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Regional support

Connecting businesses with information and support

Regional South Australia encompasses a diverse range of environments, with our regions being home to a vast number of the state's most iconic landscapes and tourist attractions.

There are a range of organisations and programs available to support businesses and workers in South Australia's regions.

Regional Development Australia (RDA)

RDA is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all levels of government to support the development of regional Australia. A national network of RDA committees comprised of local leaders who understand the challenges, opportunities and priorities within their local communities, work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the economic development of their regions.

Visit Regional Development South Australia for further information about the network and find your local RDA to discover their range of business support services.

Kangaroo Island Business Hub

The Kangaroo Island Business Hub, located on Commercial Street in Kingscote, will cease operations on 30 June 2026.

You can still book and use a room at the Hub up to Friday, 26 June 2026, with walk-in support available during business hours until 5pm Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Support for businesses on Kangaroo Island will continue through the Office for Small and Family Business, including tailored one-on-one support from a dedicated Small Business Support Officer servicing Kangaroo Island and neighbouring regions.

Frequently Asked Questions - Kangaroo Island Business Hub

The Kangaroo Island Business Hub will close on 30 June 2026, when the current lease expires.

The Office for Small and Family Business will continue to support Kangaroo Island businesses to start, run and grow through tailored one-on-one support from a dedicated Business Support Officer servicing the island and neighbouring regions

The business.sa.gov.au website and Infoline will also remain available as ongoing resources for businesses seeking information, support and referrals.

In addition, a range of free or low-cost programs are available, delivered online and in person, to help businesses grow, build capability, become more sustainable and support mental health and wellbeing.

For more information contact the Office for Small and Family Business Infoline on 8429 3801.

The Kangaroo Island Business Hub was established as a recovery initiative in response to the 2019-20 bushfires and the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic.

The Business Hub will close on 30 June, when the current lease expires.

Support for Kangaroo Island businesses will continue through the Office for Small and Family Business, ensuring ongoing access to information, programs and resources.

Meeting rooms, event spaces and video‑conferencing facilities will still be available for bookings up to Friday, 26 June 2026, with walk-in support available during Business Hours until close of business on 30 June 2026.

Any bookings required after this date will need to be made at alternative venues.

The Hub has 11 different spaces that can be booked up until 26 June 2026. Rooms can be booked for a variety of activities, such as meetings, training sessions, events and co-working.

Spaces available to book include:

  • 2 x small private meeting rooms
  • 1 x large boardroom / training room
  • 2 x meeting tables (6 pax per table located in ‘Heartland’ open space)
  • 4 x ‘hot desk’ workstations (located in ‘Heartland’ open space)
  • 2 x sit-stand work desks (located in ‘Heartland’ open space)

In addition, businesses can access video conferencing facilities, laptops (on request), and a co-working area with WiFi to work in during visits.

For information or to book a hot desk, meeting room or event space, please contact the Hub.

Make a booking

The delivery of the Kangaroo Island Study Hub program is unaffected by this change.

The Study Hub is currently negotiating its future tenancy arrangements.

For Study Hub enquiries, please contact the KI Study Hub Coordinator on 0499 060 062 or info@kish.org.au

Grant programs and support

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Grant programs

There are a range of grant programs available to provide financial support to eligible businesses and workers in South Australia.
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Regional Work SA

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Rural Business Support (RBS)

The Small Business Financial Counselling (SBFC) program provides practical support to small business owners in rural areas who are concerned about the impact of drought, bushfire and/or COVID-19 on their business.
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