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Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North

Locality: Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 742 414

Address: 85 Ellen Street 5495 Port Pirie, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au

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25.01.2022 | Voting is now OPEN for the 2020 South Australian Ag Town of the Year! | There are quite a few towns nominated from the Yorke and Mid North, which one is your favourite? Head over to https://solsticemedia.com.au/south-australian-agricultural/ to submit your vote. ... Vote now to ensure one of our great Ag Towns wins! #AgTownoftheYear #Agriculture #RegionalSA #YorkeandMidNorth Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Regional Council of Goyder Wakefield Regional Council Yorke Peninsula Council Copper Coast Council Barunga West Council Port Pirie Regional Council Northern Areas Council District Council of Mount Remarkable District Council of Orroroo Carrieton District Council of Peterborough

24.01.2022 RDAYMN very happy to be participating in tonight’s Yorke Peninsula Tourism Awards (and possibly one of us a judge in the process) #YPTA2021 best wishes to all nominees #davidbasham #satc #yorkepeninsula #ticsa

24.01.2022 BOARD MEMBER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Regional Development Australia (RDA) is seeking leaders with vision, business and board experience who are able to foster strong economic and strategic development in local communities in partnership with Commonwealth, State and Local governments. Applications for Board memberships in RDA Yorke and Mid North are now open and close on 1 December 2020. An application package, including an application form and information of specific vacancies ...can be found via the link: https://www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au//applications-for-reg/ #regionaldevelopment #boardmembers #applynow #regionalsa #yorkeandmidnorth

22.01.2022 In the past week I’ve contacted some 245 local businesses asking them indicate interest in putting on a new apprentice or trainee. Now is the time to do so t...o take full advantage of the underway 12-months subsidy programs that are on offer. If enough businesses indicate interest, I can host a forum to provide all the info you need and there is potential for our region to qualify as a Skilling SA project region. Our townships can only grow if jobs are available, so I ask all local businesses to please get in touch with my office this week to indicate your interest in attending such a forum and/or employing a new apprentice/s. Phone 88322455 or email [email protected] as soon as possible.

22.01.2022 Looking for staff for your tourism business? We have created an Employment page on the Yorke Peninsula website - https://yorkepeninsula.com.au/industry/employme...nt where businesses with tourism job vacancies can be listed. To be featured on the employment page, please let us know your job vacancies by tagging us in your staff wanted posts on Facebook or emailing [email protected]. Yorke Peninsula Council Copper Coast Council Barunga West Council Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North

22.01.2022 The Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) Round 2 is a Federal Government funded grant that provides immediate financial assistance of up to $3,000 to farmers, farm workers, or farm suppliers/contractors including sale yard and abattoir workers who have been financially impacted by drought. Vinnies is distributing this funding on behalf of the Government. Come along to the Crystal Brook Council Office & Library meeting room on November 10 between 10.30am and 3.00pm and meet Jude from Vinnies to find out if you’re eligible for assistance. If time permits and you have all the required paperwork, Jude can also help you complete your application on the spot. #DroughtAssistance #CrystalBrook #PortPirieRegionalCouncil #RegionalSA #YorkeandMidNorth #Grant

21.01.2022 The PW2PA Alliance is holding two Community Information Sessions in Port Augusta. Where and when: Institute Theatre, 52 Commercial Road, Port Augusta on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 from 3pm 6pm. ... and Bungala Aboriginal Corporation, 1-3 Young Street, Port Augusta on Thursday, 29 October 2020 from 11am 1pm. The sessions will feature plans and artist impressions of the final Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication project design. Please come along to meet members of the PW2PA project team, see the final design, find out about the construction program, ask questions and provide your feedback. All members of the public are welcome. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to attend. To ensure COVID-19 physical distancing requirements are met, attendees must register prior to attending the Information Sessions by emailing: [email protected] or calling: 1300 161 407.

21.01.2022 Businesses, don’t forget that QR code tracing will commence from Tuesday, 1 December 2020. The COVID-Safe Check-in will be accessible through the free mySA GOV app. The data will only be available by SA Health for official contact tracing purposes and will be accessible for 28 days. A paper recording log will be available to businesses as a back-up if you don't have a mobile phone. QR codes will be mandatory for businesses that come in close contact with people.... For all COVID-19 updates, please visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business/covid-safe-check-in #YorkeandMidNorth #YorkePeninsula #MidNorth #SouthernFlinders #RegionalSA #COVID19 #COVIDSafe #COVIDPlan #Business #SmallBusiness

20.01.2022 JOB MATCH YORKE AND MID NORTH EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES Meat Process Workers required at Seven Point Pork, Port Wakefield. This is an opportunity for Full Time employment, various roles on offer. Must be physically fit and able to pass a drug and alcohol test. Register your interest via the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/jobmatchcandidatesevenpointp ... #PortWakefield #SevenPointPork #Fulltime #Jobs #MeatProcessWorkers #YorkeandMidNorth

20.01.2022 Assistant Minister Hon Nola Marino has announced the reappointment of Bill Vandepeer as Chair of RDA Yorke and Mid North Board until 2025. Bill has served as Chair and Deputy Chair since 2009 and will continue to lead the strategic direction of economic development in the region. Assistant Minister Marino said Bill has provided strong leadership for RDA Yorke and Mid North during his time as Chair, having successfully steered the committee through the challenges of 2020 and,... along with the members and staff, provided great support for the region’s business community and future economic development. Bill will lead RDA Yorke and Mid North under a refreshed Charter that focuses their role on driving investment and local procurement opportunities and through this, creating jobs and economic growth for our regions. I look forward to working with Bill and the RDA Yorke and Mid North members and staff over the coming years and encourage the community to reach out to their RDA to discuss how it can help business succeed. said Assistant Minister Marino. #RegionalDevelopment #RegionalSA #YorkeandMidNorth

20.01.2022 As part of the SA Government ‘circuit breaker’ COVID response, we will be shutting all of our offices (Clare, Kadina and Port Pirie) for the required six days. All of our staff will still be working remotely and you can contact us on 1300 742 414. We hope you all stay safe and well during this period! Stay up to date with the latest information at www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response or www.sahealth.sa.gov.au https://www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au//south-australias-cov/

20.01.2022 Our highly successful Multi Trades and Heavy Industry program recently made the shortlist for the 2020 Australia Training Awards in the Industry Collaboration category. The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, recognising individuals, businesses and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) for their contribution to skilling Australia. #AustraliaTrainingAwards #Shortlist #IndsutryCollaboration #MultiTrades #HeavyIndustry #RegionalSA #YorkeandMidNorth https://www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au//multi-trades-shortli/

20.01.2022 Are you looking to kickstart your career in 2021? We’re hiring a full time Administration Trainee in our Port Pirie office. Find out more or apply via the link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51224661 ... #YorkeandMidNorth #Jobs #Administration #Trainee #PortPirie #Career

19.01.2022 We are collaborating with National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia on the Remarkable Southern Flinders project which will boost nature-based tourism in the region. Yesterday, we were out in the field discussing hiking options in the gorges from Napperby to Telowie with NPWS District Ranger, Danny Doyle and Project Manager, Laura Stansfield. It’s a great time of year to get out and experience the Southern Flinders! Telowie creek is looking rather lively after the r...ecent rain. #TelowieGorge #SouthernFlinders #GorgesWalk #Hiking

16.01.2022 We are currently seeking expressions of interest from local businesses who would be interested in attending digital & business workshops with free mentoring. The workshops can cover an array of topics which will be tailored to the needs of the local businesses who register. These workshops are subject to funding so please register your interest via the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VPX3BT2 ... If you require any further information, please call our Southern Flinders Economic Development Officer, Hayley Trott on 0488 194 383. #BusinessWorkshops #YorkeandMidNorth #YorkePeninsula #MidNorth #SouthernFlinders #Business #Local #Support #Training

16.01.2022 Employment Vacancies in Jamestown, Orroroo and Peterborough. ELOHIM Disability Service are looking for Disability Support workers throughout the Southern Flinders. If it sounds like you, please contact Angela Hill on 0428 434 614.... #DisabilitySupport #Jobs #SouthernFlindersRanges #Peterborough #Jamestown #Orroroo #SkillstoSupport

16.01.2022 Are you thinking about applying for the Building Better Regions Fund? The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications and RDA Central West have facilitated a webinar focused on Round 5 of the Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund. The webinar explains the different streams, eligibility requirements and the application process. If you require any further information about the Building Better Regions Fund, please call our offi...ce on 1300 742 414. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgVKq-Nz1T0 #BuildingBetterRegionsFund #YorkeandMidNorth #Grants

16.01.2022 The Australian Government recognises and commends the important ongoing work of the Regional Development Australia Network (RDA) in driving economic development and growth across regional Australia. Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, the Hon Nola Marino MP, today announced the Australian Government’s recommitment to the RDA Network, including RDA Yorke and Mid North under a new 4.5 year funding agreement and refreshed Charter. https://www.yorkeandmid...north.com.au//australian-governmen/ #RegionalAustralia #RegionalSA #RegionalDevelopment #YorkeandMidNorth #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessDevelopment

14.01.2022 Business SA, in partnership with the State Government, have launched a regional-focused South Australian Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (SAYES). Access to business education and mentoring support in regions can be difficult. Now budding regional entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 don’t have to miss out! Regional SAYES program participants will: Be allocated a dedicated business mentor who will nurture and guide them throughout the program Take part in training workshops and mentorin...g sessions covering topics such as business strategy, finance, marketing, law, employee relations, leadership and media Produce a comprehensive business plan before graduating Be expected to apply the learnings from the SAYES program to start a new business and/or improve their businesses operations and sales in South Australia Find out more about the program or apply via the link: https://www.business-sa.com//SAYES-/Regional-SAYES-Program

13.01.2022 #YPTA2021 some fantastic nominees and winners at Yorke Peninsulas GALA awards night...we couldn’t capture it all as we were captured in the moments... #Barungawestcouncil #coppercoastcounil #yorkepeninsulacouncil

13.01.2022 Congratulations to all 35 winners of the Heywire storytelling competition ! Heywire empowers young regional, rural and remote Australians to share their storie...s far and wide about life in their part of Australia. Winners will have the opportunity to meet with Members of Parliament and community leaders at the inaugural online Summit to celebrate their stories. Australian Government Department of Health Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and EmploymentAustralian Families See more

12.01.2022 Have you heard about the new Southern Flinders Precinct and not sure what it is all about? It is a $10 million investment by the Federal and State Governments to establish the Southern Flinders as a world-class nature-based tourism destination. The next community information session is being held at Bowman Park, Crystal Brook on Monday, 26 October from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Come along to find out more about the project, potential regional opportunities and hear from:... > Kelly-Anne Saffin, CEO Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North. > Michael Williams, Executive Director, National Parks and Wildlife Service. > Jo Podoliak, Director of Tourism and Economic Development, National Parks and Wildlife Service. > Danny Doyle, District Ranger Yorke and Mid North, National Parks and Wildlife Service. Please reserve your spot via Eventbrite as tickets are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/southern-flinders-precinct- Port Pirie Regional Council District Council of Mount Remarkable Northern Areas Council #SouthernFlinders #FlindersRanges #Tourism #RegionalSA #MountRemarkable #MambrayCreek #TelowieGorge #WirrabaraForest #WillowieForest #AlligatorGorge #BeetalooReservoir #HeysenTrail #MawsonTrail

12.01.2022 Are you a parent who currently lives or works in Port Broughton? RDAYMN in partnership with Barunga West Council, Port Broughton Kindergarten, Port Broughton Area School and other key stakeholders are exploring the need for Child Care and Out of Hours School Care services within Port Broughton. We are seeking input from the local community to determine the current demand for these services. Please complete this short survey to share your opinions and thoughts via the link: h...ttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7D8ZD7K Feel free to share this amongst family, friends and the local community. #PortBroughton #ChildCare #OutofHoursSchoolCare #NorthernYorkePeninsula

12.01.2022 Delegates to the tourism industry restart conference being welcomed by the Premier at The Rising Sun Hotel in Auburn. #TourismConference #RegionalSA #Tourism #365DaysofRDA

12.01.2022 In light of the recent COVID-19 developments in the State, the Premier has just announced new restrictions that will take effect from midnight tonight. To find out more visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

12.01.2022 Don't forget to register for the Southern Flinders Precinct community information session being held at Bowman Park, Crystal Brook on Monday, 26 October from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Come along to find out more about the project, potential regional opportunities and hear from: > Kelly-Anne Saffin, CEO Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North. > Michael Williams, Executive Director, National Parks and Wildlife Service.... > Jo Podoliak, Director of Tourism and Economic Development, National Parks and Wildlife Service. > Danny Doyle, District Ranger Yorke and Mid North, National Parks and Wildlife Service. Please reserve your spot via Eventbrite as tickets are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/southern-flinders-precinct- #SouthernFlinders #FlindersRanges #Tourism #RegionalSA #MountRemarkable #MambrayCreek #TelowieGorge #WirrabaraForest #WillowieForest #AlligatorGorge #BeetalooReservoir #HeysenTrail #MawsonTrail

11.01.2022 All RDA’s in South Australia got together this morning to discuss the issues we are currently facing, business and economic opportunities and how we can collaborate better into the future. #RegionalDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessSupport #Collaboration #RegionalSA Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula Regional Development Australia Far North Regional Development Australia Adelaide

08.01.2022 Telstra has announced the launch of its new awards program, the Telstra Best of Business Awards, which celebrates small and medium sized businesses who are using innovation and expertise to drive the nation forward. Telstra invites all South Australian-based businesses under 200 employees to nominate and enter across eight categories. Anyone can nominate an exceptional business by heading to the website today: www.telstrabestofbusinessawards.com

07.01.2022 Are you interested in becoming a DisAbility Support Worker? Come along to an information session at Paxton Chapel, Burra from 10 am 12 pm on February 19. Discover what it is like to be a support worker, employment opportunities in the region and how to access free training.... Regional Council of Goyder #DisAbilitySupport #InformationSession #Burra #YorkeandMidNorth

07.01.2022 You are invited to join an important conversation about Road Safety in South Australia! Crashes resulting in lives lost are more common on Regional Roads in South Australia. Regional road users are twice as likely to lose their life or be seriously injured on the roads as those in the metropolitan area. Due to the difference in road safety outcomes between regional South Australia and metropolitan Adelaide, clear strategies aimed at regional areas should be developed. Whethe...r you drive, ride, or are a pedestrian or passenger, we invite you to attend this upcoming community workshop to discuss what you think is most important for improving road safety over the next ten years. The workshop will be an opportunity to meet to discuss road safety issues, identifying a set of priorities for our state-wide strategy from your local perspective. Where: SYP Community Hub, 33 Stansbury Road, Yorketown When: Monday 23 November 2020 Community Workshop 5-6pm, followed by drop in session for informal conversations 6-8pm All participants should register to attend the community workshop 5-6 pm: email [email protected] or Phone (08) 8402 1907 by 12pm Friday 20 November 2020 Owing to COVID, social distancing efforts need to be observed. There will be spaced seating and sanitiser available. We do ask that you not attend if you are unwell or displaying any COVID symptoms. Thank you for your cooperation If you are unable to attend, you can still provide feedback via email by 5 December 2020 on [email protected] in relation to: what you see as the goals for improving road safety over the next ten years; and where you see the priority issues to be addressed in the Road Safety Strategy. Contact details For general enquiries, please email [email protected] or Phone (08) 8343 2106. What we hear from you will help to inform the South Australian Government’s new strategy for the next ten years: South Australia’s Road Safety Strategy to 2031. Thank you for your participation as we work together to continue improving road safety for all South Australians.

07.01.2022 JOB MATCH YORKE AND MID NORTH EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES Do you live on southern Yorke Peninsula? Or would you consider moving to this picturesque coastal region? If so, we are looking for several fastidious "guest obsessed" housekeepers to service our two luxury holiday homes located near Marion Bay. These are casual positions offering regular shifts on a flexible roster system that will occasionally include weekends and public holidays. We will provide you with full training and ...all the equipment you’ll need to complete this work to a 5 star standard. Cleaning contractors with an ABN and their own equipment are also encouraged to apply. To succeed in the above role/s, you must: have a car, driver’s licence and smart phone be positive, reliable and punctual possess excellent time-management skills be well-groomed and neatly dressed be able to work unsupervised be able to work as part of a team be able to handle physical work take pride in your work possess a sharp eye for detail execute cleaning, upkeep and presentation to a luxury standard And in future? If you prove to us that you’ve got what it takes, we will provide you with additional training and mentoring so you can move into a management position within the business. LAUNDRY SERVICE We are also looking for a local person to provide an off-site laundry service (i.e. to wash/dry/fold bedroom and bathroom linen and press pillowcases and tea towels) on a regular twice-weekly basis, preferably including collection and delivery. This work may be undertaken as part of a housekeeping role as listed above, or it could be done as part of a separate arrangement on a casual or contract basis. Register your interest via the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2CFH8JY #EmplopymentOpportunity #YorkePeninsula #Jobs #JobMatch

06.01.2022 AusFAC 2021 open for nominations from innovative Australian agripreneurs AusFAC is Australia’s only agriculture technology event with a direct connection to a global network of agtech entrepreneurs, investors, and clients. Now in its fifth year, AusFAC is the Australian arm of the international Future Agro Challenge competition. Each year, six of Australia’s most promising up-and-coming agriculture technology innovators pitch their innovative solution to a 21st century food a...nd farming challenge in a unique competition event. The winner is crowned Australian Agripreneur of the Year, earning the right to compete at the Global Future Agro Challenge against innovators from over 60 FAC countries. The competition is open to anyone working in technology to support better food production. AusFAC2021 will be held in March 2021 in the Byron Shire and other sites across the Northern Rivers NSW. While we optimistically plan for a face to face event, we all know public health orders can change at any time. If we are unable to hold AusFAC live, we’ll go to Plan B with a sensational online event. If you are ready to pitch your innovation to the world, go to the AusFAC website for information on how to nominate. https://www.ausfac.org.au/how-to-nominate/ #agribusiness #agriculture #agtech #YorkeandMidNorth

06.01.2022 Passionate about caring for people? Looking for a career in DisAbility Support? Compassionate? Fun? Reliable? Come along to find out more. ... Service providers ready to interview and fill vacant positions across the region in disAbility support. Presentation from providers who employ support workers and mentors in the region. Pathways to job networks and skill to support programs. Register your details via the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/disability-care-connection- #DisabilitySupport #EmploymentOpportunities #InformationSession #PortPirie

06.01.2022 Five new positive COVID-19 cases have been detected in South Australia with the cases linked to the Northern Territory outbreak. To ensure we stay ahead of this... highly contagious strain, new restrictions and recommendations will come into effect later today. The following restrictions apply in Metropolitan, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Mt Barker and Adelaide Hills areas in South Australia. More information will be available when the Direction is published.

06.01.2022 Chair Position Available Don’t miss the chance to become the next volunteer chair of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Yorke and Mid North committee! Those with a passion for driving growth and creating meaningful change are invited to apply including women, people from Indigenous and diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. ... This rewarding position offers the opportunity to inform government decisions and promote your community. Applications close 23 November 2020. Learn more: https://www.rda.gov.au/ #RegionalDevelopmentAustralia #RegionalSA #YorkeandMidNorth

06.01.2022 Come join us... 2021 Yorke and Mid North Economic Summit 'Ground Truthing our Future'... 16 September, Port Pirie Sports Precinct. Keynote Speaker: Bernard Salt is one of Australia’s leading social commentators and business analysts. He draws upon vast datasets to interpret the overall trajectory of social change in the past and into the future. He argues that social and cultural change are rising forces that are reshaping the way we live, how we work and even how we form relationships. Plus, more speakers to be announced. Book your ticket now via the link: https://2021groundtruthingourfuture.eventbrite.com.au Port Pirie Regional Council Copper Coast Council Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council District Council of Mount Remarkable Northern Areas Council District Council of Orroroo Carrieton Barunga West Council Yorke Peninsula Council Wakefield Regional Council Regional Council of Goyder District Council of Peterborough #GroundTruthingOurFuture #YorkeandMidNorth #EconomicSummit #SouthernFlindersRanges #MidNorth #YorkePeninsula

05.01.2022 Are you a support worker and looking for work on the Copper Coast? Barunga Community Care require additional support workers in Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Community Care Coordinator at [email protected].

04.01.2022 Are you a South Australian food and beverage business? Are you looking at exporting your products to new international markets? Food SA are holding an Export Market Development Masterclass Series focusing on North Asian markets from February 15-19. Find out more via the link: http://bit.ly/3bCMOh9

04.01.2022 Help build drought resilience in Australia's agricultural landscapes. Apply for a share in the $10 million ‘Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program - Grants’. Visit the Community Grants Hub at: https://www.agriculture.gov.au//drought/future-drought-fund Port Pirie Regional Council Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Regional Council of Goyder Barunga West Council District Council of Orroroo Carrieton District Council of Mount Remarkable Northern Areas Council Copp...er Coast Council Wakefield Regional Council Yorke Peninsula Council #FutureDroughtFund #agriculture #ausag

04.01.2022 Passionate about caring for people? Looking for a career is disability support? Compassionate? Fun? Reliable?... Come along to find out more. > Service providers ready to interview and fill vacant positions across the region in disAbility support. > Presentation from providers who employ supports workers and mentors in the region. > Pathways to job networks and skill to support programs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people from all cultural and backgrounds to attend. #DisabilitySupport #EmploymentOpportunities #InformationSession #PortPirie https://www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au//disability-care-conn/

02.01.2022 CANCELLED: Due to the SA Government COVID restrictions we have had to postpone our event for Wednesday, 18th November to a later time. Thank You for your interest and patience. We apologise for any inconvenience https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/re/activities-and-gatherings