LegalVision - AI in the Workplace: New Employer Obligations and Risk Exposure - VIRTUAL
2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:15 (Australia/Adelaide) | Online
AI is changing how workplaces are managed, and new safety laws mean employers now have real legal obligations around how they use it. If you’re not across these requirements, you could be exposing your business to serious compliance risks and leaving your workers unprotected.
To help you understand your obligations and manage AI risks confidently, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on AI in the Workplace: New Employer Obligations and Risk Exposure.
Join us on Wednesday, 13 May, when James True (Head of Enterprise – Legal) will discuss:

new NSW AI safety laws and employer obligations;
national AI obligations across Australian WHS frameworks;
how AI creates workplace risk and pressure;
AI-driven rostering and workload risks employers must manage;
AI-led restructures and role changes impacting employees; and
designing AI systems that support meaningful, safe work.

About James True

James is a Head of Enterprise – Legal at LegalVision. He advises across all areas of employment, including employment and independent contractor agreements, termination of employment (including redundancy and unlawful termination), employment disputes, investigations, modern awards, work health safety obligations and notifiable incidents. Prior to joining LegalVision, James spent almost 10 years working in private practice across employment and work health safety.

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 Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Visit legalvision.com.au or call 1300 544 755 to contact our team.

Indigenous Business Australia - Building Blocks for Business Success - VIRTUAL
2026-05-14 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Creative Plus Business - IGNITION SA | Business Basics for Creatives Workshop | The Mercury
2026-05-14 09:30 - 16:30 | The Mercury, 13 Morphett Street, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000, Australia
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 we can experience when entering the world of freelancing and self-employment.

What you’ll learn:

Setting goals and working out the steps for your creative business or freelancing journey,
Tips for juggling both employment and freelancing,
The basics of doing ‘business’ properly including ABNs, legal structures, business names and licences,
The steps to registering your business (and not getting in trouble),
Getting ready to manage the creative and professional workload,
A few neuro-friendly time management tips,
How to make a practical plan that actually works.

By attending an IGNITION SA workshop or event, you’ll also gain access to:

A dropbox of resources and materials to support your ongoing professional development and the growth of your business or creative practice,
An online learning toolkit featuring 24 video tutorials about freelancing, money management, marketing and wellbeing,
Possible access to a creative business mentor in South Australia, and
A dedicated private LinkedIn group where you can connect with fellow creatives.

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.

IGNITION SA is designed and delivered 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. This event is presented in partnership with The Mercury.

LegalVision - Managing Rising Costs: Safely Exiting Contracts, Reducing Headcount and Leasing Options - VIRTUAL
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:15 | Online
With costs rising across the board, interest rates in flux, and 268,000 Australians retrenched in 2025 alone, businesses are being forced to make hard decisions about their contracts, their people, and their premises. The question isn’t whether to act, but how to do it without exposing your business to serious legal risk.
To help you navigate your options with confidence, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on Managing Rising Costs: Safely Exiting Contracts, Reducing Headcount and Leasing Options.
Join us on Thursday, 14 May, when Emma Sheen (Senior Lawyer), Emma Bucholtz (Senior Lawyer) and Emily Fletcher (Practice Leader) will discuss:

terminating in accordance with the terms of a contract;
what a force majeure clause is and how it can affect your obligations;
what happens when a contract becomes impossible to perform;
managing a compliant redundancy process;
redundancy pay obligations; and
understanding your lease options, including how to mitigate risk.

About Emma Sheen
Emma is a Senior Lawyer in LegalVision’s Disputes and Litigation team. Prior to joining LegalVision, Emma gained extensive experience in handling intricate commercial disputes, including litigating large complex matters involving shareholder conflicts, intellectual property disputes, contractual disputes, building and construction matters, employment disputes and issues arising under the Australian Consumer Law.
About Emma Bucholtz
Emma is a Senior Lawyer in LegalVision’s Employment team. She advises clients on all aspects of employment law, from engaging and negotiating with employees to navigating issues at the termination of employment. Emma has specific experience in employment contracts, modern awards, workplace policies, and performance and disciplinary matters. She has also assisted many clients in navigating and defending disputes in the Fair Work Commission.
About Emily Fletcher
Emily is a Practice Leader in LegalVision’s Property team, with broad expertise across property law. She has over 10 years’ experience practising as a lawyer, initially with a boutique property firm in Perth, then a national mid-tier law firm in Sydney, and most recently in-house counsel at a global real estate asset manager.

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 Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Visit legalvision.com.au or call 1300 544 755 to contact our team.

Circular Impact Accelerator 2026 Pitch Night
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub, Marnirni-apinthi Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, SA, 5000, Australia
Are you ready to be inspired by new social enterprise business ideas in the circular economy and to back these leading agents of change?
Join Collab4Good and the graduating teams from the Circular Impact Accelerator 2026 Program as they pitch their circular economy business ideas for the chance to access business development funding thanks to Green Industries SA.
These teams have been through an intensive 6-week program to test, validate and refine their circular social enterprise business concepts, and will be ready to share their ventures with you.
Click here to learn more and register.

Creative Plus Business - IGNITION SA | Marketing Basics for Creatives Workshop | Adelaide Hills
2026-05-15 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.

MARKETING BASICS FOR CREATIVES
Marketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business, but there is a simple solution – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. This workshop looks at a practical and simple six-step marketing approach that has been specifically designed by creatives to take the pain out of promotion. We’ll also take a deep dive into digital marketing and old-school tactics.
What you’ll learn:

Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.
Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right, without the terror of a deadline.
Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’, from clients to funding bodies to audience.
Knowing and learning from our peers, and from word-of-mouth.
Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.
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 | Wellbeing Basics for Creatives Workshop | Adelaide Hills
2026-05-16 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.

WELLBEING BASICS FOR CREATIVES
Using creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. Making money from our passion is a privilege, but burnout is a reality. This workshop discusses at length how creatives can maintain relative balance between flourishing and falling, while safeguarding inspiration. We also explore practical ways to introduce the concepts of kindness and care into every element of a creative process and organisation.
What you’ll learn:

Wellbeing: We’ll explore how physical, mental, and emotional well-being are all interconnected and crucial for creative success.
Creative Wellbeing: Discover how self-care extends to nurturing your creative spark.
Creative Illness: Learn to identify and overcome roadblocks like imposter syndrome and self-sabotage that can hinder your progress.
Burnout: Understand the signs and impacts of burnout on creatives and develop strategies to prevent it.
Actionable Techniques: Walk away with practical tools to safeguard your creative wellbeing and integrate it seamlessly into your daily professional life.

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.

Indigenous Business Australia – Marketing Fundamentals – VIRTUAL
2026-05-19 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Stretton Centre - Lead with Impact: Leadership and Management Program
2026-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Lead with confidence. Inspire your team. Be the leader your business needs.

Stepping into a leadership role can be one of the most rewarding — and challenging — parts of running a business or managing a team.
If you’re a new business owner, team leader, or recently promoted supervisor, this six-session Leadership & Management Program will give you the practical tools and confidence to lead effectively.
Delivered by Caren Brougham from Acorn Business Services and Solutions, this highly practical program is designed to build the real-world leadership skills needed to manage people, navigate challenges, and lead with confidence. Across five interactive 4-hour workshops and a wrap-up session, you’ll develop the skills to communicate clearly, manage conflict, motivate your team, and make strong decisions under pressure. Each session combines expert insights with hands-on activities and practical workplace tasks so you can immediately apply what you learn.

What you’ll gain:
– Stronger communication and emotional intelligence
– Practical coaching and mentoring skills to develop your team
– Tools to confidently manage conflict and negotiate positive outcomes
– Strategies to lead through change and build team resilience
– Techniques for making clear, confident decisions in challenging situations
This program is built for busy professionals who want practical leadership skills they can use straight away.

Program:
6 monthly sessions from May to October, consisting of:
5 x 4 hour workshops
1 x Wrap Up Session
Bonus: Each session includes practical activities, workplace-based tasks, and action planning to ensure you are able to APPLY what you learn.

About the Presenter – Caren Brougham, founder of Acorn Business Services and Solutions.
Caren is a Business Specialist, Coach, and Mentor with over 25 years of experience working with small and medium enterprises across Australia and Malaysia. Through Acorn, Caren helps business owners build strong operational foundations, navigate growth, and unlock opportunities.

LegalVision - Protecting Your Brand: From Idea to Commercialisation with IP Australia - VIRTUAL
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:15 | Online
Have you checked whether your brand is truly protected – or could a competitor copy it tomorrow and profit from everything you’ve worked so hard to build?
Registering a trade mark is one of the most effective ways to secure your brand and stop others from cashing in on your reputation.
To help you protect your brand, LegalVision and our partner IP Australia are hosting a free webinar on Protecting Your Brand: From Idea to Commercialisation.
Join us on Tuesday, 19 May, when Rebecca Jones (Practice Group Leader, LegalVision) and Patrick Johnson (Project Officer, IP Australia) will discuss:

ensuring your brand is unique;
how a trade mark protects your brand;
checking your trade mark is available, including a demonstration of IP Australia’s TM Checker; and
protecting and enforcing your trade mark.

About Rebecca Jones
Rebecca is LegalVision’s Trade Marks Practice Group Leader. She is a registered Trade Marks Attorney, and has over 13 years’ experience working at top law firms in both Australia and New Zealand. Rebecca advises on many aspects of trade marks law, including brand protection strategies, availability searches, opposition proceedings, removal actions, filing and prosecuting trade mark applications and preparing evidence of use.
About Patrick Johnson
Patrick joined IP Australia in 2016, after an interest in intellectual property was sparked by the overlap in a passion for music and studying law. He has worked in various roles in the trade marks section including as an examiner and a team leader, as well as in IP attorney regulation. Patrick is currently a Project Officer in the trade mark section’s Quality, Practice and Customers team. Patrick is a self-confessed trade marks nerd, and is enthusiastic about helping businesses navigate the IP system and protect their rights.

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.

Innovation Leaders Network | Business Acumen - The Hard Decisions That Drive Growth
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:15 | Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub, Marnirni-apinthi Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, SA, 5000, Australia
The next Business Acumen session will feature accomplished female founders and investors lifting the lid on the decisions that truly drive growth.
Behind every growth story are decisions that weren’t easy, obvious, or always right. In this conversation, our panellists will share the tough calls they’ve made – what paid off, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known earlier.
Expect practical, hard‑won insights to help you reassess risk, back your ambition, and navigate growth within today’s market and system constraints, while connecting with founders building boldly alongside you.
The Panel

Lusia Guthrie AM, Chair, Bionica, former CEO & Co‑Founder, LBT Innovations (ASX: LBT)
Experienced medtech entrepreneur and industry leader with more than 40 years across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and health technology. Lusia co‑founded LBT Innovations (ASX: LBT), leading the company from concept to ASX listing, global regulatory pathways and commercial launch, including achieving the first FDA clearance globally for AI‑based automated microbial culture analysis and establishing its European joint venture, Clever Culture Systems (ASX: CC5). She has since transitioned into governance and advisory roles, including Chair of BioMelbourne Network and Neo‑Bionica, and Non‑Executive Director of ANDHealth and 4Dx. Lusia is widely recognised for bridging research, product development and international market strategy, supporting the translation of innovation into scalable, globally competitive businesses. In June 2025, Lusia received a King’s Honour as Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her work in the pharmaceutical, bioscience and medical technology industries.
Jennie Zeihar, CEO, Alussein; Former President, Rising Sun
CEO of Alussein, where she is focused on advancing the future of visual filmmaking through innovative production systems and technology‑enabled workflows. Jennie previously was CEO of Rising Sun Pictures, where she led the studio through significant global growth, including prestigious recognition as Australian Exporter of the Year 2024 and multiple awards for pioneering the use of machine learning in visual effects. With deep experience across international productions, film technology, and industry strategy, Jennie brings strong insight into the evolving global screen and VFX landscape.
Seshnie Taylor, CEO & Founder, Vocare
Founder & CEO of Vocare, a language‑tech company helping skilled migrants in Australia build confidence and clarity in workplace English. A connector and storyteller at heart, Seshnie brings a global perspective shaped by living and working across the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia. She previously co‑founded SpeakSpeak! in Shanghai and now leads Vocare’s work in blending AI‑powered speech diagnostics with practical, human‑centred workshops to support sectors such as aged and disability care.
MC: Sanja Hendrick, CEO and Founder, Talent Academy
Sanja Hendrick is a presentation and pitch expert best known as the “secret weapon” behind high‑stakes founder and executive presentations. As the in‑house pitch expert at the University of Adelaide’s ThincLab, she has helped teams secure more than $120 million in funding and investment. With a background spanning 20 years in the performing arts, Sanja brings stage‑ready energy, clarity, and confidence to the business world. As an MC, she is known for her sharp, no‑fluff style and her ability to help speakers shine while keeping conversations focused, engaging, and impactful.

Have a question for the panel already? You can submit this during the registration process.
Clicke here to register.

LegalVision - EOFY Is Coming: The Costly Legal and Tax Mistakes Businesses Make - VIRTUAL
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:15 | Online
When the end of the financial year rolls around, getting your compliance right can save you thousands – or cost you dearly. From payday super changes to payroll tax reconciliation, Division 7A traps to ATO data matching, one misstep can trigger penalties, audits or unexpected tax bills.
To help you navigate EOFY with confidence, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on EOFY Is Coming: The Costly Legal and Tax Mistakes Businesses Make.
Join us on Wednesday, 20 May, when Thomas Linnane (Senior Lawyer, LegalVision) and James Carey (Director, Prime Partners), guided by Miles Dingle (Legal Solutions Consultant, LegalVision), will discuss:

superannuation obligations and payday super readiness;
payroll tax reporting and annual reconciliation;
income, expenses and ATO data matching risks;
key EOFY reporting obligations and deadlines; and
Division 7A and shareholder withdrawals.

About Thomas Linnane
Thomas is a Senior Lawyer in LegalVision’s Tax and Corporate team. He is the first point of contact for business structuring, startup and tax enquiries at LegalVision. Thomas has a passion for maximising client experience and satisfaction, and for helping a diverse range of people with their legal needs.
About James Carey
James is a Director at Prime Partners Chartered Accountants. He specialises in business strategy, tax planning, and financial advisory services for SMEs. He focuses on delivering commercial, practical solutions to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations, optimise financial performance, and integrate innovative technology to drive long-term growth.
About Miles Dingle
Miles is a Legal Solutions Consultant at LegalVision, focusing on providing small businesses and high-growth startups the support they need.

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.

Fair Work Ombudsman - Building Compliance – Common Questions from the Construction Sector - VIRTUAL
2026-05-20 14:30 - 15:00 | Online
Are you employing or working in the building and construction sector? Join our FREE webinar as we answer the common questions we get about the Building and Construction General Onsite Award.
Are you interested in finding out about different travel-based allowances? Want to understand how inclement weather entitlements work? Need to know about how adult apprenticeships work? We’ll be covering all this and more.
Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels.
You can find more free upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars.
Our services are free and available to everybody working or employing in Australia   www.fairwork.gov.au   www.fairwork.gov.au.
View the FWO’s privacy statement at www.fairwork.gov.au/privacy.

Indigenous Business Australia – Budgeting and Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL
2026-05-21 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.

LegalVision - One Post Can Cost You: Defamation and Advertising Risks in 2026 - VIRTUAL
2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Online
A single post or ad can trigger defamation claims, ACCC action, and reputational damage that’s difficult and costly for your business to undo. Understanding where the legal lines are before you click is far cheaper than dealing with the consequences after.
To help you protect your business from these risks, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on One Post Can Cost You: Defamation and Advertising Risks in 2026.
Join us on Thursday, 21 May, when Charlotte Hale (Practice Leader) will discuss:

defamation, covering what content can get you into legal trouble, who can take action including competitors, ways you can defend what you said, and the possible outcomes;
misleading or deceptive conduct under the ACL, covering false or misleading claims, limits on comparing your business to others, when you might be able to justify what you said, and what regulators can do; and
practical consequences, including platform takedowns, account bans, reputational harm, loss of customer trust, and a lasting digital footprint.

About Charlotte Hale
Charlotte is a Practice Leader in LegalVision’s Disputes and Litigation teams, focusing on intellectual property. With a Masters in Intellectual Property from the University of California, Berkeley, she brings extensive expertise to her practice. Charlotte adeptly handles a wide range of intellectual property disputes, focusing on infringement claims, oppositions, Australian Consumer Law claims, as well as defamation.

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 Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Visit legalvision.com.au or call 1300 544 755 to contact our team.

Regional Development Australia - Limestone Coast - The Agritourism Opportunity: Limestone Coast
2026-05-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Bellwether Wines, 14183 Riddoch Highway, COONAWARRA, SA, 5277, Australia
A hands-on workshop designed for farmers and agricultural business owners considering diversification into agritourism or simply wanting to understand what agritourism is. Ideal for those looking to capitalise on South Australia’s growing visitor economy by creating unique, farm-based tourism experiences.
The Agritourism Opportunity will be delivered by Siggi Frede, highly experienced tourism trainer and strategist from Effektiver. Learn more about practical steps to explore the tourism potential of your farm or agricultural business, gain insights into tourism in your area, and hear from those who have successfully established agritourism businesses as well as experts who can help you to start navigating the path ahead.
This workshop is being delivered by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia, in collaboration with Regional Development Limestone Coast and Limestone Coast LGA.
Registrations close – 5:00pm Friday 15 May 2026

The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub - Back of the Napkin Lunch - Port Pirie
2026-05-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Risdon Hotel, 22 Moppett Road, Port Pirie, 5540, 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.

SYC - Careers without Limits
2026-05-26 09:00 - 14:00 | West Adelaide Football Club, 57 Milner Road, Richmond, 5033, Australia
A culturally grounded employment and pathways event, exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers and school leavers.
Careers Without Limits, a First Nations Careers & Employment Pathways Showcase, will bring together First Nations attendees with employers, industry representatives, government agencies, ACCOs and training providers to explore career pathways, traineeships, apprenticeships and long-term employment opportunities across multiple sectors.
Whilst an ‘expo’ is not a new concept, the day will be grounded in education and inspiration, beginning with an engaging keynote address from a respected First Nations educator, setting the tone for meaningful conversations about opportunity, inclusion, and career development.
Following the keynote, job seekers and students will arrive to meet with participating organisations who will have the opportunity to showcase their industry, speak with attendees about employment pathways, traineeships, apprenticeships, and career progression opportunities.
The event will conclude with an exhibitor and partners networking lunch and interactive discussions to encourage deeper engagement and networking.
All employers present on the day will be invited to attend future and ongoing Cultural Capability sessions to support their actions towards creating a culturally safe and inclusive organisation.
SYC Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this event takes place, the Kaurna People, and pay our respects to elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.
Click here to register.

Indigenous Business Australia – Create a Lean Business Plan – VIRTUAL
2026-05-26 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Stretton Centre - Strategic Marketing for Small Business Growth
2026-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Marketing should be a predictable driver of revenue, not a constant guessing game!

For many small businesses, the biggest barrier to growth isn’t a lack of effort — it’s not having a clear and current marketing strategy.

This practical 3-hour intensive workshop is designed to help local business owners move from reactive, “hit-or-miss” promotion to a simple, structured approach that consistently attracts new clients & increases sales potentials.

Whether you’re a new business establishing your presence in the northern suburbs or an established Playford business ready to grow, this workshop will give you the clarity and confidence to focus your marketing on what actually works!

Rather than chasing every new digital trend, the workshop will focus on:
– The core fundamentals of customer attraction
– Understanding how your customers decide to buy
– How to position your business as a trusted local provider
– Prioritise your marketing activities so that they deliver the strongest return on investment

By the end of the session, participants won’t just leave with ideas; you will walk away with a clear 90-day marketing action plan tailored to your business.

Meet your presenter- Bec Alison (Marketing Consultant)
Bec Alison is a marketing consultant who helps small businesses simplify their marketing and build systems they can realistically maintain. She specialises in turning complex marketing strategies into clear, practical workflows that fit alongside running a business, not on top of it. Bec’s approach is strategy-led, hands-on, and focused on sustainable results rather than trends.

Australian Tax Office - Open Forums Series - VIRTUAL
2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Payday Super update & Small Business Superannuation Clearing House closure
• Employer’s Payday super obligations
• Our approach to compliance
• How to correct mistakes
• Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) closing reminder
Fringe Benefits Tax & dual cab utes
• Identifying a significant breach
• Reasonable grounds
• Reporting obligations
Cyber Security – Scams and Cyber safety
• Cyber hygiene – Strong passwords, MFA, updates, safe email habits
• ATO Impersonation scams – Common tactics, warning signs, how to verify
• Tax time threats – Phishing, fake refunds, audits etc
• Resources – ATO scam alerts, ACSC, IDCARE, cyber.gov.au

The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub - Black Cladding and Joint Ventures Workshop facilitated by AMK Law - Northern
2026-05-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Join us for an insightful workshop where AMK Law will guide you through the complexities of Black Cladding and Joint Ventures. This session is designed to equip First Nations businesses with the knowledge and tools to navigate partnerships with confidence and protect their interests.

What We’ll Cover:
✅ Creating a safe space for conversations
✅ Defining Black Cladding & Joint Ventures
✅ Case studies: Joint Ventures that worked—and those that didn’t
✅ Red flags to watch for in early discussions
✅ The importance of due diligence
✅ Evaluating the true value of a partnership
✅ Why legal support is critical in these arrangements
✅ Q&A Session – Get Your Questions Answered!

Who Should Attend?
• First Nations business owners & entrepreneurs
• Anyone considering or currently involved in a Joint Venture
• Professionals supporting Indigenous businesses

Hosted at Stretton Centre in Training Room 101. A light lunch will be provided.

Reconciliation Australia - National Reconciliation Week 2026
2026-05-27 - 2026-06-03
All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.
All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.
The theme also reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.
Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.
The #NRW2026 campaign was created in collaboration with Carbon Creative, a First Nations-owned and operated marketing and creative agency.
The artwork for this campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, who applied his distinctive style to create a colourful and optimistic visual representation of people from all walks of life being ‘all in’ to make change.

Reconciliation SA - The 2026 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast
2026-05-27 07:00 - 09:00 | Adelaide Convention Centre, Halls F, G & H, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Reconciliation SA is once again thrilled to host the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast in Tandanya/Adelaide in 2026.
Every year Reconciliation SA hosts a breakfast on the first day of National Reconciliation Week. Now the largest reconciliation breakfast in Australia, this year’s event will attract 3,000 guests from different communities across the state. Our breakfast is an opportunity to hear from state and national leaders about efforts to strengthen reconciliation across the country as well as celebrate our achievements and thank our supporters. It is an educational and insightful event that serves to motivate and inspire its participants to grow their reconciliation work within their communities. Our event program includes speeches and curated entertainment including musicians, dancers and visual artists. Guests are also encouraged to participate in a Smoking Ceremony and peruse the marketplace of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Tickets on sale

March 25 (members early access)
March 26 (general)

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Loxton
2026-05-27 07:30 - 09:00 | The Precinct, 25 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton, SA, 5333, 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.

Office for Small & Family Business - Connect, Learn and Network - Murray Bridge
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:30 | 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
