FRD

Commencing in April 2009, Fleurieu Regional Development conducted the first stage of a Small Business Survey in an endeavor to monitor the impact of the economic downturn on businesses in the Fleurieu Region.

Stage 2 of the survey is designed to assess changes in businesses and the impact of the economic crises over the last 6 months.

Click here to take the survey.

Results of Stage 1 of the survey are available by clicking here

New Career Development Centre-Fleurieu Careers

Click here to find out more information. Fleurieu Careers operates from 3 Eyre Terrace and has an outreach service which also is provided in Goolwa, Strathalbyn and Yankalilla. Fleurieu Careers is currently taking appointments from people wishing to speak with a career practitioner. The service is free to eligible people.

What We Do 

Service Guide

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Fleurieu Regional Development was established in 1992 in partnership with State Government (through the Office of Regional Affairs) and Local Government Authorities (Alexandrina Council, City of Victor Harbor & District Council of Yankalilla), to facilitate economic development in the region.

FRD aims to stimulate and nurture sustainable economic development that respects the environment and cultural heritage of the Fleurieu region.

The FRD, in partnership with business, government and other stakeholders will develop a stronger, sustainable regional economy by:

• Identifying business needs and opportunities
• Increasing business capacity and capabilities
• Maximising investment
• Expanding our regional skills and expertise
• Facilitating necessary physical & social infrastructure

How can we help you?

The key objective of the Board is to "grow the economic base of the region". This objective will be achieved by the Board & Staff, as it delivers services and carries out a range of activities associated with economic development including:

• Provision of advice and assistance to regional businesses
• Provide Small Business with development assistance
• Develop and implement strategies for enterprise growth
• Investment attraction to the region
• Develop and implement strategies to assist individual sectors
• Facilitate employment creation and/or retention opportuities
• Improve the skills capacity of the region through employment and training initiatives
• Ensure regional infrastructure is adequate to accommodate growth
• Maintain the region’s environment through sustainable development
• Develop effective relationships with key policy and decision makers
• Participate in policy development at regional, state & federal levels

Programs

• State and Commonwealth Government economic development programs
• Business Assistance Programs
• Regional Employment Initiatives
• Regional Training Initiatives

Meet our People

Supported by State & Local Government

Fleurieu Regional Development was established in 1992 in partnership with the State Government and Local Government Authorities to facilitate economic development in the region.