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  • Winners of the 2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 29 February 2024.

    The awards were presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, on the advice of an independent judging panel. The judging panel includes Supreme Court judges, people in media, a university professional, and senior officials from multicultural community associations.

    These important awards recognise and celebrate outstanding South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in our community.

    South Australians nominate an individual, team or organisation that is passionate about making a positive contribution to multiculturalism and intercultural understanding and promoting our culturally diverse state.

    The nine award categories are: Outstanding Individual Achievement; Arts and Culture; Community Sector; Media; Private Sector; Public Sector; Senior Volunteer; Volunteer; and Youth.

    The awards program is administered by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through Multicultural Affairs.

    In this segment, we hear from Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Nader Ibrahim, a proud Egyptian immigrant who moved to Australia in 2009 and a joint winner of the Community Sector Award at the 2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards.

  • Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) has been confirmed in wild abalone in waters south of Port Macdonnell, the first time the disease has been found in South Australia. Restrictions are now in place in the area.

    On 21 February 2024, a commercial abalone fisher reported dead and dying abalone at Breaksea Reef off Port Macdonnell, and submitted samples to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) for testing. PCR tests have confirmed AVG in the samples.

    PIRSA has activated a response team and measures to contain the spread of disease have been put in place, and commercial and recreational industries have been notified, with a control area being declared in the Port Macdonnell area within the state's Southern Abalone Zone.

    This control area has been put in place to stop the possible spread of the disease to abalone in other areas currently not affected. These measures will remain in place until surveillance activities inform next steps including a review of these restrictions.

    In this segment, we hear from Dr Elise Spark, Chief Veterinary Officer of South Australia. She has worked with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) for more than 10 years, and has experience with both terrestrial agriculture and aquaculture as well as policy and governance. Professor Peter Appleford, PIRSA’s Executive Director, Major Programs and Regions, and is currently PIRSA’s Incident Controller of the AVG response. He manages the outbreak response and has also managed the AVG response in Victoria for four years in a previous role.

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  • Opening on 29 February, the 18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Inner Sanctum, curated by José Da Silva, assembles 24 leading artists and poets for an exhibition that can be seen, heard, and felt at the Art Gallery of South Australia until 2 June.

    As part of the 2024 Adelaide Festival, Inner Sanctum on Kaurna Yerta unfolds across free exhibitions of new and recent works, live performances, music and public programs, all highlighting our engagement with the world and each other.

    Curator José Da Silva says, ‘The idea of an ‘inner sanctum’ evokes the private, protected, or sacred spaces we create in our homes and communities as a refuge and sanctuary, as well as the faculty of imagination, which allows us to see culture and society differently. Within the exhibition, this takes place in homes and gardens and on walking tracks, and in memories and stories of family and ancestors. It is also seen in locations of special knowledge, sacred activities, cultural environments, and, importantly, in the working spaces of artists and the art museum itself.’

    In this segment, we hear from Adelaide Biennial Curator, Jose Da Silva who has over twenty years of curatorial experience in Australian art museums, George Cooley, a First Nations Artist and old time Opal miner and community leader from Coober Pedy and Jess Loughlin, one of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed glass artists.

  • The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is recognised as Australia’s leading accolade acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities.

    Three finalists for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award in South Australia have been announced, with Wilmington’s Nikki Atkinson, Mantung’s Suzi Evans and Willunga’s Susie Williams now vying for the title of state winner.

    The state winner will be announced at an event on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The winner will receive a $15,000 Westpac grant to support their respective project, professional development opportunities and access to the esteemed Rural Women’s Award alumni network.

    The state winner will then go on to represent South Australia at the national AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner in Canberra later in the year. The national winner will be awarded an additional $20,000 Westpac grant and the national runner up will receive a $15,000 grant.

    In this segment, we hear from Nikki Atkinson from Wilmington, who has a business called Horrocks Vale Collections, which combines her 25 years of experience as a wedding dress designer and her desire to champion Australian Merino wool as a new environmentally sustainable alternative to polyester.

    Suzi Evans from Mantung who is a trusted mental health first aid trainer and the founder of resilience building program ‘Workbench for the Mind’, which aims to help participants understand how the brain works and develop tools to manage their emotions in positive ways.

    Susie Williams from Willunga, who has combined her passion for fostering connections in rural communities with her technical prowess to develop the Fleurieu App – an online platform that provides local news for free, while also celebrates achievements, businesses, events and places that define the region.

  • Every year, hundreds of Australians are celebrated through the Order of Australia – the nation’s highest honour for outstanding achievement and service. This includes people from all backgrounds from right across Australia who do all kinds of work or volunteering roles.

    The Governor-General approves the final list of recipients which are publicly announced on Australia Day (26 January) and The King’s Birthday (the second Monday in June).

    All South Australians are eligible to be nominated for the Australian Honour and Awards system, with nominations welcome year-round.

    Nominating someone is a way of recognising and celebrating the contribution that they have made, their achievements and the impact they have had on South Australia.

    Anyone can nominate someone for an Order of Australia (General Division) award. Nominating is easy and is done via an online portal, at any time of the year.

    In this segment, we hear from Professor Brenda Wilson AM, who received an Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019, for significant service to community health, and to the people of South Australia through a range of roles.

  • The first of five new technical colleges being built by the State Government – Findon Technical College – officially opened its doors to students and staff on Monday 29 January 2024 (day one of term one of the school year).

    This brand new facility – co-located with Findon High School – is providing students from years 10 to 12 the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art facilities as they complete their SACE and start a career in some of South Australia’s fastest growing industries including advanced manufacturing and engineering, early childhood and education and health and social support.

    Employer partners, including BAE Systems and multinational equipment manufacturer, Liebherr, have helped design the content of the industry training programs and will support the delivery of the programs along with providing opportunities for students to work with them and develop the skills needed for the jobs in each industry.

    More than 230 students have enrolled in the technical college for 2024, developing their skills for the jobs in these key industry sectors in South Australia. Students have the opportunity to attend full-time and complete all of their program in the technical college or on a part-time basis and remain at their home school for their general SACE subjects.

    In this segment, we hear from Kathleen Hoare, an experienced educator who has been the Principal of Findon High School for four years. She also has overarching responsibility for the Findon Technical College. Clare Feszczak, Executive Director for Student Pathways and Careers at the Department for Education and has departmental responsibility for the roll out of the new technical colleges across South Australia.


  • Nominations are now open for the 2024 South Australian Volunteer Awards with South Australians invited to nominate an outstanding individual or group. People can nominate themselves or another group or individual they know in the following categories:

    The Joy Noble Medal - South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer.‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award - Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit. The Young Volunteer Award – Honouring an impressive young volunteer aged 12 to 25.The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award - Honouring a volunteer manager for their outstanding contribution to the profession.The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility – Recognising the community contribution of a South Australian for-profit business.

    The 2024 South Australian Volunteer Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 22 May, coinciding with National Volunteer Week.

    In this segment, we hear from Liana France who leads the Inclusion Policy and Reform Directorate at the Department of Human Services. Stella Braund, the winner of the 2023 South Australian Volunteer Awards Joy Noble medal, South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer. Hamilton Calder, who is the CEO at Volunteering SA&NT - a well-respected and highly motivated hands-on leader with proven experience in stakeholder relations, strategic communications, and membership and events management.

  • 10 extraordinary never before seen works at the Art Gallery of South Australia highlight ‘Metamorphosis’, a new display which is now open to the public.

    Metamorphosis’ on display in The Melrose Wingfeatures acquisitions from around the globe and Australia in mediums such as metal sculpture, glass art, enamel sculpture and paintings.

    Metamorphosis’ incredible, diverse works, highlight AGSA’s continuing commitment to acquire groundbreaking contemporary works as well as showing our commitment to showcase important historical works in our collection.’

    In this segment, we hear from Lisa Slade, AGSA Assistant Director and Leigh Robb, AGSA Curator, Contemporary Art.

  • The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia’s greatest cycling race, a 10 day event which is centred around a men’s and women’s UCI WorldTour and UCI Women’s WorldTour race. This is the highest level of elite cycling, and the stage race around Adelaide and its surrounding region opens the 2024 season. The event takes place from 12 – 21 January with a total of 36 teams, and 240 riders combined.

    This edition of the Santos Tour Down Under is the second for Race Director Stuart O’Grady, who is a former winner of the race, and Assistant Race Directors Annette Edmondson and Carlee Taylor.

    Women’s Race:

    Last year the women’s race was held at UCI Women’s WorldTour status after being elevated by the UCI.

    In 2024 the women’s race returned to being held across a weekend. Following record crowds at the Santos Tour Down Under women’s stages last year, fans had even more opportunities to get out and see elite riders in action. It also featured the longest women’s UCI WorldTour race at Santos Tour Down Under during Health Partners Women’s Stage 2.

    The 2024 event featured the largest women’s peloton with 16 teams and nine UCI Women’s WorldTour teams, with three stages and approximately 311 kilometres of action. Racing concluded on the iconic Willunga Hill for the first time in the women’s race and crowned its latest champion on Sunday 14 January.

    Economic Benefit:

    The 2023 Santos Tour Down Under injected $66.5 million into our state’s economy, it reached 2.7 million Australians, and the broadcast was shown in 190 international territories. Since 2008 the TDU has injected more than $694 million into the South Australian economy.

    In this segment, we hear from Hitaf Rasheed, who headed up Events South Australia, the events arm of the SATC since 2008. Events South Australia, under Hitaf’s leadership, is responsible for growing events in South Australia and attracting new events to the state, and her team directly manages the Santos Tour Down Under. Kate Veronneau, Director of Women’s Strategy, Zwift. Kate originally came onboard to run the Zwift Academy which has helped many amateur cyclist using Zwift to gain professional contracts, including last year’s Tour Down Under Champion, Jay Vine.

  • With the start of the summer season, water lovers and boaties are asked to brush up on safety precautions including servicing their lifejackets, safety equipment and understanding speed limits.

    For those looking to head out on the river for the first time since flood restrictions lifted, Marine Safety Officers and South Australia Police have listed the top priorities for this boating season.

    LifejacketsSpeedingSafety equipment

    Our crews have been working around the clock for the past few months following the River Murray floods to survey the river, marking or removing hazards and debris but it’s an ongoing exercise so we are asking everyone on the river this summer to be mindful of hazards that may still emerge.

    In this segment, we hear from Gordon Panton, Manager Marine Safety and Compliance and Simon Schwerdt, Unit Manager, Boating Safety and Compliance.

  • Adelaide Fringe have announced the program for the upcoming 2024 season.

    Bursting at the seams with more than 1,300 shows, next year’s Adelaide Fringe is going to be a kaleidoscope of the talented, the wonderful, and the outright whimsical, set to transform Adelaide into a utopia of discovery and culture across February and March.

    The 2024 program boasts 23% percentage of international shows, a 5% increase on the 2023 season, signalling the global reputation and pull of Adelaide Fringe. There are 703 South Australian shows making up more than half the program and illustrating once again, the strength of South Australian talent in the Adelaide Fringe.

    In this segment, we hear from Heather Croall, Director and CEO of Australia’s biggest arts festival, Adelaide Fringe. Ben Francis, a writer and artist. Ben is a seasoned Fringe Artist performing with his famed group ‘The 60 four” - a four-piece vocal group specialising in hits from the 60s.

  • South Australians with disability, their families, carers and the disability sector are being asked to share how the state can be made more accessible and inclusive.

    A public consultation is now underway to shape the next State Disability Inclusion Plan, which will be used to inform a new strategy from 2024.

    Community members can share feedback via an online survey or make a submission via email, with a discussion paper available for further information.

    The new plan will build on the inaugural and soon-to-expire State Disability Inclusion Plan – Inclusive SA and will work alongside the State Autism Strategy. It will also be guided by the state’s commitments under Australia’s Disability Strategy (ADS).

    In this segment, we hear from Ksharmra Brandon, Director Social Inclusion at the Department of Human Services. At present, Ksharmra is responsible for leading legislative and policy reform to drive social inclusion in the state, including disability, LGBTIQA+, carers, volunteers and youth reform, in addition to the development of the State’s first Autism Strategy. Krystal Matthews, is a dynamic Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in the housing sector. Krystal has developed programs to support and make service improvements to large-scale psychosocial community issues such as homelessness, family and domestic violence and disability.

  • Acclaimed as Australia’s leading First Nations art festival, Tarnanthi this year comprises exhibitions at AGSA; a state-wide festival with exhibitions and accompanying events across 27 venues; and the Tarnanthi Art Fair, an in-person and online event in 2023.

    Tarnanthi presents the dynamism of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from across the country and provides an energised platform for artists to share important stories. Since its inception in 2015, Tarnanthi has presented the work of more than 6000 First Nations artists while more than 1.6 million people have attended Tarnanthi exhibitions and events.

    Exhibition dates: 19 October 2023 – 21 January 2024

    In this segment we hear from, Sam Yates, Tarnanthi's Producer and Lisa Slade, AGSA Assistant Director, Artistic Programs.

  • The ITC is a commercial government business unit under DHS, offering interpreting and translation services in over 100 languages for South Aussies with limited English. Most often, these services are needed in medical scenarios, the courts, or generally where life-altering decisions can be made.

    There are currently quite a big shortage of interpreters and translators in some surprising languages, including Greek, Italian and Spanish.

    While one might think it's easy to grab a neighbour or friend to help you during that specialist appointment or with legal negotiations, it's an unwise move when discussing personal matters you don't want others to know about, or where technical terminology might get 'lost in translation'.

    The ITC is hoping to recruit more interpreters - people who have a heart to help their communities, who speak both English and their native language fluently, who may have the time to consider casual employment, and would be willing to get an official qualification to do so.

    In this segment, we hear from Olga Laparidis, Director of Concessions and Support Services within the Department of Human Services. The ITC is a commercial government business unit that falls under her directorate. Teo Spiniello who is a contracted interpreter and translator for the ITC. He is fluent in Italian and a NAATI qualified interpreter.

  • The 2023 Multicultural Festival will be held from 11am to 5pm, on Sunday 12 November in Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga in Adelaide.

    South Australia has a rich and vibrant multicultural community – and the Festival is a chance for people to discover and meet over 75 multicultural community groups showcasing more than 55 cultures right in the heart of Adelaide.

    Entry is free, with 37 stalls, 29 performances and 13 activities – there’s something for everyone.

    Sample delicious international cuisine, discover and watch cultural music and performances, and enjoy activities for all ages in this exciting, family-friendly, and vibrant one-day event.

    Visit multicultural.sa.gov.au/festival to learn more and explore the full program and plan your day.

    In this segment, we hear from Alison Lloydd-Wright, Deputy Chief Executive for Community, Culture and Place within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. In her role she is working towards a more integrated approach to supporting and promoting arts, culture, and creativity in South Australia. Luis-Renato Arriola-Garcia from Mexican community (Stallholder at event) and Chairperson, Kilburn Peace And Welcome Community Garden Inc. Since arriving in Adelaide in 2010, he has been involved with many cultural and language diverse communities because of his work with migration support programs at the Australian Red Cross.

  • South Australians looking for exciting lifelong career opportunities need look no further than the defence industry. The defence industry offers a broad range of jobs including engineers, scientists, technicians, project managers, ICT, administrators and tradespeople. With a range of high paying careers across naval shipbuilding, information warfare, cyber and space, the state will be looking to employ more than 10,000 people over the next two decades. Hot on the heels of the recent AUKUS announcement that a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will be built in South Australia, it has never been a better time to start your career in the industry.

    Whether you are in school, close to finishing school, in tertiary education or looking for a career change, there are a range of pathways to kick-start your career in South Australia’s defence industry and you don’t have to join the Defence Force or study at university to get involved.

    Keen to find out more? Key South Australian education institutions and defence industry employers will be at the Navy and Shipbuilding Careers Expo on Sunday 5 November. Stop by to discuss career pathways and opportunities for students and skilled workers and join in on a range of hands on demonstrations to discover where a career in defence could lead you.

    In this segment, we hear from Commander Jennifer Graham, Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga and Lieutenant Jess Mysko.

  • 40,000 South Australians gamble at risky levels and for every one of those gamblers, between 3 and 6 other people are affected. Harms experienced by gamblers and their loved ones include financial harm, damage to relationships, emotional/psychological distress, poor health, cultural harm, issues with work/study, and criminal activity. People do not always recognise they are experiencing gambling harm until it’s too late and they are experiencing crisis. That’s why, for Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2023, the Office for Problem Gambling has launched a digital media campaign called 'Gambling Harm Ahead'.

    Using insights from people with lived experience in gambling harm, four key messages were developed to highlight the early signs of gambling harm that people can sometimes miss.

    This campaign marks a change in direction in harm minimisation messaging that previously focused on individuals in gaming venues already experiencing a high level of harm. In contrast, the ‘Gambling Harm Ahead’ campaign takes a public health approach to gambling harm minimisation aiming to educate the community and prevent harm from escalating. The campaign has a strong presence on several digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube as well as metro and regional radio to deliver the message more broadly.

    ‘Gambling Harm Ahead’ launched on 15 October for Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2023 and will conclude on 4 November 2023.

    In this segment we hear from, Rory Spreckley, Manager, Office for Problem Gambling and has worked in the SA Government for several years and has a background in assisting disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. Andrew, a participant in the Lived Experience in Gambling Program run by Relationships Australia SA. Ramune/Tracey, the coordinator/manager of the LEIGH program and will be supporting Andrew to tell their story.

  • Today (16 October) we celebrate the inaugural Australasian Youth Justice Acknowledgment Day, an official day of recognition of the incredible work and dedication of youth justice workers across Australia and New Zealand.

    Youth justice is a challenging and demanding profession, but also an incredibly rewarding one, where staff go above and beyond to promote rehabilitation and positive outcomes for young people while helping to maintain safety in the community.

    Under the theme of ‘Quality Connections: People, Practice and Purpose’, Australasian Youth Justice Acknowledgement Day focuses on the importance of strengthening the connections between our youth justice workforce, children and young people in contact with the youth justice system, and our partners and stakeholders.

    In this segment, we hear from Mellanie Fernandez, Director - Communities & Justice | Youth Justice Services, Department of Human Services: Mellanie has extensive experience as a senior manager and executive involved in service delivery and reform within the UK and here in Australia. Josh Craig, Onboarding and Development Supervisor | Youth Justice Services, Department of Human Services. Josh has worked in Youth Justice for almost 15 years, having worked at the Magill Training Centre, Cavan Training Centre & currently working within Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre (previously known as the Adelaide Youth Training Centre).

  • South Australians can have their say on shortlisted options for the future management of Adelaide’s metropolitan coastline to combat beach erosion.

    The state government launched a comprehensive independent review of long-term sand management options in December last year.

    The review’s Independent Advisory Panel has shortlisted three primary options: dredging, a sand pipeline, and maintaining the current arrangement of moving sand along the coast using trucks, as well as delivering quarry sand to beaches battling coastal erosion.

    The 12-month scientific review has built upon previous investigations, data and analysis of Adelaide beach management, and explored relevant interstate and overseas examples of coastal management.

    In this segment, we hear from Mark Searle, Chair of the Adelaide Beach Management Review Independent Advisory Panel. He is a former chief executive officer of Marion Council and has more than 20 years’ experience as a CEO and senior executive.

  • The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is holding its Talent Search program in the October school holidays, to identify young people with the potential to represent Australia at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

    Sessions will be held at SASI’s Kidman Park headquarters, the Lights Community and Sports Centre, and Sacred Heart College. A testing session specific to Paralympic athletes will also be held during the October school holidays.

    In this segment, we hear from manager of Sports and Programs at South Australian Sports Institute, Simon Cain and Commonwealth Games gold medalist and cycling graduate, Sophie Edwards.