Visit SA Health or call the South Australian COVID-19 Infoline on 1800 253 787 for the latest information on South Australia's COVID-19 response.
Call our business Information Line on 8429 3801 to speak to a member of the Small Business Team for referral to business advisory and support services.
Call the Office of the SA Small Business Commissioner on 1800 072 722 for the facilitation of alternative dispute resolution processes between small businesses, and between small business and State and Local government, including the provision of a low-cost mediation service. The Office of the SA Small Business Commissioner also oversee the lodgement and refund of retail and commercial bonds.
Call the Industry Advocate South Australia on 8226 8956 to learn how your business can participate in government contracts.
Click here to explore opportunities to grow with government and private sector grants and support.
Search for grants, funding and support programs from across government using the Australian Government Grants and Programs finder.
Business support services
If you’re considering seeking business support and advice, a range of national, South Australian and local government services are available to help. They can help you or direct you to the best source for help, with issues ranging from registering your new business name to identifying the best exit strategy when you’re ready for your next challenge. Please note that some services may incur a low-cost fee - you should check with the Provider before engaging their services.
Use the filter to search for the type of assistance you're seeking and your location. For example, click Plan and start your business and Adelaide Hills if you are just starting out and are based in the hills.
Please note, information for Adelaide Metropolitan applies to both the local area and the state as a whole, as many head offices are based in the Adelaide CBD.
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The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub
Department for Trade and Investment (DTI)
Healthy Workplaces SA
Developed by a Collaborative Partnership of expert representatives from government and non-government organisations to provide a central source of information, tools and resources to help South Australian businesses create healthy, safe and thriving workplaces.
ReturntoWorkSA
Office of the Industry Advocate (OIA)
Industry Capability Network SA (ICNSA)
Future Industries eXchange for Entrepreneurship (FIXE)
The Office of the Chief Entrepreneur has established a new model in South Australia: FIXE - the Future Industries eXchange for Entrepreneurship. FIXE gives entrepreneurs everything they need to build their capabilities and confidence in one spot. Here you’ll find the skills you need to grow your business from concept through to creation, turning your innovations into commercial outcomes.
Fair Work Commission – Workplace Advice Service
Fair Work Ombudsman – Employer Advisory Services (EAS)
Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services program
City of Onkaparinga – ON Business Partner Program
City of Marion
The City of Marion provides a range of business support services such as business associations and the Southern Business Mentoring Program, workshops, networking and information, local initiatives such as the visitor and digital economy projects and places for people at key business hubs such as Cove Business Hub and Tonsley Innovation District.
Adelaide City Council
South Australian Government Department for Industry, Innovation and Science - Skills and training support
University of South Australia Tax Clinic
Southern Business Mentoring Program
SafeWork SA
Polaris Business and Innovation Centre
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
Office of the Industry Advocate
Propel SA
Entrepreneurship Facilitator – Western Adelaide
Stretton Centre
.au Domain Administration
Adelaide Business Hub
Adelaide Hills 2
Business Alexandrina – The Business Hub
Barossa 4
Entrepreneurship Facilitator – Barossa – Yorke – Mid North
Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains (RDA BGLAP)
Rural Business Support (RBS)
Eyre Peninsula 4
Whyalla - Business Growth Program Partnership
Whyalla City Council has embarked on a joint venture with Business SA and Whyalla Business and Tourism to assist local businesses to thrive and grow in 2021 and beyond. The 12-month Business Growth Program is designed to help many of the small businesses in Whyalla to not only remain viable, but expand, generate additional income, employ more local people and help Whyalla’s economy thrive.
Rural Business Support (RBS)
Regional Work SA
Flinders Ranges and Outback 3
Regional Development Australia Far North (RDAFN)
Rural Business Support (RBS)
Limestone Coast 4
Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD)
Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC)
Rural Business Support (RBS)
Murray River, Lakes & Coorong 4
Business Alexandrina
Rural Business Support (RBS)
Regional Work SA
Yorke Peninsula 4
Entrepreneurship Facilitator – Barossa – Yorke – Mid North
Rural Business Support (RBS)
Regional Work SA
Kangaroo Island 3
Business Alexandrina – The Business Hub
Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Business Hub
A free government service which connects businesses to information, support services and experts in one convenient place. Located on Commercial Street in Kingscote, the Hub offers a range of in-house services including business information, expert advice, government support services, coaching and mentoring to help your business start, grow or become more competitive. The Kangaroo Island Business Hub is jointly funded by the South Australian and Australian Governments to support the economic recovery of Kangaroo Island.
Fleurieu 2
Business Victor Harbor
Far North 1
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BICON – Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions)
Australian Border force (ABF)
Export Finance Australia
Austrade export services
To help more Australian businesses who want to sell their products overseas, Austrade export services gives you access to easy to navigate export help, market insights and advice online. Learn the basics of exporting, assess whether you’re ready to export and find the right market for your products.
Beyond Blue - NewAccess for Small Business Owners
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)
Insurance Council of Australia (ICA)
Understand Insurance is an initiative of the (ICA), the representative body of the Australian insurance industry, designed to help individuals and businesses make better decisions about their general insurance. The information they provide is impartial and not affiliated with any one insurance company and you can search their free Find an Insurer database of general insurers and their products.
Indigenous Regional Network (IRN)
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)
The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub
Established in partnership with the Australian Government and the South Australian Government to assist the South Australian Aboriginal Business Sector with support to build your business through increased connections, capacity, capability and confidence. The Circle team will work with you one-on-one, providing tailored business support, solutions and referrals to a range of experts and opportunities to meet your business needs.