Notification of the Annual General Meeting of Business Victor Harbor.24th September 2025

The Local Jobs, Local People grant opportunity, delivered under the Local Jobs Program, will fund activities addressing local employment needs, supporting individuals into ongoing employment, or providing a clear pathway to employment. Supporting people registered in employment services is a priority.The grant opportunity will provide a total of up to $10 million (GST exclusive) in funding to 30 June 2027. The grant round will be conducted through an open competitive process. It is anticipated the grants will be from around $50,000 to $250,000 (GST exclusive).Grants awarded under this opportunity will support activities addressing one or more of the priorities in the Local Jobs Plan for each relevant Employment Region. Successful grants will focus on supporting those who experience barriers to employment, such as First Nations peoples, mature age Australians, migrants and refugees or young people, or focus on opportunities for local employment in critical sectors such as construction, manufacturing, care and support, digital and emerging technologies, and the energy transition.

The Local Jobs, Local People grant opportunity, delivered under the Local Jobs Program, will fund activities addressing local employment needs, supporting individuals into ongoing employment, or providing a clear pathway to employment. Supporting people registered in employment services is a priority.The grant opportunity will provide a total of up to $10 million (GST exclusive) in funding to 30 June 2027. The grant round will be conducted through an open competitive process. It is anticipated the grants will be from around $50,000 to $250,000 (GST exclusive).Grants awarded under this opportunity will support activities addressing one or more of the priorities in the Local Jobs Plan for each relevant Employment Region. Successful grants will focus on supporting those who experience barriers to employment, such as First Nations peoples, mature age Australians, migrants and refugees or young people, or focus on opportunities for local employment in critical sectors such as construction, manufacturing, care and support, digital and emerging technologies, and the energy transition.

MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAlgal Bloom Support Fails Local BusinessesVictor Harbor Chamber slams delayed response and flawed grant program, says businessconfidence, certainty and trade has been lost!Business Victor Harbor (BVH) has rebuked the State Government’s response to the harmfulalgal bloom crisis as “delayed and deeply inadequate,” warning that the economic damageto local trade and tourism has already been done — and won’t be reversed by late-stageadvertising or narrow grant schemes.

URGENT & IMPORTANT: Small business grants available for eligible small businesses effected by the Algal Bloom across the Fleurieu CoastThe Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant is designed to support small businesses and not-for-profit organisations that fit into the following categories:• marine or coastal tourism operator* (excluding hospitality and food services)• charter boat and fishing charter operator• marine-based sport and/or school (e.g. surf school)• commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holder• seafood processor• marine and fishing supply chain manufacturer or retailer (e.g. tackle shops, marine equipment suppliers)• marine or coastal caravan parks, camping grounds and other accommodation providers (excluding short-term private/holiday rental providers, e.g. private properties rented through real estate agents or booking sites such as Airbnb or Stayz).• beachfront kiosk/cafes*.(*) Must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse as at the date of application.To apply for this grant kindly go to the following link:https://business.sa.gov.au/algal-bloom/small-business-support-grant

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTWe’re thrilled to announce the date for the 2025 Excellence in Business Awards, proudly presented by Business Victor Harbor and made possible thanks to the generous support of our Major Partner– Community Bank Fleurieu Bendigo Bank.This prestigious black tie event celebrates the innovation, resilience, and success of the Fleurieu' s business community – and we want YOU to be there to witness and be part of it!Lock it into your calendar now and stay tuned for more exciting details on how to nominate your business for an award. It’s a night not to be missed.Friday 5th December 2025McCracken Convention CentreNominations Open Soon

In October 2024, the draft City of Victor Harbor Urban Growth Management Strategy was released for community feedback. Following this feedback, Council has made multiple improvements to the Strategy to ensure that our city remains a place of choice to live, work, invest and visit for our current and future community.Before we finalise the Strategy, we would like to hear your feedback on these improvements. An updated draft Urban Growth Management Strategy has been released for a final round of community consultation.A summary of what we heard from the community during the last round of consultation and the key changes made to the updated Strategy are provided on Council’s Your Say Victor Harbor website or can be viewed in hard copy at the Civic Centre (1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor).You can have your say by:• Attending a Community Open Day Session held at the Civic Centre on 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor on:o Saturday, 28 June 2025 between 9.30am and 12.30pmo Tuesday, 1 July 2025 between 3pm and 6pmPlease register your attendance here: bit.ly/UGMS-Open-Days-Registration• Completing a survey before 5pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025 either via:o Online at www.yoursay.victor.sa.gov.au/ugmso Hard copies available from the Civic Centre at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor• Making a written submission and return it before 5pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025 either via:o the online submission formo email to localgov@victor.sa.gov.auo post to City of Victor Harbor (UGMS Consultation), PO Box 11, Victor Harbor SA 5211oMore information?A copy of the draft Urban Growth Management Strategy and supporting documents are available online or a hard copy can be collected from the City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre (1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor).

Grow Your Business. Inspire a Student.Host a Work Experience Placement – Expression of Interest Now OpenBusiness Victor Harbor is inviting local business owners to express their interest in hosting a high school student for work experience. This is a chance to give back to the community, contribute to future workforce development, and potentially discover your next team member.________________________________________Why Get Involved?✓ Support Local Youth – Help students explore real career pathways✓ Build a Talent Pipeline – Identify potential future apprentices or staff✓ Give Back – Share your knowledge and mentor the next generation✓ Fresh Perspectives – Gain new insights from motivated young people________________________________________What’s Involved?• You decide the tasks or shadowing opportunities• Students are supervised at all times• No payment is required – this is not employment• Work Health & Safety and insurance are handled in partnership with the schools• You set the placement timing and capacity that works for your business________________________________________How to Express InterestWe’re currently gathering expressions of interest from local businesses.This is not a commitment – just a signal that you’re open to considering student placements in the future.With your permission, Business Victor Harbor will pass your details to:• Victor Harbor High School• Investigator College• Encounter Lutheran CollegeAll placement arrangements will be handled directly between the school and your business.📅 Submit your interest by: Friday 13th June 2025🔗 Register here: members@businessvictorharbor.com.au________________________________________ℹ️ Want to Know More?Visit https://www.education.sa.gov.au/schools-and-educators/curriculum-and-teaching/curriculum-programs/workplace-learning-work-placement-and-work-experienceReach out to BVH📧 members@businessvictorharbor.com.au📞 0436 677 188🌐 www.businessvictorharbor.com.au________________________________________Let’s invest in our region’s future – one student, one business, one opportunity at a time.

The City of Victor Harbor has launched a new Farm Business Support Grant Program to assist local Agribusinesses.At a Special Council Meeting on Monday, 7 April 2025 the City of Victor Harbor took steps to support its local farm businesses through a new Farm Business Support Grant Program.The new grant program aims to provide much-needed assistance to local agribusinesses facing challenges due to current dry weather conditions.The program aims to help farm businesses within the City of Victor Harbor council area maintain operations during this challenging time by providing funding to cover essential and unavoidable business expenses.The program, which officially launched on Monday, 14 April 2025, provides an $80,000 funding pool through which eligible applicants the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 (ex GST) to support costs of:* Power bills for water pumping for livestock* Water, feed, fodder and other farm supplies* Freight expenses for water or feed.Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis and can be lodged from Monday 14 April 2025. Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025 or until the budget is fully exhausted.  

Cut Waste, Boost Profits: Fleurieu Food Waste SurveyAre you a food business in the Greater Fleurieu region?Reducing food waste isn’t just good for the environment — it’s good for business. For every $1 invested in food waste reduction, businesses save around $14 in operating costs.We’re inviting local food businesses to complete a short survey to help us build a clear picture of current practices and identify practical, cost-saving opportunities across the region.Your insights will inform targeted solutions and future support for businesses like yours. All responses are confidential. Aggregated results will be shared at the Fleurieu Food Waste Forum on Monday 23 June 2025. Event details will follow from Business Victor Harbor, and we encourage all food businesses to attend.Complete the survey by Thursday 1 May 2025 to support this important work – and go into the weekly draw to win a $100 Prezzee gift card, redeemable at hundreds of retailers.One winner will be drawn each Friday from 11 April to 2 May 2025. To be eligible, you must operate a food business in the Greater Fleurieu region, complete the survey, and provide your contact details. Winners will be notified by email. Gift cards are subject to Prezzee’s terms and conditions.

Green Industries SA’s Assess-Implement-Monitor (AIM) grants are now open.Applications may be submitted anytime until the closing date, 16 May 2025.AIM grants provide a contribution of up to $15,000 towards the cost of expert advisory services to complete an assessment that establishes or builds upon baseline data, analyses, assesses, and reports on current practice, identifies and prioritises opportunities for improvements and builds the business case for investment in one or more of the following areas:• Implementation of circular economy principles and practices/adoption of circular business models• Materials efficiency and better practice waste management• Better practice waste management coupled with energy, water, trade waste, and/or emissions management improvements• Scope 3 emissions management and reduction – may be coupled with an assessment of scope 1 and 2 emissions, and/or development of net zero strategieso Must include assessment and improvement recommendations related to waste management and purchased good and services, with consideration of downstream use, processing and end-of-life treatment of goods/products, and opportunities to incorporate more circular business practices.

News2025-2026 Federal BudgetMajor infrastructure funding in the 2025 Federal Budget will enhance road safety and freight productivity in our region. To read more https://rdahc.com.au/2025-2026-federal-budget/