Our State - South Australia

South Australia’s unique appeal and outstanding potential for nature-based tourism have resulted in a number of partnerships between the private and public sectors. Find out more from the Department for Environment and Water’s Matt Johnson, the South Australia Tourism Industry Council’s Shaun de Bruyn and the Australian Walking Company’s Heath Garrett.

The Superloop Adelaide 500 is widely regarded as one of the best touring car events in the world. Hear from the race’s General Manager Alistair MacDonald who talks about changes to this year’s program, event and concert precincts.

Find out how a new initiative called ‘Ask for Angela’ aims to keep people in pubs and clubs safe. The Australian Hotels Association SA’s Wendy Bevan, the Women’s and Children’s Health Network’s Katrina Dee and the Strathmore, Woodville and Brompton Hotels’ Rebecca Barnes talk about this internationally recognised safety campaign.

Our food supply is among the safest in the world, however each year an estimated 5.4 million Australians contract a food borne illness. Director of SA Health’s Food and Controlled Drugs Branch Dr Fay Jenkins talks about how to prevent them through good hygiene and safe food handling practices.  

While the number of children in state care has grown recently, there are now fewer families that are coming forward to help them. Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection Cathy Taylor, Centacare’s Leanne Haddad and Amalie Mannik and foster carer Carol Murray talk about the challenges and rewards that come with caring for a foster child.

Adelaide’s arts organisations are working together to maximise the impact of South Australia’s festivals on a national and international level. Executive Director of the Adelaide Festival Rob Brookman and Adelaide Fringe Director Heather Croall discuss the opportunities for collaboration.

There are a number of people across South Australia who are helping to ensure that our parks and natural playgrounds are accessible to those of all physical abilities. Find out more from the Department for Environment and Water’s Yvie Eglinton and Sean Benz, and co-founder and Program Manager at Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries Inc. Carl Charter.

South Australia’s first specialist entrepreneurial schools will deliver learning programs that will promote and encourage entrepreneurial mindsets in students. Find out more about our state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem from Chief Entrepreneur and Chair of Nova Systems Jim Whalley, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of start-up Daitum Ian Scriven and Principal of Heathfield High School Roy Page...

Heatwaves can sometimes threaten the health and safety of vulnerable members of our community. Telecross REDi is a service activated by the Department of Human Services when an extreme weather event is declared. Director of Concessions and Support Services in DHS Katherine Hawkins, the Bureau of Meteorology’s State Manager (SA) John Nairn and Acting Director of Red Cross South Australia and Red Cr...

Each year, TAFE SA accepts more than 70,000 student enrolments and delivers training at over 300 locations right across South Australia. Learn more from TAFE SA’s Alex Reid and fashion design student Sarah Twyford who talk about South Australia’s largest vocational education and training provider.

Remembrance Day 2018 is of particular importance as it commemorates the centenary of the Armistice that ended First World War hostilities. It also marks the culmination of four years of commemorative services and events, coordinated by Veterans SA and ex-service organisations in South Australia. Learn more from the Director of Veterans SA - who is also a veteran with 30 years of service - Rob Mant...

Cycling Australia has achieved consistent medal success at all major Games and World Championships over the past decade and its success has been underpinned by the consistent flow of local talent from the South Australian Sports Institute’s cycling program. SASI Director Wes Battams and Cycling Australia Head Coach of Men’s Track Endurance Tim Decker talk about plans for a custom designed multi-sp...

South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme will give 40,000 households access to State Government grants of up to $6,000 to help pay for the installation of a home battery system. These subsidies have been matched by $100million in finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation which will provide low-interest loans for the balance of the battery and new solar if required. Find out more from Minister...

The Port Adelaide Football Club’s Aboriginal Programs are seeing more and more Aboriginal students completing their year 12 studies and transitioning into further study and/or employment. Learn more from the club’s Paul Vandenbergh, the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy’s Rigby Barnes and program coordinator of Port Adelaide’s Aboriginal AFL Academy Marlon Motlop.

This year’s Adelaide Fashion Festival features more than 40 South Australian labels showing on the runway – the most ever – among more than 20 events across the city. The festival’s creative director Chris Kontos, designer and creator of local label Autark, Sophia McMahon, and Liz and Eric Foubert from Caleche caught up with Alan Hickey to talk about the festival on this week’s ‘Our State’.

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme aims to help people at risk of domestic violence to find out if their current or former partner has a history of violent criminal offences. Find out more from SAPOL’s Mark Wieszyk and Ian Humby, and Women’s Safety Services SA’s Katherine Cock.

South Australia’s upcoming naval shipbuilding projects will create thousands of new jobs for decades to come and will drive a new approach to the development of a highly skilled workforce. Learn more from Director, Aerospace at Defence SA and at the South Australian Space Industry Centre Reg Carruthers, SAGE Automation CEO/Director Adrian Fahey, University of South Australia Director, Defence Matt...

World Tourism Day - 27 September - is celebrated to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. Here in South Australia, tourism is a super-growth sector and currently sits at a record-breaking $6.7 billion. Chief Executive of the South Australian Tourism Commission Rodney Harrex updates us on the state of...

Skilling South Australia will create over 20 000 new apprenticeships and traineeships over the next four years. General Manager Apprenticeship Support at Business SA Peter Adams, Director of Business Development at Adelaide Health Tech Dan Naylor and electrical apprentice Alex Walker discuss this $203 million partnership between the South Australian State Government and the Federal Government.

For 21 years, the Rural Ambassador Award has seen hundreds of young people participate in the program at local show, association and state levels making substantial contributions to their communities. Learn more from State Rural Ambassador Award co-ordinator Peter Angus, SA Rural Ambassador winner 2017 Sarah Hazel and Young Rural Ambassador Winner 2018 Caitlin Heppner.

South Australia’s biggest event - the Royal Adelaide Show - kicks off on Friday and SAPOL’s strong presence will include something new this year. Find out more from Chief Inspector Alex Zimmerman, Senior Sergeant Sue O’Connor and Sergeant Julie Jones.

The Governor’s Multicultural Awards acknowledge individuals and organisations who promote cultural diversity in our community. His Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia and His Honour Judge Rauf Soulio, District Court of South Australia and Chair of the judging panel, discuss the awards and who can nominate.

During National Science Week, thousands of events are held around the country to shine a light on the work of our researchers. Dr Adrian Elliott from the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute and University of Adelaide discusses his latest study which aims to understand more about athletes’ hearts and how they adapt over time.

The Art Gallery of South Australia’s recent announcements include the appointment of Rhana Devenport as the Gallery’s new Director, record-breaking attendances for blockbuster exhibition Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay and 1 million visitors in the last financial year. The Gallery’s Assistant Director of Artistic Programs Lisa Slade discusses what’s next for the secon...

State Emergency Service volunteers respond to a range of emergencies including floods, storm events and road crashes, and provide assistance to SAPOL and the CFS. SES Manager Training and Organisational Development Rachel Rowett and SES Capability Coordinator Dave O’Shannessy discuss what it takes to be a volunteer.