The Circle

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Murray Bridge
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge, Adelaide, SA
Free event series for small and family businesses across regional SA.
Connect, Learn and Network is a free regional event series running across regional South Australia from May to July 2026, delivered by the Office for Small and Family Business.

Delivered by the Office for Small and Family Business, each event gives you access to program information, local services and contacts from your region.
Whether you are starting out, growing your business or navigating business challenges, Connect, Learn and Network can help you find what support is available.

At each event, you can:

Meet your local Business Support Officer
Learn about government programs, grants and services
Connect with other business owners and support organisations in your region
Access tools and resources to help you start, run and grow your business.

In regions affected by drought or algal bloom, Rural Business Support and Regional Development Australia will also provide information on financial counselling, business planning and grant assistance.

Find an event near you

Loxton – Wednesday 27 May | 7:30am – 9am
Murray Bridge – Wednesday 27 May | 4pm – 5:30pm
Victor Harbor – Monday 1 June | 8am – 10am
Hahndorf – Tuesday 2 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Kingscote – Thursday 11 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Port Augusta – Tuesday 16 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Moonta – Friday 26 June | 7:30am – 9am
Clare – Thursday 2 July | 9am – 10:30am
Tanunda – Thursday 16 July | 4pm – 5:30pm
Naracoorte – Tuesday 21 July | 4:30pm – 6pm
Port Lincoln – Monday 22 July | 4pm – 5:30pm

📩For any enquiries, please reach out to dsd.events@sa.gov.au.
Click here to choose your venue and to register.

Indigenous Business Australia – Your Business and IBA – VIRTUAL
2026-05-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!
Topics include:
• what is business, why go into business and are you ready
• business success, risks and challenges
• business preparation and planning
• developing and testing your business idea
• business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan
• business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.
• IBA, your business and how we can help.
At the end of this introductory session, you should be able to decide whether to continue your business journey and work out your next steps.

South Australian Social Enterprise Council - Business for Good Group Mentoring - Murraylands
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Murraylands Skills Centre, 12 Bridge St, Murray Bridge, SA, 5253, Australia
The Business for Good program and the Rural City of Murray Bridge, through the Murraylands Skills Centre, are collaborating to bring this space to all businesses for good across the Murraylands.

Who is this for?
This activity is designed for South Australian small businesses that are passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re a social enterprise, a First Nations owned business, a certified B Corp, or a small or family business looking to embed social and environmental impact into your operations.

About the Group Mentoring
Join us in this facilitated gathering, an open and safe space for participation, where we will:

Explore the Social Enterprise Spectrum: Learn about the different ways businesses can be socially impactful, and see where your journey fits
Have your voice heard: Share the topics related to your business you’d like to explore during the session; you can suggest more than one
Share and discuss in small groups: Participants will discuss the chosen topics, with the freedom to move between groups to gain and share insights about different focus areas
Create connections: Build meaningful relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration

What to Expect?

Peer-to-peer learning and support
Collaborative problem-solving and idea-sharing
A focus on real challenges and opportunities for SA business for good
Networking in a welcoming and inclusive environment
After the session, we’ll have an extra hour for networking
Enjoy catering generously provided by our hots they Murraylands Skills Centre and the Rural City of Murray Bridge

Eligibility & Program Info
To attend, you must:

Hold a current ABN
Be based in South Australia
Be a small business (up to 20 FTE employees) or a family business
Be ready to learn how to embed impact in your business

South Australian Social Enterprise Council - Business for Good Group Mentoring - Murraylands
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Murraylands Skills Centre, 12 Bridge St, Murray Bridge, SA, 5253, Australia
The Business for Good program and the Rural City of Murray Bridge, through the Murraylands Skills Centre, are collaborating to bring this space to all businesses for good across the Murraylands.
Who is this for?
This activity is designed for South Australian small businesses that are passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re a social enterprise, a First Nations owned business, a certified B Corp, or a small or family business looking to embed social and environmental impact into your operations.
About the Group Mentoring
Join us in this facilitated gathering, an open and safe space for participation, where we will:

Explore the Social Enterprise Spectrum: Learn about the different ways businesses can be socially impactful, and see where your journey fits
Have your voice heard: Share the topics related to your business you’d like to explore during the session; you can suggest more than one
Share and discuss in small groups: Participants will discuss the chosen topics, with the freedom to move between groups to gain and share insights about different focus areas
Create connections: Build meaningful relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration

What to Expect?

Peer-to-peer learning and support
Collaborative problem-solving and idea-sharing
A focus on real challenges and opportunities for SA business for good
Networking in a welcoming and inclusive environment
After the session, we’ll have an extra hour for networking
Enjoy catering generously provided by our hots they Murraylands Skills Centre and the Rural City of Murray Bridge

Eligibility & Program Info
To attend, you must:

Hold a current ABN
Be based in South Australia
Be a small business (up to 20 FTE employees) or a family business
Be ready to learn how to embed impact in your business

Click here to register and for more info.

The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub - Back of the Napkin Lunch - Hackham
2026-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 | The Aussie Inn, 108 Main South Road, Hackham, SA, 5163, Australia
Join us for a Back of the Napkin Lunch co‑hosted by The Circle — South Australia’s leading First Nations Entrepreneur Hub — alongside Workforce BluePrint and Sea to Valley Startups, bringing together businesses, councils and partners from across regional South Australia.
Why Attend?
Local councils play a critical role in procurement, partnerships and regional development. This event puts businesses at the centre of the conversation, offering a rare opportunity to:

Hear directly from South Australian local councils
Understand how councils, government agencies and major projects engage with suppliers
Learn practical pathways to procurement, collaboration and long‑term contracts
Build trusted relationships before opportunities are announced publicly

The discussions will be grounded in real business opportunities.
What You’ll Experience

Reverse pitches from councils and partners on upcoming opportunities
Success stories from First Nations and local businesses who have entered government or major supply chains
Honest insights into barriers, lessons learned and how to navigate them
Open networking with businesses, councils and ecosystem partners
Practical next steps you can apply immediately

You’ll leave with new contacts, clearer direction and confidence that you were in the room early.
MC’d by Wendy Perry, MD @ Workforce BluePrint with Reverse Pitches, First Nations Enterprises and Business Opportunities for All – everyone is welcome with lunch provided.
Click here to register.

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Victor Harbor
2026-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Victor Harbor Convention Centre, Victor Harbor, SA
Free event series for small and family businesses across regional SA.
Connect, Learn and Network is a free regional event series running across regional South Australia from May to July 2026, delivered by the Office for Small and Family Business.
These events are a chance for small and family business owners to connect with their local Business Support Officer, meet other businesses in the region, and learn about the programs, grants, services and practical support available to help them start, run and grow their business.
Find an event near you

Loxton – Wednesday 27 May | 7:30am – 9am
Murray Bridge – Wednesday 27 May | 4pm – 5:30pm
Victor Harbor – Monday 1 June | 8am – 10am
Hahndorf – Tuesday 2 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Kingscote – Thursday 11 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Port Augusta – Tuesday 16 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Moonta – Friday 26 June | 7:30am – 9am
Clare – Thursday 2 July | 9am – 10:30am
Tanunda – Thursday 16 July | 4pm – 5:30pm
Naracoorte – Tuesday 21 July | 4:30pm – 6pm
Port Lincoln – Monday 22 July | 4pm – 5:30pm

📩For any enquiries, please reach out to dsd.events@sa.gov.au.
Click here to choose your venue and to register.

PAE Business - Social Media Marketing Workshop
2026-06-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Glanville Hall, 8 Park Ave,, Semaphore South, SA, 5019, Australia
Social media is no longer just about posting content – it’s about having a clear, consistent strategy that drives real results. This practical, hands-on workshop is designed for businesses in the City of PAE who want to build a purposeful social media presence that reflects their brand and supports business growth.
The session will guide you through creating your own strategy using a simple, structured ‘social media map’ – a practical tool to help you stay on brand, connect with your audience, and turn online engagement into visitation.
During the workshop, you will:

Learn how to build a clear and tailored social media strategy aligned to your business goals
Understand which platforms are right for your business and how to use them with intent
Map out content that resonates with your audience and supports your customer journey
Walk away with a social media map you can implement immediately

This free event is open to businesses in the City of PAE. Registration is essential to secure your place. Click here to register.
By registering, you agree that photos or video may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes.

PAE Business – One on One Business Support Meeting with Office for Small and Family Business | Parks Library
2026-06-02 09:30 - 15:45 | Parks Library, 46 Trafford Street, ANGLE PARK, SA, 5010, Australia
Small business owners in PAE can book a one-on-one session with a representative from the Office for Small and Family Business to receive business support.
A Business Support Officer from the Office for Small and Family Business will be visiting Parks Library in Angle Park to meet with local business owners. Sessions are 45 minutes and there are only six spots available. During the free one-on-one session, the Business Support Officer can help you:
🖱️navigate government support services
🤝connect with resources
💲access grants or funding
💡uncover tools and tips that will help your business grow
Hurry and secure the time that works best for you!
If your preferred session time is already booked, please contact the Economic Development team at the City of PAE at business@cityofpae.sa.gov.au and we will add you to the waiting list.
If you have previously attended a one-on-one business support meeting at the Port Adelaide Civic Centre, we kindly encourage you to let other businesses in our community take up this opportunity. You are always welcome to contact the Office for Small and Family Business by email or hotline, and remember, our Economic Development team is here to support you anytime.
The Office for Small and Family Business provides support and advice for businesses to access state government information, support, and services.

Office of Small and Family Business - Parks Library - One on One Business Support
2026-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Parks Library, 46 Trafford Street, ANGLE PARK, SA, 5010, Australia
Small business owners in PAE can book a one-on-one session with a representative from the Office for Small and Family Business to receive business support.
A Business Support Officer from the Office for Small and Family Business will be visiting Parks Library in Angle Park to meet with local business owners. Sessions are 45 minutes and there are only six spots available. During the free one-on-one session, the Business Support Officer can help you:
🖱️navigate government support services
🤝connect with resources
💲access grants or funding
💡uncover tools and tips that will help your business grow
Hurry and secure the time that works best for you!
If your preferred session time is already booked, please contact the Economic Development team at the City of PAE at business@cityofpae.sa.gov.au and we will add you to the waiting list.
If you have previously attended a one-on-one business support meeting at the Port Adelaide Civic Centre, we kindly encourage you to let other businesses in our community take up this opportunity. You are always welcome to contact the Office for Small and Family Business by email or hotline, and remember, our Economic Development team is here to support you anytime.
The Office for Small and Family Business provides support and advice for businesses to access state government information, support, and services.
Sessions available for 2:00 – 2:45pm, and from 3:00 – 3:45pm. Click here to register and select the small calendar icon next to the date, go to list view and select your preferred time.

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Hahndorf
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:30 | The Haus, 38A Main Street, HAHNDORF, SA, 5245, Australia
Free event series for small and family businesses across regional SA.

Connect, Learn and Network is a free event series for small and family businesses across regional South Australia.
Delivered by the Office for Small and Family Business, each event gives you access to program information, local services and contacts from your region.
Whether you are starting out, growing your business or navigating business challenges, Connect, Learn and Network can help you find what support is available.

At each event, you can:

Meet your local Business Support Officer
Learn about government programs, grants and services
Connect with other business owners and support organisations in your region
Access tools and resources to help you start, run and grow your business.

In regions affected by drought or algal bloom, Rural Business Support and Regional Development Australia will also provide information on financial counselling, business planning and grant assistance.

Find an event near you

Loxton – Wednesday 27 May | 7:30am – 9am
Murray Bridge – Wednesday 27 May | 4pm – 5:30pm
Victor Harbor – Monday 1 June | 8am – 10am
Hahndorf – Tuesday 2 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Kingscote – Thursday 11 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Port Augusta – Tuesday 16 June | 4pm – 5:30pm
Moonta – Friday 26 June | 7:30am – 9am
Clare – Thursday 2 July | 9am – 10:30am
Tanunda – Thursday 16 July | 4pm – 5:30pm
Naracoorte – Tuesday 21 July | 4:30pm – 6pm
Port Lincoln – Monday 22 July | 4pm – 5:30pm

📩For any enquiries, please reach out to dsd.events@sa.gov.au.
Click here to choose your venue and to register.

Wellbeing Habits for Small Business Staff - Loxton
2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:30 | The Precinct, 25 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton, SA, 5333, Australia
Feel too busy to prioritise your wellbeing? It only takes 60 minutes to learn simple, effective strategies to help you and your team manage daily stress and build a supportive, healthy workplace culture.
Join our Wellbeing Habits for Small Business Staff Masterclass, offered at no cost thanks to the SA Office for Small & Family Business.
In this masterclass, you will gain new perspectives on mental health and walk away with a range of brief, practical, and engaging wellbeing activities tailored to your own and your business’s needs that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.
What will you explore:

Foundational knowledge about mental health and wellbeing – why both matter and how they’re distinct
Your personal drivers for prioritising wellbeing and how this can benefit you personally and professionally
How small changes can make a big impact
A range of practical activities aimed at improving wellbeing resources or reducing challenges
The importance of tailoring these activities to your unique needs and the factors that may help or hinder implementation
The role of habit formation, plus tips and tricks to help you build or strengthen wellbeing habits

We’re excited to share this knowledge and insights based on scientific research to help you live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Spots are limited—register here to secure your place.

PAE Business - Social Media Marketing Workshop - Lightsview
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:30 | The Lights Community and Sports Centre, 244 - 270 East Parkway Corner Hampstead Road and, 244-270 East Parkway, LIGHTSVIEW, SA, 5085, Australia
Build a Social Media Strategy That Works for Your Business

Social media is no longer just about posting content – it’s about having a clear, consistent strategy that drives real results. This practical, hands-on workshop is designed for businesses in the City of PAE who want to build a purposeful social media presence that reflects their brand and supports business growth.
The session will guide you through creating your own strategy using a simple, structured ‘social media map’ – a practical tool to help you stay on brand, connect with your audience, and turn online engagement into visitation.
During the workshop, you will:

Learn how to build a clear and tailored social media strategy aligned to your business goals
Understand which platforms are right for your business and how to use them with intent
Map out content that resonates with your audience and supports your customer journey
Walk away with a social media map you can implement immediately

This free event is open to businesses in the City of PAE. Registration is essential to secure your place.
By registering, you agree that photos or video may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes.
Click here to register.

Managing Stress for Small Business Staff - Loxton
2026-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Precinct, 25 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton, SA, 5333, Australia
Join our Managing Stress for Small Business Staff Workshop, offered at no cost thanks to the SA Office for Small & Family Business.
In this session, we explore what stress is, how it can be both helpful and unhelpful, and practical ways to manage pressure. Running a small business brings many stressors including finances, customer challenges, problem-solving, and constant demands. Especially at this time of year, when many people feel stretched thin, learning about stress and practising management skills can be particularly valuable.
Learning outcomes:

Understand what stress is and how it affects us
Learn practical skills to manage and reduce stress
Explore how stress can sometimes be helpful rather than harmful
Understand the effects of chronic stress
Reflect on personal stressors and response patterns
Create a personalised stress plan

We’re excited to share this knowledge and insights based on scientific research to help you live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Spots are limited—register here now to secure your place.
See you there!

Indigenous Business Masterclass
2026-06-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
You are invited to join NAB & Hall Chadwick for an Indigenous business masterclass, the third in the series where NAB & Hall Chadwick will be focusing on business structures – the legal requirements & financial /tax implications of various structure types, as well as tips on what you should know as well as some tips on being ‘bank ready’.
To register, email: Annette.Ashworth@nab.com.au

ATO - Claiming deductions for your home-based business - VIRTUAL
2026-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Build confidence in managing your small business obligations with our interactive masterclasses. Designed to complement our free online courses, these sessions give you direct access to experienced ATO staff who can help clarify your responsibilities, walk through real-world scenarios, and provide practical guidance.
Masterclasses cover topics such as:

starting a small business
cash flow for business success
claiming home-based business tax deductions
claiming small business tax deductions
tax-time essentials – how to successfully report, pay and lodge correctly

They’re a practical way to strengthen your understanding of day-to-day business operations, helping you build good habits early and avoid common pitfalls that can affect your small business.
During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.
Access the free resources now at: https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/
To get the most from the masterclasses we recommend you complete the online learning before attending. This will give you time to consider what you’ve learned, reflect and prepare any questions you have to ask at the webinar.
The webinar will be facilitated by Liam Brennan – Wiradjuri Country.
Click here to register.

ATO & The Circle – Starting and setting up a Small Business
2026-06-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join us for a free online or in person Business Yarns presented by The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) Reach Out Team and The Circle.
Reach Out is the ATO’s Indigenous business support program that works with Indigenous small businesses to help them meet their tax and superannuation obligations.
The Reach Out team and The Circle will be running monthly online Business Yarns.
In this session, learn what it means to be in business, the registrations and structures you may need, good record keeping to meet your tax and super obligations from day one.
Click here, to register.

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Kingscote
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA

ATO - Claiming small business tax deductions - VIRTUAL
2026-06-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Online

PAE Business - Selling without Feeling Salesy: A simple 6-step sales process
2026-06-16 13:30 - 16:00 | Glanville Hall, 8 Park Ave,, Semaphore South, SA, 5019, Australia
In this practical workshop, you will learn a clear, step-by-step approach to sales that helps you build trust, understand your customers and make more sales without feeling salesy.
You will walk away with:

A simple 6-step sales process you can use straight away
How to feel more comfortable and confident in sales conversations
Practical ways to build trust and rapport
How to understand what your customer actually needs
How to clearly communicate the value of your service
How to close a sale naturally
A new perspective on sales as service, without the pressure

Toni Everard is a Business and Mindset Coach based in PAE. She works with business owners from solo operators to multimillion-dollar companies to help them grow sustainably and feel supported by the structure of their business. Toni combines practical business strategy with emotional intelligence and communication, helping clients build clarity, confidence and consistent results. Toni is known for simplifying complex ideas and teaching sales, systems and leadership in a way that feels natural, effective and aligned.
This free event is open to businesses in the City of PAE. Registration is essential to secure your place.
Please arrive from 1:40pm for a 2:00pm start, and don’t forget to bring your business card for a chance to win a lucky door prize. By registering, you agree that photos or video may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes.
Click here to register.

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Port Augusta
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Yarta Purtli Art Gallery, Port Augusta, SA

Adelaide Business Hub - Launch Your Business Webinar - VIRTUAL
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
This 2 hour session is tailored to the needs of business intenders.
Whether you are new to business, or you want to refresh your knowledge because you are starting another venture, we cover the nuts and bolts of feasibility, finance, marketing, legal, leasing, intellectual property and more.
This workshop will cover:
✅ How to establish the feasibility of your business idea.
✅ Rules and Regulations that you need to know.
✅ Cashflow and budget basics.
✅ Marketing and sales.
✅ Strategy and goals.
✅ Checklists, resources, and helpful tools included.

Indigenous Business Australia - Business essentials: Marketing fundamentals - VIRTUAL
2026-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Online
This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business operators and entrepreneurs who want to better understand and use marketing in supporting customers to buy their product or services.
Key topics include:

market research
identifying your target market
developing your customer value proposition
the four P’s of marketing
marketing channels
setting your marketing mix and developing a marketing strategy.

After completing this workshop, you should be better informed about the fundamentals of marketing and how you may apply those marketing principles to increase customer awareness and potential to buy from your business.
Click here to register.

South Australian Social Enterprise Council - Business for Good Group Mentoring - Adelaide
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | SA

The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub - Back of the Napkin Lunch - Seaton
2026-06-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Links Hotel, 346 Tapleys Hill Road, Seaton, 5023, Australia

Indigenous Business Australia - Business essentials: Your Business and IBA info Session - VIRTUAL
2026-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Online

Australian Tax Office - How to Successfully Report, Pay & Lodge Correctly - VIRTUAL
2026-06-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Build confidence in managing your small business obligations with our interactive masterclasses. Designed to complement our free online courses, these sessions give you direct access to experienced ATO staff who can help clarify your responsibilities, walk through real-world scenarios, and provide practical guidance.
Masterclasses cover topics such as:

starting a small business
cash flow for business success
claiming home-based business tax deductions
claiming small business tax deductions
tax-time essentials – how to successfully report, pay and lodge correctly

They’re a practical way to strengthen your understanding of day-to-day business operations, helping you build good habits early and avoid common pitfalls that can affect your small business.
During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.
Access the free resources now at: https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/
To get the most from the masterclasses we recommend you complete the online learning before attending. This will give you time to consider what you’ve learned, reflect and prepare any questions you have to ask at the webinar.
The webinar will be facilitated by Liam Brennan – Wiradjuri Country.

Indigenous Business Australia - Business essentials: Create a Lean Business Plan - VIRTUAL
2026-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Online
In the final workshop of the series, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research.
Using their business development learner guide, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business.
Topics include:
• what, why, when and who wants one
• types of business plans
• what is your X factor
• lean business plan components
• SMART goal setting.
With your lean business plan and business development learner guide, you should be able to clearly explain your business to others and identify what resources you will need to take the next steps in starting your business.

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Moonta
2026-06-26 07:30 - 09:00 | Seagate Moonta Bay, SA

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Clare
2026-07-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Flinders Food Co Clare, Clare, SA
Free event series for small and family businesses across regional SA.

Connect, Learn and Network is a free event series for small and family businesses across regional South Australia.
Delivered by the Office for Small and Family Business, each event gives you access to program information, local services and contacts from your region.
Whether you are starting out, growing your business or navigating business challenges, Connect, Learn and Network can help you find what support is available.

At each event, you can:

Meet your local Business Support Officer
Learn about government programs, grants and services
Connect with other business owners and support organisations in your region
Access tools and resources to help you start, run and grow your business.

In regions affected by drought or algal bloom, Rural Business Support and Regional Development Australia will also provide information on financial counselling, business planning and grant assistance.

📩For any enquiries, please reach out to dsd.events@sa.gov.au.
Click here to choose your venue and to register.

Indigenous Business Australia - Your Business and IBA - VIRTUAL
2026-07-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
