Performance and Progress Reporting 2019-2020 July 2019 – Jun 2020

Contents

Strategies Index ...... 1 COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ...... 4 1.1 Employment and Skills ...... 4 1.2 Indigenous Development ...... 19 1.3 Social and Community ...... 31 1.4 Education and Training ...... 33 1.5 Health ...... 36 ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ...... 37 2.1 Infrastructure ...... 37 2.2 Economic and Business Diversity ...... 42 2.3 Visitor Economy ...... 49 2.4 Water Resources ...... 63 2.5 Energy ...... 64 2.6 Mining and Resource Manufacturing ...... 76 GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...... 79 3.1 Regional Leadership and Collaboration ...... 79 3.2 Grants and Investment ...... 88

Strategies Index

Community and Social Development 1.1 Employment and Skills – Support labour force participation and workforce development. 1.1.1 Support industry-based networks. 1.1.2 Assist in identifying current and future workforce demand. 1.1.3 Support targeted skills and workforce development programs or initiatives through RDAWEP and partners. 1.1.4 Work with Skilling South Australia and other government programs to help people attain skills and qualifications to build careers and meet the workforce needs of industry. 1.1.5 Pursue opportunities to attract, retain and build a skilled and underutilised workforce, including skilled migration. 1.1.6 Develop human capital from within the region.

1.2 Indigenous Development - Implement proactive strategies to enhance Aboriginal well- being, labour force participation, and economic development. 1.2.1 Seek Government and other funding sources, and support initiatives and opportunities to develop Aboriginal business enterprises, community development, organisational development and governance.

1.3 Social and Community - Develop social and community infrastructure, services and amenity. 1.3.1 Assist groups to prepare business cases and grant applications for capex funding from government infrastructure programs. 1.3.2 Encourage the development of multi-purpose community facilities providing civic, recreation, information, tourism, arts and cultural heritage services. 1.3.3 Support partnerships to improve the functionality and amenity of regional towns. 1.3.4 Work with government and telecommunications providers to improve mobile and internet connectivity across the region.

1.4 Education and Training - Pursue opportunities to grow education facilities and expand course provision. 1.4.1 Liaise with universities and training providers about options to expand education facilities and course provision. 1.4.2 Collaborate with education and training providers to facilitate international student enrolment. 1.4.3 Liaise with training providers about opportunities to provide employment-related training in smaller regional towns. 1.4.4 Liaise with tertiary institutions about options to expand remote access to courses online. 1.4.5 Collaborate to form integrated industry led education pathways from high school through vocational training and university. 1.4.6 Support the establishment of an integrated education and innovation precinct in Whyalla.

1.5 Health – Maintain and grow equitable community health services. 1.5.1 Support targeted projects in health, aged care, child care and disability services. 1.5.2 Support the development, implementation and delivery of projects and plans to support health and community services. 1.5.3 Support the development of a regional health and ageing strategy that plans for change. 1.5.4 Collaborate for the development of new and innovative approaches in the delivery of health and community services.

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Economic and Business Development 2.1 Infrastructure - Develop strategic infrastructure and foster sustainable business. 2.1.1 Support infrastructure investment and investment attraction with government agencies and private sector companies. 2.1.2 Collaborate with industry, community and governments to address current and future transport needs including rail, road, air and sea. 2.1.3 Support the development of a multi-user Cape-class port facility at Cape Hardy. 2.1.4 Support the connection of Eyre Peninsula to the national standard gauge rail network 2.1.5 Work with telecommunications providers and government to improve mobile and internet connectivity and enhance online business operations.

2.2 Economic and Business Diversity - Strengthen, foster and promote economic and business diversity and productivity. 2.2.1 Identify and pursue solutions to improve industry and business innovation, skills development and viability. 2.2.2 Identify and introduce new businesses and product diversity and reduce economic dependence on traditional key industries. 2.2.3 Support business, community and environmental value-adding initiatives. 2.2.4 Pursue niche market trade opportunities with business and industry sectors. 2.2.5 Facilitate and promote shared procurement initiatives to reduce recurrent operational costs and enhance competitiveness. 2.2.6 Strengthen whole-of-region branding to promote the region’s diversity and unique characteristics. 2.2.7 Attract and grow new high value industries. 2.2.8 Collaborate with all levels of government including investment attraction agencies to facilitate the development and attraction of new enterprises to the region.

2.3 Visitor Economy - Facilitate sustainable development of the visitor economy. 2.3.1 Increase promotion of and capitalise on the region’s competitive strengths and growth potential. 2.3.2 Improve, maintain and enhance visitor infrastructure including digital connectivity and visitor amenities. 2.3.3 Collaborate with the tourism industry, all levels of government, and regional partners to facilitate tourism industry capability and growth. Align this with the South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. 2.3.4 Support the collaboration of regional visitor economy projects. 2.3.5 Establish and maintain the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Tourism Advisory Group. 2.3.6 Encourage and support the delivery of strategic community events and activities, particularly in areas with high levels of tourism attraction.

2.4 Water Resources – Pursue solutions to develop water resources to provide abundant quality supply for community and economic use. 2.4.1 Pursue water resources monitoring, planning and management via the Eyre Peninsula Water Taskforce. 2.4.2 Support investigations to assess the technical viability and economic feasibility of augmenting the Eyre Peninsula’s water supplies. 2.4.3 Liaise with government and private sector companies about water efficiency measures and alternative water supply solutions and technologies. 2.4.4 Identify strategic water supply options to maximise economic, community and environmental benefits. 2.4.5 Pursue synergies by linking water supply solutions with regional energy planning strategies. 2.4.6 Support partnerships on urban stormwater and waste water planning and implementation.

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2.5 Energy - Pursue solutions to provide a cost effective and secure power supply, and develop a low carbon economy. 2.5.1 Advocate for the replacement of the Eyre Peninsula power transmission system. 2.5.2 Collaborate with government and industry about energy supply, generation and distribution issues and solutions. 2.5.3 Support the development of energy projects in strategic locations to maximise economic, community and environmental benefits and investment opportunities.

2.6 Mining and Resource Manufacturing - Support the development of strategic mineral, oil and gas resource projects. 2.6.1 Support the development of proposed mineral, oil and gas projects. 2.6.2 Participate in the Eyre Peninsula Mineral and Energy Resources Community Development Taskforce. 2.6.3 Prepare submissions as required to the Australian and South Australian Governments about the impact and benefits of mineral, oil and gas projects on the economy, community and environment. 2.6.4 Support the improvement of supply chain, energy and water infrastructure for resource projects that will bring long-term development benefits to the region. 2.6.5 Identify and attract new high value mineral processing. 2.6.6 Strengthen existing and identify new manufacturing operations relevant to the mineral, oil and gas industry.

Governance and Operational Development 3.1 Regional Leadership and Collaboration - Implement regional governance initiatives to achieve better and longer-term regional development outcomes. 3.1.1 Support Joint Planning Boards. 3.1.2 Maintain partnerships with regional organisations, Local Government, and the Australian and State Governments. 3.1.3 Facilitate collaborative regional planning initiatives with government, business and community stakeholders. 3.1.4 Align the region’s development needs with Australian and State Government planning and economic priorities to improve access to funding from government programs. 3.1.5 Implement collaborative project initiatives. 3.1.6 Maintain and develop regional communication and engagement. 3.1.7 Facilitate the development of a South Australian Regional Development Plan with Regional Development South Australia (RDSA) and key stakeholders. 3.1.8 Advocate regional governance principles to government, business and community sectors.

3.2 Grants and Investment - Pursue regional funding opportunities. 3.2.1 Support a cross-agency approach to grants and investment. 3.2.2 Identify grant funding opportunities and communicate grant program information to stakeholders. 3.2.3 Maintain a pipeline reporting mechanism to monitor and promote projects. 3.2.4 Assess grant readiness and provide advice to stakeholders about project proposals. 3.2.6 Support access to government funding programs through assistance with business cases, project management plans and grant applications. 3.2.7 Provide feedback and advice to government departments about options to improve grant program processes.

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COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 1.1 Employment and Skills Support labour force participation and workforce development.

ACTIONS 1.1.1 Support industry-based networks. 1.1.2 Assist in identifying current and future workforce demand. 1.1.3 Support targeted skills and workforce development programs or initiatives through RDAWEP and partners. 1.1.4 Work with Skilling South Australia and other government programs to help people attain skills and qualifications to build careers and meet the workforce needs of industry. 1.1.5 Pursue opportunities to attract, retain and build a skilled and underutilised workforce, including skilled migration. 1.1.6 Develop human capital from within the region. Objective • To provide human capital with the skills and capabilities required by industry for current operations and future growth. To provide part-time and under-employed people with cross-industry, transferable skills to increase their employment hours across multiple industries. • Population retention and, to attract skilled workers and their families to the region, to provide a workforce with the skills and capability for future development initiatives. Rationale • Some employment in the agriculture, fishing and aquaculture industries is seasonal and short-term. • The region has a relatively small population and an ageing workforce. Due to the pending retirement of ‘baby boomers’ and migration of young people to Adelaide for study and employment, the region does not have a sufficient population to provide the workforce needed for anticipated industry and economic growth. Background/Ongoing Activities – All of region • The South Australian Government has entered into an agreement with the Australian Government to form the Skilling Australians Fund National Partnership. For South Australia, this agreement will create an additional 20,800 additional apprenticeships over the next four years. To achieve this objective, the Department of Industry and Skills (DIS) is seeking expressions of interest for Skilling South Australia Projects. RDAWEP will actively promote this program and assist employers to take advantage of this initiative with applications to DIS where apprenticeships or traineeships are a required outcome.

2019 – 2020 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT – WHYALLA Multi Trades GFG Other Employment Outcomes August 10 September 1 December 10 9 February 2

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W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Undertake negotiations for establishment of a regional Key stakeholders engaged with potential JV model Potential providers engaged and initial agreement 1.1.6 DP private RTO for the Aged Care and Disability Sector. defined. to progress discussions. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY Ongoing discussions with stakeholders and State Scope of the potentially federally funded $350,000 Key elements of the initial twelve month ‘Phase 1.1.5 DP Government to progress the funding of projects. project includes: One’ pilot include: Continued research into the future models and The purpose of this pilot strategy is to define and 1. Develop and document an Eyre Peninsula Aged opportunities for the Aged Care and Disability sector to establish a long-term sustainable, transferable workforce and Disability Services workforce development further refine the proposals. development model for aged care and disability services model that is transferable to other South in rural South Australia. Australian regions. 2. Strategic alignment with the Skills Commission new ‘Skills Roadmap’, the Department for Education new ‘VET in Schools Policy’ and ‘Flexible Learning Pathways’, and TAFESA’s new sector focus framework. 3. Optimise the future opportunity for new traineeships and apprenticeships. 4. Define and initiate a range of practical regional workforce development projects that meet industry needs and become sustainable and the new norm. 5. Maximise the economic benefit of Aged and Disability Services to the region. Support the scoping of ‘Phase Two’ future workforce development projects. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID W E D O I T ? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL Ongoing discussions with stakeholders and State An additional multimillion dollar funding submission was 1.1.5 DP Government. presented to State Government to empower the sector to An additional project scope was developed in response to better cope with the current pandemic. COVID 19 to assist the Aged Care and Disability sector to cope with the increased workforce pressures. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Health, Aged Care and Disability State Government was very receptive to the project Unfortunately, the COVID-19 situation has slowed 1.1.5 DP Key State Government meetings and discussions held proposal and has incorporated it into their strategic down the process. about funding of the project. priorities.

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W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Met with the new trainees from BIS industries to get them 1.1.3 PW signed up to the project. I introduced myself and what support I can give them while they complete their traineeships. Met with Dr Janene Piip from TAFE to discuss the Multi 1.1.2 PW Trades project and other training programs for this year. Met with Kevin Rogan from CEG to discuss signing up No new additions to the project just yet. 1.1.2 PW more participants to the Liberty Primary Steel project. Put together a survey for the Aged and Disability sector Waiting for results. 1.1.2 PW in Whyalla and the Eyre Peninsula. More cold conversing in the community to promote 1.1.2 PW Apprenticeships/Traineeships in Whyalla. Health, Aged Care and Disability A raft of input gathers with very positive feedback Draft project outline developed. 1.1.5 DP Numerous one-on-one meetings and phone calls provided on the new project. undertaken to understand industry and stakeholder needs to help scope the project framework. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Delivered 9 workshops over 5 days to the new trainee Participants enjoyed the workshops which was evident Participants went away with new knowledge that 1.1.4 PW operators that have been employed by Liberty Primary with the high level of participation in the sessions. The will assist them in the workplace. Feedback from Steel. group have done a block training program at TAFE SA, some participants is that they are really enjoying and are now preparing to enter the workforce, some for their new job. the first time. Met with Kevin Rogan from CEG to discuss signing up Kevin signed up 22 participants to traineeships. I have 1.1.4 PW more participants to the Liberty Primary Steel project. contacted all the new trainees and had all the necessary paperwork completed. Met with Dr Janene Piip from TAFE SA to discuss the Multi Dr Janene Piip is still waiting to hear what training 1.1.2 PW Trades project and other training programs for this year. programs will be allocated for Whyalla. Education and Innovation Precinct meeting. It was decided that due to the Whyalla Council A new Health, Aged Care and Disability sector 1.1.5 DP withdrawing funding, the taskforce would transform to workforce development initiative was launched with focus solely on the Health, Aged and Disability sector in RDAWEP scoping the initial framework. alignment with a new initiative. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Meeting held with the Australian Migrant Resource Centre It was decided to meet again in January once there was There was a clear commitment to work together in 1.1.5 DP about the future of the Whyalla migration initiative. more clarity. the new year on the migration agenda for Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula subject to RDAWEP.

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W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER (Cont.) Attended the Multi Trades student graduation for 2019. The 20 graduating students were very proud and excited The evening was a success and all attending 1.1.3 PW/DD to receive their certificates for the training that they had students received their certificates from TAFE. completed this year at TAFE. Putting together workshop information that will be 1.1.4 PW delivered to the 10 Trainee Operators at Liberty Primary Steel. Met with Janene Piip and Steve Ravanelli from TAFE to Discussed the graduation details and possibilities of 1.1.2 PW discuss the Multi Trades graduation. future training opportunities for next year. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Assisted TAFE with student interviews with school-based The students did well with the interview example 1.1.4 PW learners, some of which had interviews the following week questions, some were a little nervous which is to be with Liberty Primary Steel. expected. Met with representatives from SARAH and Built regarding Meeting went well, now just waiting to hear who got the 1.1.5 PW the tender application for the new school contract. contract. Working with Janene Piip, Regional Manager, TAFE SA to 1.1.4 PW organise the Multi Trades student graduation event. Heavy Industry Cluster meeting held, with the decision 1.1.6 DP/DD made to put all projects on hold until RDAWEP decides about the future of the Whyalla office. Secondary Migration Job Matching and Support – Both Paula and Ellen were positioned as interim liaison There has been a steady inflow of resumes 1.1.5 DP Continued development of the ongoing relationships and staff to assist with the matching of local jobs with the including substantial word of mouth referral job matching process following the tour. resumes received from migrants, and their community amongst the Adelaide migrant community. networks. Met with Sarah Williams, Regional Outreach Officer, Discussions regarding migrant opportunities in regional 1.1.5 DD Immigration and Settlement Services, Department of Home areas. Affairs. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Participated in the Whyalla Migration Tour event involving A wide range of community and business stakeholders The event went well, the migrants seemed positive 1.1.5 approx. 50 immigrants that visited Whyalla as part of the participated in the tour. Companies engaged included and had enjoyed their time in Whyalla. DD/PW/DP RDAWEP and Whyalla Chamber of Commerce ”Living and Whyalla Council, TAFESA, UniSA, Eyre High school, GFG, Feedback from the migrant participants was Working in Whyalla” Tour Initiative. The 2-day bus tour was Cultana Solar Farm, BIS Industries, Whyalla Aged Care, exceptional with a majority saying that they would held on 13-14 October. Rotary, Middleback Theatre, PDF Foods, Eyre Hotel, come to live in Whyalla if they are successful in Westland Motel, Alexander Motel, Quest Apartments, securing a job. Playford Apartments, Adelaide Coachlines and Mint Café. Over 40 business and community stakeholders were engaged in the process.

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W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER (Cont.) Meeting with TAFE SA Whyalla Campus. Discussed the model for Multi Trades Program for 2020. 1.1.3 DD Contacted local industry regarding assisting with work There were more placement places provided than Students who attended work placement found it a 1.1.3 PW placement for the Multi Trades students. students to fill them. very valuable experience. Organised drug testing for the Multi Trades students so All tested negative and are able to attend work Work placement went well and all of the students 1.1.3 PW they can participate in work placement. placement. enjoyed the experience. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? D I D I T HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Attended the opening day for the Whyalla Community Hub. The new center is supported by Advancing Whyalla and 1.1.1 PW is a community meeting place. Structured activities are going to be held for community members to attend. Met with Tracy Northcott, Statewide training to discuss 1.1.2 PW training opportunities in Whyalla and the Eyre peninsula. Arranged for Kevin Rogan from CEG to meet with the Multi Kevin gave a great overview of the employer’s 1.1.3 PW Trades students to give them some information about expectations in regard to taking on a new apprentice. what apprenticeships are available, and what the employer Kevin agreed to come back next week to put all the wants. students through an aptitude testing process, to see what they could work on to get a better score next time around. Met with Steve Ravanelli, TAFE SA to discuss current Multi 12 students are attending on a regular basis. Some 1.1.3 PW Trades student numbers and attendance. photos were taken of the Electrical students for RDAWEP’s use. Contacted local employers to arrange the final places for We have had a great response from the local employers 1.1.3 PW work placement that is scheduled on the 25th – 20th around the work experience component of the Multi November 2019. Trades project. Drug Free Employer Initiative - Heavy Industry Cluster Again, a wide ranging discussion about the proposed Project timeline finalised with an employer 1.1.6 DP meeting held. Project scope was discussed with an action project framework. roundtable event scheduled for 24th October and timeline agreed. official launch on 19th November. Secondary Migration Strategy – continued development of Companies engaged included Whyalla Council, TAFE SA, The tour outline was finalised with most of the 1.1.5 DP the tour program and funding was completed ready for the UniSA, Eyre High school, GFG, Cultana Solar Farm, BIS food and accommodation donated. tour on October 13th and 14th. Industries, Whyalla Aged Care, Rotary, Middleback A wide range of stakeholder meetings were undertaken Theatre, PDF Foods, Eyre Hotel, Westland Motel, including securing donated accommodation, food and Alexander Motel, Quest Apartments, Playford services. Apartments, Adelaide Coachlines, Mint Café. Over 40 business and community stakeholders were engaged in the process.

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W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST Attended the Whyalla Aged Care information session on The event was attended by the local community and 1.1.1 PW the projected future needs in Whyalla and surrounding professional networks. area for Aged care services and new facilities to cope with the growing demand, which also included future workforce needs. Meeting with the Multi Trades participants individually to Started work on the students resumes. 1.1.3 PW get an idea of what career direction they intend to take after completing the training. Discussed work placement for 25th to 29th November 2019 and got the TAFE work placement form completed by the students. Contacted local organisations to arrange work placements A great response was received from local organisations 1.1.1 PW for the students. who are willing to support the students through work placement in November. Met with Mark Quinn from CEG regarding putting a project Peter Mitchell is also looking at putting a project 1.1.1 PW together for Clean Seas when they come to Whyalla. together to cover the Aquiculture industry. We are working closely to see if we can make it a joint project. Secondary Migration Strategy – Education and Innovation The Education and Innovation Precinct advisory group A subcommittee of the Education and Innovation 1.1.5 DP Precinct – Planning was commenced for a migrant bus tour met and discussed the upcoming migration tour Precinct advisory group was formed to further of Whyalla in association with the Australian Migrant including an initial tour outline as well as key progress to tour outline and stakeholder Resource Centre. stakeholders to be engaged. The meeting included engagement. RDAWEP, Whyalla Council, TAFE SA, UniSA, Whyalla Aged Care, Foreshore Motel and Middleback Theatre 1.1.6 DP Drug Free Employer Initiative – A series of one-on-one Meetings held with key industry leaders including Project outline developed as well as key industry industry meetings were undertaken to gain industry input Whyalla Aged Care, BIS, Veolia, Whyalla Council, Whyalla commitment obtained. and participation in the project scope. Hose and Fittings, GFG, Simec Energy, Foreshore Motel, Chandler McLeod. W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Confirmed with Eyre trading on the PPE requirement for Nine of the eleven new students attended Eyre Trading 1.1.3 PW the new Multi Trades students. The new students will get to get measured up for their PPE. measured up for their PPE, ready to start the OH&S component to the training. Attended TAFE SA to meet the new Multi Trades students 1.1.3 PW and introduce myself and gave an overview of the support I can give them through the Multi Trades project. Organised Drug and Alcohol testing for the students who All students passed the drug and alcohol testing. Good reports were received from the host employer 1.1.3 PW will be participating in work placement next week. regarding the Multi Trade students.

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W H Y A L L A ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY (Cont.) Contacted Dan Fisk from Clean Seas regarding the new Dan put me on to Lindy Henriksen who is based in Port 1.1.4 PW workforce and training requirements for the proposed Lincoln. Lindy gave me an overview of the training Whyalla site. Under the Skilling South Australia subsidised requirements for new staff but is still unsure of a Traineeship and Apprentices training funding, I am hoping commencement date for when the operation in Whyalla to work with Peter Mitchell on a joint project for our is commencing. region. Inspector Mark Hubbard from SAPOL and Stacey Clark 1.1.3 PW from DASSA at the Whyalla Hospital (Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia) have agreed to come in to TAFE in September and give the Multi Trades and some school students currently attending TAFE a talk on the effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, and some information on what support services are available. Contacted Cassie Priestley from Whyalla Aged Care 1.1.4 PW regarding traineeships for some of their current staff. Met with Luke Murphy from Chandler Mcleod and Michael 1.1.1 PW Quinn from MC Labour Hire, to get an idea of the local skill shortages in Whyalla. Proposed a new project be established from the Heavy A wide ranging discussion occurred about the serious The HIC advisory group agreed to progress the new 1.1.6 DP Industry Cluster strategic framework – Drug Free drug issue in Whyalla, the impact on employers and the Drug Free Employer Initiative with Hadyn Shepard Employer Initiative at the HIC board meeting. need for increased rehabilitation services. from BIS Industries to become champion of the Members present included – GFG, Whyalla Council, Veolia, project. RDAWEP, Whyalla Hose and Fittings, DIS and BIS Industries. Secondary Migration Strategy – Education and Innovation Over 100 migrants attended the evening presentation Feedback from the event was extremely positive 1.1.5 DP Precinct – Living and Working in Whyalla Migration Expo with key stakeholders present including Whyalla Council, with over 40 migrants expressing interest in living held in Adelaide in association with the Australian Migrant RDAWEP, TAFE SA, UniSA and Chandler McLeod. The and working in Whyalla. Resource Centre. expo was opened by Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman.

E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Liberty Primary Steel Project Since the last report, all 60 trainees have now been 1.1.4 PM registered (total contracted =60). All of these have now completed their probationary period (generally 3 months). The completion of the probationary period has now triggered the final milestone payment. Skilling Farmers on EP Project Since the last report, 1 additional trainee has been TAFE have been notified of the problem and they 1.1.4 PM recruited (now 6). With a target of 20, at this stage of have advised that they will be able to run the the project this is disappointing. Promotion has been course with a minimum of 12 participants. increased in an attempt to improve engagement Even this lower number appears to be difficult to numbers. achieve and DIS will also need to approve any new variation.

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? J U N E (Cont.) Retail & Hospitality Sector Traineeships project Since the last report, 9 businesses have indicated that 1.1.4 PM they would like to be part of this program. With a revised target of 10, DIS have agreed to proceed to draw up a contract which is now pending. DC Kimba Future Workforce Plan Tender Assessment has been completed and all 1.1.2 BR applicants have been informed. Met with DC Kimba to finalise details of the successful tender and associated funding application. E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY DC Kimba Future Workforce Plan Kimba Community Benefit Fund has been identified as 1.1.2 BR Tender Assessment is being completed. possible funding opportunity. Liberty Primary Steel Project Since the last report, 59 trainees have been registered 1.1.4 PM (total contracted = 60). Of these, 54 have completed their probationary period (generally 3 months). The completion of the probationary period triggers a milestone payment. In recognition of nervousness faced by employers (COVID-19), DIS have granted a 6 month extension to the project which should allow sufficient time to meet all contractual milestones. Skilling Farmers on EP Project Since the last report 4 additional trainees have been 1.1.4 PM recruited (now 5). This is encouraging given the COVID- 19 issue and farmers are in the middle of seeding. DIS have granted a 6 month extension to the project which will help meet contractual milestones. Retail & Hospitality Sector Traineeships project Since the last report, anecdotal intelligence has caused a 1.1.4 PM re-think of the subjects in the retail program. With COVID-19 it is believed that the retail sector will have a greater interest in on-line business. With this in mind the new traineeship will have some on-line sales modules. It has also prompted a reduction in the participant target from 20 to 10. Completed a Department of Infrastructure, Transport, 1.1.5 DD Regional Development and Communications (DITRDC) skills gap survey for the region following the restrictions on migration and gaps in the workforce.

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL COVID19 Response and Recovery Established dedicated job seeker and information pages 1.1.2 BR Developed and published a survey to track individual job on our website to assist those in need. losses with the intention to help inform government and Provided job matching service through survey database associated responses. to local job opportunities. Teleconference with Minister Whetstone Discussed workforce and other industry challenges in the 1.1.2 DD region due to COVID-19. E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? D I D I T HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Liberty Primary Steel Project Since the last report, the balance (a further 28 trainees of 1.1.4 PM a total of 60) have commenced and the registration process is ongoing. It is likely that RDAWEP will meet the current timelines of this contract, however in recognition of nervousness faced by employers, DIS have granted a 6 month extension to the project. Skilling Farmers on EP Project Since the last report Di Graham has been engaged as the To date, one farmer has recruited a trainee and this 1.1.4 PM Project Coordinator. outcome has subsequently been registered. Given the current nervousness, it will be difficult to encourage farmers to take on trainees. In recognition of this DIS have granted a 6 month extension to the project. Retail and Hospitality Sector Traineeships project Since the last report, the DIS advisor has visited RDAWEP 1.1.4 PM staff and provided some useful advice to strengthen the application. However, in the meantime a further assessment needs to be made to ascertain the likelihood of meeting a target of 20 new trainees in the retail sector in the current climate. DC Kimba Future Workforce Plan Engaged LGAP to undertake procurement process for a 1.1.2 BR suitable facilitator. E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Liberty Primary Steel Project Since the last report, a total of 32 trainees have 1.1.4 PM commenced and reached probation (typically 3 months). This has triggered a milestone payment. Skilling Farmers on EP Project Since the last report the position of Project Coordinator 1.1.4 PM has been promoted within the sector and is expected to be filled shortly. The coordinator will assist with recruitment and initially help farmers and trainees navigate their way through sign up procedures.

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Liberty Primary Steel Project Since the last report, DIS have agreed to allow the 1.1.4 PM program to include traineeships from multiple sectors. To date 10 have enrolled in Certificate II in Engineering (Liberty Primary Steel) and a further 23 in Cert III in Surface Extraction Operations (BIS Industries). Skilling Farmers on EP Project Since the last report the contract has now been endorsed 1.1.4 PM and activities have begun with the development of a training plan and commencement of participant recruitment. Retail and Hospitality Sector Traineeships project Since the last report, the DIS advisor has agreed to assist 1.1.4 PM by coming to Port Lincoln to further development of this application. Meeting with CEO and staff at District Council of Kimba. Discussed business and career development needs in 1.1.2 DD regard to the Radioactive Waste Management Facility. In collaboration with DC Kimba and members of the Kimba Draft tender brief has been completed. Ongoing 1.1.2 BR Community Consultative Committee, held a meeting to discuss a Kimba Future Workforce and Business Capability Plan to assist the community to maximise opportunity from a future development including the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility. E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Whyalla Trades Pre-Vocation On the 11th December the RDAWEP CEO and the 1.1.4 PM Employment and Skills Development Manager attended the graduation for 20 students, some have completed both electrical and mechanical components and others one. Nine have gained employment and others are receiving ongoing support. Liberty Primary Steel Project Since the last report, DIS have advised that they will not CEG are helping RDAWEP with recruitment and it is 1.1.4 PM extend the contract end date beyond April 1st but will highly likely that the new milestone of 42 compromise by reducing the number of registered registrations will be reached by April 1. participants by this date from 60 to 42. Should this be reached then DIS will consider the extension. DIS have also agreed to allow recruitment to occur from other similar industries. RDAWEP will work with CEG to improve the recruitment outcomes. Skilling Farmers on EP Project Since the last report, DIS have advised RDAWEP that the 1.1.4 PM application has been successful, and a contract is currently being drafted. When the contract has been endorsed, recruitment and training will commence.

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? D E C E M B E R (Cont.) Cummins and Wanilla Basin Catchment Drainage Since the last report, the $30,000 required has been 1.1.4 PM Project raised and the project can now commence. Retail and Hospitality Sector Traineeships project Since the last report, a hospitality project with an A DRAFT application for a SSAF project for Cert III 1.1.4 PM emphasis on tourism has commenced on EP and to avoid in retail has been lodged with and is being confusion, it has been decided that a SSAF application considered by the DIS advisor. Once the detail has should be drafted for the retail sector only. Data been agreed upon the formal application will be extracted from the survey indicates that a Certificate III submitted. in retail would provide the best all round training for the sector. Aquaculture Traineeships project It is apparent from the survey that an aggregated project 1.1.4 PM may not suit this sector, however it may be more appropriate to approach one or two of the larger employers with a business specific application. E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Whyalla Trades Pre-Vocation Eleven students will be graduating soon, and a 1.1.4 PM ceremony will be held on the 11th December to celebrate and promote the achievements of the students and the program. Liberty Primary Steel Project RDAWEP has received word that the contract variation The ten new recruits have registered with CEG, the 1.1.4 PM request has been granted and will be formalized soon. local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network In the meantime, ten people have been recruited by (AASN) and can now be entered on the DIS Skills Liberty Primary Steel as the first phase of their and Employment Network Portal – this is the first recruitment campaign. milestone in the program after contract signing. Skilling Farmers on EP Project The survey revealed that many of the respondents RDAWEP has received verbal advice that a contract 1.1.4 PM Farming businesses will benefit from greater efficiencies, believe that land management knowledge is a priority for for this project will be drawn up with some profits, land management skills and farm safety future farmers, for continued improvement in variations to the application requested to meet the awareness, which are skills that are always enhanced by agricultural efficiencies, profits, and workplace safety. DIS project budget guidelines. appropriate, industry specific training. This SSAF project will provide the opportunity to bring small numbers of students from small farming communities across Eyre Peninsula and aggregate them into a group which will provide the economies of scale needed for an RTO to run a certificate III in Rural Operations traineeship for 20 people with training to be run in and around their communities.

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Whyalla Trades Pre-Vocation Eight students have completed the electrical 1.1.4 PM component of the course and moved into mechanical. Two students from the mechanical component plus two additional recruits (4 total) have commenced the electrical component. Liberty Primary Steel Program It is unlikely that this number of people will be recruited 1.1.4 PM RDAWEP is well into a one-year agreement with the State in the original timeframe of April 2020, so a contract Department for Innovation and Skills to assist Liberty variation has been requested of DSD to extend the Primary Steel with this SSAF project. project by a further 12 months and to allow other like Liberty Primary Steel anticipates a significant increase in Whyalla industries to participate in the program. This production levels to meet demand over the next few years request currently lies with DSD. and needs to increase its skilled workforce beyond current

levels to meet this demand. This project aims to respond to these projections of a significant increase in volume of steel product, which will necessitate the recruitment of a combination of an additional 60 apprentices and trainees. Skilling Farmers on EP project The survey highlighted that Eyre Peninsula farmers Modern farming is evolving rapidly, with new 1.1.4 PM RDAWEP undertook a survey to test the assumption that employ very few people other than family members but technologies becoming mainstream. Heavy the new generation of farmers require skills and supplement that workforce with extra workers during machinery is at the core of broad acre cropping and subsequently received 56 responses. seeding and harvest periods. During these busier times our survey respondents showed very strong they employ casual farm workers who are most often support towards machinery operations skills as a seasonal workers, but not always formally trained or fundamental component of farm worker training. In qualified. It was not known how many people who are support of this need, the project intends to offer employed full time in farming have traineeship farm workers certificate level qualifications and qualifications or indeed would like to have a experience in the myriad of new skills required. qualification.

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? S E P T E M B E R (Cont.) Cummins and Wanilla Basin Catchment Drainage In order to develop the drainage management plan (DMP) Whilst $250,000 has already been raised from the 1.1.4 PM project a range of works will be required as identified by EPNRM: State Government and EPNRM have secured a A study carried out by Econsearch and jointly funded by 1. Review existing literature to gain an understanding further $70,000, $30,000 is still needed to be EPNRM and RDAWEP shows that the total economic of the system and previous works undertaken. secured and efforts are currently being made to reduction in farm production due to drainage related 2. Map and assess the current condition of the existing raise this. problems is estimated to be $3.8m loss in 2018 and drainage system throughout the entire CWB From an employment perspective, should this increasing to $5.9m loss in Gross Regional Product (GRP) 3. Undertake a hydrological assessment (including flow project proceed and a SSAF project application be by 2027. This impact represents between 1.8 and 2.8 per and quality) of the system, modelling the effects of successful, it will provide an opportunity to engage cent of regional GRP. storm and runoff to assist in understanding, a workforce of contractor(s) plus trainees to carry The total impact on regional employment from future predicting, and managing the CWB. out the civil works required for drainage works and production losses is estimated to be a reduction of 21 4. At a landscape level, identify infrastructure upgrades for the CWB’s on-going management. FTE’s in 2018 and rising to 28 FTE’s by 2027. This impact required to the system to improve the hydrological Importantly, once qualified the trainee graduates represents between 1.3 and 1.8 per cent of regional flows, minimising impacts on native vegetation, will also be available to other civil works employment. ecological habitats, native fish passage, water contractors in the region. quality, and discharge into wetlands or marine catchments. 5. Classify infrastructure works required in to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels, and provide more detailed plans and specifications for priority infrastructure upgrades. 6. Provide recommendations on key future management actions for the catchment. 7. Provide engineering guidelines or design specifications for the different types of works or infrastructure upgrades, to ensure that these can be constructed to standard. These may include matters such as; • Drain maintenance, including walls and levies. • Vehicle crossings and culverts. • Grade control structures. • Bank and wall erosion control. • Drainage form/cross-section/falls for all grades/classes of drainage channels etc. 8. Presentation to landholders and key stakeholders in Cummins, SA – providing an overview of the DMP, priority works and engineering guidelines etc. Retail & Hospitality Sector Traineeships project 32 survey responses have been received to date. 1.1.4 PM Aquaculture Traineeships project 11 survey responses have been received to date. 1.1.4 PM

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E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST An application (EOI) is being developed under the Skilling 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund (SSA) titled “Retail & Hospitality Sector Traineeships”. A survey has been distributed to the sector and the results of the survey will determine the nature of the program. An application (EOI) is being developed under the Skilling 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund (SSA) titled “Aquaculture Traineeships”. A survey has been distributed to the sector and the results of the survey will determine the nature of the program. E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY An application has been submitted under the Skilling A Project Plan has now been submitted. Eight students have completed the electrical 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund project titled “Whyalla Trades Pre- DIS has rejected this application and ways are being component of the course. Vocation”. investigated on how it may be funded from another This project will respond to a continued push by the heavy source. industry sector in Whyalla for their employees to be multi- skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines as a pre- TAFE SA’s offer for RDAWEP to carry out this work has since been accepted and the project has now vocational step leading to an apprenticeship or traineeship commenced with a commitment of three days per week in this sector. A similar program known as “Multi Trades” has been run at from the Whyalla officer. the TAFE SA campus in Whyalla over the past two years, however, it became apparent that some improvements were needed to improve student engagement and reduce non completions. An application has been submitted under the Skilling Project implementation has commenced. Liberty Primary Workshop material and resources have been 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund titled “Liberty Primary Steel Steel have commenced recruitment for production developed and collated in readiness for student Program”. worker trainees. These trainees will be registered under registrations. This project will respond to Liberty Primary Steel's the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network which projections of significantly increased volume of steel will trigger enrolling them in the enrollment in the SSAF product, which will necessitate the recruitment of a data base. This will in turn trigger a KPI payment from combination of an additional 60 apprentices and trainees DIS. per year over the next 4 years, i.e. 240 additional people. Due to Liberty Primary Steel’s decision to use the School Given that apprentices taken on at the start of the fourth Based Apprenticeship system, a contract variation has year will have 4 years of training to complete, this is a 7- been sought and is currently being drafted by DIS. year program. Since the last report, Liberty Primary Steel have chosen to use the School Based apprenticeship system for their apprentices (first year equivalent). This has the effect of reducing the number of possible recruits under the RDAWEP/DIS contract. DIS have been made aware of this and alternatives are being considered such as opening up the contract to other like industry employers. This will require a contract variation. 17

E Y R E ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? J U L Y (Cont.) An application (EOI) is being developed under the Skilling The EOI is still being developed. 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund (SSA) titled “Skilling Farmers on The EOI for this project has been submitted and initially Eyre Peninsula”. rejected as not in scope. RDAWEP has released a survey This project stems from RDAWEP's Agriculture Advisory to EP farmers to gauge their level of interest and support Group who have expressed concern that not enough of the to this proposal and RDAWEP in order to adjust the EOI new generation of farmers are acquiring the skills and re-submit the application with the additional necessary to increase efficiencies and maximise farm information gleaned from the survey results. The survey profits in a safe and sustainable fashion. results have been collated and the data has formed the This SSA project will provide the opportunity to bring small basis of a new recently submitted EOI. numbers of students from small farming communities DIS have requested additional information which is across Eyre Peninsula and aggregate them into a group currently being collated. which will provide the economies of scale needed for an RTO to run a 16 unit certificate III agriculture traineeship

in and around their communities. An application (EOI) is being developed under the Skilling This SSA project will provide a workforce of trainees The EOI is still being developed. 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund (SSA) titled “Cummins and Wanilla (civil) to carry out the civil works required for the CWB’s Basin (CWB) Catchment Drainage”. on-going management. Once qualified the graduates will The CWB drainage channel system has been developed be available to other civil works contractors in the privately and with government assistance. They need region. ongoing upkeep to maintain hydraulic function and CWB are attempting to source additional funding intended flow efficiencies. Significant flows have occurred including from the DCLEP. throughout this catchment over the last few winters, resulting in the silting up/blocking of drains and an increase in waterlogged and salinity impacted areas. At the same time previously available state and federal government financial assistance for system maintenance has been lost and maintenance relies on un-coordinated individual landholder action. An application (EOI) is being developed under the Skilling 1.1.4 PM South Australians Fund (SSA) titled “EP Job Recruitment Expo”. This has resulted from local intelligence that job vacancies and skill shortages in the automotive sector are at an all-time high. The Job Recruitment Expo will be tailored around the results of an impending survey which is being designed to gauge interest in the event which is designed to generate employment outcomes in regional areas.

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1.2 Indigenous Development Implement proactive strategies to enhance Aboriginal well-being, labour force participation, and economic development.

ACTIONS 1.2.1 Seek Government and other funding sources, and support initiatives and opportunities to develop Aboriginal business enterprises, community development, organisational development and governance.

Objective • Proactive strategies are required to reverse Aboriginal disadvantage and improve the well-being of Aboriginal people. Rationale • Aboriginal people comprise about 5.6% of the regional population, which is notably above the proportions in South Australia (2%) and Australia (2.8%). The greatest concentration is in Ceduna, where Aboriginal people comprise about 21.7% of the Council population. • The region’s Aboriginal profile is consistent with studies about Aboriginal disadvantage which indicate that, compared with the non-Indigenous population, Aboriginal well-being is adversely affected by lower levels of educational attainment, higher levels of entrenched unemployment, lower labour force participation, and a disproportionately high percentage of unskilled and semi-skilled workers in the labour force. Background/Ongoing Activities • A regional network has been established that includes the following Aboriginal organisations: Yalata, Scotdesco, Koonibba, Ceduna, Aboriginal Lands Trust, Maralinga Tjarutja, Oak Valley, Maralinga Village and Port Lincoln. The network also includes the Transitional Accommodation Centre, Housing SA, DPMC – Ceduna, Regional Health Ceduna, Save the Children, Red Cross, Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service, the homeland groups (Munda & Wanna Mar Inc, Bullinda, Munda Munda Wadutjinna, Tia Tuckia, Akenta and Ikkata. Business ventures that include Walga Mining in Whyalla, and the Playford Avenue Arcade are also in the network along with both of the regions natural resource management groups (EPNRM and AWNRM). • RDAWEP, together with Far West Aboriginal Tourism operators, is connecting the three tiers of government plus relative NGO’s to implement the Far West Aboriginal Tourism Strategy.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Completed Mallee Park Sport Social Recreation and Culture Membership list received together with reason for no To date assistance has improved the 1.2.1HC (MPSSRC/PLACC) application with as much information as able to audited financial report and relationship between governance of three organisations. Waiting on be collated. This group is recovering from four plus years of MPSSRC and Mallee Park Football Club. Information response from ILSC. financial mismanagement, not related to the actual management relayed to ILSC. Membership list also obtained and of the football club but more an internal financial defalcation forwarded. The application process highlighted a from financial staff. The club has recovered but three years of number of governance issues that will need to be information has been difficult to locate and put together. rectified. Obtained additional information to assist with developing an It has been decided to put this application on hold as an The project is on hold. 1.2.1HC application for funding to enable the Koonibba Community to indication of the willingness to sell will be required prior acquire a parcel of adjoining land that will complement the to developing an application. Koonibba Rocket Test Site and add land to the farming portfolio. Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation has formed a steering committee Steering committee met and appointed Dean Green from Venture in early stages, it will have an impact 1.2.1HC (including RDAEP) to manage the establishment of an Aboriginal Visionbuilt Solutions to take on the role of project that will benefit the EP region. Art and Cultural Centre in Ceduna. The steering committee has manager. Dean has commenced and has developed the developed a project plan. A major part of the plan is the plan with a calendar of steps to move the venture in a engagement of a skilled and experienced Project Manager. These positive path forward. This project will be in progress for meetings are continuing on a twice weekly basis. There have a considerable time. been several recommendations that have been followed, including the engagement of architects, connecting with councils planning process, and with councils building manager. Developed a funding application and forwarded it to the Application completed. We have requested that the The project will an impact for the EP and in 1.2.1HC Indigenous Land & Sea Corporation for the purchase of two application be assessed with the aim of obtaining particularly the far west. It will improve the parcels of land in Ceduna on which to build the Aboriginal Art approval in principle, which will assist with obtaining economy of the retail sector and will either and Culture Centre. These parcels include the current Ceduna additional funding for the project. Ceduna Council have assist with the retention or increase the number Visitor Centre. advised that they have a process to follow to approve the of employees. disposal of any asset. This will take up to three plus months. Coordinated and facilitated an interactive forum of the Koonibba Nine persons attended and were very interactive with This project is very important given the number 1.2.1HC Test Range rocket program on 17/06/2020. informative answers given to questions, several myths of Aboriginal employment outcomes, and the were dispelled. These included types of fuel, landing investment into the region. site, no nuclear fuel, no warheads, safety in the park, jobs for locals, and other benefits for Koonibba. Provided information to the members of the Far West Coast Advised DPTI of the process and that we will continue to The project will value add to providing 1.2.1HC Aboriginal Corporation in relation to the need to identify sites work with Paul Herzich on the project. information to locals and tourism visitors. for the erecting of Welcome to Country signs and also that we want to connect these with the Eyes on Eyre project. Received a response from DPTI in relation to approval for DPTI have advised that as the signs are on Koonibba Progressing 1.2.1HC signage detailing services etc. that are available at Koonibba. owned land which is in the Ceduna council zone, it is The aim here is to encourage tourists and others to make use of councils’ role to approve these. the Koonibba store and see the historic church, war memorial etc. The signs will also provide information of rocket launch times etc. Met with Ceduna Council on this. The process seems unending.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE (Cont.) Discussed progress of Yalata’s website development to enable This is now progressing, and it will be functioning by It will complement the Far West Aboriginal 1.2.1 the Desert to Sea website to be completed. Yalata have engaged mid-August. Tourism activities and will add two more a developer themselves as they feel it will be better to do this products to the range. direct as they have been unable to meet our requirements. The issue is that they have an old and unsuitable site and want to tailor it to meet strict accommodation requirements ie. they do not want online bookings to some of their sites being approved without the applicants being vetted. Developed a more functional operational structure for the The structure will allow the village to be managed more New structure to be implemented in September. 1.2.1 HC management/caretaking of Maralinga Village that includes the efficiently and more localised. It will reduce the need for management of Maralinga Village Tours. the Oak Valley/Maralinga CEO to manage individuals. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY Mallee Park Sport Social Recreation and Culture Inc MPSSRC) Membership list received together with the reason for no Waiting on response from ILSC. 1.2.1HC and Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council Inc. audited financial report and relationship between partnership. MPSSRC and Mallee Park Football Club. Information relayed to ILSC. Membership list also obtained and forwarded. Obtained additional information to assist with developing an The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation have now The project is progressing. 1.2.1HC application for funding to enable the Koonibba Community to requested a funding application that will assist them to acquire a parcel of adjoining land that will complement the fund the engagement of a business agent to develop a Koonibba Rocket Test Site and add land to the farming business case. portfolio. Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation Aboriginal Arts and Culture This project will in progress for a considerable time. 1.2.1HC Centre steering committee meetings are continuing on a twice weekly basis. There have been a number of recommendations that have been followed including the engagement of architects, connecting with council’s planning process, and with councils Building Manger. Developed a funding application and forwarded it to the Application completed. We have requested that the 1.2.1HC Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation for the purchase of two application be put on hold pending the council’s parcels of land in Ceduna on which to build the Aboriginal Arts decision on sale or otherwise of the parcel of land. and Culture Centre. These parcels include the current Ceduna Visitor Centre. Contacted AWNRM, Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation, and A difficult role this one (only with a limited few), This project is very important given the number 1.2.1HC an interested individual in relation to the information forum that however parties have agreed to come to the updated of Aboriginal employment outcomes, and the will be presented by Southern Launch and Koonibba. It is forum. investment into the region. intended for the 17th of June. Aided Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation with letters to the Prime The correspondence as requested by the Prime Minister It is part of the strategy to obtain funding that 1.2.1HC Minister and three other ministers. This was recommended by have been developed and forwarded. is required for the CAA&C centre. the Prime Minister in his one-on-one team meeting with Wayne Miller from CAC. The meeting was in relation to funding for the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre in Ceduna.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY (Cont.) Had several meetings with the Chairperson of Southern Launch Application to the ILSC is being developed. Awaiting outcome. 1.2.1HC (Mike Damp) in relation to the Koonibba Test Site. Southern Launch are eager to aid Koonibba for the expansion and development of the rocket test venture. This will include supporting the purchase of additional land that will enable the stage one section to land on Koonibba land, will also expand the farming land with the intention of Koonibba providing a managed rural activity. Received a response from DPTI in relation to approval for DPTI have advised that as the signs are on Koonibba Progressing. The aim is to encourage tourists 1.2.1HC signage detailing services etc. that are available at Koonibba. owned land which is in the Ceduna council zone it is and others to make use of the Koonibba store councils’ role to approve these. and see the historic church, war memorial etc. The signs will also provide information of rocket launch times etc. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL Completed the development of the partnership with Mallee Park The Chairs and coordinators agreed and signed, Mallee To date it has assisted in improving the 1.2.1HC Sport Social Recreation and Culture Inc with the Port Lincoln Park Football Club also signed and agreed to the governance of three organisations. Aboriginal Community Council Inc. conditions of the user agreement, these documents have now been submitted to the ILSC, waiting only on membership list to complete documentation. This will be completed within the next month. Whilst Football is in shutdown the timing will be good for this project to proceed. Developing an application for funding to enable the Koonibba Application proposal has been agreed to by the ILSC This project will have an impact both 1.2.1HC Aboriginal Community to acquire a parcel of adjoining land that however they are requiring additional information to economically and socially, and provide will complement the Koonibba Rocket Test Site and add land to enable TOR to be developed to engage a business agent employment opportunities. the farming portfolio. to develop a business case for the project. Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation have formed a steering Steering committee met and appointed Dean Green from Venture in early stages, it will have an impact 1.2.1HC committee (includes RDAWEP) to manage the establishment of an Vision Built to take on the role of project manager. Dean that will benefit the EP region. Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre in Ceduna. The steering has commenced and has developed the plan with a committee has developed a project plan. A major part of the plan calendar of steps to move the venture in a positive path is the engaging of a skilled and experienced Project Manager. forward. Developed and applied to the SA Government’s Regional The application, with six letters of support, and business Awaiting a response. 1.2.1HC Growth Fund for approval in principal for $3.1 million to case with tourism strategy has been forwarded to PIRSA support the total amount required ($13 million inc. GST) to for consideration. purchase the land and build the new Art and Culture Centre in Ceduna. Assisted Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation with a letter to the The Ceduna District Council has requested that a District Council of Ceduna is approaching the 1.2.1HC District Council of Ceduna requesting support to obtain the land presentation be made at an elected members workshop concept most positively. that the Ceduna Visitor Centre occupies, to enable that parcel of in May. land to be included in the Ceduna Aboriginal Art and Culture venture. The concept is to include the Visitor Centre in the new building.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL (Cont.) Coordinating an information forum for Koonibba Community A little bit of hard work here as one of the misinformed Most of the interested persons are positive 1.2.1HC Aboriginal Corporation (KCAC) and Southern Launch to deliver persons is being a bit difficult to contact. A challenge about the project. to the mainstream and Aboriginal community in the Far West, to that will be overcome with a personal visit to her house. allay some misconceptions and provide an update on the progress of the venture. Met with website and marketing developer and provided Still obtaining information and approvals from Koonibba. Koonibba accepts the need for the project to 1.2.1HC information to have Koonibba Community Aboriginal Koonibba are accepting the positives for this activity support their activities. Corporation’s website developed and provided photographs and with benefits for the store, exposing the community to information for commentary. tourism, and the use of social media for the rocket test site. Continuing to aid Gabalidi Garngoo Family Corporation with Community and Business Services have agreed to place This is a tough one. 1.2.2 HC governance to ensure their property is not lost to a breakaway any transfer of corporations on hold. group with little governance skills and with a query on their purpose. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Received response from the ILSC in relation to the funding Due to issues with the governance of PLACC and some To date the project assisted in improving the 1.2.1HC application to upgrade the Mallee Park infrastructure. robust internal discussions this is taking longer than governance of three organisations. Implemented the additional information that was required. This anticipated. Value of this project is $350,000 and includes the signing of the PLACC/MPSSRC Partnership involves employment of approximately 12 persons and Agreement and completion of the User Agreement with the five businesses. Mallee Park Football Club. Additional information such as minutes of meetings and reason for lack of financial information. The variation to paddock use at Koonibba Aboriginal Scheduled first rocket launch is planned for mid -May. The community have accepted the program and 1.2.1 HC Community has been agreed to and signed. understand the benefits to the community. Business Case completed and accepted for the Ceduna Arts and The Business Case that has been developed is now a 1.2.1 HC Culture Centre. Developed the funding application for finance useful tool and will be used for planning, and funding required to purchase land in the retail area of Ceduna to build applications. the new centre. Assisted with the presentation to Ceduna District Council for the linking of the current visitor centre to the new build. Commenced the process to apply for support funding from the Regional Growth Fund. Aided with a summary of events for Gabalidi Garngoo Family There was a lesson to be learnt from this process that 1.2.1 HC Association (formerly Kuranya) to be submitted to Community used a strategy to involve both State and Commonwealth and Business Services to assist with prevention of the loss of regulatory agencies. The intended result of this strategy property at Big Swamp (near Port Lincoln). was to take over ownership of two properties and This is ongoing and will take some time to reach a satisfactory represent three Native Title groups. conclusion. An application for an additional “brown” sign for Koonibba The process that has been advised is being followed. 1.2.1 HC Aboriginal Community has been submitted to DPTI. Received two requests to make minor changes to the Far West The Far West Tourism website is being used to support 1.2.1 HC Aboriginal Tourism web site. This continues to be a bit of a the funding application to the ILSC for finance to moving target. The Koonibba site is being developed. purchase the allotment on which the Ceduna Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre will be built. 23

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH (Cont.) Aiding a potential tourism business with the development of a Worked with clients to develop the business plan. It will 1.2.1 HC business plan that will provide a beach and sandhill related take some time to develop. experience. The business will need a number of approvals and the proponents will need substantial training. Met with PLACC/Mallee Park to assist with governance, with the The operation of MPSSRC and MPFC are now governed by It will assist in Mallee Park activities being able 1.2.1 HC intention of improving documentation that includes a the constitution of MPSSRC. Sponsorship funding for this to continue. partnership agreement that will also relate to the Constitution group was approved. for Mallee Park Sports Social Recreational and Culture Inc. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Submitted ILSC application which included quotes from providers Additional information developed and provided, awaiting Application is being assessed, there may be 1.2.1HC including architects. ILSC advised that they will be processing response. more information required. application for Mallee Park Sport Social Recreation and Culture building and surrounds upgrade. Assisting the Koonibba Aboriginal Community with a proposed Variation being developed, Koonibba have agreed to the 1.2.1HC variation to paddock to be used for the rocket launch, one of the change in paddocks for the launching. adjoining landowners proved very difficult to work with. The landowner requested that his approval would be for one launch only, this request was too unreasonable. Provided input into the business plan for the new Ceduna Business plan is improving and is not far from being a 1.2.1HC Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre. The plan needed many useful tool for the purpose it is intended for. A power adjustments to reflect what the proponent wants. Provided input point presentation has also been developed. into the development of a presentation to the Ceduna Council, which will include a relationship with the visitor centre. Aided with a summary of events for Gabalidi Garngoo Family The transfers of the management groups including the 1.2.1 HC Association (formerly Kuranya) to be submitted to Community land has been put on hold whilst the regulatory body and Business Services to assist with the prevention of the loss of examines the processes that were used to take over the property at Big Swamp (near Port Lincoln). group. Submitted planning application to Ceduna District Council for Council planning manager, requested additional 1.2.1 HC the erection of a sign that will provide information about the information and advised that DPTI will need to be Koonibba Aboriginal Community, its historic sites and that a involved. retail store is open to the public. The sign is intended to be sited approximately 400 meters towards Perth from the Koonibba turn in. Continued to meet with Momentum Design and marketing The Far West Tourism site has gone live and requests for 1.2.1HC consultant for the completion of the Far West Aboriginal comments have been sent to the Aboriginal groups and Tourism website, including the new Koonibba Community site. tourism ventures. Applied to DPTI to include a much needed service road to Application submitted 1.2.1HC address the dangerous problem at the Koonibba Community turn in off Eyre Highway.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID W E D O I T ? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Met with ILSC project staff to discuss Mallee Park Sport Social Additional information developed and provided. Application is being assessed, there may be 1.2.1HC Recreation and Culture (MPSSRC) application. The staff more information required. requested additional information including PLACC, MPSSRC operational structures and a quote from an architect for upgrade plans. Assisted Koonibba Aboriginal Corporation with the outreach The day was most successful with students assisting The community have accepted the program and 1.2.1HC day with Southern Launch rocket test program. with the demonstration. The information session was understand the benefits to the community. attended by school students and staff, community leaders, board members, job agency staff, and seven members of the Southern Launch team. Assisted the Ceduna Aboriginal Community Corporation with The business case is developing however more detailed 1.2.1HC information supplied to Tracker Consulting for the development information is required. of the business case to support the obtaining of funds to build the Ceduna Arts and Culture Centre. Facilitated the AGM for Gabalidi Garngoo Family Association. New committee elected; issue will be the acceptance of 1.2.1 HC Meeting elected new committee members and office bearers, the new group by the regulatory agency as another and a constitutional change was approved. breakaway group is claiming they are the representative group. Met with the CEO of Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation Proposal to be discussed at the March meeting. 1.2.1 HC and discussed a proposal that will encourage committee members to engage with Aboriginal corporations to maximise outcomes for members by providing funds for projects in the communities. Engaged Momentum Design to develop a web site for Koonibba Momentum has commenced the project. 1.2.1 HC and for the site to be linked to the Far West Aboriginal Tourism website. Assisted Koonibba Aboriginal Corporation with a support letter Application submitted, awaiting outcome. 1.2.1HC connecting them to ITP Renewables for a regional study on the supply of power to community members. The aim is to reduce the cost of power supply and improve reliability. Aided Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation to apply for transfer of Application forwarded to council. 1.2.1HC the care and control of the conservation park known as “Sleepy Lizard Park”. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Developed application to Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation Application completed; total funding required $350,000. 1.2.1 HC for the upgrade of Mallee Park Sport Social Recreation and Partnership agreement to be workshopped with PLACC Culture Inc. The application development also included business and MPSSRC. plans, partnership agreement, quotes for work to be undertaken and commercial kitchen products purchased. Provided input in relation to the status of Aboriginal economic Indigenous Economic Development included in RDAWEP 1.2.1 HC programs to the RDAWEP planning day in Streaky Bay. plans.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER (Cont.) Developed agenda and advertised the AGM for Gabalidi AGM advertised, little luck with the financials. 1.2.1 HC Garngoo. Made several attempts to obtain the financials for the group. Met with Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation to discuss a Agreed to connect P. Mitchell, RDAWEP’s Employment 1.2.1 HC multi trades style training program to assist with recruitment to and Skills Manager to assist. A further meeting is mining jobs. Agreed that Iluka will be approached to assist with planned for late January. training and to provide a base for work experience. Received draft of Far West Tourism Website. Provided the draft In general members are excited with the site, and they 1.2.1 HC to Tourism Strategy members for feedback. have suggested limited changes. The site will be launched in January. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Met with builder (Cliff Carpenter) and discussed plans for Mallee All quotes received, application to the Indigenous Land 1.2.1 HC Park Sport Social Recreation and Culture Inc (MPSSRC). The and Sea Corporation to be developed. Funding amount builder will provide a quote and detail the upgrade of the to be applied for is approximately $350,000. building. Also discussed with Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council (PLACC) the need for a partnership agreement to be drawn up with MPSSRC. The agreement will also be connected to the business plan. Met again with the Kuranya Family Association and agreed to Agreed on a date, notice to be lodged with the Port 1.2.1 HC hold the AGM on 19/01/2020. Lincoln Times. Assisted the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation A possible date for the day is the last week of January. 1.2.1 HC (KCAC) and Southern Launch to coordinate an outreach day at the oval that will include the community and school. The day will also have a demonstration of model rocket launches on the oval. Provided information and existing plans to Tracker Services, who Survey documents have been sent to a broad cross- 1.2.1 HC are developing the business case for the Ceduna Art and section of the community. The steering group will meet Culture Centre. Tracker Services have developed a survey the first week in January to discuss the results of the document that includes mainly the naming of the new Centre, survey. and the preferred location. Facilitated the AGM for the Koonibba Community Aboriginal The AGM was most successful, the corporation received 1.2.1 HC Corporation, including the delivery of the financial report. an unqualified audit report, it has generated good Provided the service for the election of committee members for income and established a general store to service the the corporation. community and further strengthened its relationship with Southern Launch and the space industry. Koonibba is now also a shareholder of Eyre Plus for the delivery of employment related services. Engaged with Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation to KCAC agreed to be part of the study with the aim of 1.2.1 HC be part of a feasibility study to change or support the supply of supporting its implementation. power to 50 houses and administration buildings. The activity will provide power with a solar/battery system with the aim of reducing power costs and selling surplus power back to the grid.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE A N I M P A C T ? NOVEMBER (Cont.) Coordinated the Far West Aboriginal Tourism forum in the Attendees agreed that we are on track with actions 1.2.1 HC Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation (CAC) boardroom. detailed in the strategy. A further request was made to Representatives from the organisation and Aboriginal tourism progress the engagement of a tourism officer in the far ventures attended. Tourism Industry Council CEO (Shaun de west region. Bruyn) attended and advised on the benefits of membership with TiCSA. Coordinated Far West Aboriginal tour operators to attend a Six Aboriginal employees attended. Feedback indicated that the training was very 1.2.1 HC marketing training program held at the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel. valuable. Established a project plan for the process to be followed with the Plan has been accepted and adopted. 1.2.1 HC establishment of the Ceduna Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Obtained quotes for the upgrade of the Mallee Park Sport Social Initial meeting with funding partner was positive. A 1.2.1 HC Recreation and Culture Inc.The upgrade to include a new business plan will now have to be developed. commercial kitchen with facilities to serve food to patrons at the front of the building, security fencing, and landscaping at the front to comply with liquor licensing laws, air conditioning, toilet upgrades, and a children’s creche. Coordinated meeting with the Kuranya Family Association now Family group agreed to call an AGM which will elect new 1.2.1 HC known as Gabalidi Garngoo Association (change of name only). committee members, develop housing policies, and The association has governance issues which need to be rectified renew the farming agreement. to enable the group to retain the property assets. Aided the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council to Funding has been secured to deliver the program. 1.2.1 HC engage a youth worker that will deliver a crime prevention program. The program will aid with training and employment. Coordinated engineers and the Program Manager of Southern The adjoining landowners, except for one agree to assist 1.2.1 HC Launch to provide further details to those landholders most with the project. Storage facilities have been agreed to. affected with the rocket launch, also connected them to storage Site visit to identify where viewing facilities will be facilities in Ceduna. located was also agreed to. Assisted the Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation with assessing Business Agent has commenced the planning process. 1.2.1 HC tenders for the Arts and Culture Centre business agent, who will develop a business case and feasibility. Also assisted with engaging the successful tenderer. Followed up with Far West Aboriginal Tourism activities to have Site to be completed by 30/11/2019 1.2.1 HC the web site completed. The site is 80% complete still waiting on information from some ventures. The Office of Regional Indigenous Corporations has advised that Waiting on information 1.2.1 HC they have given the information regarding Buttlingara Properties Pty Ltd (Whyalla) to their solicitors for advice. Provided assistance for an Aboriginal client to purchase an Waiting on business agents’ recommendations. 1.2.1 HC existing business in Ceduna.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER (Cont.) Met with Iluka Liaison Officer and Far West Coast Aboriginal Agreed to coordinate with Employment and Skills staff of 1.2.1 HC Corporation to assist with establishing an Aboriginal RDAWEP to progress this plan. Employment Strategy. The plan will be required with the expansion of the current sand mine, and the potential new mines in the region. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Assisted with co-ordination and introduced SATC Board members The tour went extremely well. In addition to the As a result of the tour and other strategies the 1.2.1 HC and SATC senior executives to Aboriginal tourism ventures in Aboriginal ventures at least 12 other sites were included, Premier’s advisor has requested a summary of the far west. These included Head of Bight, Arts Ceduna, Ceduna with three information sessions. the needs for the new Ceduna Aboriginal Art Aboriginal Corporation, Koonibba and Scotdesco. Discussed the and Cultural Centre. We are awaiting the need for an iconic Aboriginal tourism product in Ceduna to outcome of a request for $2.8 million. assist with retention of visitors to the region. The information tour involved in excess of 50 persons. Attended a meeting in Yalata to discuss project managing the Acting CEO of Yalata appreciated the assistance 1.2.1 HC completion of the park manager’s house etc. Plans have been that will enable him to move these projects developed for the infrastructure to be transported to the site. along. He is very under resourced to manage Also developed a draft partnership agreement for Yalata to use the community. to negotiate a partnership with the ALT in relation to the ventures on land that is leased. Provided assistance with grant acquittals. Aided Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation to call for tenders from Terms of reference were developed and sent to agents. 1.2.1 HC suitably qualified business agents to develop a business case Also developed an assessment document to assist with that will assist with the building and operation of the Ceduna assessing tenders and awarding contract. Arts and Culture Centre. Co-ordinated the information forum on behalf of Koonibba Ten farmers attended and interacted most positively. A 1.2.1 HC Aboriginal Corporation for Southern Launch to connect with the follow up forum for the three farmers that could not adjoining landholders of Koonibba in relation to the launching of attend will be held when the mockup rockets are test rockets from paddock 9 at Koonibba. displayed in Koonibba. Met with web site developers to view a draft of the Far West Whilst the site has taken longer to develop than 1.2.1 HC Aboriginal Tourism web site. The site is looking great, and it will originally planned it does include seven other sites and have a positive effect on tourism in the region. It is intended to includes ventures in nearby towns. launch the site at the workshop/forum on 18/11/2019. Provided assistance for Susie Betts for her self-development and To date Susie has sent back images and comments via 1.2.1 HC knowledge enhancement venture that is part of the Churchill social media. It would appear that the venture is going Scholarship that she was awarded. Her venture includes extremely well. researching the stories of the “seven sisters” in other Indigenous cultures and how it relates to astronomy. Aided an Aboriginal family group (Ikkata Inc) who have recently The family is compliant with the associations and 1.2.1 HC lost their most senior elder. Assistance included a change of incorporations act, follow up on insurance is required. office bearers of the family association, updating the property The share farming agreement has been renewed for management plan (which includes a share farming agreement) three years. and advising the various partners.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER (Cont.) Assisting an Aboriginal Family organisation (Kuranya) with This will take a while as there is some fracturing of 1.2.1 HC governance issues. Assistance will include changes to the members. constitution, office bearers, housing and tenant’s policies. Made enquiries in relation to re-instating Buttlingarra in Whyalla Documents were sent to the Office of Indigenous 1.2.1 HC to enable the Whyalla Aboriginal community to have control of Corporation for an opinion. Playford Avenue Arcade. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST Arranged a meeting with Minister for Tourism and SATC Senior The proposal was well received and the Minister plus 1.2.1 HC executives, together with Wayne Miller (CAC), Nicola Allan (DEW) SATC requested a full business case with concept and Dion Dorward to put forward a proposal for State designs. Financials in the business case are to consider Government support for the building of a new art, culture, and funding over two financial years. history outlet in Ceduna. Worked with CAC to engage personnel from the Melbourne Designs are currently being undertaken. Information was 1.2.1 HC School of Architects to provide building designs to suit three also provided from the business plan for the “Sleepy different allotment sizes for the Ceduna Art, Culture and Lizard Park” plans. History Centre. Provided support for the development of a WH&S manual for NGH The venture is experiencing difficulties with an 1.2.1 HC Nominees. Also provided support for a funding application to agreement to lease sections of Wanilla Forest. enable capital equipment to be purchased to maximise outcomes for the venture. Facilitating the re-instatement of Kuranya Family Association Individuals in the group are positive and want to move 1.2.1 HC including improving the governance of the corporation to enable forward. The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation are the family group to retain the farming property previously known willing to support the original group and want to ensure as Montillie. the property remains with the Aboriginal families. Working with the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council Retrieved old plans - still a work in progress. 1.2.1 HC to review and develop an up to date organisational plan that will include youth programs, and sport and recreation activities. Reviewing and obtaining extra information to assist a group with Aquaculture lease and licence have been 1.2.1 HC establishing an Abalone aquaculture venture. Connecting the obtained, additional capital funding is required. group to funding support from the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Developed an application for the Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation ILSC have agreed to fund the business case and to visit The venture is in the early stages, however 1.2.1 HC to the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC). The Ceduna to assess sites. other government departments are taking an application is for funding support to develop a business case that interest. A meeting is planned for August 6th will support funding for the purchase of land to establish a new with the Minister for Tourism and SATC Art, Cultural and History Centre in Ceduna. This links to the Executives. tourism strategy previously developed.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY (Cont.) Completed application for Mallee Park (Port Lincoln) to change Necessary infrastructure changes to the watering system 1.2.1 HC from mains water to re-useable water. The aim is to reduce have been made and the site has been inspected. A few overheads for the sport and recreation facility. minor problems have been rectified and proposal sent for approval. Meeting with Stakeholders on Barngarla Indigenous land use. General discussions. 1.2.1 DD Presented to the Barngarla Determination Aboriginal The presentation went well and there was joint RDAWEP and BDAC are moving forward on 1.2.1 DD/BR Corporation (BDAC) Board Meeting on current projects, commitment to further engagement and the investment attraction. continued engagement and opportunities. development of tools associated with increasing awareness of Native Title processes.

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1.3 Social and Community Develop social and community infrastructure, services and amenity.

ACTIONS 1.3.1 Assist groups to prepare business cases and grant applications for capex funding from government infrastructure programs. 1.3.2 Encourage the development of multi-purpose community facilities providing civic, recreation, information, tourism, arts and cultural heritage services. 1.3.3 Support partnerships to improve the functionality and amenity of regional towns. 1.3.4 Work with government and telecommunications providers to improve mobile and internet connectivity across the region.

Objective • To improve the functionality and quality of recreational and cultural infrastructure, particularly in larger regional centres. • To find solutions to resolve internet and mobile connectivity blackspots in the region. Rationale • Improved community infrastructure and services is essential to enhance the liveability and amenity of townships to retain and attract workforce families to the region. • The lack of digital communication in some areas is impeding community functioning and access to online government and other services – including emergency services – and is preventing the use of social media platforms by the community and tourists.

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Meeting with District Council of Elliston and community Further discussed project proposals for Elliston. 1.3.2 DD members. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Assisted with planning and response to Port Lincoln RDAWEP provided planning and infrastructure advice for The flood proved to be a 1 in 2000 ARI (very large) 1.3.3 PS flood. before and during the Port Lincoln flood. flood – RDAWEP were able to provide timely advice and practical solutions before, during and after the flood. Meeting with District Council of Elliston CEO and Discussed project proposals for Elliston. 1.3.2 DD community members.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Met with CEO and Mayor of District Council of Franklin Introductions were made to the new CEO of DC Franklin RDAWEP followed up with a letter of support for one of 1.3.1 PS Harbour at Cowell Council offices. Harbour and discussion ensued about how RDAWEP and Councils developments and conducted an energy audit Council can work together on current economic at an aquaculture site after an update from Council. development projects. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEM BER District Council of Kimba contacted RDAWEP to discuss Around 1 in 2 Australians will use nuclear medicine in RDAWEP will meet with Council in Jan 2020 to discuss 1.3.1 PS business training for local SMEs. their lifetime. With these benefits comes a responsibility to further. RDAWEP prepared an audit and training plan. This will safely manage our radioactive waste. be crucial in preparing Kimba for possible listing as Currently, Australia’s radioactive waste is stored in more Australia’s Nuclear Medicine and Research Waste than 100 locations around the country. Australia needs a Facility. single, safe, purpose-built radioactive waste management facility. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with Joyden Consulting to discuss regional A proposal is being developed to assess regional supply 1.3.3 BR Childcare supply and demand as a major inhibitor to and demand levels. workforce retention, engagement and attraction.

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1.4 Education and Training Pursue opportunities to grow education and training facilities and expand course provision.

ACTIONS 1.4.1 Liaise with universities and training providers about options to expand education facilities and course provision. 1.4.2 Collaborate with education and training providers to facilitate international student enrolment. 1.4.3 Liaise with training providers about opportunities to provide employment-related training in smaller regional towns. 1.4.4 Liaise with tertiary institutions about options to expand remote access to courses online. 1.4.5 Collaborate to form integrated industry led education pathways from high school through vocational training and university. 1.4.6 Support the establishment of an integrated Education and Innovation Precinct (EIP) in Whyalla.

Objective • The provision of better education facilities and greater course diversity will enhance the region’s education participation rates, which are low in comparison with the Adelaide population. • Improved ability to undertake courses locally or online, to help stem the migration of young people from the region. Rationale • There is a trend to centralise education facilities and courses at the expense of the regions. The consequence is that more regional students now need to travel to Adelaide to study some courses and regional educational facilities are being underutilised. This is potentially detrimental to building regional capability because it is generally understood that regional students have much higher retention and pass rates when they do not need to travel to Adelaide for study. Background/Ongoing Activities • Regular meetings are scheduled with UniSA and TAFE SA Executives for the purpose of sharing intelligence and fostering collaboration.

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH 1.4.1 SS Meeting with Paul Havelberg regarding the opportunity Explored options around what UniSA undergrad and Due to COVID-19 all student placements have to host UniSA students around the Eyre Peninsula postgrad programs could benefit EP councils and been cancelled until further notice. This will be businesses. investigated further through EPLGA. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY 1.4.1 DD Meeting with Regional Manager, TAFE SA. Discussion and update on regional developments.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Met with representatives of the Uni SA Innovation and 1.4.1 BR Collaboration Centre regarding future potential for the Eyre Peninsula region. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Meet and greet with Dr Norman Baker, Executive Discussion on mutual training and education opportunities 1.4.1 DD Director, TAFE SA. and strategies to expand course offerings across the region. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER RDAWEP attended the Champions Academy Champions Academy is an award-winning scholarship 1.4.3 PS Community Leader Roundtable breakfast workshop - program which offers a ground-breaking leadership an event about ensuring that the insights gained and development journey fostered through sporting clubs and the momentum created by Champions Academy’s 'Next schools. The program promotes and supports young people Gen of Eyre' and 'Game Changers' continues beyond the to reach their full potential by providing them with personal life of the events, and that Eyre Peninsula community mentors and giving them cutting edge leadership coaching. and business is able to do something tangible as a result of what was have learned and the connections that were created. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with Cleve Area School re Sims Farm to discuss The school to prepare a basic business plan. 1.4.2 DD expanding accommodation options for boarders and potential for international students. 1.4.1 DD Met with the new Regional Manager of TAFE, Whyalla. Met with Sarah Powell, Next Gen of Eyre to discuss the RDAWEP will explore opportunities for support and 1.4.3 DD/BR Champions Legacy Fund events to be held in two engagement. different locations on October 28 and 29 in Kimba and Port Lincoln. About 250 students are expected to gather for the Kimba event designed to help students become influencers of change in their community. Primary school children from Streaky Bay regularly have The interactive session was aimed at upper primary school 1.4 PS staff from the local council talk about environment children and involved lots of drawing, clear explanations and issues. RDAWEP was invited to be a special guest on fun activities that had the children and teachers engaged this occasion to speak about rooftop solar, and hungry for more information. environment issues and the drivers of climate and that One of the key takeaways was not answers but more also led to renewable energy sources. importantly how to get answers and be a critical thinker. Primary school children from Navigator College in Port The interactive session was aimed at upper primary school 1.4 PS Lincoln contacted RDAWEP seeking to interview an children and involved lots of drawing, clear explanations and expert in climate change for a school project. fun activities that had the children, and teachers, engaged RDAWEP were happy to oblige and spent 1.5 hours at and hungry for more information. the College talking to the class and answering all questions.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Attended a meeting with Gail Jackman from Scope Discussed the possibility of RDAWEP engaging some interns 1.4.1 DD Global. for reporting and analyzing data. Scope Global facilitates study and professional development opportunities for university interns and have recently received a contract from the Commonwealth Government for placements. The Champions Academy mentors young people and After a brief Introduction about RDAWEP, pictures and Several of the participants have followed up with 1.4.3 PS helps them to recognise their human potential and give diagrams were used to talk about: RDAWEP regarding grant writing and three them the skills and confidence to become leaders, • Regional Megatrends using a Victorian example of the Fish community clubs have since signed up for the advocates and change agents. Creek Football club problems to attract enough players to Community Solar Scheme. Sarah Powell from the Champions Academy invited field a team RDAWEP is continuing to work with the RDAWEP to give a 20 minute guest mentor presentation • Profile ID economic statistics of our region Champions Academy and will be speaking at at a Champions Academy Virtual Session. • Guides on how to write great grant applications future events such as Next Gen of Eyre where The online Virtual Sessions are overwhelming popular • How to get the most out of the Office of Recreation and inspirational leaders or ‘game changers’ share due to being able to participate from the comfort of Sports their insights on attracting people to the regions. home rather than travel vast distances across Eyre • The RDAWEP Community Solar collaboration with the Eyre Peninsula on a winter’s night. Peninsula Local Government Association. The session also included speakers from Channel Nine, On It Events and Collingwood AFLW. 27 participants from Community Clubs across Eyre Peninsula were involved in the session.

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1.5 Health Maintain and grow equitable community health services.

ACTIONS 1.5.1 Support targeted projects in health, aged care, childcare and disability services. 1.5.2 Support the development, implementation and delivery of projects and plans to support health and community services. 1.5.3 Support the development of a regional health and ageing strategy that plans for change. 1.5.4 Collaborate for the development of new and innovative approaches in the delivery of health and community services.

Objective • To address issues impacting on the delivery of health, aged care, childcare and disability services, especially for disadvantaged sectors of the community. This should include proactive initiatives to support community groups, facilitate increased community participation in decision making, and drive preventative health programs. • To maintain professional healthcare services – necessary for equitable access, maintaining and attracting population as well as sustainability of the region. Background • During 2014 RDAWEP collaborated with industry partners to research and develop the report Living Well: Whyalla’s Masterplan for Disability and Ageing 2025 RDAWEP, in partnership with Whyalla City Council employed an Implementation Officer until mid-2017. Further implementation of the Masterplan is facilitated through Whyalla City Council’s Ageing and Disability Advisory Group of which RDAWEP’s Economic Development Manager is Deputy Chair.

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Met with Aged and Community Services Australia Funding for a position to service Eyre Peninsula is looking 1.5.2 PS (ACSA) to discuss training and funding for services stronger with outcomes to be decided in early 2020. across Eyre Peninsula.

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ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Infrastructure Develop strategic infrastructure and foster sustainable business.

ACTIONS 2.1.1 Support infrastructure investment and investment attraction with government agencies and private sector companies. 2.1.2 Collaborate with industry, community and governments to address current and future transport needs including rail, road, air and sea. 2.1.3 Support the development of a multi-user Cape-class port facility at Cape Hardy. 2.1.4 Support the connection of Eyre Peninsula to the national standard gauge rail network. 2.1.5 Work with telecommunications providers and government to improve mobile and internet connectivity and enhance online business operations.

Objective/Rationale • The provision of improved and new transport and communications infrastructure is essential to ensure that business operations are globally competitive and sustainable. • Substantial government and private sector investment is necessary to make supply chain infrastructure efficient and effective, provide access to new markets, and create new export opportunities. • Improved communication infrastructure is essential to enable business to develop online markets and operate competitively in the digital economy.

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Various meetings with Iron Road Ltd and Eyre Discussed traffic study and finance options for proposed Cape 2.1.3 DD Peninsula Cooperative Bulk Handling. Hardy port. Met with Department of Trade and Investment. Met with Department of Trade and Investment to discuss 2.1.1 DD infrastructure project funding. Working with Iron Road Ltd re Cape Hardy Worked with Iron Road’s engineering team for local road 2.1.3 DD upgrades and grain into Cape Hardy and also venture funding. Attended Eyre Peninsula Cooperative Bulk Handling Attended meeting as an advisor. 2.1.1 DD Board meeting. 2.1.1 PS Meeting with Peninsula Ports to meet new CEO.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY Participated in Premier Marshall’s Infrastructure SA 2.1.2 DD launch of the 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy discussions. Met with Minister Tim Whetstone, Minister David 2.1.1 DD Ridgway and Peter Treloar, Member for Flinders to discuss infrastructure in the region during the announcement of the telecommunications tower at Wudinna. Met with 11 councils to discuss Councils CWMS schemes are heavily regulated by the Essential Services 2.1.1 PS wastewater management schemes (CWMS). Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) and depending on how they are run provide a stable income for councils or a significant financial burden. By first understanding common issues and costs, different economic models of shared operations can be assessed. Provided advice on Environment, Resources and Lucky Bay is a port development that has long been conflicted 2.1.2 PS Development (ERD) Court outcome for port with State Govt planning authorities. Learnings from previous development. ERD court proceedings were reflected upon to provide advice on future developments. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPA CT? APRIL Met with 11 Councils to outline a consistent Coastal inundation provides huge challenges to Eyre Peninsula 2.1.1 PS response to the release of the State Government’s coastal councils. It was shown that the mapping tool can be coastal flood mapping tool. used to secure funding to protect coastal assets if a coordinated response is undertaken. Provided technical and funding advice to three Three councils submitted applications for road funding totalling 2.1.1 PS councils regarding Special Local Road funding. just over $3 million to the Local Government Transport Advisory Panel. Submissions were independently assessed by external engineering consultants. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH NBN Co Partnership All projects are set to proceed and RDAWEP will engage further Ongoing. 2.1.5 BR Meeting was held to advance 3 key pilot initiatives stakeholders as required. focused on Sky Muster technology: • Local Government teleconferencing • Remote WiFi and communications associated with Eyes on Eyre • Development of an NBN Innovation Centre in conjunction with RDAWEP. Attended the Grain Farmers meeting at Tumby Bay 2.1.2 DD to discuss support for port proposal. Attended Eyre Peninsula Farmers meeting with Attended a meeting at Cummins with approximately 200 2.1.2 DD Senator Rex Patrick and Member for Flinders Peter farmers to discuss port proposals in the region. Treloar.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH (Cont.) Lobbied the State Government Department of RDAWEP have maintained contact with the SA DPTI across Eyre 2.1.2 PS Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) for Peninsula. A developer is working with RDAWEP to build a grain infrastructure considerations for a large grain storage and truck stop that will require significant access to handling facility. State roads. RDAWEP have informed and lobbied the State Government to ensure that future planning will include the grain storage facility. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY RDAWEP chaired the Tumby Bay Consultative This month a meeting was convened to hear from Promanage 2.1.2 PS Committee meeting. who updated a proposal from Peninsula Ports for a grain only port at Port Spencer. Topics covered included the new roads and financial update. Teleconference with lawyers and accountants. Discussed the viability of a proposed multi-use transport facility 2.1.2 DD in the region. Met with CEO of Infrastructure SA Discussion on infrastructure priorities for the region. 2.1.2 DD Attended Grain Farmers meetings at Brooker and 2.1.2 DD Wharminda to discuss support for port proposal. Attended Central Eyre Iron Project (CEIP) Attended the meeting in Adelaide with State Government and 2.1.3 DD Taskforce Working Group meeting. CEIP representatives to discuss the port proposal and infrastructure requirements. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Met with Department of Planning, Transport and RDAWEP reinforced the regional needs of the State transport RDAWEP followed up with DPTI to provide updates on 2.1.2 PS Infrastructure (DPTI) and Eyre Peninsula Councils to network for economic development. new large grain infrastructure projects that will require discuss DPTI plans for State roads on EP. access to State highways. Followed up with exporters and owners of RDAWEP were able to get the exporters and wharf operators in a To date investigations have proven that all proposed 2.1.1 PS Thevenard Wharf regarding dredging. room to discuss channel upgrades to allow economic expansion solutions have a very slim economic advantage. The and increased loads. cost of dredging regularly outweighs the economic advantages of bigger shipping loads. Meeting with Member for Flinders, Peter Treloar. Follow up discussion on regional infrastructure, tourism, and 2.1.2 DD State and Federal support. Meeting with Member for Flinders, Peter Treloar MP Discussion on port infrastructure for the region. 2.1.2 DD and Iron Road Ltd Representatives. Attended meeting between DPTI representatives Discussed road transport infrastructure priorities. 2.1.2 DD and Councils. Met with representatives from NBN Co to discuss Agreed to pursue a number of pilots that will highlight new Ongoing 2.1.5 BR telecommunications across the region and technology to communities and industry. opportunities for NBN Co.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Met with President LGA, Premier Marshall and State Provided briefing notes to Premier and Ministers on the Cape 2.1.3 DD Government Ministers. Hardy proposal. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Met with Iron Road and Quantum Graphite Initiated a Memorandum of Understanding between Iron Road 2.1.3 DD representatives. and Quantum for export of graphite from Cape Hardy representing a possible cost saving of $60/tonne. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER 2.1.3 DD Meeting with Iron Road representatives in Adelaide Debriefed on the development of Cape Hardy. Attended the official opening of T-Ports Lucky Bay Attended the opening ceremony to collaborate with industry 2.1.2 DD bunker site. leaders and community members. Attended SA Freight Council Conference. Provided a presentation to the panel session on infrastructure 2.1.1 DD and investment attraction. Met with Senator Ruston. Discussed infrastructure constraints on Eyre Peninsula and 2.1.2 DD federal government assistance. RDAWEP chairs the Tumby Bay Consultative This month a meeting was convened to hear from Promanage The presentation was followed up by robust 2.1.2 PS Committee. who outlined a proposal from Peninsula Ports for a grain only questioning from the large community and business port at Port Spencer. Topics covered included the community groups attending the meeting. and stakeholder engagement process, construction methods, traffic impacts, and job creation and economic benefits. Met with Promanage to get the latest update on the Promanage Australia have been appointed to undertake an 2.1.1 PS Peninsula Ports proposed grain port at Port Spencer. engineering and feasibility study for the construction. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Meeting mapping the potential demand for a rail 2.1.3 DD link for Cape Hardy into the national grid. Meeting re Eyre Peninsula Cooperative Bulk Advised to establish memorandum of understanding 2.1.3 DD Handling (EPCBH) investigating investment into with H2U, DC Tumby Bay and Barngarla. EPCBH and Cape Hardy. Met with SA Premier, senior Ministers and 2.1.3 DD Commonwealth Government representatives re Cape Hardy.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST Infrastructure Australia (IA) has been working The EIP comprises a deep-water port at Cape Hardy with a 148 AS such RDAWEP advised IA that the changes to the 2.1.3 DD collaboratively with the RDA Coordination Team to km private haul road operated by high capacity dual power road original project include: explore opportunities for Regional Development trains (DRPTs) to a Central Eyre Peninsula iron ore mine. The • Less capital intensive and lower risk Central Eyre Iron Australia (RDA) to be more directly involved in the proposed infrastructure would be available for other users Project (CEIP) reduced to US$1.74 billion (12Mtpa) research, analysis and policy advice that IA provides (‘open access’), including grain exporters and other miners in from US$4.00 billion (24Mtpa). to government. As such RDAWEP were invited to the region. The port at Cape Hardy could potentially be • Heavy haulage rail replaced by high capacity dual update the only South Australian project on the connected to the National Rail Network allowing a globally power road trains (DRPTs) operating on private haul Priority List – Eyre Infrastructure Project (EIP). competitive long term export pathway for all of South road. RDAWEP wrote to IA to advise of the major Australia’s iron ore. • Cape Hardy deep water port delivery model adapted developments for the EIP. Development of the port infrastructure is independent of the to Build, Own, Operate (BOO) (ASX Announcement mine development proceeding as a grain and hydrogen first Feb 2019). strategy has been adopted. • Iron Road entered into a Heads of Agreement and Project Development Accord with The Hydrogen Cape Hardy was identified by Hydrogen Company H2U as the Utility (H2U) to develop a green hydrogen/ammonia preferred location for future development of a green manufacturing precinct at the Cape Hardy port site hydrogen/ammonia production and export hub. The 200 (ASX Announcement July 2019). hectare green manufacturing precinct will be incorporated into • Iron Road has signed an MOU with Eyre Peninsula the Master Plan for the 1100 hectare Cape Hardy site. Cooperative Bulk Handling (EPCBH) to progress The project is supported by the South Australian Government. development of a world class, globally competitive grain handling and export facility at the Cape Hardy port site. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Attended meeting with delegates from WSP Australia Discussions on the Whyalla Precinct for advanced Potential to establish a Smart Manufacturing Modular 2.1.1 DD Pty Ltd. manufacturing. Fabrication Project within the region. Attended meeting with 21CC. Discussions around building a 21st Century City in Whyalla and Ongoing 2.1.1 DD the research and analysis on contemporary economic social and public issues. Internal meeting re: Infrastructure Australia Priority update and progression of regional priorities for the Ongoing 2.1.1 DD next update due to be published February 2020. Attended and presented at the 12th Annual SA Major Provided information on the development of the deep sea port A lot of questions were asked with more information 2.1.1 DD Projects Conference. at Cape Hardy and the benefits it would bring to the region. requested by some parties. Successful networking opportunity. Met with Senator Rex Patrick regarding the Cape Senator Patrick will continue to advocate for the project 2.1.3 DD Hardy port project priority and the future of EP rail. and is pushing for potential seed funding to get the project underway.

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2.2 Economic and Business Diversity Strengthen, foster and promote economic and business diversity and productivity.

ACTIONS 2.2.1 Identify and pursue solutions to improve industry and business innovation, skills development and viability. 2.2.2 Identify and introduce new businesses and product diversity and reduce economic dependence on traditional key industries. 2.2.3 Support business, community and environmental value-adding initiatives. 2.2.4 Pursue niche market trade opportunities with business and industry sectors. 2.2.5 Facilitate and promote shared procurement initiatives to reduce recurrent operational costs and enhance competitiveness. 2.2.6 Strengthen whole-of-region branding to promote the region’s diversity and unique characteristics. 2.2.7 Attract and grow new high value industries. 2.2.8 Collaborate with all levels of government including investment attraction agencies to facilitate the development and attraction of new enterprises to the region.

Objective • Pursue greater diversity to enhance and promote the region’s comparative advantages, provide resilience to global price impacts, and minimise the challenges of climate change. This should include activities to strengthen the viability of existing industries, such as agriculture and manufacturing, and the development of new enterprises to showcase distinctive regional attributes – such as niche grain products; Aboriginal businesses; land and sea nature-based tourism initiatives; premium seafood and wines; and quality mineral resources.

Rationale • The regional economy is extremely diverse, with numerous industries contributing to employment, exports and GRP. Background/Ongoing Activities • RDAWEP engages in regular communication and meetings with local business organisations and Chambers of Commerce to promote collaboration on projects and initiatives. • The Opportunity Network project was initiated and established by RDAWEP in mid-2018. Focus areas for the project are: - To support growth and sustainability of supply chain businesses, in particular major projects with access, accreditation and potential collective bidding. - Training and workforce development including trade skill sets. • RDAWEP funds and supports the Eyre Peninsula Agriculture Advisory Group and travels across the region to meetings and events. The RDAWEP Board is provided with up-to-date advice on issues facing the agriculture industry across Eyre Peninsula.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Aided Ceduna Metal Solutions and Ceduna Signs to Applications in progress. It will value add to current business and assist with 2.2.3 HC apply for acceptance on the DPTI procurement panel. employment. The aim is to have roadside and other signs and supporting infrastructure made in our region. Currently all DPTI signs are made in the metropolitan and east side of the state. This means added costs to the supply of the product and no investment into local business. Wrote to South Australian Minister for Primary Importing oyster tetraploid sperm into SA from Tasmania If successful this will bring forward the economic 2.2.1 PS Industries supporting oyster industry expansion. would mean oysters wouldn’t lose weight by spawning benefits flowing from 100% Triploid Oysters helping once a year. Tasmania is recovering from the Pacific Oyster simulate the SA economy by increasing employment Mortality Syndrome so any program would involve SA in regional SA, becoming more competitive against Biosecurity measures. other Australian states for Oyster production plus aid development of export markets to Asia. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY Seafood Producer Value Add – Project 2 Provided strategic advice and support to a seafood 2.2.3 BR business looking to diversify, expand and value add to the existing business. The business supports a number of different fishing sectors and businesses. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL COVID-19 Response and Recovery • Assisting industry and government with identifying and 2.2.1 BR • Collating and communicating local, state and addressing supply chain issues and solutions. Australian Government initiatives across the region. • Assisting industry and government to innovate quickly • Meeting with the Federal Minister on a weekly or but carefully and connect to rapidly changing markets, more frequent basis to directly update on supply chain and investment. regional/local impacts to influence federal • Working with local government to compile, group and government response eg. the importance of bring forward for investment and action, projects maintaining air travel for health access and delivery; identified in asset management plans and other the need to direct funding and urgently address documents. telecommunication weaknesses in the region or ways • Working with industry to identify and make investment to better support Indigenous communities. ready, projects that will form the platform for stabilisation, • Continuous survey of business and industry for recovery and employment. gathering and communicating real time impacts on • Supporting the Australian Government COVID-19 supply chain, income, staff. Coordination Commission as it applies to regions. • Continuous survey identifying people looking for • Supporting and influencing the Premiers Industry work, their skills, skills needs, location etc. Response and Recovery Council. • Matching businesses to people and people to businesses for employment and production. Met with Southern Launch representatives. Further discussion on proposed rocket launch facility at 2.2.2 DD Whalers Way.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Met with new business owners of Lincoln Gourmet Ongoing 2.2.1 BR Meats to discuss workforce shortages, skilled migration and development of the export accredited abattoir. COVID-19 Response and Recovery Established dedicated business information, job seeker 2.2.1 BR Developed and published a survey to track the and information pages on the RDAWEP website to assist immediate economic and employment impacts those in need and to assist government stimulus and associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and related response plans and packages. restrictions. Provided job matching service through survey database to local job opportunities. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Southern Launch Inspection and Local Government session went very well. Ongoing 2.2.2 BR Hosted SA Government Major Project Assessment Region has been invited to have representation into a Team in conjunction with Southern Launch including number of SA Government processes to ensure local facilitating a session for Local Government. knowledge is included. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Meeting with District Council of Kimba to discuss RDAWEP outlined a plan to develop business skills to take The Council accepted the plan and RDAWEP is 2.2.1 PS business and skills development. advantage of the upcoming Nuclear Medicine and Medical working on implementation. Research Waste Facility development announced by the Australian Government. Meeting with the developers of a multi-use grain Conducted site inspection at two possible sites after a Followed up with the Department of Planning, 2.2.1 PS/DD handling and storage facility in Kimba. presentation to discuss how the project could be funded Transport and Infrastructure who subsequently and work through steps to get project up and running. contacted the developers to discuss the best way to Developers were unable to get a response from the State integrate with State road rules regarding entry and Road authority to date. exits for trucks. Met with Southern Launch CEO. Further discussion on the proposed rocket launch facility 2.2.2 DD at Whalers Way. Meeting with Mayor and CEO of District Council of Discussion and update on the foreshore development and 2.2.3 DD Franklin Harbour and representatives from Eyre business viability and solutions. Shellfish. Met with Eyre Peninsula Cooperative Bulk Handling. Discussion on marketing opportunities and collateral. 2.2.3 DD ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Meeting between Southern Launch, RDAWEP, DC 2.2.2 DD Lower Eyre Peninsula and City of Port Lincoln to market the proposal to an international customer. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Met with Southern Launch representatives. Meeting and Whaler’s Way site visit to discuss the site and 2.2.2 DD major project processes. 44

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER (Cont.) Met with Executive Director of the South Australian Discussed economic opportunities for the region. 2.2.8 DD Centre for Economic Studies. Met with Minister Ridgeway and various food 2.2.8 DD producers to discuss possible new market opportunities. Meeting with Preston Rowe Paterson and Jim Reardon 2.2.2 DD re: ports and Geelong based agri business interests including grain traders. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Southern Launch - Progressed land holder MOU signed between Southern Launch and Perigee 2.2.2 BR agreements and discussions. Hosted investment Aerospace for future launches. attractions for potential rocket manufacturer Perigee Aerospace. Community consultation planning finalised. Attended Southern Launch and Perigee Investment Investigated investment opportunities with proponents of 2.2.2 DD delegation the Whalers Way Launch Complex, Southern Launch and representatives from Perigee Aerospace (South Korea), the Australian Space Agency, and SA Department of Trade, Tourism and Investment. Met with representatives of EcoSDG in Melbourne Discussed investment attraction and assorted project 2.2.7 DD opportunities for Eyre Peninsula. Provided advise to a local public company on Identified investment attraction for potential 2.2.7 DD investment. accommodation solutions in Port Lincoln. Met with General Manager, Cleanseas to discuss 2.2.1 DD future expansion opportunities. Aided with the establishment of a new business in The potential business has made an offer to buy an 2.2.2 HC Westland Shopping Centre. The new business will existing site. This was refused however Centre complement the food hall. management are enthusiastic for the new business and are providing assistance. Aided two clients that are wanting to establish a social Business plans being developed. 2.2.2 HC program in Whyalla. The program will be connected to correctional services. Met with a potential client in Kimba to assist with Researching further information. 2.2.2 HC business planning. The new business will be connected to investments.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER (Cont.) Attended the National Economic Development Economic Development Australia (EDA) organised the Shared economic development case studies and 2.2.2 PS Conference 2019 (NEDC 19) in Adelaide. National Economic Development Conference 2019 (NEDC made new networks with ongoing networking. 19) in Adelaide. This national event attracted more than 200 economic development leaders from across Australia and hosted thought leaders in industry development, representatives from all levels of government and the key organisations with an interest in Australia’s prosperity and economic growth. Provided RDAWEP post card size case studies for the DITCRD is developing DL/postcard sized case studies 2.2.6 PS Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and showcasing the work that RDA’s are doing in regions and Regional Development (DITCRD). the innovation across the RDA Network. RDAWEP provided case studies about the Community Solar Scheme and Space Economy.

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with Glen Ingham, Seafood Industry Development 2.2.8 DD Manager, PIRSA – to share aquaculture and oyster industry intel. Attended the Heavy Industry Cluster meeting in A regular meeting with 10 contractors and the steelworks, 2.2.1 DD Whyalla. furthering projects in workforce attraction and supply chain. Southern Launch - Major Projects Status was Southern Launch have engaged BJS Consulting as a local 2.2.2 BR announced for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch liaison and engagement partner. Complex. RDAWEP is assisting Southern Launch to develop a community consultation plan. Met with the Ambassador to Colombia and Venezuela A number of opportunities were identified for 2.2.7 BR on various topics including export and import consideration in future plans.

opportunities, DFAT, education, Skilled Migration and Free Trade. RDAWEP met with the South Australian Government The current grants are Recycling Infrastructure Grants - 2.2.3 PS department Greening Industries South Australia (GISA) Industry & Local Government and is aimed at industry, to discuss the development of a circular economy metropolitan and regional local government. market to: Priority will be given to recycling facilities seeking to • facilitate an ongoing increase in the quality and improve processes to reduce contamination to ensure high market demand for recyclable materials and quality material can reach viable end markets, specifically recycled content products post-consumer paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. • create market opportunities for new, sustainable products made from recycled materials • expand market-related activities for existing recycled-content products • improve the quality and supply of waste feedstock for use in manufacturing recycled-content products and improve market confidence in the recycled materials and recycled-content products. 46

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER (Cont.) The Eyre Peninsula Agriculture Advisory Group has The topics covered included: 2.2.1 PS been set up, and professional secretariat services paid • Growing Food, Wine and Agribusiness – discussion for, by RDAWEP to provide accurate up to date advice paper to the RDAWEP Board regarding agriculture issues • GM lifting of moratorium across Eyre Peninsula. Now well established, face-to- • Road Upgrades and Overtaking face meetings are only required twice per annum with • Drought Taskforce online communication reducing the need for long • NHVR Ag travel times across Eyre Peninsula. • Water - Coolanie water scheme catchment and portable This month RDAWEP contributed to a face-to-face desalination plant available to convert bore water to meeting held in Wudinna, central to most Eyre drinkable by livestock Peninsula towns. • Road Upgrades - $32m • State Government Roads, Tumby Silo entrance - Lincoln Hwy and Bratten Way, Coffin Bay Corner and Western Approach intersection, Tod Highway – which sections are the worst, Birdseye Hwy (Lock to Cowell), Flinders Highway – which sections are the worst, Lincoln Highway • Overtaking lanes • Minnipa Ag Centre - Virtual fencing – now trialed in SA. • Feed Levels • Pest Numbers • Services SA/Regulation. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST Hosted an investment attraction visit associated with The visit went very well with positive feedback received 2.2.2 BR the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex. from all parties. The International Engagement Division for the South The opportunity centered on developments in fish waste 2.2.3 PS Australian Department of Trade, Tourism and processing to high grade fertiliser. RDAWEP is well Investment (DTTI) contacted RDAWEP as a first step in connected to the fish and waste industries and was able to accessing how best to support a trade opportunity establish local contacts to explore possible trade from South Africa. opportunities.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST (Cont.) RDAWEP attended the 2 day Seminar Program for The Presentations were made by industry experts, Universities, RDAWEP has identified that there is a key need for 2.2.1 PS South Australian Oyster Industry at Streaky Bay CSIRO and CRCs: training in the wake of the Pacific Oyster Mortality The Seminar Program was welcomed by Rob Kerin, • Angasi Workshop: A successful flat oyster growing Syndrome (POMS) in Tasmania. POMS devastated the Chairman SAOGA and SAORC and opened by Peter industry: How do we get there from here? production of oyster spat which in turn devastated Treloar. • The reality of growing flat oysters the oyster industry on Eyre Peninsula. • Introducing the CRC-p The industry contracted severely and is only now • The power of selective breeding programs starting to pick up. • Living and farming with POMS Training is key to getting workers back into a • Climate change impacts on oysters profitable Oyster industry. • Future breeding technologies RDAWEP made a presentation on training needs to • Using breeding to cope with climate change gauge the industries response with an outlook to • Farm Management for POMS Management putting together a custom training package. • New lease and licence conditions The training needs presentation was well received, • What do we know about SAMS? and a program is being put together. A survey has • A western rock update been distributed and training needs assessed. • POMS Management • Advanced aquatic disease surveillance • New technologies to improve SRO breeding and production • Polymicrobial involvement in POMS and other disease outbreaks • Why are surveyors inconsistent • Flow cytometry test James Paterson. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Meeting with Raptis Fisheries, Gobin Fish and Tony’s Held discussions on industry matters and infrastructure. Ongoing 2.2.3 DD Tuna. Meeting with Clean Seas. Aided the company to resolve issues at Whyalla to enable Ongoing 2.2.1 DD the expansion of 4,000t fish production. Met with Venture Capital. Discussions on regional projects and RDAWEP’s Ongoing 2.2.1 DD involvement. Meeting with Federal Representative re: National 2.2.2 DD Radioactive Waste Facility – Kimba. The International Engagement Division of the South It was decided to continuously improve methods of 2.2.1 DD Australian Department for Trade, Tourism and engagement and presentation to international buyers Investment met with RDAWEP to discuss strategies for using tools and experiences from prominent and 2019/20 and review events undertaken in 2018/19. experienced food bowl regions of South Australia and Australia and share useful tools where appropriate to Port Lincoln. Attended the Streaky Bay Community and Economic Draft Strategy was completed. 2.2.1 BR Development Committee meeting to assist in setting future strategic goals and priorities.

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2.3 Visitor Economy Facilitate sustainable development of the visitor economy.

ACTIONS 2.3.1 Increase promotion of and capitalise on the region’s competitive strengths and growth potential. 2.3.2 Improve, maintain and enhance visitor infrastructure including digital connectivity and visitor amenities. 2.3.3 Collaborate with the tourism industry, all levels of government, and regional partners to facilitate tourism industry capability and growth. Align this with the South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. 2.3.4 Support the collaboration of regional visitor economy projects. 2.3.5 Establish and maintain the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Tourism Advisory Group. 2.3.6 Encourage and support the delivery of strategic community events and activities, particularly in areas with high levels of tourism attraction.

Objective • To proactively manage the use and development of tourism locations to ensure they remain attractive and in excellent condition. • Commercial development of the coast and parks needs to be sensitive and balanced with conservation, to ensure that natural resources are sustained in prime condition for future enjoyment by the community and visitors. Rationale • The tourism industry is substantially driven by the attraction of the coastline, sea and parks. The demand for nature-based experiences by tourists and local people provides opportunities for commercial development, however increasing user pressure risks degrading the condition of natural resources. • A new SA Regional Visitor Strategy was launched in May 2018. The new evidence-based plan will assist the region to grow jobs and investment based upon an improved understanding of regional needs and shared prioritisation across government and industry. Background / Ongoing Activities • A Local Government Tourism Advisory Group has been established to identify common priorities and maximise opportunity. • Regular regional tourism statistics are collated, interpreted and distributed. • Represent and advocate for Eyre Peninsula as a member of the South Australian Regional Tourism Network. Attend bi-monthly meetings representing the Eyre Peninsula tourism industry, RDAWEP and EPLGA. • Represent and advocate for Eyre Peninsula tourism in the implementation of the DEWNR/SATC Nature Based Tourism Strategy. • Represent and advocate for Eyre Peninsula tourism with EPNRM. • Provide regular information to Local Government including active promotion of RDAWEP plans. • In January 2018, RDAWEP in collaboration with Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management and the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association, completed Stage One of the Eyes on Eyre project which involved a stocktake of coastal access, camping options and wayfinding across the region. Over three years, the project team is using the audit results to implement the Eyes on Eyre project to improve tourism infrastructure. • Attend regular meetings in relation to local and State Government matters, in particular the visitor economy. Feedback is provided to the South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. 49

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Discussions with business owners and developers. Provided support and advice regarding a proposed 2.3.2 DD international hotel tourism project in the region. Hosted the SA Tourism Commission’s Chair and CEO in Discussions on the effect of COVID-19 on the region’s 2.3.3 DD the region. tourism. Promotion of the Nature Based Tourism Co-Investment Gave some clarity to key stakeholders who might have an 2.3.3 SS Fund. interest in applying for the fund. Developed a list of EP brown tourism signs to be Pulled together the high priority list to SATC and assisted in 28 new brown signs in region. Date of installation 2.3.2 SS priorities. formatting of the lists. TBC. Worked with a new tour operator who launched his tour Connected with China team at SATC, selected operators on 2.3.3 SS business at the end of June 2020. the EP who would work in well with the Chinese market. Worked and negotiated with SATC and a sign contractor Secured 10 “Welcome to” SATC signs and 8 directional 18 new signs in region. 2.3.2 SS to secure new, plus additional signage. pictorial signs. Liaised with SATC marketing regarding marketing 2 x episodes of South Aussie with Cosi SA with Cosi to be aired in Jul/Aug 2020. 2.3.1 SS campaign and suitable operator. 2 x videos filmed in the region for use on social media. Liaised with Sunrise Program Director and the DC of A poll went live across Australia on live TV and on Sunrise 2 x live zoom crosses with Venus Bay/DC of 2.3.1 SS Elliston to promote the virtual visit of Australia (Venus social media against Venus Bay VIC and SA won. Elliston community with Sam Mac - Sunrise Bay). Weather promoting Venus Bay. Working with JABA and key stakeholder in finalising the Work is progressing on time and within budget. Launch of website Jul 2020 2.3.1 SS EP Tourism website. Coordinated the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) member Getting some positive feedback from the tourism Better communication and collaboration between 2.3.5 SS councils to come together each week via Zoom. operational team. councils. Communicated and kept regional tourism operators More communication due to volume of information and Better streamlined communication between key 2.3.3 SS informed and updated via email, phone calls, Facebook developments of COVID-19. stakeholders. groups, EDM’s about developments, grant opportunities and marketing campaigns. Attended numerous webinars – SATC, Tourism Upskilling and updating myself with COVID-19. Distilling the plethora of information and passing 2.3.3 SS Accelerator, TiCSA. One on one mentoring session with that onto key stakeholders. Deliotte (SATC) Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 12 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth on Instagram of 1.51% 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and on Facebook 2.66% in June. Spoke with numerous EP tourism operators re how they Operators are redesigning tours/offerings to suit the 2.3.3 SS are going to pivot their business in COVID-19. market. FY19/20 report on Digital Solutions (ADL Business 290 businesses attended 3 hour workshops = 870 hours in A total of 1,893 hours delivered in assisting 2.3.4 SS Hub). total service delivery for workshops. building business capability in the region for this 27 workshops were held around the EP - 17 workshops 1,023 hours of one on one business mentoring. project in the 2019/2020 FY. were located on-site, and 10 workshops were delivered on-line via Zoom. Weekly Zoom meetings with SATC and other Regional Voiced our regional concerns and viewpoint to SATC. Better information sharing and collaboration 2.3.3 SS Tourism Managers across South Australia. between SATC, RTM’s and regions Worked with Brad Riddle on the funding proposal to SATC Secured $200K for pilot WiFi and camping nodes. 2.3.4 SS to fund 2 priorities of the Eyes on Eyre project.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE (Cont.) Nature Based Tourism – Co-Investment Fund Met with a number of investors and operators to discuss 2 accommodation business plans are in progress. 2.3.3 BR RDAEP is exploring opportunities with a number of opportunities private investors regarding accommodation options in some of the region’s key national parks. Eyes on Eyre – Ongoing Advocacy Ongoing discussions with SATC and Premier’s office Positive indications for financial support. 2.3.4 BR regarding seed funding for the Eyes on Eyre project to demonstrate the benefits to local government and communities. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY Collaborated with the Tourism Advisory Committee to Gave some clarity to key stakeholders on the potential future Streaky Bay Council used the Plan as a basis for 2.3.5 SS develop a COVID-19 Eyre Peninsula Communication of tourism in a COVID-19 environment. their Communication Plan. Tourism Plan. Tourism Advisory Committee developed a COVID-19 Organised design of the hashtags for Stage 1 (mitigate) and Coordinated the 10 councils to agree on hashtags 2.3.5 SS hashtag campaign for the region. 2 (restart) with a local company and distributed to key and designs. stakeholders. Media stories around tourism on the EP. Article on the front of the Port Lincoln Times, Facebook and Created awareness of the hashtag campaign and 2.3.1 SS ABC EP online. the status of tourism in the current COVID-19 environment. Assisted the Port Lincoln Long Lunch Committee with Gave feedback, advice, letter of support and Spendmapp 2.3.6 SS their SATC Community Events application. data to strengthen their application. RDAWEP and the EP Tourism sub-committee attended a Gave feedback to JABA and advised as a group to continue Launch of website end of Jun/Jul 2020. 2.3.1 SS zoom session with JABA to view the design of the Eyre development. Peninsula Tourism website. Continued the Tourism Advisory Committee member Positive feedback received. Better communication and collaboration between 2.3.5 SS councils’ weekly meetings via Zoom. councils. Continued communications to keep regional tourism More communication due to volume of information and Better streamlined communications between key 2.3.3 SS operators informed and updated via email, phone calls, developments of COVID-19. stakeholders. Facebook groups, EDM’s about developments, grant opportunities and marketing campaigns. Attended numerous webinars – SATC, Tourism Upskilling and updating myself with COVID-19. Distilling the plethora of information and passing 2.3.3 SS Accelerator, TiCSA, Destination Think, SEGRA etc that onto key stakeholders. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 13 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth of 1.52% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and 2.62% on Facebook in May. Continued to speak with numerous EP tourism operators 2.3.3 SS about how they are going to pivot their business during COVID-19. Continued planning for the 2020 Digital Solutions Two Digital Workshops for social media in Kimba and Eyre Delivered via zoom due to COVID-19. Both 2.3.4 SS Workshops to be rolled out across the EP. Peninsula. sessions booked out with a total of 20 participants. Weekly zoom meeting with SATC and other Regional Voiced our regional concerns and viewpoint to SATC. Better information sharing and collaboration 2.3.3 SS Tourism Managers across South Australia. between SATC, RTM’s and regions. 51

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY (Cont.) Participated in the SATC CEO’s Regional Roundtable for 2.3.3 DD Eyre Peninsula to discuss the effect of Covid-19 on the region’s tourism. Participated in the SA Regional Tourism Chairs forums 2.3.3 DD including SATC CEO Rod Harrex and Premier Steven Marshall. Participated in the SA RDA CEO’s meeting with Premier 2.3.3 DD Steven Marshall who provided an update on the impact of the lifting of travel restrictions in regions. Participated in the SATC Tourism Resilience and Rebound Participated in the SATC Tourism Resilience and Rebound 2.3.3 DD Program webinar in collaboration with Deloitte and joined Program webinar in collaboration with Deloitte and joined by by SA’s Deputy Chief Public Medical Officer, Dr Chris SA’s Deputy Chief Public Medical Officer, Dr Chris Lease. Lease. Participated in a briefing by Premier Steven Marshall and 2.3.3 DD EP tourism operators on the effect of COVID-19 on the region. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL RDAWEP and the EP Tourism subcommittee attended a Liaised with JABA around design layout and the Launch of website end of Jun/Jul 2020 2.3.1 SS scoping session with JABA to discuss the Eyre Peninsula requirements from RDAWEP to enable the build. Tourism website build process. Coordinated the Tourism Advisory Committee member Positive feedback received from the tourism operational Better communication and collaboration between 2.3.5 SS councils to come together each week via Zoom. team. councils. Communicated with regional tourism operators to keep More communication due to volume of information and Better streamlined communications between key 2.3.3 SS them informed and updated via email, phone calls, developments of COVID-19. stakeholders. Facebook groups, EDM’s about developments, grant opportunities and marketing campaigns. Attended numerous webinars – SATC, Tourism Upskilling and updating myself with COVID-19 Distilling the plethora of information and passing 2.3.3 SS Accelerator, TiCSA, Destination Think, SEGRA etc that onto key stakeholders. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 14 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth of .22% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and .81% on Facebook in April. Spoke with numerous EP tourism operators how they are 2.3.3 SS going to pivot their business in COVID-19. Continued planning for the 2020 Digital Solutions Two Digital Workshops for social media in Franklin Harbor Delivered via zoom due to COVID-19. Both 2.3.4 SS Workshops to be rolled out across the EP. and Eyre Peninsula. sessions booked out with a total of 20 participants. Weekly zoom meeting with SATC and other regional Voiced our regional concerns and viewpoint to SATC. Better information sharing and collaboration 2.3.3 SS Tourism Managers across South Australia. between SATC, RTM’s and regions. Assisted the Tumby Bay Progress Association with their Gave feedback and Spendmapp stats to help strengthen Applications to be assessed in June 2020. 2.3.6 SS SATC Regional Events and Festival application for the their application. 2021 Colour Tumby Festival.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? A PRIL (Cont.) Participated in the SA Tourism Resilience and Rebound 2.3.3 DD Program webinar. Participated in the SA Regional Tourism Chairs Forum Provided details of the effects of COVID-19 on the Eyre 2.3.3 DD with SATC CEO Rod Harrex and Premier Marshall, via Peninsula region. teleconference. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Presentation by website tender finalist in Port Lincoln Articulated our needs for the new tourism website and A decision was made by the evaluation panel on 2.3.1 SS with RDAWEP team, Bess Winkley (DC of Cleve via phone) discussed timelines and cost. which company has secured the website tender. for the new Eyre Peninsula Tourism website. The 3-day road trip with Tom Chappel from STR was 2.3.3 SS cancelled due to COVID-19 but will be rescheduled for later in the year. An alternative webinar will be arranged by STR and will be promoted through our networks. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 18 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth of .45% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and .01% on Facebook in March. Met with numerous potential new Eyre Peninsula tourism Assisted with information to establish if the products are 2.3.3 SS operators. viable businesses. Continued planning for the 2020 Digital Solutions Two Digital Workshops for tourism businesses in Kimba and Both workshops were booked out. 25 tourism 2.3.4 SS Workshops to be rolled out across the EP. Port Lincoln. operators provided positive feedback Networking, phone and one-on-one meetings with DC Networking and making suggestions (ATDW etc.) and linking Planning with DC of Ceduna to assist with a 2.3.3 SS Wudinna, DC Ceduna, DC Kimba, City of Port Lincoln, in SATC and other stakeholders that may assist. Business Networking Event with Spendmapp and Colour Tumby, TiCSA, SATC, DC Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay, Ceduna Arts Centre concept presentation. Liaised Lower EP and Elliston. with SATC, and Elliston and PL Councils with new WiFi signs in each council area. Assisted the DC of Lower Eyre Peninsula with a potential Investigating and negotiating with SATC to bring a Tasting Tasting Australia has been postponed until Oct 2.3.6 SS event in line with the $30K Bushfire Event Fund. Australia event back to Coffin Bay. 2020. Events SA are unsure if Tasting Australia will be rescheduled to Oct 2021 or revert back to March 2021. Communicated with numerous tourism operators across Advised relative information to targeted operators. Regular EDM’s, emails and posts in the private 2.3.3 SS the Eyre Peninsula. Gave regular updates to the EP Tourism Industry via EDM’s. Eyre Peninsula Tourism Facebook group. Attended the Regional Tourism Managers Meeting at Gained an understanding of SATC’s approach to the COVID- COVID-19 is having a significant impact for 2.3.3 SS SATC in Adelaide and the Tourism Australia – Destination 19 impact on events and tourism operators across the state. months to come. Australia Conference. Understanding Tourism Australia marketing and direction in 2020 around COVID-19. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Met with prospective investors for the development of Investors are moving to next stage of due diligence. Ongoing 2.3.3 BR Louth Island. Provided strategic advice and regional insights and evidence to assist in due diligence processes.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY (Cont.) Meeting and presentation with business owners and 2.3.3 DD developers on a proposed international hotel tourism project. Meeting with the Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier. Attended the TiCSA SA Visitor Economy Summit to discuss 2.3.3 DD economic strategies following bushfires and the effect on tourism. Met with CEO, Tourism Industry Council SA Discussion to share priorities for regional tourism 2.3.3 DD businesses. Attended a meeting in Adelaide of the SA Regional Visitor 2.3.3 DD Statistics Group. Tender Evaluation Panel in Port Lincoln with LGA Evaluated and scored numerous tenders. Invited the finalist to present to the Evaluation 2.3.1 SS Procurement, RDAWEP team and Bess Winkley (DC of Team either in person or via Zoo. Cleve) for the new Eyre Peninsula Tourism website. Assisted the Story Producer for Channel 7’s SA Weekend Identified stories with brief to Story Producer with contacts. Film crew will be in the region March 2020. 2.3.1 SS show. Suggested stories and tourism operators in the EP. Coordinated the Eyre Peninsula Tourism Advisory Created the agenda, booked meeting room, organised lunch, Actions taken from the meeting: updated the 2.3.5 SS Committee meeting in Wudinna. and took minutes. Tourism Advisory Committee with RDAWEP tourism projects.

Liaised with Tom Chappel, STR to organise a road trip Organised a 3-day trip including Ceduna, Port Lincoln and Trip planned for end of March 2020. 2.3.3 SS with pre-arranged appointments with accommodation Whyalla in March 2020. provider to encourage them to submit their data in order to obtain more accurate benchmarking stats. Discussions with UniSA around the Innovation and Promoting events and connecting with our networks. 2.3.3 SS Collaboration Centre (ICC) program. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 11 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth of .35% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and .12% on Facebook in February. Met with numerous potential new Eyre Peninsula tourism Assisted with information to establish if the products are 2.3.3 SS operators. viable businesses. Attended the SA Economy summit in Adelaide with Networked and met with numerous stakeholders. 2.3.3 SS Premier Steven Marshall and the EPLGA Conference in Wudinna. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Initial meeting to discuss the development potential for Site visit organised. Ongoing 2.3.2 BR an island tourism development. Eyes on Eyre New designs finalised. Ongoing 2.3.4 BR Met with Specialised Solutions to advance the development of new technologies and refine designs. Also introduced new partnership with NBN Co. Initial meeting with DPTI to discuss funding opportunities for a signage program in line with ROSI funding.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY (Cont.) Met with a land holder looking at an ecotourism Strategic advice and insights were well received. The project is now moving towards Development 2.3.3 BR development on the Far West Coast that will highlight Application. one of the regions premier natural tourism attractions. Meeting in Port Lincoln with Premier Marshall, Peter Communicated and updated the Premier on current EP Gained a commitment to assist in the 2.3.3 BR/SS Treloar MP, Mayor Brad Flaherty, Brad Riddle and Sondra projects: Eyes on Eyre, Eyre Peninsula Tourism Plan 2020, advancement of Eyes on Eyre and Aboriginal Stewart to discuss the advancement of regional tourism ADL Business Hub workshops and Space. Tourism initiatives. in Eyre Peninsula. This was prior to the announcement Following the meeting, Premier Marshall that Steven Marshall had taken over the tourism portfolio. contacted the Hon David Speirs MP, Minister for Environment and Water to ascertain if there was anything he was able to do to accelerate the Eyes on Eyre project. Met with HWR Media and Communications in Port Lincoln Expressed our needs moving forward to maximise the Waiting for a suitable proposal from HWR. 2.3.1 SS to discuss future marketing of the region through the income from these marketing campaigns. Eyre Peninsula Visitor Guide, Nullarbor Guide and the Eyre Peninsula website. Designed and distributed a tourism survey to ascertain Gathered survey results from a diverse range of tourism Distributed to SATC results of the survey and 2.3.3 SS bushfire visitor perception and the impact on Eyre operators and communities across Eyre Peninsula advocated on behalf of tourism operators and Peninsula of the closure of Eyre Highway. communities. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 11 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth of .97% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and .48% on Facebook in December. Met with an owner of land to establish the potential of a Assisted with the next steps the owner is to take to establish 2.3.1 SS/BR new product on Eyre Peninsula. if this product is to become a viable business. Continued planning for the 2020 Digital Solutions Speaking with Councils and Business groups around the Booked in future workshops in Cleve and Cowell 2.3.4 SS Workshops to be rolled out across the EP. region to determine the needs of local businesses and for mid-year. communities. Networking, phone and one-on-one meetings with DC Networking, making suggestions (ATDW etc) and linking in Assisting Colour Tumby secure a sponsor for the 2.3.3 SS Wudinna, DC Ceduna, DC Kimba, City of Port Lincoln, SATC and other stakeholders that may assist. Linking 2020 event. NBN, Colour Tumby, and Kimba Community Development Ceduna and Tumby Bay/Port Lincoln with Adelaide Guitar City of Port Lincoln to host an Adelaide Guitar Group. Festival. Festival Event. Tourism Traineeships Meeting with the City of Port Lincoln and CEG to finalise 2.3.4 SS traineeships and businesses for the bootcamp to start 04Feb 2020. Met with business owners and developers regarding a 2.3.3 DD proposed international hotel tourism project in the region. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Identified the need for the SATC large Tourism sign on Negotiated firmly with SATC to have the image of Coffin Bay The sign was reskinned just before Christmas 2.3.2 SS the Port Lincoln side of Coffin Bay to be reskinned. rather that a tourism asset further up the coast since the 2019. sign is just before the turn off to Coffin Bay.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER (Cont.) On behalf of the EPLGA, completed a BBRF application A submission was developed with the support of the CEO’s Summited application 19 Dec 2019. 2.3.6 SS under the Community Investment Stream Round Four – of Eyre Peninsula councils who are members of the EP Drought Support, for a combined Regional Events and Tourism Advisory Group, EPLGA and RDAWEP. Branding Strategy. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 17 posts across Facebook and Instagram under There was follower growth of 3.73% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and .83% on Facebook in December. Planning for the 2020 Digital Solutions Workshops to Targeted marketing to stakeholders in each region and 2.3.4 SS be rolled out across the EP - Create your digital Stack promoted on Facebook (organic and paid) as well as phone (inclusive of Xero) – Whyalla and Port Lincoln, and Digital calls and emails to potential participants. marketing for Tourism Businesses in| Kimba and Port Lincoln. Networking, phone and one on one meetings with DC Networking and making suggestions (ATDW etc) and linking 2.3.3 SS Tumby Bay, DC Ceduna, DC Kimba, Wudinna DC, City of in SATC and other stakeholders that may assist. Linking Port Lincoln, Colour Tumby and Kimba Community Colour Tumby with an alternative segment of the Development Group. Workshop in Kimba with 26 community. participants. Tourism Traineeships Interviews have been undertaken by the City of Port Lincoln 2.3.4 SS and CEG for potential traineeships and further interviews will be undertaken in Jan 2020. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Eyes on Eyre – Joint application to Native Vegetation 2.3.4 BR Council has been completed. Funding for implementation has been included as part of the regional deal proposal. Tender for signage still ongoing including various meetings with potential proponents. Continued the Digital Capability Project as part of Forj Marketing is collating information from each of the Received twelve applications since going live, 2.3.4 SS funding by the Building Better Regions Fund. participants of the program to compile a report. Promoted with EDM to industry and council, and Facebook directly to targeted industry to promote this project. posts promoting the project. Attended the Tourism Advisory Committee in Wudinna. Actions taken from the meeting: Updated Terms of 2.3.5 SS Coordinated venue, invites for attendees and agenda. Reference; EP Website working party formed; Updated Tourism Advisory Committee with RDAWEP Tourism projects. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 9 posts across Facebook under the Eyre There was follower growth of 0% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS and other media. Peninsula brand. but 1.30% Facebook in November. (Had some issues with Instagram which have now been fixed)

Attended several meetings and workshops in relation to DC of Kimba, TICSA, SATC Regional Managers workshop and Gave feedback on Eyre Peninsula’s position in the 2.3.3 SS local and state government matters, in particular the Event Management Workshop with City of Port Lincoln, DC of South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. Visitor Economy. Elliston (attended the 2020 Salmon Comp committee meeting). Experienced the event to give feedback to the Attended the inaugural Rodeo by the Sea in Streaky Bay. organisers and SATC regarding the event.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER (Cont.) Workshops to build capability in the region. Targeted marketing to stakeholders in each region and 2.3.4 SS The next round of the Digital Solutions Workshops was promoted on Facebook (organic and paid) as well as phone rolled out across Eyre Peninsula in November - Create calls and emails to potential participants. your Digital Stack (inclusive of Xero) – Arno Bay and Port Slow uptake on booking for the Customer Service Lincoln, and Digital Marketing for Tourism Businesses in workshops. Port Lincoln. Travelled with TiCSA to bring Customer Service for Passed on event information to key stakeholders. Tourism workshops in November in Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna. Attended full day SATC Event Workshop in Adelaide. Networking, phone and one on one meetings with Connecting Colour Tumby with Arts on Eyre and potential Networking and making suggestions (ATDW etc) 2.3.3 SS stakeholders from around Eyre Peninsula. grants to activate. and linking in SATC and other stakeholders that Met with My EP focus group and gave feedback regarding may assist. visitors accessing the discounts. Linking Colour Tumby with an alternative Met with HWR and discussed 2020 opportunities for the segment of the community Nullarbor Map and the EP Visitor Guide. Tourism Industry Council of South Australia (TiCSA), City Identified tourism businesses on Eyre Peninsula that could Promoted the Tourism Traineeships via social 2.3.3 SS of Port Lincoln, TAFE SA, Career Employment Group be interested in hosting a trainee. Also, have spoken to key media and emails directly to key stakeholders – (CEG), and RDA Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula have stakeholders in the region to gauge the level of support and interviews to be carried out in Dec 2019. collaborated with the Department of Innovation and Skills potential traineeship pool. and are promoting 20 tourism traineeships to businesses in Port Lincoln and Eyre Peninsula in a pilot program. Attended the SA Regional Visitor Strategy Steering Group 2.3.3 DD meeting in Adelaide. Met with an international development group consortium 2.3.2 DD to negotiate development of a proposed $60m hotel development in the region. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Eyes on Eyre – Local NRM staff have been trained to Fees have been waived for native veg applications 2.3.4 BR undertake Native Vegetation Surveys and have begun the and coastal management plans. site survey process saving councils some $30,000. Negotiations ongoing regarding the payment of application fees for native veg applications. Local NRM staff authorised to undertake coastal management plans for councils saving $20,000. Continued the Digital Capability Project as part of Forj Marketing is collating information from each of the Received nine applications since going live, with 2.3.4 SS funding by the Building Better Regions Fund. participants of the program to compile a report. Promoted EDM to industry and council and Facebook posts directly to targeted industry to promote this project. promoting the project. 2.3.3 SS Attended the Australian Regional Tourism Convention in Vital connections were made via networking. Gained ideas Liaised and verbally pitched Port Lincoln’s Devonport Oct 2020 and inspiration on tourism product and learnt more about proposal to host the 2020 Australian Regional the current Visitor Economy across Australia. Tourism Convention to 2019 ART Committee and Event Manager.

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ACTIO N WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER (Cont.) 2.3.1 SS Continued regional promotion via social media platforms There were 14 posts across Facebook, Instagram and under There was follower growth of 2.0% on Instagram and other media. the Eyre Peninsula brand. and 1.16% Facebook in October. South Aussie with Cosi TV Interview promoting Eyre Peninsula; 2 x phone interviews with ABC Eyre Peninsula – Visitor Economy Stats, Spendmapp, SA Tourism Award Finalists.

2.3.3 SS Attended several meetings and workshops in relation to City of Port Lincoln – Cruise ship 2019/2020 information Gave feedback on Eyre Peninsula’s position in the local and state government matters, in particular the session; SATC; Adelaide Convention Bureau; TiCSA. South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. Visitor Economy.

2.3.3 SS Workshops to build capability in the region. Targeted marketing to stakeholders in each region and Second round of the Digital Solutions Workshops was promoted on Facebook (organic and paid) as well as phone rolled out across Eyre Peninsula in October. calls and emails to potential participates. Facebook and Instagram Essentials for Business – Slow uptake on bookings for the Customer Service Ceduna, Elliston and Streaky Bay. workshop. Learn design with CANVA - Port Lincoln. Working with TiCSA to bring Customer Service for Tourism workshops in November – Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna. Attended Spendmapp training in Port Lincoln organized by Brad Riddle. Attended half day SATC Event Workshop in ADL with Craig Midley from Wudinna Council.

2.3.3 SS Networking, phone and one-on-one meetings with Networking and making suggestions (ATDW etc) and linking stakeholders from around Eyre Peninsula. in SATC and other stakeholders that may assist. Peter Teakle Wines/Line & Label; new Heritage Tourism operator; Colour Tumby and Eyre Arts Action Group; networking event; Bay 10; Tackle World Port Lincoln.

2.3.4 SS Tourism Industry Council of South Australia (TiCSA), City Identified Tourism businesses on the Eyre Peninsula that RDAWEP secured a small amount of funding to of Port Lincoln, TAFE SA, Career Employment Group could be interested in hosting a trainee. Also have spoken mentor traineeships out of the City of Port (CEG), and RDA Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula have to key stakeholders in the region to gauge the level of Lincoln area. collaborated with the Department of Innovation and Skills support and potential traineeship pool. Waiting on the official announcement from and are promoting 20 tourism traineeships to Ministers Pisoni and Ridgway’s office to promote businesses in Port Lincoln and Eyre Peninsula in a pilot this project. program. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with the Eyes on Eyre Steering Committee and Identifying green tape and agreeing to proactive 2.3.4 DD Native Vegetation. collaboration across Department of Environment and Water. Eyes on Eyre/DPTI workshop Coordination of DPTI internal processes and functions for 2.3.4 DD coordinated contribution to the project. Determination of mutual priorities, processes and resourcing. Tourism Industry Round Table – SATC Engaged in the identification of regional priorities for the 2.3.3 DD Australian Tourism Plan.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER (Cont.) Digital Capability Project Promoted directly to targeted industry to promote this Forj Marketing is collating information from each 2.3.4 SS project. of the participants of the program to compile a report. Assisted the City of Port Lincoln with an EOI for the Liaised with ADL Convention Bureau, SATC and key Obtained letters of support and in-kind assistance 2.3.3 SS Australian Regional Tourism Convention OCT 2020. stakeholders to gauge support for the event if the City of plus financial assistance. $10K secured from the Port Lincoln was successful. SA Government, Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment grant. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms. Under the Eyre Peninsula brand, there were 18 posts across There was follower growth of 2.4% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS Facebook and Instagram. and .38% on Facebook in September. Attended meetings with City of Port Lincoln re Strategic 2.3.3 SS Growth Forum; DEW re Heritage Tourism Workshop; and PIRSA re Growing SA’s food, wine & agribusiness sector workshop. Networking, phone and one-on-one meetings with Port Lincoln Hotel || Port Lincoln Racing Club || Port Lincoln Networking and made suggestions (ATDW etc) 2.3.3 SS stakeholders from around the Eyre Peninsula. Chamber of Commerce and Tourism networking event || and linked in SATC and other stakeholders that Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic. may assist. EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee meeting held in 10 of the 11 councils on the Eyre Peninsula had senior level It was discussed that the 11 Councils take 2.3.5 SS Ceduna. representation at the meeting. ownership of the Tourism Advisory Committee as it’s a subcommittee to the EPLGA CEO’s. Eyre Peninsula Food Tourism Research project to We identified a list of local food producers and key Confirmed stakeholders have agreed to interview 2.3.4 SS identify food tourists’ motivations, and stakeholders on the Eyre Peninsula which would be suitable other stakeholders including food enterprises to initiatives/messages which could be used by to take part in the next stage of the project. understand how the barriers can be overcome. accommodations and other tourism providers to increase The information from this report will be made tourist’s propensity to purchase local food during trips. available to the stakeholders. Met with industry leaders regarding the future of the Industry identified a need to take greater ownership over 2.3.1 BR Australia’s Seafood Frontier branding and collateral. regional marketing collateral. Eyes on Eyre - Workshop undertaken with key leaders Developed a greater regional understanding of 2.3.4 BR within DPTI to address future budget, signage and DPTI processes and priorities particularly DPTI’s infrastructure priorities and opportunities for focus on road infrastructure to suit heavy collaboration. transport. Workshop undertaken with key leaders within Native Veg A number of efficiencies were identified including Council and Coastal Protection Board to address green the ability to train local NRM staff to undertake tape associated with the project and explore native veg surveys. opportunities for greater efficiency and collaboration. Met with a consortium of design, manufacture and The consortium will be invited to tender for design and technology companies following an unsuccessful tender construction of visitor pods and services. process to explore a partnership approach to visitor services and signage. Met with CEO of Office Recreation, Sport and Racing, Positive feedback received and ORSR are exploring funding 2.3.4 BR Kylie Taylor and David Nash to explore funding options. opportunities associated with the development of Eyre Peninsula Trails Strategy leveraging funding already committed by local councils.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST Continued the Digital Capability Project as part of Promoted directly to targeted industry to promote this Received nine applications since going live, with 2.3.4 SS funding by the Building Better Regions Fund. project. EDM to industry and council and Facebook posts promoting the project. Travelled with the SATC Board and Executive team, and Networked with Local Government in Ceduna and Streaky Spoke with SATC about the challenges with the 2.3.3 SS Minister Ridgeway from Ceduna down the West Coast to Bay. Presentation about the Far West Aboriginal Tourism green and red tape concerning the coast and Port Lincoln. Strategy and Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre. Networked parks. with key tourism and local stakeholders in Streaky Bay. Highlighted the growth potential on Eyre Visited the Head of Bight, Fowlers Bay, Nullarbor, Elliston, Peninsula. Coastal Trail, Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln. Gave feedback to the SA Government's Natural Resources Advocated the importance of nature-based tourism to the Forwarded this information onto SATC who will 2.3.3 SS Committee Inquiry into the use of off-road vehicles on Eyre Peninsula. include it in the State’s submission. the Eyre Peninsula. Attended the Tumby Bay annual Business Breakfast. Spoke about the impact the Silo and Street Art had on the Highlighted the benefits to the local business 2.3.3 SS visitor economy in Tumby Bay, and with Brad around the community of the visitor economy. Spendmapp data. Met with the Whyalla Tourism Focus Group and key Spoke about the benefits of the visitor economy in Whyalla Confirmed the Facebook and Instagram Essentials 2.3.3 SS tourism operators in Whyalla. and upcoming opportunities to help stakeholders build for Business and TicSA Designing Better capacity in the coming months. Customer Service Experiences in Tourism workshops. Continued regional promotion via social media platforms. Under the Eyre Peninsula brand, there were 18 posts across There was follower growth of 1.02% on Instagram 2.3.1 SS Including Coffin Bay in the Top 10 towns in Australia. Facebook and Instagram. and 2.26% on Facebook in August. Attended meetings with Ceduna council re RDAWEP 2.3.3 SS workshop, and Elliston council re Salmon Comp. Organised the second round of the Digital solutions Facebook and Instagram Essentials for Business – Ceduna, Targeted marketing to stakeholders in each 2.3.4 SS workshops rolling out across the EP in September. Elliston and Streaky Bay . region and promotion on Facebook (organic and paid). Phone and one-on-one meetings with stakeholders from Ceduna Oysterfest || Elliston Salmon Comp || Tumby Street Made suggestions and linked in SATC and other 2.3.3 SS around the Eyre Peninsula. Art || Korinya Farmgate (new product). stakeholders that may assist. Radio interview with ABC North & West SA Paul Culliver. Spoke about the numbers of Cuttlefish for this season and Promoting the regions strengths in Whyalla and 2.3.1 SS the impact that has had on the Visitor Economy. the Far West of SA (Whale season). Met with the CEO, Department of Recreation, Sport and Meeting went well and ORSR will assist in seeking joint 2.3.4 BR Racing (ORSR) to discuss funding options for the funding. development of an Eyre Peninsula Trails Strategy.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Attended SATC Tourism Chairs Meeting. • Look into regional profiles based on Deloitte research. • SA RTCF will lobby for increases in SATC 2.3.3 DD • Update and vision on activities of TiCSA. Key message Drivers, Barriers, Traveller profiles. budget allocation. Intention is to develop a is that investment is required across all levels of • Digital Capacity – there are various approaches and they case following a review of RVS progress, industry with serious concerns being raised regarding are not without challenges, however all participating comparison with State Tourism Plan and budget cuts. TiCSA is keen to work with the regions regions are engaged. conduct of a gap analysis to help substantiate and the Chairs Forum has a key role in supporting • Chairs Forum role to support the TiCSA funding bid/ increased funding. TiCSA. submission to Government understanding that the regions • An immediate impact with website leads up • Referral was made to the RVS that to continue to have a role in delivering outcomes. 73% achieve the RVS drivers must be proactive not reactive • As part of the review process of the RVS and having had • This research demonstrated the importance of with a bipartisan approach being adopted at all times. round table discussions with Minister Ridgeway May 21 regional tourism with 42% of revenue being • Despite the challenges it is important to reflect on the the Chairs Forum agreed to accept a meeting request with delivered by 23% of the population. positives, to celebrate our tourism successes and to be the Shadow Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison. • 50% of this project is to be completed by creative and innovative in finding solutions. December 2019. • Results provided winter marketing program – SA Rewards Wonder. Continued the Digital Capability Project as part of This project was promoted directly to targeted industry. Received five applications since going live, with 2.3.4 SS funding by the Building Better Regions Fund. EDM to industry and council and Facebook posts promoting the project. Liaised and finalised with the SATC Board and Executive Final itinerary developed with industry invite list provided by Itinerary finalised and preparations have been 2.3.3 SS teams the itinerary for August visit. council. made. Printing of the Nullarbor Map. Printed 60,000 copies Map has been dispatched to key tourism 2.3.1 SS 30,000 to WA; 30,000 to SA (12,800 to SA Caravan & stakeholders. SA Caravan and Camping maps Camping Assoc) have been distributed throughout their 80 members across SA. PDF Version uploaded onto the Eyre Peninsula Website. Printing of the 2019 EP Visitor Guide. Printed 55,000 copies The guide has been delivered to WINC for further 2.3.1 SS distribution to VIC’s and tourism operators. Met with Naomi Blacker, the new Tourism Development Discussed how we can work cooperatively and communicate Communicating regularly and continuing to 2.3.3 SS Officer at the City of Port Lincoln. with industry more effectively. identify and work through common priorities

2.3.3 SS Met with some key stakeholders in Port Lincoln - Discussed working cooperatively and communicating more Looking into options to communicate with Boston Bay Wines, Del Giornos, Adventure Bay, and effectively. industry. Australian Coastal Safaris.

2.3.3 SS Met with the regional PIRSA contact Karen Hollamby. Discussed working cooperatively and communicating more Utilising each other’s networks and plan to catch effectively. up to share information.

2.3.3 SS Met with the Whyalla Tourism Focus Group and key Meeting discussed how we can help build capacity, work Communicating regularly and continuing to tourism operators in Whyalla. cooperatively and communicate with the Whyalla Tourism identify and work through common priorities and industry more effectively. identify building capacity options - in particular Digital.

2.3.1 SS Continued regional promotion via social media platforms. Under the Eyre Peninsula brand, there were 18 posts across There was follower growth of 0.23% on Instagram Facebook and Instagram. and -1.37% on Facebook in July.

2.3.3 SS Attended several meetings in relation to local and State Streaky Bay - Community & Economic Development Gave feedback on Eyre Peninsula’s position for Government matters, in particular the Visitor Economy. Franklin Harbour - General Development Plan the South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. PIRSA - Regional Development Strategy

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY (Cont.) 2.3.4 SS The first of the Digital Solutions workshops were rolled DIY Social Media Marketing Further workshops to be rolled out across the out in Port Lincoln. DIY Smartphone photos and videos Eyre Peninsula.

2.3.3 SS Travelled with SATC to Ceduna, Smoky Bay, Streaky Bay, Attended the launch of a new tourism product - SA Premium Made contacts and linked in SATC. Wudinna and to Port Lincoln. Oyster Farm tour with SATC. Eyes on Eyre – Teleconference with DPTI to provide DPTI have requested a more comprehensive workshop be 2.3.4 BR greater understanding of the project and regional undertaken to look at areas of collaboration and shared priorities. priority. RFT process has been initiated through LGAP for the planning and design of signage etc. associated with the project.

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2.4 Water Resources Pursue solutions to develop water resources to provide abundant quality supply for community and economic use.

ACTIONS 2.4.1 Pursue water resources monitoring, planning and management via the Eyre Peninsula Water Taskforce. 2.4.2 Support investigations to assess the technical viability and economic feasibility of augmenting the Eyre Peninsula’s water supplies. 2.4.3 Liaise with government and private sector companies about water efficiency measures and alternative water supply solutions and technologies. 2.4.4 Identify strategic water supply options to maximise economic, community and environmental benefits. 2.4.5 Pursue synergies by linking water supply solutions with regional energy planning strategies. 2.4.6 Support partnerships on urban stormwater and wastewater planning and implementation.

Objective • To utilise innovative water solutions to create unique and competitive businesses and industry. • Support the creation of cheap and abundant water supply to achieve competitive advantage for the resource and other industry sectors. Rationale • Water security is a key issue for the Eyre Peninsula due to limited supply from ground water basins and the River Murray.

ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL Submitted 2 community engagement tender documents The large scale desalination plant has long been lobbied RDAWEP assistance has seen two construction 2.4.3 PS with 2 separate construction companies regarding for by RDAWEP. Construction is due to start towards the companies progress to stage 2 of the tender process. different elements of a large scale desalination plant. end of 2020. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Provided possible water supply options and water Water is an essential part of mineral mining and 2.4.3 PS network contacts for Andromeda Metals in the extraction and RDAWEP can save companies time and Poochera region. money by quickly identifying options to deliver timely solutions. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Meeting with Larry Ingle from Iron Road. Discussions around Kielpa Desal Plant and Industry Ongoing 2.4.3 DD Water Hub.

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2.5 Energy Pursue solutions to provide a cost effective and secure power supply, and develop a low carbon economy.

ACTIONS 2.5.1 Advocate for the replacement of the Eyre Peninsula power transmission system. 2.5.2 Collaborate with government and industry about energy supply, generation and distribution issues and solutions. 2.5.3 Support the development of energy projects in strategic locations to maximise economic, community and environmental benefits and investment opportunities.

Objective • Numerous energy solutions are being explored, with preference for renewable generation and storage systems using solar, pumped hydro, wave, wind and hydrogen energy. • Build export pathways for energy. • Leverage Eyre Peninsula’s renewable energy resources to create long term jobs for high value professionals. Rationale • Energy security is a critical issue on the Eyre Peninsula. Ageing distribution and transmission systems will be upgraded to unlock energy, mining and agribusiness projects in the pipeline. Background/Ongoing Activities • Through continued lobbying, research and sharing of energy information, RDAWEP has established itself as the lead agency for pursuing energy solutions across Eyre Peninsula.

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Analysed electricity bills and provided advice for Port By comparing bills with best market rates and innovative The Racing Club switched suppliers and will save 2.5.2 PS Lincoln Racing Club. electricity supply companies, was able to get a $8000 per year. substantially better outcome for the club. Discussions with Planning Consultants and developer Discussions regarding proposal for a utility scale solar 2.5.3 DD regarding a proposed solar farm. farm and logistics hub. Meeting with proponents of hydrogen energy technology. 2.5.3 DD

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W W E L L DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE (Cont.) Provided advice and support to City of Mitcham on a RDAEP is recognised as a leader in Community Solar and The City of Mitcham made several follow-up calls 2.5.2 PS Community Solar Scheme. the City of Mitcham contacted RDAEP after seeing our and thanked RDAEP for their help and advice. Solar Scheme in the news. RDAEP took part in several calls, Zoom and emails to answer Mitcham’s questions. Provided update to State Government on energy projects Provided a list of current and pipeline projects of 2.5.2 PS across South Australia. electricity generating companies. The information is for a research project to demonstrate how communities can benefit most from having these companies in their regions. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY Analysed electricity bills and provided advice for Port By comparing bills with best market rates and innovative The Racing Club switched suppliers and will save 2.5.2 PS Lincoln Racing Club. electricity supply companies, was able to get a $8000 per year. substantially better outcome for the club. Provided pipeline energy report on energy suppliers for State Government have a research project on community 2.5.2 PS Eyre Peninsula to the State Government. benefit funds linked in with electricity suppliers and

renewable energy. Report on existing and proposed energy generation across the region was provided. Attended Stimulus Summit: A Renewables Led Economic Speakers included South Australian Energy Ministers and Materials provided were distributed widely across 2.5.2 PS Recovery. focus and messages are being incorporated into economic RDAWEP networks. recovery projects. Provided a prospectus for local schools to save operational By linking finance solutions with electricity savings, 2.5.3 PS cost by installing rooftop solar. schools can get a cash flow positive solution while reducing electricity costs and carbon emissions. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL Completed another radio interview in a series on energy. This interview covered proposed rule changes to see smart The interview went well and RDAWEP was invited 2.5.3 PS RDAWEP is regularly invited to speak about national solar invertors being rolled off that would switch off back to speak again on upcoming issues. developments in the energy and renewable sectors. rooftop solar when the grid is oversupplied with renewable energy a few days per year. Met with Southern Launch energy representatives to Provided insights into current energy infrastructure in the 2.5.3 PS discuss energy solutions for the site. region that could be tapped as well as technical

specification advice for proposed systems and energy matching. ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Met with a Japanese green ammonia consortium. Discussion on proposed green hydrogen production on 2.5.3 DD Eyre Peninsula. Developed energy solutions for a large aquaculture facility. Unfortunately, staff turn-overs at the aquaculture premises 2.5.3 PS RDAWEP is working with a large off-grid aquaculture facility have meant that gathering information to develop that is struggling with diesel costs to supply energy. solutions have had to be restarted as new staff are getting across the business.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH (Cont.) Met with Equinor to discuss hydrogen investment. Equinor requested a meeting with RDAWEP to discuss the Equinor thanked RDAWEP for valuable insights 2.5.3 PS Equinor had recently announced that they were not going state of hydrogen investment across the globe and Eyre into hydrogen and the world’s future economy. to proceed with drilling in the Great Australian Bight for oil Peninsula’s place in a low carbon energy economy. and gas. Provided solar farm feasibility advice to developer. RDAWEP outlined the feasibility steps to be undertaken for 2.5.3 PS A developer has been working with RDAWEP on a large the project including site maps of existing energy scale resort style development. Part of the development infrastructure, regulations for connecting to the grid and will require a solar farm to provide low carbon energy. introductions to solar partners to complete the infrastructure. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Met with investors who are looking at building a 5 MW RDAWEP updated the investor on project steps, common RDAWEP conducted a desktop study of the site, 2.5.3 PS solar farm. barriers, and procedures with South Australian Power including electricity infrastructure assets to Networks to start the development process. determine suitability. The current connection rules from SAPN were forwarded to the developer as well as examples of current best industry practice to get solar energy connected. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Conducted an energy audit at an aquaculture site. RDAWEP identified that 1/3 of the large rooftop solar array RDAWEP is negotiating with a contractor to install 2.5.3 PS was disconnected resulting in large costs for diesel a leased option for a large commercial battery to generation of electricity. reduce diesel costs. Electranet Upgrade Ongoing 2.5.1 BR Ongoing discussions and initiatives with Electranet to ensure maximum local content, participation and engagement. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund – The Microgrid feasibility proposal to the Australian Letters of Support were received from DC Council 2.5.3 PS $1.3 million proposal submitted for Microgrids in Kimba, Government includes three principal staff from RDAWEP of Kimba, South Australian Department of Mines and Koonibba Aboriginal Community. across business, energy and Aboriginal development. and Energy, Koonibba Aboriginal Corporation, SA Power Networks agreed to be an official partner in the South Australian Local Government Association proposal. and Federal Member for Grey. Provided a letter of support to a microgrid feasibility study RDAWEP have been providing advice and network contacts 2.5.3 PS at Sceale Bay. to a company developing a proposal for peer to peer electricity microgrid at Sceale Bay for over 12 months. Saved 6.2% on a community member’s electricity bill. RDAWEPs experience and spreadsheet tools developed in- A quote for rooftop solar to further save money 2.5.3 PS house enable rapid checking of electricity bills against best was also provided. market rates. This service takes minutes and can be scaled To date RDAWEP have saved the community up to groups or individuals as in this case. A saving of $36,523 per annum by choosing a cheaper 6.2% per annum was identified resulting in a $120 saving electricity provider. per year.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER (Cont.) RDAWEP prepared a Capability Statement – Energy, to The Capability Statement was designed to transition from 2.5.2 PS clearly articulate advantages and cost savings to investors “What is RDA” on page 1 through to specific projects on in engaging early with the RDAWEP for energy projects. page 2 for Energy. This will allow further capability statements to be prepared for other investment attraction areas. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund – Getting the State Electricity Distributor (SA Power SA Power Networks agreed to be a partner for the 2.5.3 PS Met with SA Power Networks. Networks) as a partner is crucial to the funding application in early December. The Australian Government has called for community application. SA Power Networks rarely partner with others microgrid feasibility studies and announced the first round for funding. ITP Renewables and RDAWEP met with SAPN of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund. and outlined the scope of works and advantages to SAPN to be a partner in the submission. Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund – The project is comprised of three main activities. Firstly, University of South Australia and Ener-G (Ener-G 2.5.3 PS ongoing meetings with ITP Renewables. the feasibility of islanded microgrids at three locations will Management Group is an experienced provider of ITP Renewables is the lead contractor for RDAWEP’s be assessed on the Eyre Peninsula. Each of these studies consulting services in the Electrical Power submission for Microgrid funding. will include a concept design, technical feasibility, Industry) have agreed to be partners in the economic feasibility, implementation options, community proposal. consultation and qualitative impact assessments. Secondly, a microgrid screening study will be conducted, in parallel with the first activity, to identify the optimal, least-cost mix of grid connection and islanded microgrids for each of SAPN’s determination periods. Thirdly, an impacts assessment of regional microgrids will be undertaken to examine the broader impacts of decommissioning power lines across specific remote areas of the state. Eyre Shellfish is an oyster hatchery near Cowell. RDAWEP, The biggest challenge was the cost of energy. Hundreds of RDAWEP outlined a plan to audit current energy 2.5.2 PS PIRSA and Franklin Harbor Council met with the Board to thousands of dollars were being spent annually on diesel costs and needs towards designing efficient long- listen to challenges facing Eyre Shellfish. fuel for generators and the cost to connect to the grid was term energy solutions. The Board agreed that this near $1 million. was the best way forward. Met with Rev Dr Lynn Arnold AO to discuss climate RDAWEP attended the opening of the new facilities in the 2.5.3 PS change. Port Lincoln Anglican Church Hall and subsequently Rev Dr Lynn Arnold is a former State Premier and Cabinet attended Rev Dr Lynn Arnold AO guest lecture on a Minister, former Regional Vice-President of World Vision, Christian response to climate change. Lynn challenged and and former C EO of Anglicare. Now assistant priest at St provoked ideas for a positive response to this issue locally Peter's Cathedral, National Co Chair for Anti-Poverty Week, and globally. Reader in Public Theology and Church History at St The Reverend was keen to hear about the Community Solar Barnabas College and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Scheme. Nations with responsibility for Sustainable Development Goals. Spoke at the Climate Workshop - Personal Possibilities in RDAWEP was invited to provide an overview at the RDAWP was invited to conduct a workshop 2.5.3 PS Response to Climate Change. The workshop was workshop of the Community Solar Scheme. headlined by Community Solar. presented by Rev. Dr. Lynn Arnold AO.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER (Cont.) District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula (DCLEP) – provision RDAWEP provided advice on modelling the benefits of The Cummins Community Pool has secured 2.5.3 PS of rooftop solar advice. solar over the full year, eligibility of local contractors to be finance from DCELP and will install rooftop solar DCLEP and RDAWEP are working together to install large involved in the Community Solar Scheme, and Council in January 2020. This will save thousands in rooftop solar arrays on Council and Community Buildings. provision of low-cost finance for community groups. electricity costs, even after repaying the loan, that will be used teaching kids how to swim. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Electranet Upgrade – Worked with Electranet and Information was well received, and ongoing collaboration Further collaborative opportunities have been 2.5.1 BR representatives to identify local content and supply chain will continue. identified. opportunities for the scheduled $240m transmission upgrade for which 200 construction jobs will be required. Started application for funding for Regional and Remote The Australian Government has called for community Funding proposal for $1.3 million submitted in 2.5.2 PS Communities Reliability Fund. microgrid feasibility studies and announced the first round December. of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund. RDAWEP is the lead on a proposal proposing a submission based around towns across Eyre Peninsula. Low interest council loans for community group rooftop Again, while the mathematics of solar savings being 2.5.3 PS solar. greater than the finance repayments makes the installation RDAWEP organised a rooftop solar quote for a local a “no brainer” – leadership is still required to make these sporting club and introduced the Council and club to go projects happen as it can be sidelined when people are forward with a low interest loan for the installation. busy with day to day tasks. Liaised with ABC 7:30 Report on Community Solar. Following on from radio and print interviews regarding the Interviews and case studies are being scheduled 2.5.3 PS Community Solar Scheme, the ABC 7:30 report is for early 2020. organising to travel from Adelaide to speak to community groups, councils and residents who have benefited from the solar scheme. Sceale Bay Electricity Peer to Peer Network. RDAWEP is continuing to provide advice for the Sceale Bay A letter of support was provided. 2.5.2 PS Electricity Peer to Peer Network proposed by a local solar company. Federal funding has been announced that could kickstart the Sceale Bay proposal. Sustainable Focus and Solar Choice are 2 more solar RDAWEP spoke to both companies at length as they had 2.5.3 PS companies offering services from auditing to rooftop penned an interest in the Community Solar Scheme. installations as well as energy efficiency services. RateSetter Australia are the preferred financier for the RDAWEP is investigating the possibility of creating a low 2.5.3 PS South Australian Home Battery Scheme. Funds from the interest loan scheme to compliment the Community Solar Clean Energy Council are distributed to reputable home Scheme. battery and solar installers through RateSetter who undertake credit vetting and cover the risk of defaults. Cummins Community Pool Rooftop Solar. RDAWEP encourages local contractors where possible to Council have agreed to provide low interest 2.5.3 PS RDAWEP met with the Cummins Recreation and Sports maximise the return to the local economy. A report was finance to the Cummins Community Pool to Committee to discuss the mathematics of the obtained written for Council outlining the proposal and the benefit install rooftop solar. solar quote for the Cummins Pool, finance and using local to the community. electricians for the work.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER (Cont.) City of Mitcham Solar Scheme. The City of Mitcham is also keen to introduce a 2.5.3 PS RDAWEP was invited to present to the CEO of the City of Community Solar Scheme and is looking to learn from Mitcham regarding the EP Community Solar Scheme. RDAWEP experience. Port Lincoln Airport Rooftop Solar. Council will consider the proposal at their December 2019 2.5.3 PS To progress the installation of solar and start electricity meeting. savings this summer, RDAWEP wrote a draft Council Report for the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula to build on and to use to get the decision approved by Council. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with H2U/Green Ammonia Consortium delegation. Hosted Baker Hughes General Electric from Florence, Italy 2.5.3 DD Presentation and site visit regarding the proposed for supply of two 16m high hydrogen turbines into the hydrogen project. southern transmission network. Hosted Shigeru Muraki from Tokyo Gas Company Ltd, head of Japanese Green Ammonia Consortium negotiating investment into ammonia and hydrogen industry within the region. Meeting with H2U. Advised on Barngarla Native Title and GFG Steelwork’s 2.5.3 DD potential to utilise hydrogen. After the RDAWEP did a radio spot for the Community Not only did RDAWEP come across positively, the story was RDAWEP were contacted to do a National News 2.5.3 PS Solar Scheme, ABC online did a follow up based upon the well written and covered the subject matter well. story for the ABC 7:30 report. interest generated. RDAWEP suggested locations for the associated photo opportunity and provided a media release to cover the subject. The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula organised a The clear presentation style by RDAWEP led to informed Cummins and District War Memorial Swimming 2.5.3 PS community meeting for RDAWEP to talk about solar and questions and quality discussion. Pool Inc forwarded their bills to RDAWEP for batteries. RDAWEP made a similar presentation to the analysis. RDAWEP obtained quotes and have in recent Spencer Gulf Renewable Energy Conference and the principal agreement from Council to fund rooftop information was well received. solar for the pool. The Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association was The RDAWEP presentation was dynamic and memorable RDAWEP was thanked again by EP Councils for the 2.5.3 PS meeting in Ceduna and invited RDAWEP to provide an with clear messaging. presentation. update on the Community Solar Scheme. RDAWEP travelled to Ceduna as part of a suite of engagements and presented to the assembled 11 Council Mayors and CEOs on the successful progress of the Community Solar Scheme.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER (Cont.) RDAWEP is promoting three key messages to reduce RDAWEP has been offering to check electricity bills for Some community groups and businesses have 2.5.3 PS wasting money on electricity: 1. Efficiency 2. Billing and 3. free. What may seem impossible for some people is taken the next step after having their bill Rooftop Solar. Checking #2 the electricity bill to make deciphered quickly by RDAWEP trained staff and analysed by the RDAWEP and are saving sure you’re not paying too much is an essential step. improvements made, retailers changed, or a better deal thousands more each year with rooftop solar. In South Australia electricity prices are high at 37 cents obtained. kWh compared to Victoria and Queensland at 23 cents and RDAWEP has provided this service to community groups NSW at 27 cents. Western Australia has one electricity including sports and swimming, pensioners, families and retailer, Canberra has seven, but South Australia has small to medium business. twenty. Highest cost and biggest number of retailers leads to maximum confusion and highest risk of getting it In the past 2 months RDAWEP have saved $27,500 off wrong. The discount schemes offered also confuse people electricity bills. making it easy to pay too much. A community meeting in Streaky Bay to listen to RDAWEP RDAWEP used an entertaining presentation to get the 4 pensioners, 3 working families, 2 small 2.5.3 PS speak about the Community Solar Scheme was well serious message across of saving money. Key rules about businesses and Council have followed up with attended with extra chairs brought into the Council electricity bill targets were drummed into the participants RDAWEP to have bills analysed and rooftop solar Chambers to seat everyone that turned up. and they were grateful for the information. A local installed. electrician who was well regarded and a qualified solar installer was in the crowd and was doing great work with quality panels and inverters. While not an official participant of the Community Solar Scheme, RDAWEP did refer local work to him as the Scheme’s #1 purpose is to keep money in the local community. RDAWEP met with the CFS to discuss rooftop solar for the Solar is not a straightforward proposition for Government If volunteer firefighters and public schools have 2.5.3 PS numerous buildings across Eyre Peninsula. RDAWEP have buildings as the electricity budget lies with the more cash in the operating budget due to rooftop already had meetings with a sole electricity retailer Government and who pays and who saves needs to be solar, they will spend it on equipment to put out appointed by State Government for the CFS. agreed upon first. Often this is put in the too hard basket, fires and books for the students – a worthwhile but RDAWEP is persisting because if a model can be found, exercise. it could also save schools operating expenses as well for example. RDAWEP have set minimum requirements for solar and Two local companies are in such a position and on Both local companies have passed the 2.5.3 PS battery providers to be an official provider for the contacting RDAWEP they undertook an interview process assessment and are receiving quotes for work. Community Solar Scheme. The Criteria that have to be with RDAWEP, similar to the process undertaken to met are: become a Clean Energy Council Retailer, to be assessed for Both local companies have also thanked RDAWEP 1. Clean Energy Council Approved Retailer. the Community Solar Scheme. for the opportunity and have been extra busy 2. South Australian Government Home Battery Scheme The assessment covered: dealing with the extra business and are planning provider for the Eyre Western Area. • Experience, Referees, Pricing to put on extra staff. 3. Approved by the South Australian Local Government • Panel, battery and framing components Association Procurement Solar/Battery Vendor Panel or • Methodology and approach to procurement, system approved by an Eyre Peninsula Local Council or RDAWEP. design, connection applications to South Australian 4. Be a South Australian based company Power Networks, construction, installation, While the criteria are straightforward, in the interest of commissioning, and ongoing support and fairness RDAWEP is spending time assessing companies for maintenance. criteria #3 if they meet criteria #1, #2, and #4. • Licenses/accreditations/certifications • WHS • Insurances • Capacity to supply Eyre Peninsula • Local economic benefit 70

ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER (Cont.) RDAWEP hosted Tokyo Gas advisor Shigeru Muraki, Head of RDAWEP spoke at length with Muraki-san about the RDAWEP’s work in attracting the Hydrogen 2.5.3 PS the Green Ammonia Consortium that has been fundamental competitive advantage in producing investment to Port Lincoln and Cape Hardy is a established as an independent association under Japanese renewable hydrogen, arising from Eyre Peninsula’s major milestone towards developing a significant, law, with membership open to global entities with an abundance of low-cost wind and low cost solar energy clean and safe hydrogen value chain from South interest in green (renewable) ammonia. Muraki-san which can be harnessed to power electrolysers to make Australia to the world. travelled to Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay to inspect hydrogen from various sources of water. The CSIRO estimates the hydrogen export proposed sites for the Hydrogen Demonstration Plant industry could be worth $1.7 billion in economic and Cape Hardy before delivering a keynote address at the benefits and create as many as 2,800 jobs in International Conference on Hydrogen Safety, which was Australia by 2030. held in Adelaide. RDAWEP has obtained several quotes for rooftop solar for Local Government Finance Authority was also contacted to RDAWEP met with Council airport staff and it was 2.5.3 PS the Port Lincoln Airport. By going with rooftop mounted provide a finance quote showing clearly that the loan decided that solar for the airport was a no-brainer solar instead of the previously quoted ground mounted repayments of $26,000 per annum over 5 years were lower and that a report to council would be prepared solar, RDAWEP was able to save Council $60,000 in capital than the yearly savings of $38,000 – resulting in an recommending solar be installed. construction costs. increase in the annual operating budget of $12,000 for the 5 year duration of the loan. Wayback Football Club is typical of most community clubs Through the Community Solar Scheme, RDAWEP Once all the dots had been connected, the 2.5.3 PS in that it is run by hard working volunteers – not energy organised a rooftop solar quote and energy audit. The Wayback Football Club Board voted experts. As such RDAWEP were happy to analyse their major hurdle as with most community groups is the overwhelmingly to install rooftop solar and electricity bills and provide advice. While the bills were upfront capital cost. RDAWEP also organised a competitive accept Port Lincoln City Councils finance offer. competitive, the sheer volume of electricity used made an low interest loan of 2.4% through the Local Government energy efficiency audit and rooftop solar installation Finance Authority to be administered by Port Lincoln City essential. Council. Analysis showed that Wayback Football Club solar loan repayments would be $3,000 less than the electricity savings each year. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST RDAWEP and EPLGA have begun the time consuming To be an approved provider four criteria must be met: To be a part of the scheme it was agreed that 2.5.3 PS process of negotiating agreed outcomes and conditions 5. Clean Energy Council Approved Retailer providers would contribute to a community with solar and battery providers to be a provider for the 6. South Australian Government Home Battery Scheme benefit fund to offset costs and enable shared EPLGA Community Solar Scheme. provider for the Eyre Western Area. community projects to be progressed. 7. Approved by the South Australian Local Government Association Procurement Solar/Battery Vendor Panel or approved by an Eyre Peninsula Local Council or RDAWEP. 8. Be a South Australian based company. As with many large projects – residents read about There is always a balance between commercial in Once the resident understands that nothing will 2.5.3 PS upcoming potential projects in the news before being confidence and allaying resident’s fears. RDAWEP spends go ahead until they are fully informed and have consulted in any way. The Hydrogen demonstration time consulting with concerned residents and can explain had their say, they are satisfied to wait for the project is an example and RDAWEP fields calls from nearby in plain English the typical timetable for projects and how process to unfold. residents concerned about the development and the impact the media release stage is always months or years ahead it will have on them. of any official consultation.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST (Cont.) RDAWEP used Survey Monkey to create a Request for Solar Taking into account what was learnt from the community 2.5.3 PS Quote form. to date and a literature review, the survey gathered rooftop solar and battery specific information to enable approved companies to begin the quote process. A Privacy Policy was also created to clearly spell out that data collected would only be used to get a solar quote. The Port Lincoln Airport is an ideal candidate for rooftop Modelling confirmed that a 99kW rooftop solar would be Meetings were held with council staff to go 2.5.3 PS solar. Leading on from the Community Solar Scheme the most suitable installation size. The local council had a through the quotes and it was agreed that solar RDAWEP asked the local council to provide 12 months’ previous quote for 100kW that would be ground mounted on the airport was a “no brainer” and a report is worth of interval data for the electricity consumption for at $180,000. RDAWEP obtained three more quotes and being put together for council. the airport from their electricity provider. rooftop solar was $60,000 cheaper at $120,000 for a 99 kW system. The annual savings in electricity costs were $38,000 per annum. Finance quotes were also obtained from the South Australian Local Government Association Finance Authority. The repayments over 5 years were $26,000 – a cash flow positive outcome of +$12,000 per annum for the first 5 years while paying off the loan. The EPLGA Community Solar Scheme is attracting media The interview provided by RDAWEP was dynamic and The story was also picked up by South Australia’s 2.5.3 PS interest. The Scheme has been developed by RDAWEP and interesting and created further interest. only state-wide newspaper to appear in the is unique in that it offers choice, solutions for pensioners, Monday Money section. This was because the finance that is cash flow positive and offers solutions for biggest selling point of the scheme was the community groups, renters, leasers and removes the positive impact to the economy. confusion and risk of roof top solar. The story has also been picked by the ABC 7:30 ABC radio requested an interview from RDAWEP about the report for a late 2019 report. Scheme. Several residents of Port Lincoln have been in touch with Several meetings were held at the RDAWEP offices to 2.5.3 PS RDAWEP about the EPLGA Community Solar Scheme. As provide updates to the community about sensible solar part of the development of a new scheme, it was important choices and how the correct finance would result in a cash to meet with the community in person where possible to flow positive scenario. The community have confirmed that learn what was important to the community, and to see the barriers to rooftop solar are: where messaging could be improved. 1. The upfront capital cost. 2. Confusion and trust about products. 3. Lease/rent arrangements. RDAWEP were invited to the University of South Australia to The August forum focused on hydrogen and featured an 2.5.3 PS engage with the Research Node for Low Carbon Living exciting selection of presentations. Speakers: Forum. RDAWEP attracted the Hydrogen Industry to invest • Attilio Pigneri, Chief Executive Officer H2U on Eyre Peninsula and this forum brought organisations • Port Lincoln Green Hydrogen Plant with carbon challenges together with organisations with • Neil Thompson, Managing Director ITM Power low carbon solutions. • Hydrogen Systems • Daniel Krosch/Briony O’shea, GPA Engineering • Hydrogen Economy and SA Projects • Richard Day, Director Low Carbon Industry Development, DEM, SA Gov • Hydrogen Roadmaps

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? D I D I T HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST (Cont.) The Inaugural Spencer Gulf Renewable Energy RDAWEP’s preparation for the Conference put it in good Conference attendees provided positive feedback 2.5.3 PS Conference - Exploring the Spencer Gulf’s transformation stead. Using a range of images and dynamic presentation to RDAWEP throughout the day and evening with into a renewable technology hub was officially supported stories, the conference attendees were entertained and many in depth discussions undertaken about by RDAWEP. engaged. energy projects across the Eyre Peninsula and RDAWEP spoke at the conference presenting an outline of Being able to provide several examples of social license, about the proposed Community Energy Scheme. the literature review and process undertaken to create a good and bad, from different industry sectors was well leading Community Solar Scheme for Eyre Peninsula. received. The conference was an ideal time to challenge the conference experts assembled in the room to suggest improvements to the Scheme based on their experience from across Australia. RDAWEP was a key member of the Panel Discussion on Community Engagement and Social License. Able to provide several real-world examples, RDAWEP provided valuable input to the conference on obtaining social license for a range of projects. A nuclear powered future (using small modular reactors) Ignoring the political and community angles, it is still clear 2.5.2 PS made the rounds in the media again – it is a subject that that the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is still low being regularly gains attention. Having a reputation for in the feasibility range and the Commercial Readiness straightforward energy advice, RDAWEP was asked for a Index (CRI) is also low being a hypothetical commercial comment. proposition. As such the technology is either not commercially available, or, at a large scale, has proven to be very expensive and time consuming to build. This puts it in the realm of University research rather a commercial proposition – so is not considered by RDAWEP when energy solutions are being sought. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY RDAWEP held numerous meetings with Iron Road and the The Agreement with H2U is complementary to Iron Road’s Iron Road and the Hydrogen Utility signed a 2.5.3 DD Hydrogen Utility to build a large-scale green hydrogen existing agreement with famers’ cooperative, EPCBH, Heads of Agreement and Project Development production and export hub at Cape Hardy. where the parties are working together to develop a new Accord to develop a green manufacturing The Hydrogen Utility green manufacturing precinct at the grain supply chain network utilising the facilities at Cape precinct at Iron Road's proposed Cape Hardy port Cape Hardy port development complements the existing Hardy. The rapidly changing nature of grain consolidation in South Australia. partnership between Iron Road and Eyre Peninsula and collection in the region has once again highlighted the Iron Road’s engagement with potential CEIP Cooperative Bulk Handling (EPCBH) to export grains from importance of an alternative grains export pathway. investors on the iron ore project continues. the freight advantaged location for the region’s growers. Lower capital hurdle and more efficient mine plan It underscores the strategic value of the Cape Hardy site to has driven greater value and optionality for an unlock regional growth opportunities currently constrained advanced, high grade iron concentrate by the lack of modern and efficient port infrastructure in development opportunity. South Australia. Meeting with Minister for Energy and Mining, Dan van Holst Site visit and presentation regarding the proposed Ongoing 2.5.3 DD Pellekaan and Stakeholders. Hydrogen project and Cape Hardy Port. Also included visits to Siviour Mine, Sheep Hill/Pt Spencer, H2U and the Uley Graphite Mine.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY (Cont.) In developing a Community Solar Scheme for Eyre The Community have told us the three main barriers are: RDAWEP have considered, consulted and 2.5.3 PS Peninsula, RDAWEP was conscious not to unnecessarily 1. Up front capital cost interviewed several qualified companies to distort the current rooftop solar market. A review of 2. Confusion and trust about products participate in the scheme. This involved extensive existing Local and State Government schemes from across 3. Lease/rent arrangements. referee checks, background checks and sighting Australia was undertaken as well as a survey of residents Providers for the EPLGA Community Solar Scheme have to of appropriate licenses to safely install rooftop and business (420 responses) to better understand current meet four criteria: solar. barriers to rooftop solar. 1. Clean Energy Council Approved Retailer Negotiations have been drawn out and intensive Partnering with the Eyre Peninsula Local Government 2. South Australian Government Home Battery Scheme to ensure that the reputation of local government Association (EPLGA represents 11 Councils across Whyalla provider for the Eyre Western Area. and RDAWEP are protected and that the and Eyre Peninsula – total population 58700), the scheme 3. Approved by the South Australian Local Government community receives a quality product. had to demonstrate an economic benefit to the community. Association Procurement Solar/Battery Vendor Panel or RDAWEP also interviewed several prominent solar previously approved by an Eyre Peninsula Local Council or experts to get advice on community solar and what to look out for. RDAWEP is confident that RDAWEP. 4. A South Australian based company. the extensive literature review of the solar industry, and schemes developed by state and Overwhelmingly the community has asked for three local government schemes from across Australia quotes. will ensure that the EPLGA Community Solar Scheme will be a leader in Australia. There are three basic steps to reduce spend on electricity. RDAWEP have confirmed that community and business find $8650 in annual savings have been identified so 2.5.2 PS 1. Check your electricity bill – don’t pay a high rate. electricity bills confusing. Checking the electricity bills of far and planning is underway to increase the 2. Be efficient with electricity. several residents and businesses have revealed that having understanding of electricity billing. 3. Install rooftop solar. a competitive electricity rate is more about luck than planning. Informa Australia is delighted to announce the forthcoming This is the first time such a conference has been held and RDAWEP was not only invited to speak at the 2.5.3 PS Spencer Gulf Renewable Energy Conference which will be RDAWEP is an official founding supporter. conference but were also invited to be on the held on the 7-8 August at the Stamford Plaza Adelaide. The panel to talk about Community Engagement to conference aims to explore the Spencer Gulf’s continuing develop renewable energy projects. RDAWEP transformation into a renewable technology hub. promoted the conference through its networks This important industry conference is being driven by the and is expecting a high quality turn out of many new developments in the Spencer Gulf region. Once renewable energy proponents. facing economic uncertainty, the Spencer Gulf has been RDAWEP provided media interviews about the revived with an influx of renewable projects including solar benefits of the renewable industry to Eyre and wind farms, pumped hydro energy storage and Peninsula and the aims of the Conference. hydrogen production. The Spencer Gulf Renewable Energy Conference will explore this transformation and what this means for the future of the region. RDAWEP was asked by a local council to investigate RDAWEP contacted the Distributed Network Service Council were able to be better informed about the 2.5.2 PS connection costs for a small scale (5MW) solar farm project. Provider (DNSP) to clarify the situation and provided project and thanked RDAWEP for their help. The project proponent had indicated that the project was confidential advice back to Council. on hold due to high connection costs. A local council contacted RDAWEP to check its solar quote It just so happens that the engaged retailer was already on RDAWEP provided advice to proceed with the 2.5.3 PS for a community building in light of the advertised the approved list and the panels, invertors and price were quote. Community Solar Scheme. all good.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY (Cont.) A major business contacted RDAWEP about its solar quote The Community Solar Scheme’s mission is to remove Not wanting to distort the current solar market, 2.5.3 PS as it too had heard about the Community Solar Scheme. barriers and encourage rooftop solar where appropriate, RDAWEP advised the business to proceed with the While the solar provider was not part of the Community not to take business away from existing solar companies quote. Solar Scheme – the panels, inverter and company history who are doing a good job. were all good. The ARENA-funded Lithium Ion Battery Test Centre RDAWEP has met with ITP Renewables, the independent 2.5.3 PS compares various lithium-ion battery chemistries and battery performance testing consultants, several times to products available in the Australian market against claims discuss battery performance and gather information for made by manufacturers. Tested under Australian the Community Solar Scheme. conditions, the results of the Centre will provide consumers with independent information on battery performance.

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2.6 Mining and Resource Manufacturing Support the development of strategic mineral, oil and gas resource projects.

ACTIONS 2.6.1 Support the development of proposed mineral, oil and gas projects. 2.6.2 Participate in the Eyre Peninsula Mineral and Energy Resources Community Development Taskforce. 2.6.3 Prepare submissions as required to the Australian and South Australian Governments about the impact and benefits of mineral, oil and gas projects on the economy, community and environment. 2.6.4 Support the improvement of supply chain, energy and water infrastructure for resource projects that will bring long-term development benefits to the region. 2.6.5 Identify and attract new high value mineral processing. 2.6.6 Strengthen existing and identify new manufacturing operations relevant to the mineral, oil and gas industry.

Objective • Mineral, oil and gas projects provide opportunities to diversify the regional economy, create employment, and bring flow-on economic and community development benefits to businesses and townships. Projects need careful assessment to ensure they do not pose irrevocable risk to the sustainable management of ecosystems and natural resources, or negatively impact on the productivity of industries that depend on pristine environmental conditions for their viability – e.g. agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and tourism. • Assist to support the retention and growth of steel manufacturing. Rationale • The region has plentiful deposits of high quality mineral resources including magnetite, graphite, zircon and kaolin. Oil and gas exploration is also being undertaken on the land and sea.

ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Participated in the South Australian Chamber of Mines 2.6.6 DD and Energy (SACOME) Infrastructure Committee meeting. Meeting with Andromeda Metals. Meeting to discuss progress and provide support for the 2.6.1DD proposed Kaolin project at Minnipa.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE (Cont.) Met with Renascor Resources Introduced Renascor Resources to Richard Day, Director Low 2.6.6 DD Carbon Industry Development, Department of Mines and Energy. Individual Heavy Industry Cluster (HIC) meetings Meetings with key industry stakeholders well received with Potential regional collaborative project ideas identified 2.6.4 DP undertaken to maintain relationships and identify positive reinforcement of the HIC agenda and need for the for future action. current issues in the cluster. support. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL Met with representatives of Renascor Resources 2.6.6 DD regarding opportunities on the Eyre Peninsula. Participated in the SACOME Infrastructure Committee 2.6.6 DD meeting. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Met with GFG senior staff and attended sponsored AFL 2.6.6 DD game at Whyalla. Met with mining representatives. Discussed proposed mining opportunities on the West 2.6.1 DD Coast. Met with WALGA Mining staff for a general discussion 2.6.6 DD and update from the company. ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER The Supply Chain Development Program has been 2.6.4 DP put on hold until the new year subject to the RDAWEP Board decision about the future of the Whyalla office. Meeting with executives from Global Maintenance 2.6.4 DD Upper Spencer Gulf (GMUSG) re mining and energy investments and supply chain network support. Meeting with Quantum Graphite regarding reopening of 2.6.6 DD the Uley Graphite Mine and assisting with feasibility study and local support networks. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Met with Quantum Graphite representatives. Attended Uley Graphite Mine feasibility workshop and 2.6.6 DD discussed mining and processing on Eyre Peninsula. Meeting with Andromeda Mining regarding the Provided contacts and local information to assist the 2.6.1 DD proposed Kaolin project at Minnipa. company in its feasibility analysis. Supply Chain Development Program continued to be Program development continued with RESA and Ausmine Clarity of market segmentation for program streaming 2.6.4 DP developed ready for the December presentation to GFG for participants was developed. suppliers.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with Paul Griffin, Andromeda Metals to further 2.6.1 DD/BR discuss their project and energy, water, transport and infrastructure opportunities and requirements with the Poochera Kaolin mine. Meeting with Quantum Graphite. Discussions re potential graphite exports through Cape 2.6.6 DD Hardy and possible investments into projects. Provided support for relevant infrastructure and services to potentially reopen the Uley Graphite Mine. Supply Chain Development Program – Heavy Industry Board meeting was help and the model and potential impact Proposal was accepted by the board and funding to 2.6.4 DP Cluster presentation of proposal for approval. was discussed in detail with members present. deliver the program was secured from state Subsequent meetings held with state government and GFG government and GFG. Program commences February Alliance around securing funding. 2020. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST Individual meetings held with key stakeholders and Meetings were held with Department of Mining and Energy, A Supply Chain Development program was developed 2.6.4 DP government to formalise a model and potential funding GFG supply manager, Resources and Engineering Skills ready for presentation at the next HIC advisory group sources for the Supply Chain Development Program. Alliance (RESA), Ausmine and the Heavy Industry Cluster meeting. members. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Attended meeting with the Director of Energy and Discussions around Whyalla’s Heavy Industry Cluster. Ongoing 2.6.6 DD Mining SA. Attended and presented to the independent audit of Private meeting with Australian Chief Scientist re: NOPSEMA Feedback was well received. 2.6.4 DD/BR NOPSEMA’s consideration of exploration in the Great process and oil and gas exploration in the GAB. Australian Bight (GAB) led by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO. Hosted Quantum Mining, Chimera Capital and Lyco Discussed possible mining ventures. Ongoing 2.6.1 DD Podium. Attended meeting with Uley Graphite. Discussions around feasibility support from RDAWEP. Ongoing 2.6.1 DD A mine on Eyre Peninsula was having trouble getting Upon contacting RDAWEP and outlining their water Within hours, an engaging and purposeful dialogue 2.6.4 PS water operation costs for a business case to complete requirements, RDAWEP were able to use their contacts to cut began between the mining company and the water funding agreements. The company was frustrated being through and target the right people to talk to. utility. unable to get timely responses from the State Water Utility. Supply Chain Development Program – Heavy The Heavy Industry Cluster advisory group members The group approved to progress discussion with GFG 2.6.4 DP Industry Cluster – Initiated discussion about the consisting of GFG, BIS Industries, Whyalla Council, RDAWEP, and the State Government to formalise a program via establishment and funding of a Supply Chain Whyalla Hose and Fittings and Veolia discussed the potential RDAWEP and the Heavy Industry Cluster. Development program for the GFG Alliance supply model. network of 75 companies.

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GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3.1 Regional Leadership and Collaboration Implement regional governance initiatives to achieve better and longer-term regional development outcomes.

ACTIONS 3.1.1 Support Joint Planning Boards. 3.1.2 Maintain partnerships with regional organisations, Local Government, and the Australian and State Governments. 3.1.3 Facilitate collaborative regional planning initiatives with government, business and community stakeholders. 3.1.4 Align the region’s development needs with Australian and State Government planning and economic priorities to improve access to funding from government programs. 3.1.5 Implement collaborative project initiatives. 3.1.6 Maintain and develop regional communication and engagement. 3.1.7 Facilitate the development of a South Australian Regional Development Plan with Regional Development South Australia (RDSA) and key stakeholders. 3.1.8 Advocate regional governance principles to government, business and community sectors.

Objective • To form a single Planning Board to drive the collective and agreed priorities of RDAWEP, EPLGA, EPNRM, and the 11 Councils and 56,000 people that occupy the Eyre Peninsula. This will enable the region to advocate collectively with a single voice, better exploit its comparative advantage, and develop synergies to achieve more effective and longer-term regional development outcomes. Rationale • Existing modes of government services delivery do not adequately address the development needs of South Australia’s regions. • Regional areas are typically comprised of numerous LGAs with an RDA responsible for regional economic development planning. However, most of the Councils have small populations and thereby lack the critical mass and policy leverage to influence State and Australian Government decision making. The consequence is that regional aspirations are often not heard, and regional development needs are not being met. This dilemma is exacerbated in Councils with shrinking populations.

Background/Ongoing Activities • The DRAFT Regional Strategic Plan has been prepared by RDAWEP, EPLGA and EPNRM. Establishment of the Joint Planning Board is ongoing and subject to consultation.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Regional Development South Australia (RDSA) Various meetings with RDSA CEO’s on the effect of COVID- 3.1.7 DD Attended RDSA Chairs and CEO’s meeting. 19 and established a RDSA Regional Blueprint for recovery, re-imagining and growth. Met with Regional Coordinator, Primary Industries and Monthly meeting to discuss projects and programs within 3.1.2 DD Regions SA. the region. Met with Regional Manager, Eyre Peninsula Landscape Monthly meeting to discuss projects and programs within 3.1.2 DD Board. the region. Minister Nola Marino, Assistant Minister for Regional Participated in weekly meetings regarding Covid-19 3.1.2 DD Development. response and recovery. Met with District Council of Kimba Mayor and CEO. Discussion on future workshop and training procurement 3.1.2 DD process, Training Hub Feasibility Study and Economic Development Officer. Participated in the Eyre Peninsula Local Government 3.1.2 DD Association (EPLGA) meeting. Interview on Regional Airports. Interview with ABC radio on the effects of COVIOD-19 on the 3.1.6 DD regional airlines and access to travel to Adelaide for health and business appointments. Meeting with State and Local Government State Government has completed a Local Government The South Australian government has put release 3.1.2 PS representatives to lead strategic response to Flood funded flood mapping project of Eyre Peninsula and on hold to ensure that all issues are addressed Mapping project. Limestone Coast’s coastline. RDAEP brought all the parties adequately. together to map out a strategic agreement to address responsibilities and risks going forward and to ensure consistent messaging across South Australia. Drafted Service Level Agreement for 10 Councils to be South Australia’s Planning and Development Implementation Service Level Agreement has been signed with the 3.1.1 PS part of the Eyre Region Assessment Panel. Act requires all Councils to be part of a Regional Assessment Common Seal of 10 Councils. Panel (RAP). Eyre Peninsula has 10 Councils in one RAP making it the RAP with the largest number of Councils and subsequently one of the most complicated to set up. Implemented the recruitment and appointment of 5 5 quality candidates were appointed from a strong field. 3.1.1 PS independent members for the Eyre Peninsula Regional With major infrastructure projects in Eyre Peninsula’s Assessment Panel. pipeline report, getting the right caliber of planners for the Regional Assessment Panel was of the utmost importance. Met with Minister David Spiers MP to discuss the Ongoing 3.1.3 BR ongoing collaboration between RDAEP, DEW, EPNRM and the EPLGA and to explore opportunities for further collaboration and investment. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IM PACT? MAY Started project to audit GIS and asset management Interviews with Council staff across the region and GIS Initial feedback shows that savings will be 3.1.5 PS services across Eyre Peninsula. service providers have provided a solid outline of costs worthwhile. associated with providing GIS and asset management services across 11 Councils.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MAY (Cont.) Attended Zone Emergency Management Committee Provided feedback on the economic effects of recent 3.1.2 PS (ZEMC) meeting. bushfires and floods for City of Port Lincoln. Meeting with District Council of Cleve Mayor and Senior 3.1.3 DD Staff, and RDAWEP staff to discuss economic development and opportunities and create an Economic Development Plan. Various meetings with RDSA CEO’s on the effect of Established a RDSA Regional Blueprint for recovery, re- 3.1.2 DD COVID-19. imagining and growth. Met with Regional Coordinator, Primary Industries and Monthly meeting to discuss projects and programs within 3.1.2 DD Regions SA. the region. Met with Port Lincoln City Council Mayor. Discussion on priorities and strategic planning for the 3.1.2 DD Council. Weekly meetings with Minister Nola Marino, Assistant 3.1.2 DD Minister for Regional Development regarding COVID-19 response and recovery. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for May was Sent to 4,148 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by .54% to 1,102. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 5 May 2020. 31.66% open rate. 5.91% click rate. RDAWEP corporate website decreased page views by 32.21% to 6,856. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 98 changes were made to the database in May. At 31 May, the database listed 5,340 contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL Meeting with City of Port Lincoln (CPL), Department of Staff changes at CPL saw the RAP process and appointment New agreements with 10 Councils reached, EOI 3.1.1 PS Planning, and Local Government Association of South of a RAM fall behind. Provided coaching, advice and advertised for RAP members, and RAM appointed. Australia to lead the fast track implementation of the templates to bring the process up to speed. Regional Assessment Panel (RAP) and Regional Assessment Manager (RAM) – all steps that are required towards a joint planning board. Met with 11 councils to discuss regional economic Outlined what local government can do as well as how local 3.1.4 PS recovery post COVID-19. government will be affected by COVID-19 induced recession. Met with 4 regional LGAs to discuss regional economic With limited capacity across the region, working together Outcomes were fed into Regional Organisation of 3.1.2 PS development and tourism. and sharing economic development and tourism projects, Councils Business Plan. and sharing insights provides tangible results. Met with District Council of Cleve Discussion with Mayor, CEO and Senior staff on economic 3.1.3 DD development opportunities for Council. Met with Port Lincoln City Council Mayor and CEO. Discussion on economic development, priorities and 3.1.2 DD strategic planning. Met with Regional Coordinator, Primary Industries and Monthly meeting to discuss projects and programs within 3.1.2 DD Regions SA. the region. Teleconference with Minister Nola Marino, Assistant Weekly meetings regarding Covid-19 response and recovery. 3.1.2 DD Minister for Regional Development. Teleconference with CEO’s of RDSA Weekly teleconferences on COVID-19 response and recovery 3.1.2 DD

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? APRIL (Cont.) Media interviews. Various media enquiries on the effect of COVID-19 on the 3.1.6 DD Eyre Peninsula region. SA Regional Recovery Met with other RDSA’s to produce Regional Blueprint – 3.1.7 DD recovery, re-imagining and growth document. Upper Spencer Gulf Cities Group Discussion with the Executive Officer in regard to planning 3.1.3 DD and recovery for the Whyalla region. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for April was Sent to 4,146 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by .54% to 1,096. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 2 April 2020. 34.27% open rate. 5.39% click rate. RDAWEP corporate website decreased page views by 53.88% to 9,065. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 62 changes were made to the database in April. At 30 April, the database listed 5,319 contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH Hosted 2 workshops on the use of profile.id for Local 15 Local Government representatives attended, and very Ongoing 3.1.3 BR Government partners, including economic and positive feedback was received. demographic profiles and economic benefit modelling tools. RDAWEP provide free use of these tools for Local Government partners. Presented at the Cummins Business Breakfast on several Presentation was well received. The Cummins Business community were impressed 3.1.3 BR/SS initiatives including Spendmapp data. Provided an with the level of information Spendmapp was able insight into the Southern Eyre Peninsula economy and to deliver associated opportunities. COVID -19 • Continuous survey identifying people looking for work, Ongoing 3.1.6 BR RDAWEP is providing strategic support and assistance their skills, skills needs, location etc. including: • Matching businesses to people and people to businesses • Collating and distributing/communicating local, state for employment and production. and Australian Government initiatives across the • Assisting industry and government with identifying and region. addressing supply chain issues and solutions. • Meeting with the Federal Minister on a weekly or more • Assisting industry and Government to innovate quickly but frequent basis to directly update on regional/local carefully and connect to rapidly changing markets, supply impacts to influence Australian Government response chain and investment. (for example the importance of maintaining air travel • Working with Local Government to compile, group and to health access and delivery or the need to direct bring forward for investment and action projects identified funding and urgently address telecommunication in asset management plans and other documents. weaknesses in the region or ways to better support • Working with industry to identify and make investment Indigenous communities). ready, projects that will form the platform for stabilisation, • Continuous survey of business and industry for recovery and employment. gathering and communicating real time impacts on • Supporting the Australian Government COVID-19 supply chain, income, staff, and outlook. Coordination Commission as it applies to regions. • Supporting and influencing the Premiers Industry Response

and Recovery Council. Met with Port Lincoln City Council Mayor and CEO. Discussion on economic development, priorities and 3.1.2 DD strategic planning. Met with Regional Coordinator, Primary Industries and Monthly meeting to discuss projects and programs within 3.1.2 DD Regions SA. the region.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W W E L L DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? MARCH (Cont.) Met with CEO, District Council of Tumby Bay. Discussion on strategic priorities, regional economics, port 3.1.2 DD developments and tourism. Teleconference with Minister Nola Marino, Assistant Covid-19 update and response on the effect on regions. 3.1.3 DD Minister for Regional Development. Teleconference with CEO’s of RDSA. Discussion on Covid-19 and the effect on regions. 3.1.3 DD Teleconference with District Council of Elliston. Provided advice and assistance with economic development 3.1.2 DD and tourism plans. Various media interviews on Covid-19 and the region’s 3.1.6 DD response. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for March was Sent to 4,229 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 5.87% to 3.1.6 SH distributed on 11 March 2020. 33.83% open rate. 8.23% click rate. 1,090. RDAWEP corporate website increased page views by 40.29% to 13,950. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 206 changes were made to the database in March. At 31 March, the database listed 5,337 contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? FEBRUARY Met with Premier, the Hon Steven Marshall MP and Attended community meeting at Cleve for discussion on 3.1.2 DD Minister for Regional Development. drought response. Attended the EPLGA meeting and conference hosted by 3.1.2 DD Wudinna District Council. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for February was Sent to 4,017 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 1.65% to 3.1.6 SH distributed on 5 February 2020. 29.20% open rate. 1,026. 9.25% click rate. RDAWEP corporate website increased page views by 15.31% to 8,329. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 308 changes were made to the database in February. At 29 February, the database listed 5,288 contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JANUARY Meeting with EPLGA President Discussion on shared service agreement between EPLGA and 3.1.2 DD RDAWEP for CEO position. Met with CEO of LGA. Discussion on LGA and RDAWEP cooperation and 3.1.2 DD collaboration on procurement processes. Attended the RDSA CEO’s meeting in Adelaide and 3.1.7 DD discussed bushfire update and disaster recovery. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by .69% to 1,009. 3.1.6 SH RDAWEP corporate website increased page views by 14.75% to 7,053. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 31 changes were made to the database in December. At 31 January, the database listed 5,236 contacts.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEM BER Meeting with the President of EPLGA re recruitment of 3.1.2 DD EPLGA’s Executive Officer. Monthly meeting with City of Port Lincoln Mayor and Discussion on economic development, priorities and 3.1.2 DD CEO. strategic planning. Meeting with Helen Smith, SA Fire and Emergency Discussion re SAFECOM’s project to establish a business 3.1.5 DD Service Commission (SAFECOM). network from across the sector to increase volunteering in the CFS. Attendance at the EPLGA Board meeting. Discussions re regional local government issues and 3.1.2 DD networking. Attended the RDSA Board and CEO’s meeting in 3.1.7 DD Adelaide to discuss National Forum, regional deals, drought conditions, transit freight report update and Regional Strategy update, Building Better Regions Fund, Food SA Export Hub, updating annual statistics and Pipeline report. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for December was Sent to 4,009 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 1.49% to 3.1.6 SH distributed on 10 December 2019. 31.18% open rate. 1,002. 7.20% click rate. RDAWEP corporate website decreased page views by -39.53% to 6,012. Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 19 changes were made to the database in December. At 31 December, the database listed 5,233 3.1.6 SH contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOVEMBER Presented as part of the City of Port Lincoln Draft The Community Forum was very successful with more than 3.1.2 BR Masterplan Community Forum outlining the importance 80 people attending. of liveable communities. Regional Strategic Plan has been advanced including Various discussions and presentations across all levels of 3.1.1 BR the potential for a regional deals approach to government have been positive. implementation. Documentation produced for government consultation. Met with Port Lincoln City Council Mayor and CEO re 3.1.2 DD economic development progress and strategic planning. Met with the CEO and senior staff of Whyalla City 3.1.2 DD Council re Council’s withdrawal of funding to RDAWEP. Attended the RDA National Forum in Canberra. Met with various Australian Government representatives to 3.1.2 DD support infrastructure investment in the region. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for November was Sent to 3,986 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 1.41% to 987. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 4 November 2019. 31.87% open rate. RDAWEP corporate website decreased page views 8.18% click rate. by -5.01% to 8,389. Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 209 changes were made to the database in November. At 30 November, the database listed 5,231 3.1.6 SH contacts.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Meeting with EPLGA and EPNRM representatives Discussion on re-establishment of Drought Task Force 3.1.5 DD Met with Whyalla Chamber of Commerce Executive Provided support and established relations. 3.1.2 DD Attended Tumby Bay Community Consultation Group Presentation and community consultation on Free Eyre’s Port 3.1.2 DD Meeting Spencer wharf project. Met with neighbouring RDA’s Cross regional collaboration to discuss opportunities in 3.1.5 DD Spencer Gulf. Attended RDA CEO’s meeting Discussed drought funds, regional development strategy, 3.1.2 DD RDA national conference and 2020 State Conference. Hosted Spendmapp training and workshop for Local Representatives from all subscribing councils attended. 3.1.5 BR Government partners. Presentations to Bendigo Bank (Tumby Bay and Port Presentations were well received. 3.1.5 BR Lincoln) Boards on local economy and summary of Spendmapp data. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for October was Sent to 4,004 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 2.05% to 973. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 3 October 2019. 31.95% open rate. RDAWEP corporate website increased page views by 6.75% click rate. 12.54% to 8,810. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 48 changes were made to the database in October. At 31 October, the database listed 5,254 contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? H O W WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Met with Port Lincoln City Council Mayor and CEO Discussed master planning for back of Marina and Proper 3.1.2 DD Bay properties. Attended the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Reported on RDAWEP activities, State and Australian 3.1.2 DD Association Board meeting. Government opportunities for grants and programs, updated on the Community Solar Project and recommended EPLGA, EPNRM and RDAWEP restart the EP Drought Taskforce. Discussion with RDA CEO’s re collaborative 3.1.3 DD opportunities statewide. Met with Whyalla City Council Mayor and CEO. Discussed migration, workforce, education and the 3.1.2 DD steelworks. Attended RDSA AGM and General Meeting. 3.1.2 DD Met with RDAWEP Board Chair and Deputy Chair. Discussed the Board’s structure and planned for a meeting 3.1.6 DD in Ceduna in December. Presentation to DC Lower Eyre Peninsula on major Presentation was well received and data will be 3.1.2 BR projects, and community and economic profiles, used in councils ongoing planning and delivery. including Spendmapp data. Presentation to Port Lincoln Business Breakfast as part Presentation focused on Spendmapp data and local The presentation was well received and further 3.1.2 BR of the City of Port Lincoln’s Strategic Plan consultation. economic drivers and opportunities. requests for presentations have been made.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER (Cont.) RDAWEP met with CFS Regional Leaders to discuss 3.1.6 BR projects including Community Solar and Space as well as identify future processes for consultation, and engagement. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for September was Sent to 3,998 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 2.20% to 953. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 6 September 2019. 29.15% open rate. RDAWEP corporate website decreased page views 6.23% click rate. by -3.06% to 7,705. Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 104 changes were made to the database in September. At 30 September, the database listed 5,274 3.1.6 SH contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? AUGUST The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for August was Sent to 3,998 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 2.36% to 932. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 9 August 2019. 29.64% open rate. RDAWEP corporate website decreased page views 7.51% click rate. by -22.27% to 7,941. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 104 changes were made to the database in August. At 31 August, the database listed 5,267 contacts. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Monthly meeting with Port Lincoln City Council and Discussions on economic development progress and 3.1.2 DD District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula’s Mayors and strategic planning. CEOs. Met with the Chairperson of Port Lincoln Chamber of Discussions around existing support to local business and Ongoing 3.1.2 DD Commerce. tourism within the Port Lincoln region. Met with the Regional Coordinator from PIRSA. Discussions on projects and program collaboration and Ongoing 3.1.2 DD corroboration between RDAWEP and PIRSA. Attended SA Regions Rising Conference with RDAWEP At the event, the key drivers of regional development were The event was designed to lift and amplify 3.1.2 DD Chair Bryan Trigg and Deputy Chair Malcolm Catt discussed through an economic and social lens. The event engagement with our national market to ensure was an opportunity for leaders to connect with other regions even better outcomes for regional Australia. It and discuss regional development solutions. creates a national platform for regional leaders to engage directly with key industry representatives, government, political leaders and the community sector on the most important opportunities and challenges facing regions. Presentation to a professional group and assisted with 3.1.2 DD Certified Practicing status. Attended RDA CEOs meeting. Discussions held around Pipeline Report, RDA Adelaide 3.1.7 DD engagement, Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA), the review of Vocational Education Training (VET) for school students and the Regional Development Strategy. Teleconference with ID Profile – demographic resources Discussions regarding progressing data accuracy for the 3.1.3 DD region.

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ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY (Cont.) Attended and presented at the Regional Development Input from the public forum to create a strategy that will Ongoing 3.1.7 DD Strategy Forum in Whyalla. help our regional economies, support people in their choice to live in regional communities, and ensure regional SA is revitalised and prosperous. The RDAWEP Regional Newsletter for July was Sent to 3,985 recipients. RDAWEP Facebook audience grew by 1.75% to 910. 3.1.6 SH distributed on 8 July 2019 30.86% open rate. RDAWEP corporate website increased page views by 8.53% click rate. 11.59% to 9,260. 3.1.6 SH Maintain a database of regional stakeholders. 42 changes were made to the database in July. At 31 July, the database listed 5,258 contacts.

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3.2 Grants and Investment Pursue regional funding opportunities.

ACTIONS 3.2.1 Support a cross-agency approach to grants and investment. 3.2.2 Identify grant funding opportunities and communicate grant program information to stakeholders. 3.2.3 Maintain a pipeline reporting mechanism to monitor and promote projects. 3.2.4 Assess grant readiness and provide advice to stakeholders about project proposals. 3.2.6 Support access to government funding programs through assistance with business cases, project management plans and grant applications. 3.2.7 Provide feedback and advice to government departments about options to improve grant program processes.

Objective • Increase the level of investment in the region. • To support stakeholders to obtain funding from government programs. The provision of a cross-agency team will broaden the expertise base and maximise opportunities for investment attraction. Rationale • Organisations and Councils in regional areas are experiencing a long-term trend of increasing operational costs and growing dependence on government support from grants and subsidies. Government funding dependence is heightened with larger development projects, because regional areas typically lack the population base to raise sufficient revenue to cover project capex. Regional organisations are consequently competing against each other for limited funding from government programs. • Access to government funding is highly competitive and becoming increasingly more difficult. Thresholds for evidence-based supporting documentation are being raised, and partner funding contribution requirements are being tightened. • To have any chance of funding success from government programs, organisations are now required to invest considerable human and financial resources into the preparation of high quality, professional grant applications.

Background/Ongoing Activities • Communication in regard to State Government support for multiple industry development projects and initiatives is ongoing. • Provide information on grants and funding opportunities to stakeholders and community via Facebook, RDAWEP website and RDAWEP monthly regional newsletter.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JUNE Letters of support provided to four regional businesses 3.2.6 DD for applications for the Regional Growth Fund. Regional Growth Fund Support provided to; Ongoing

Support provided to local business and organisations to Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation - Ceduna Art and Culture apply for the Regional Growth Fund. Centre DC Elliston - Locks Well Staircase Streaky Bay and District Community Complex - Oval Irrigation Renascor Resources - SA Regional Advanced Manufacturing Graphite Project Ferretti International - Steel Processing Centre EP Ocean Jacket Fishery Export Cluster - Processing and Packaging Infrastructure District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula - Coffin Bay town centre Thrive Construct - Destination Resort Whyalla EP Seafoods - Live Holding Facility Discovery Parks - Water Park at Streaky Bay Southern Ocean Express - Supply Chain System Southern Launch - Rocket Launch Facility ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? DECEMBER Assisted DC of Streaky Bay to obtain information for Feedback was provided on Eyre Peninsula’s position in the 3.2.6 SS their BBRF submission. South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? NOV EMBER Provided Letter of Support to DC Streaky for the 3.2.6 DD proposed Streaky Bay Water Park installation. Provided Letter of Support to EPLGA for the proposed EP 3.2.6 DD Regional Events and Branding Strategy. ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? OCTOBER Met with Chimeara representatives in Melbourne Discussed various project funding opportunities. 3.2.1 DD Provided a letter of support to Streaky Bay and Districts 3.2.6 DD Community Complex for oval irrigation support through Grassroots Football, Cricket and Netball Facility Program. Provided a letter of support to Moose Industries for 3.2.6 DD funding to develop an ‘Advanced Manufacturing Centre’ in Port Lincoln.

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ACTION WHAT DID WE DO? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? SEPTEMBER Meeting with Eco Sustainability to discuss venture 3.2.2 DD capital funding for various projects. ACTION W H A T D I D W E D O ? HOW WELL DID WE DO IT? DID IT HAVE AN IMPACT? JULY Provided letter of support to the District Council of DCLEP is applying to the South Australian Regional Growth Ongoing 3.2.2 DD Lower Eyre Peninsula (DCLEP). Fund for grant funding to install solar panels at the Port Lincoln Airport precinct. RDAWEP were contacted by a local council to provide a RDAWEP used its networks to obtain three more quotes for The new quotes are competitive and RDAWEP is 3.2.2 PS letter of support for Australian Government Funding for the capital works. working with council to maximise community a capital works project. While the project had merit, benefit with an associated project at the same time. RDAWEP provided advice that the type of capital works was not in scope of the funding program and there was not enough time to complete the funding application before the deadline. This was agreed to by the council and RDAWEP offered to obtain further quotes for a variation in capital works to provide a similar outcome for less.

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