All money raised is being used to by food vouchers allowing these people to put food on the table and buy ...other essential house hold items. Every dollar counts. If you can, please donate and share this post with your own networks. So far they have raised over $36,000!

09.01.2022 Reforming our tertiary education sector, unlocking superannuation for local investments, free energy and fast food bans were some of the ideas a group of the states most influential people produced to supercharge the state over five and 20-year time frames.

09.01.2022 Did you know that international students bring more money into South Australia than the wine export industry? International education is our States largest export industry and the absence of international students is being felt by shops, hotels, restaurants, accommodation providers and more. Welcoming back international students is great news for #SouthAustralias recovery, especially given our proven track record quarantining arrivals, making our State one of the safest to be in.

09.01.2022 Safety, affordable housing, social cohesion and lack of traffic boosts central Adelaide up list to become Australia's best place to live, according to new research.

09.01.2022 We are proud to have Sight For All as a member of the Committee for Adelaide so when its Founder and Chairman James Muecke AM was awarded Australian of the Year we werent surprised. Read his inspiring journey in SALIFE magazine's latest edition.

08.01.2022 Welcoming our newest member Mobo Group. Established in 1963 Mobo Group exists to enable the lives of people living with a disability and their families to be the best they can be. They do this through providing employment and related support services to over 200 supported employees from 12 sites covering metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia. On joining the Committee for Adelaide, their Chairman and Director Sam Scammell said that they see membership as an opportunity for MOBO to contribute to the flourishing of Adelaide (and SA) as a community that provides opportunity for all living here. See a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

07.01.2022 Great to see some of our members amongst InDaily's top 100 SA companies including Santos: Proudly Australian, Adelaide Airport, Thomas Foods - Australia, SAGE Group (SAGE Automation).

06.01.2022 Our Adelaide Abroad program has been back up and running in the background but it was great to have our first networking event of the year in person. We're looking forward to having more of these in 2021.

06.01.2022 Great opportunity for young and passionate South Australians to join the Global Shapers Hub in #Adelaide.

05.01.2022 In Christopher Pynes latest opinion piece, he referenced the Committee for Adelaides Top 50 Influencer event where sustainable population growth was still at the forefront of peoples minds. Attracting more people is necessary to take full advantage of industries like space and defence.

04.01.2022 Thank you to all our members and supporters who joined our end of year celebrations. We are grateful to end the year on a high note by doing what so many around the world are unable to catch up in person. Special thanks to our guest speakers Urban Futurist, Stephen Yarwood, and Chief Scientist for South Australia, Professor Caroline McMillen, who gave us a fascinating glimpse to what we can expect in 2021 and beyond. And a huge thank you to our members, including new membe...rs who joined us in the midst of a pandemic, for continuing to support the Committee for Adelaide and contributing constructively and thoughtfully to our work during what has been an extraordinary year. There are both challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for #Adelaide and #SouthAustralia and we look forward to working with you all. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and safe and happy holidays. The Committee for Adelaide office will close on 25 December 2020 and reopen 4 January 2021.

04.01.2022 Wishing everyone in #SouthAustralia the best over the coming days. #Adelaide is a resilient and compassionate city and we look forward to seeing our streets, cafes, restaurants, pubs, beaches, hills and parks teeming with people again once this is over.

03.01.2022 Our latest webinar was truly out of this world! Led by Mike Kalms from KPMG Australia, our stellar panellists included Andrea Boyd, an International Space Station Flight Controller stationed at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency and Professor Andy Koronios, CEO of the SmartSat CRC. We heard about opportunities for #SouthAustralia and #Australia as well as the role #space will play in recovery from COVID. Exciting times ahead!

03.01.2022 Some great opportunities here for regional tourism operators to assist in the COVID recovery.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our member Meals on Wheels SA for the opening of their new HQ which will allow them to increase production capacity and provide a greater variety of meals. They do some amazing work for the South Australian community.

01.01.2022 We are pleased to welcome SAGE Automation as a new member of the Committee for Adelaide. SAGE Automation, which is based at #Tonsley and looks at industrial automation design, delivery and support, is part of the SAGE Group, a global company with a team of more than 470 people over three continents. As a specialist industrial services provider, SAGE combines the perfect balance of technology, process and capability to support clients on their digital journey. SAGE partners wi...th clients across the defence, energy, manufacturing, resources, utilities, transport, and water sectors, to design and implement solutions that empower them to lead into the future. SAGE Group has carefully developed five specialist offerings/business units SAGE Automation, Nukon, Embedded Expertise, Skills Lab and Traffic Control Systems that together deliver seamless support. See a full list of our members here: https://committeeforadelaide.org.au//who-are-/our-members/

01.01.2022 The changing face of #Adelaide - from architecture to art, laneways to liveability, Adelaide is a city in transformation, its vibrancy a major drawcard for visitors from all over #Australia and the world.