Hoot & Howl - The Bunyip Bazaar
2026-02-28 15:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | The Sturt Reserve, Sturt Reserve Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA, 5253, Australia
Hoot & Howl is excited to announce a new chapter, The Bunyip Bazaar. A free Family Day of markets and gift shopping, food, drink and live acoustic.

Nestled in between the iconic Bunyip (Mulyawonk), the fun-filled covered playground area, and skate park, their Bazaar is a riverside market event running till sunset and welcoming the summer.

Invite your friends and family, and let’s get outdoors, and treat ourselves. Free parking, free entry, pet friendly.

South Australian Tourism Commission - Tourism 101
2026-03-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Mr. Mick Cellar Door, Clare Valley, 7 Dominic Street, CLARE, SA, 5453, Australia
A solid foundation for tourism success

Tourism 101 is a practical, introductory workshop, designed for new and emerging tourism operators, businesses exploring opportunities in tourism, and existing businesses looking to diversify into tourism or already engaging with visitors.
Delivered as a two-hour, in-region session, Tourism 101 breaks down the South Australian tourism landscape and how to get started in the industry with confidence. You will gain a clear understanding of who visits South Australia, what visitors are looking for, and how businesses like yours can succeed.
Tourism 101 is ideal if you are:
• Exploring a tourism idea but not sure where to start
• A business owner considering adding a visitor experience
• New to tourism and wanting to understand the landscape
• An existing business already interacting with visitors
Program overview

The session covers the fundamentals of tourism demand, visitor types, and industry structures, introduces the key organisations that support tourism businesses, and outlines the pathways available to help you grow and develop your idea. Content is tailored to your tourism region and informed by local insights, with time to ask questions and connect with others on a similar journey.
You will leave with a practical Tourism Readiness Checklist, a clearer sense of your next steps, and a better understanding of the support available to help you build capability and move forward.
For enquiries about Tourism 101, contact the South Australian Tourism Commission at: destinationdevelopment@sa.gov.au

Office of the Industry Advocate - Tender for Success: Fundamentals
2026-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Lot Fourteen, TechCentral building, Frome Road, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000, Australia
Tender for Success – Fundamentals
Ready to unlock opportunities in the South Australian Government market? This foundational training will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to successfully navigate government procurement processes.

What You’ll Learn:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of SA Government procurement, from initial engagement through to winning and retaining contracts. This interactive session covers:

Procurement Process Overview – Navigate the key phases and understand procurement thresholds that shape your approach
101 of influencing Government Buyers – Learn who to talk to, how to engage efficiently, and why the specification is critical to your success
Mastering the RFQ – Step-by-step guidance on responding to Requests for Quotation (targeted at contracts under $550k)
Inside the Evaluation Process – Gain valuable insights and observations from real SA Government evaluation panels
Reading the Signs – Identify indicators that your bid is on track (or needs adjustment)
Winning Beyond the First Contract – Discover how effective contract management and relationship building create pathways to future opportunities
Best Practice Engagement with OIA – Key takeaways on leveraging support and resources
Q&A – The session includes dedicated Q&A time to address your specific questions and challenges.

Who Should Attend:
Businesses new to government procurement, suppliers looking to strengthen their approach, and anyone seeking to understand the fundamentals of selling to SA Government.

Cyber Wardens - Protect your Business with Free Cyber Security Training - VIRTUAL
2026-03-03 09:30 - 10:15 | Online
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you play a critical role in protecting your business, your customers and your livelihood from cyber threats.
Melbourne Innovation Centre is partnering with Cyber Wardens to offer a free webinar with simple, practical steps to help you reduce your cyber risk and build safer online habits.
Enrol today to defend against scammers.

Foundations webinar

The Foundations webinar provides a short introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business.
In this webinar, you will learn:

The biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses
Red flags and warning signs your business is at risk
Everyday habits that make you more vulnerable to cyber crime
How to identify cyber security red flags​

Stretton Centre - Exploring Self-Employment Taster
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Are you considering self-employment but unsure where to start?
This Exploring Self-Employment Taster by Auctus is designed to guide you through the essentials of starting your own business. Whether you have a business idea or are simply curious about working for yourself, this session provides practical insights, expert advice, and the support you need to take the next step.
Once the taster is completed you will have the opportunity to enrol in the following Business Plan sessions also held at the Stretton Centre.

Indigenous Business Australia – Building Blocks for Business Success – VIRTUAL
2026-03-03 15:30 - 18:30 | Online
What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia?
This workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business.
Topics include:
• Basic business structures
• Registrations, business name and vision statement
• Business management obligations such as insurance, record keeping, business names, intellectual property and cultural considerations
• Financial literacy and key business terms
• Basic financial management concepts.

Office of the Industry Advocate - Tender for Success: Advanced
2026-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Lot Fourteen, TechCentral building, Frome Road, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000, Australia
Tender for Success – Advanced Training
Tender for Succes (Advanced) is an extended 2-hour session covering all fundamentals content plus expertise in tenders over $550k, full tender writing, evaluation insights, and negotiation tactics.

What You’ll Learn:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of SA Government procurement, from initial engagement through to winning and retaining contracts. Fundamentals content includes:

Procurement Process Overview – Navigate the key phases and understand procurement thresholds that shape your approach
101 of influencing Government Buyers – Learn who to talk to, how to engage efficiently, and why the specification is critical to your success
Mastering the RFQ – Step-by-step guidance on responding to Requests for Quotation (targeted at contracts under $550k)
Inside the Evaluation Process – Gain valuable insights and observations from real SA Government evaluation panels
Reading the Signs – Identify indicators that your bid is on track (or needs adjustment)
Winning Beyond the First Contract – Discover how effective contract management and relationship building create pathways to future opportunities
Best Practice Engagement with OIA – Key takeaways on leveraging support and resources
Q&A – The session includes dedicated Q&A time to address your specific questions and challenges.

Additional Advanced content that will be covered:

Procurements greater than $550k – winning the open tender
Understanding Evaluation Panel Mindsets – Learn how panel members approach their assessment tasks
Writing a Full Tender Response – Comprehensive guidance on crafting competitive submissions
Market Competition Dynamics – Navigate competitive positioning in tender environments
Leveraging the Clarification Process – Use clarifications strategically to strengthen your response
Presenting to Evaluation Panels – Maximise impact when given the opportunity to present your offer
Tactical Negotiation Management – Best practices for presenting contract requirements

Who Should Attend:
This advanced training is ideal for professionals pursuing SA Government contracts over $550k, including business owners, sales and business development teams, tender writers, contract managers, and consultants. Whether you’re transitioning from smaller RFQs to open tenders or looking to improve your win rate on high-value opportunities, this session provides the advanced strategies needed to succeed in competitive government procurement.

Stretton Centre - Marketing Fundamentals for Small Business
2026-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Gain foundational understanding and build confidence in your marketing approach with this practical, hands-on workshop designed for small business owners.
In this workshop you will learn:

The basics of marketing
To uncover who your ideal customers are
To craft a high-level marketing plan outlining your goals and next steps.

You will be given the chance to explore key marketing channels that may suit your business and discover how to make them work together for real results.
By the end, you’ll walk away with a clearer direction, practical tools, and actionable next steps to attract more of the right customers and grow your business in line with your true purpose.

About the presenter:
Linda Stapleton is the founder and lead consultant for Sapphire Business Consultants.
Linda brings over 25 years of professional experience working in management roles across a wide range of industries.
Her extensive background provides a deep understanding of business operations, people management and strategic development. Linda’s approach combines analytical insight with genuine care for helping business owners grow with clarity and confidence.
Linda delivers practical, engaging and actionable workshops designed to inspire business owners to strengthen their operations, marketing and overall strategic direction.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - Goods and Services tax (GST) - VIRTUAL
2026-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offer a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge.
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.

Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island – Business Fundamentals Victor Harbor
2026-03-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Business Victor Harbor, 2/23 Victoria Street, VICTOR HARBOR, SA, 5211, Australia
Running and growing your business

Learn practical strategies and key fundamentals to successfully grow and scale your business.

Designed specifically for individuals who have started and running a business or are looking to revitalize an existing one, and who already hold an ABN.
This workshop, run in the City of Victor Harbor is developed and presented by experienced business owners and mentors from the Polaris Centre, specifically for the regions businesses in the the City of Victor Harbor who are already operating and hold an ABN.
BENEFITS of this workshop for YOU:

What you need to know about being in business!
How to price your products or services?
The importance of business planning
Ways to achieve and optimize profits!
How MARKETING can Transform and Accelerate growth!
Learn how to sell more than your competitors and;
Enjoy the work you do

You’ll receive a comprehensive workshop manual and 1 hour of private mentoring, at a time to suit you and also a light meal will be served.
Places are limited! Book Your FREE Seat Now! Please at 3.45pm for a 4pm start.

Indigenous Business Australia – Marketing Fundamentals – VIRTUAL
2026-03-05 10:30 - 13:30 | Online
At this workshop you will hear how applying the fundamental principles of marketing can help to increase awareness of your business and improve the potential for customers to buy from you.
Topics include:
• The 4+4Ps of marketing
• Researching the market
• Know your customer
• Branding and storytelling
• Culture in branding
• Developing a marketing strategy.
Build your brand, target your audience and find out what it takes to make your business stand out.

Department of Finance - An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop - VIRTUAL
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.
What you’ll learn:

Why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
What the Australian Government buys and how
Procurement methods and industry engagement
How to start the process to sell
Responding to an approach to market
What to expect if you win a contract
What to expect if you don’t win a contract

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) - Export Essentials: Managing Export Payments Risk - VIRTUAL
2026-03-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
About the event

Build confidence in international trade with this practical 3-part workshop series. Learn how to reduce risk, protect cash flow, and avoid costly mistakes in global trade.
Managing export payments risk
Getting paid for your exports is the most important part of exporting. This webinar provides a practical overview of export payments and the financial risks involved in international trade.
The session will help exporters understand:

the range of payment methods used in global transactions
how to secure cashflow
how to select the most appropriate option for each market and customer.

Learn how export payments interact with international sales contracts, Incoterms®, and trade finance instruments. You’ll also learn how poor alignment of these can expose businesses to risks related to:

cash flow
credit
non-payment.

Real-world examples
Hear about real examples from everyday export scenarios and common issues seen in bank and trade processes. The webinar will highlight:

how to avoid delay in payments
common payment issues faced by exporters
practical strategies to mitigate them.

Whether you are new to exporting or looking to strengthen your payment security, this session will give clear guidance to help protect revenue and improve financial certainty.
Key topics

Should you sell in AUD, USD, EUR, JPY, CNY?
The pros and cons of selling in a foreign currency
Products to protect you from foreign exchange currency movements if selling in a foreign currency
Overview of common export payment methods
Open account, advance payment, documentary collections, and letters of credit
How you can guarantee payment of your exports
Understanding Letters of Credit: structure, roles, bank processes, and common discrepancies
Payment risk and how it varies by market and buyer
Relationship between export payments, contracts, and Incoterms®
Role of banks and trade finance instruments.

Who it’s for

Exporters and international sales teams
Finance and accounts receivable staff
Business owners and managers
Trade finance and credit control professionals
Anyone involved in setting or managing export payment terms.

Speaker
Mark Coleman

Director of ICAL International Customs and Logistics

Mark is an export expert, with more than 30 years of international trade experience. He has both the practical and academic expertise to educate exporters and importers on navigating the complexities of international trade and transportation. Mark owns the Melbourne-based international freight forwarding and customs brokerage business ICAL International Customs and Logistics.

The Business Centre - Using Your Website Data to Make Better Business Decisions - VIRTUAL
2026-03-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar shifts the focus from opinions to evidence. You’ll learn how to interpret basic website data to understand what visitors are doing, where they’re dropping off, and what that information can (and can’t) tell you.
We’ll cover how to think about traffic, behaviour, and conversions at a high level, common data misinterpretations, and how to use insights to guide smarter marketing and website decisions — without needing to be “good with numbers”.

Stretton Centre - Business Workshop: Ensure you Soar - Stress & Burnout Education for Business
2026-03-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Did you know that nearly one in five people experience poor mental health each year? These individuals are no strangers; they’re our colleagues, friends, and family members. Stress and burnout are increasingly impacting productivity, wellbeing, and performance in today’s workplaces. Failing to meet these obligations as business owners and managers can expose businesses to serious consequences, including legal action, reputational damage, and costly workers’ compensation claims.
Ensure You Soar is a practical, evidence-based workshop designed to help business owners and employees better understand stress and develop tools to manage it effectively.
Delivered by Dr Naomi Rutten, this workshop is highly interactive and grounded in neuroscience and wellbeing best practice. It explores how stress affects the brain and body, how thoughts and emotions influence our stress responses, and how to recognize early warning signs before stress becomes overwhelming. Participants will gain practical strategies to regulate stress, balance emotions, and support long-term mental health and resilience in our day to day working life.
Key topics include:

Understanding the stress response
Recognizing and measuring individual stress levels
Emotional regulation
Creating a sense of safety and balance at work and in daily life.

All participants receive a comprehensive workbook with self-assessments, tools, and exercises to support ongoing learning and application beyond the session.
About the presenter:
Ducks In A Row Trainings, led by Dr Naomi Rutten, offer customised education for groups, organisations and companies. Our focus is on enhancing understanding of mental health and its effects on both physical and psychological wellbeing. Their trainings equip individuals with the tools and skills they need to promote ongoing mental wellness and prevent mental health conditions.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - Cash Flow for Small Business Success - VIRTUAL
2026-03-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Online

Mindarma - Disrupting Distraction - VIRTUAL
2026-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
The neuroscience of how mindfulness restores attention, vitality and wellbeing. As cognitive demands rapidly increase, our brains are struggling to keep up. Discover why technology is driving us to distraction and learn why mindfulness can play a crucial role in helping restore attention, vitality and wellbeing.
Presented by

Dr Sadhbh Joyce
Senior Psychologist (MAPS, AAPi), Co-Founder of Mindarma, Meditation Teacher, External Fellow, Black Dog Institute/UNSW Medicine & Health
Sadhbh is a highly experienced clinician with more than 20 years working across clinical, industrial and academic environments.
She has delivered evidence‑based psychological therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and workplace injury. Her work is grounded in compassion, scientific rigour and a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing.
With specialist expertise in neuropsychology, mindfulness, self‑compassion in psychotherapy and workplace mental health, Sadhbh has trained diverse groups including first responders, frontline health workers, allied health professionals, leaders, managers, educators, justice workers, lawyers and community workers.
Sadhbh’s contributions have been recognised nationally. She has received a Significant Contribution Award from the Australian Psychological Society for her translational research. Her online program, Mindarma, has been honoured with a Mental Health Matters Award from the NSW Mental Health Commission and a Resilient Australia Award from the NSW Government, and has received mental health grant support from the Victorian Government (2022) and the Government of South Australia (2023–2025).

Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island – Business Fundamentals Mt Barker
2026-03-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Summit Sport and Recreation Park, 304 Springs Road, MOUNT BARKER, SA, 5251, Australia
Running and growing your business

Learn practical strategies and key fundamentals to successfully grow and scale your business.

Designed specifically for individuals who have started and running a business or are looking to revitalize an existing one, and who already hold an ABN.
This workshop, run in Mt Barker, is developed and presented by experienced business owners and mentors from the Polaris Centre, specifically for the Hills-region businesses that are already operating and hold an ABN.
BENEFITS of this workshop for YOU:

What you need to know about being in business!
How to price your products or services?
The importance of business planning
Ways to achieve and optimize profits!
How MARKETING can Transform and Accelerate growth!
Learn how to sell more than your competitors and;
Enjoy the work you do

You’ll receive a comprehensive workshop manual and 1 hour of private mentoring, at a time to suit you and also a light meal will be served.
Places are limited! Book Your FREE Seat Now! Please at 3.45pm for a 4pm start.

LegalVision - Stop Brand Copycats: Trade Mark Protection for the Fashion Industry - VIRTUAL
2026-03-12 10:30 - 11:15 | Online
What You’ll Learn

You’ve worked hard to build your fashion brand – but without trade mark protection, competitors can copy your designs, damage your reputation, and take your customers.
In an industry where trends move fast and copycats move faster, protecting your brand identity is critical to staying competitive and profitable.

To help you secure your fashion brand, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on Stop Brand Copycats: Trade Mark Protection for the Fashion Industry.
Join us on Thursday, 12 March, at 11 am AEDT (10:30am Adelaide time), when Graci Chen (Senior Lawyer) and Christopher Parker (Lawyer) will discuss:

understanding what elements of your fashion brand identity are protectable;
navigating trade mark registration for fashion collections;
avoiding trade mark infringement in your fashion business;
fighting fast fashion copycats and counterfeiters; and
building a global fashion brand through international trade mark protection.

Attend the webinar live and you will be entered into our monthly draw to win Apple AirPods. Simply share your contact details during the webinar to take part.

About Graci Chen
Graci is a Senior Lawyer in LegalVision’s intellectual property team, specialising in trade marks. She advises across LegalVision’s Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom jurisdictions. Graci works closely with a diverse range of clients and assists with the entire IP lifecycle. She is passionate about educating clients in this complex area of law and helping clients achieve their IP protection goals.
About Christopher Parker
Christopher is a Lawyer in LegalVision’s Intellectual Property Team. Before joining LegalVision, Christopher was a student volunteer at the Arts Law Centre of Australia and the Inner City Legal Centre. Christopher has accumulated experience assisting legal departments such as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Legal team and the Australian Copyright Council.
Register for free today.
About LegalVision
LegalVision is a commercial law firm that provides unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams through a fixed-fee membership. We help businesses manage all aspects of commercial and corporate law, including employment law, commercial contracts, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property and business disputes with fast, practical advice, using custom-built tech to deliver predictable pricing and on-demand access to specialist lawyers across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Visit legalvision.com.au or call 1300 544 755 to get in touch with our team.

Department of Finance - Building your best tender response supplier workshop - VIRTUAL
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.
What you’ll learn:

A brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
How Australian Government organisations approach the market
Best practices for responding to an approach to market
Tender writing tips and key elements for a successful response
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

TCF AUSTRALIA - Introduction to Exporting - VIRTUAL
2026-03-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
FREE EXPORT ‘LIVE’ WEBINARS
12th March (AWST – Perth)
INTRODUCTION TO EXPORTING, 9.30-11.30am (AWST)
is your business export ready?
Research, Rules, Regulations, Tariffs, Pricing, IP, International Agents, Contracts, Risks, Forex, Pricing, Incoterms, Global Networks, Grants

TCF AUSTRALIA - Export Guide for Small Business - VIRTUAL
2026-03-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Online
FREE EXPORT ‘LIVE’ WEBINARS
Thursday 12th March
EXPORT GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS, 12-2pm (AWST) putting your export plan together
Market Research, EFA Finance Loans, FTA’s, DFAT, Logistics, ATT, Risks, Branding, IP, Cyber Security, Marketing, Exhibitions, Country Insights, Grants,

TCF AUSTRALIA - Writing Your Export Marketing Plan - VIRTUAL
2026-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Online
FREE EXPORT ‘LIVE’ WEBINARS
12th March – (AWST – Perth)
WRITING YOUR EXPORT MARKETING PLAN, 2.30-4.30pm (AWST) your business market and promotion
Country Insights, Target Markets, Risks, Planning, Certifications, Costings, EFA
Sales, Agents, B2B, B2C, 3PL, Exhibitions, Promotions, Country Visits, Grants

Creative Plus Business - IGNITION SA | Business Basics for Creatives Workshop | Adelaide Hills
2026-03-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Fabrik Arts + Heritage, Old Woollen Mill 1 Adelaide, Lobethal Road, Lobethal, SA, 5241, Australia
Description

Presented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.

BUSINESS BASICS FOR CREATIVES
This fun and practical workshop covers all the essentials a creative needs to get the basics of small business right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing.
What you’ll learn:

Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey,
The basics of business including ABNs, structures, business names and licences,
The legal steps to registering your business,
Getting ready for managing the money,
Preparing for marketing and promotion,
Where to go for more help.

By attending an IGNITION SA workshop or event, you’ll also gain access to a dedicated private LinkedIn group, and receive lifetime access to a dropbox of resources and materials to support your ongoing professional development and the growth of your business or creative practice.

WHAT’S IGNITION SA?
IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities, mentoring, resources, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. It is a two-year program running from August 2025 with the support of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030 and produced by Creative Plus Business.
IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn, access professional development opportunities, gain mentorship and guidance, and build new creative and professional networks.

WHO’S FACILITATING?
Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist, performer, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills, financial literacy, wellbeing, and marketing.

WHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?
Creative Plus Business is a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.

ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any queries or access requirements, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note that a photographer may be there to snap images of the event for future marketing purposes and to share on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed during the event please let our team know.

Creative Plus Business – IGNITION SA | Financial Basics for Creatives Workshop | Adelaide Hills
2026-03-14 09:30 - 16:30 | Fabrik Arts + Heritage, Old Woollen Mill 1 Adelaide, Lobethal Road, Lobethal, SA, 5241, Australia
Presented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.

FINANCIAL BASICS FOR CREATIVES
Making a living and building a business in the arts means understanding how money works, but the financial situation for creatives can be challenging. This whole day workshop delves into all the tricky topics including how to manage the irregularity of work, what to charge, how to diversify a creative income, and where to go for more help with insurance, tax and superannuation.
What you’ll learn:

Introduction to the ‘Famine and the Feast’, and understanding how to weather the natural ups and downs of creative income.
Ways to make better financial decisions by using the cost-benefits analysis tool.
Learning the basics of budgets and cash flow projection to help navigate financial irregularity.
The essential paperwork, including managing invoices and receipts.
Practical steps to getting financially organised, including the best cloud accounting tools.
More resources and places to go for help

By attending an IGNITION SA workshop or event, you’ll also gain access to a dedicated private LinkedIn group, and receive lifetime access to a dropbox of resources and materials to support your ongoing professional development and the growth of your business or creative practice.

WHAT’S IGNITION SA?
IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities, mentoring, resources, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. It is a two-year program running from August 2025 with the support of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030 and produced by Creative Plus Business.
IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn, access professional development opportunities, gain mentorship and guidance, and build new creative and professional networks.

WHO’S FACILITATING?
Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist, performer, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills, financial literacy, wellbeing, and marketing.

WHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?
Creative Plus Business is a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.

ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any queries or access requirements, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note that a photographer may be there to snap images of the event for future marketing purposes and to share on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed during the event please let our team know.

The Export Council of Australia - Export Documentation Workshop Series - VIRTUAL
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-19 | Online
Getting one’s Export Documentation right can be tricky, don’t leave it up to chance!

Register for our online Export Documentation Workshops to receive key insights on what you need to consider and do to get your export documentation right.
Spots are limited to 15 attendees to allow for an interactive session where you can ask any and all questions you may have. A chance to receive personalised advice from key trade experts!
Export Documentation Workshops:

International Contracts of Sale & Incoterms 2020 (17 March 2026)
Export Documentation and Procedures (18 March 2026)
International Payment Documentation and Risk Management (19 March 2026)

Each Workshop will run from 1.00-3.00pm AEST.

Workshops are tailored specifically to companies wanting to upskill their team in export documentation requirements.

All participants will receive:

Workshop booklets, including examples of documentation (soft copy)
Certificate of Completion

Arraru Yakka Aboriginal Cultural Capability Training - Arraru Yakka Cultural Carers Public Event
2026-03-17 10:00 - 13:00 | We Create Print Deliver, 5/610 Regency Road, BROADVIEW, SA, 5083, Australia
Caring for Aboriginal children carries an important responsibility — ensuring every child feels culturally safe, connected, and understood. Cultural training supports carers to build knowledge, confidence, and culturally responsive practices that strengthen identity, belonging, and wellbeing.
Carers who care for Aboriginal children are generally required or strongly expected to complete cultural training to meet placement and accreditation responsibilities and to provide culturally safe care.
Tickets are now open — limited to 20 participants, so book early to avoid disappointment.
All carers who attend will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Indigenous Business Australia – Budgeting & Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL
2026-03-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Online
Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.
Topics include:
• Key financial terms
• Financial reports for small business.
• Why numbers matter
• Understanding budgeting and forecasting
• Creating a budget
• Finance sources
• Industry analysis using PESTLE
• Pricing your product or service.

KWY Aboriginal Corporation - First Nations Therapeutic Responses Summit 2026
2026-03-18 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00 | Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, NORTH ADELAIDE, SA, 5006, Australia
KWY is proud to invite you to the 2026 First Nations Therapeutic Responses Summit — a dynamic, three-day gathering designed to share transformative ideas and deepen culturally responsive practice for Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence and Child Protection systems within First Nations communities.

Hosted on the banks of Karrawirra Parri (River Torrens) at the Adelaide Oval, this year’s summit carries the powerful theme “Creating a Space for Innovation.” It’s a call to action — to challenge systems, elevate First Nations ways of doing and build lasting solutions that create real change.
At the heart of the Summit is a commitment to hands-on learning, connection and collective growth. Attendees will leave with practical tools, renewed energy and a clearer path to implementing effective, community-led therapeutic responses. Our carefully curated program brings together trailblazers from across Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand), offering a rich mix of perspectives and wisdom.​​

What to expect: ​

Captivating keynote speakers who are reshaping the landscape of therapeutic responses
Candid, challenging panel conversations exploring bold solutions
Immersive sessions and workshops designed to motivate and enhance your practice
Breakout spaces for deep dives into emerging practices, cultural frameworks, and lived experiences
Opportunities to connect with like-minded practitioners and leaders
Culturally safe space to pause, recharge and reconnect throughout the Summit

Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North - How to Run Effective Meetings
2026-03-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Wakefield Council Chambers, Scotland Place, BALAKLAVA, SA, 5461, Australia
Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, in partnership with the Wakefield Regional Council and the Yorke Peninsula Council, is running a workshop designed to help you run effective meetings.
This practical, hands-on workshop will give you the tools, structure and confidence to run meetings that are focused, efficient and outcome-driven.
In this interactive session, you will learn how to:

Design agendas that drive decisions (not just discussion)
Keep conversations on track and manage dominant voices
Handle motions, amendments and voting with confidence
Record minutes that are clear, compliant and useful
Track actions so things actually get done
Manage conflicts of interest and quorum issues properly

Participants will practice rebuilding messy agendas, drafting strong motions, minute-taking in real time, and participating in a live meeting simulation based on a realistic community scenario . You won’t just talk about good meetings — you’ll experience what they look and feel like.
Perfect for committee members, Chairs, secretaries, board members and community leaders, this workshop is practical, engaging and immediately applicable.
Walk away with ready-to-use scripts, templates and techniques you can apply at your very next meeting.
