SATIC, with the support of the Government of South Australia, the South Australian Tourism Commission and the Commonwealth Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure program, will be holding a ServiceIQ Workshop: Facebook Advertising for Tourism Operators – Riverland

With 17 million Australians spending an average of 12.5 hours a week on Facebook – this is where your target audience is playing. But the question is, how can we reach them, what messaging should we use, and what sort of return on investment can we expect?  In this practical and highly interactive 3-hour session you will learn:

• The different Facebook ad types and which is best – boosting, brand awareness, traffic to website and more
• The different types of audience targeting in Facebook
• How to run split testing and why you would
• Using the Facebook pixel to increase and measure conversions
• Quantifying your results using Google Analytics
• Metrics – what you should be monitoring, minimising and maximising to get the best ROI

Workshop details:

Trainer: Simone Douglas – Social Media AOK

Date and Time:

Wednesday, 6 June

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: 

Berri Hotel – Riverview Dr, Berri SA 5343

Investment: 
Standard registration – $65pp

Destination Riverland Industry Partner registration – $52pp
Partners subsidised by Destination Riverland.
Includes morning tea.

RSVP: Wednesday, 30 June
Spaces limited, bookings essential.

Register Now

The 2018 South Australian Regional Development Conference by Regional Development Australia in partnership with Economic Development Australia will be held in Kadina on the 7- 8th June 2018.

7th June (Conference/Dinner) and 8th June (Economic Development Masterclass).

Day 1: The Conference

The Economic Development Masterclass is presented by Economic Development Australia, the professional body for Australian Economic Developers.

Conference keynote and masterclass facilitator Roger Lee is Executive Director of Economic Development Central Oregon  (https://edcoinfo.com/team).  Oregon offers best in class examples of effective economic development and we are fortunate to have the insights and inside drop on what works for Regional Population Growth.

Other headline speakers include Aaron Hill of Deloitte Access Economics, Jack Archer of the Regional Australia Institute and Michael O’Neill of SACES.

Session 1: What works: International and National Best Practice examples and results
Session 2: Jobs led Population Growth – what needs to happen  at a state and regional level to facilitate investment and jobs
Session 3:  Vibrant Communities leading Population Growth – what can be done by us now – innovative solutions for regional facilities and community infrastructure projects.
Conference Dinner : The Conference Dinner will be held at Coopers Alehouse Wallaroo from 6:30pm till late.

Day 2 – Economic Development Masterclass 

The Economic Development Australia (EDA) Population Growth Master Class is designed to provide an in-depth discussion and learning experience based on the key themes of population growth developed during the conference.

The workshop is targeted at practitioners and policy makers in economic development, community development, planning and design.

Roger Lee the Executive Director from Economic Development Central Oregon will be a co-facilitator for the master class / workshop with Simon Millcock the CEO of the Legatus Group. Grazio Maiorano Director from URPS will present a case study from Latrobe Valley Economic Growth Zone and the Mid North Knowledge Partnership will outline information gathered through their regional and global research projects.

Bookings & Registration

NDS in conjunction with the Department of Industry and Skills are holding a wellbeing forum in Berri.  AsiaAus Leaders will look at how by exploring the notion of my best life, individuals in the NDIS workforce will better engage in systemic industry/organisation transformation by being in a better position to answer the fundamental question “what’s in it for me?”.

This workshop is suitable for all levels in the NDIS workforce.

Date and Time:

12th of June 2018

11.30 am to 3.30 pm

(Lunch included)

Location:

Berri Hotel

Riverview Dr Berri, SA 5343

Registrations: 

Register your attendance by clicking on the Eventbrite link below by COB on the 4th of June 2018.

Click Here to register.

Join us on Wednesday 13 June for drinks and canapes on the stunning Murray River Queen and hear from local professionals. This networking session is aimed at under 35’s and hopes to connect people professionally and socially.

On the night we will hear from the following people:

Matt Major, owner of Murray River Queen who will share his story of bringing the Murray River Queen to Renmark

Myles Fauser who moved to Renmark from Adelaide in December to commence his role at Renmark Paringa Council as the Environmental Officer

Brittany Evins who moved to Renmark to commence her journalism career with the ABC and was awarded the Renmark Rose Ambassador title in October 2017

James John, a Renmark local who has pursued a career as a solicitor and has returned to Renmark to work with the local children’s centre as a Community Development Coordinator. James has also ridden his motorbike around Australia raising awareness and funds for Children’s Cancer Research.

Each speaker has a compelling story to share so don’t miss out!

Date and Time:

Wednesday 13th of June

5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

Location:

Murray River Queen

Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark, SA 5341

Registrations: 

Registrations are now open!

Click here to register

PIRSA in conjunction with Riverland Wine are holding a workshop at Banrock Station where 3 renowned international wine experts will share their expertise and insights into how to create a destination wine experience.

At this workshop you can meet, hear from and talk with our special international experts, including:

• Jacques-Olivier Pesme from Kedge Business School in Bordeaux – a world expert in international marketing;
• Clay Gregory the President and CEO of Visit Napa Valley, who has also previously worked at Robert Mondavi Winery and Jackson Family Wines; and
• Miguel Ribeiro from Porto, who is the manager of the Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, 2 times Best of Wine Tourism winner in Portugal.

Take the opportunity to learn from another wine region, gather insight on marketing strategy, wine tourism, creating unforgettable cellar doors and more.

Date and Time:

11.15 am to 12.45 pm on the 22nd of June

Location: 

Banrock Station

Holmes Rd, Kingston on Murray SA 5331

Registrations:

For more information or to register your interest contact Jo Battersby from Riverland Wine

jo@riverlandwine.com.au

08 8584 6399

The 2018 Murray Bridge ALL Culture Fest will be held on Saturday, 23rd June in the Murray Bridge Town Hall. The Rural City of Murray Bridge, in collaboration with the Murraylands Migrant Resource Center and ac.care, are running the FREE event in celebration of Refugee Week 2018.

This years event will include an official Citizenship Ceremony, a variety of performances including singing and multicultural dancing, followed by a free afternoon tea.

Come along an enjoy!

Date and Time:

Saturday the 23rd of June

1.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Location:

Murray Bridge Town Hall

17 Bridge St, Murray Bridge SA 5253

For further information:
Please Contact-

8539 1182 or email s.zrna@murraybridge.sa.gov.au