Tailem Business & Tourism Inc

29/09/2026

📣 Thinking about turning an idea into a tourism experience?

The South Australian Tourism Commission's Tourism 101 workshop is coming to our region, offering a practical introduction to South Australia's tourism industry.

Whether you're a new or emerging tourism operator, exploring tourism opportunities for your business, or looking to diversify your existing offering, this free workshop will help you better understand the tourism landscape and how to engage with visitors.

📅 Wednesday, 14 October 2026
🕑 2:00pm to 5:00pm
📍 Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge
💲 Free to attend

Learn who visits South Australia, what visitors are looking for, and how your business can make the most of tourism opportunities.

Register via the link in the post below 👇

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong, our Tourism 101 workshop is coming to you!

Turn your idea into a tourism experience by learning all about the South Australia’s tourism landscape and get started in the industry with confidence.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, 14 October at the Bridgeport Hotel.

To learn more and register, visit: https://www.tourism.sa.gov.au/support/industry-capability-programs/tourism-101

If you’re based in the Riverland, Tourism 101 will be headed your way in November.

24/09/2026

22/09/2026

🏆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 🏆

It's time to celebrate our home-grown heroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

The Citizen of the Year Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community who through their contributions make our district a better place to live, work or visit. They offer outstanding service and enable our communities to be stronger 💪 as a result of their tireless efforts.

Nominations are now open for the following categories:
🟢 Citizen of the Year
🟢 Young Citizen of the Year
🟢 Community Event of the Year
🟢 Community Project of the Year

Nominations close at 📆 5:00pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

Head to Council's website to nominate now! (🔗 link in the comments below)

25/08/2026

We're inviting the Tailem Bend community to learn more about our proposed Firmus AI infrastructure development in Tailem Bend.

See the plans, ask questions and chat with our team by attending one of the upcoming community information sessions:

Community Drop-in Information Session - Saturday 29 August, Tailem Bend Town Hall

Session 1: 9:30 am - 10:15 am ACST
Session 2: 10:30 am - 11:15 am ACST
Session 3: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm ACST
Session 4: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ACST

Online Webinar - Wednesday 26 August, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACST

Register to attend here: firmus.co/sa-community

25/08/2026

✨ || Community Grants NOW OPEN || 🙌

📣 Applications are now open for the 2026/27 Community Grants Program!

🫵 Groups who are developing activities, events and programs that benefit the Coorong community could receive a financial boost of up to $5,000 in funding.

We are welcoming applications for:
🔸Small Community Grants
🔸 Community Event Grants
🔸Community Project Grants
🔸 Individual, Sport & Cultural Grants

✍️ Applications close at 📆 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🖱 Head to our website to find the online application forms and more information: 👇 www.coorong.sa.gov.au/communitygrants

03/08/2026

💙 Help Shape the Future of Healthcare in the Coorong! 💙

📢 We have ONE community member position vacant on the Coorong Community Health Advancement & Advisory Committee and we're looking for someone passionate about making a difference!

🏥 Do you use local health services? 👩‍⚕️ Visit a GP, allied health provider or hospital? 💭 Have ideas about what's working well and where improvements are needed?

Your lived experience matters.

We're seeking Expressions of Interest from community members who can help identify gaps in local health services and contribute to strategies that improve access to healthcare across our district.

✅ No health qualifications required
✅ Community members encouraged to apply
✅ Share your experiences and insights
✅ Help shape better health outcomes for our region

Together, we can build a healthier future for the Coorong community. 🌱💙

📅 Expressions of Interest close Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

🔗 Find out more and apply: www.coorong.sa.gov.au/EOI

27/07/2026

20/07/2026

🌟 FREE Disability Inclusion Training Opportunity 🌟

Want to build your confidence and understanding around disability inclusion?

Join us for the Disability Inclusion Training – Foundations workshop on 📅 14 August 2026.

This free training is a great opportunity for community members, volunteers, businesses, and organisations to learn practical ways to create more inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone. ♿💙

✅ Free to attend
✅ Build awareness and understanding
✅ Learn practical inclusion strategies
✅ Help create a more accessible community

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and make a positive difference in our community! 🌈🤝

📅 14 August 2026
🕐 1pm - 3pm
📍 Tailem Bend Town Hall

Register with Council via 📧 email [email protected] or ☎️ 1300 785 277

💙♿🌟

10/07/2026

📢 Firmus is hosting a community information session on the proposed AI Factory campus at Tailem Bend

Residents are invited to attend a community ℹ information session being hosted by Firmus at the Tailem Bend Town Hall next week.

Firmus leaders will provide information about the company's planned South Australian expansion, including the proposed AI Factory campus at 📍 Tailem Bend, and answer questions 🙋 from the community.

📅 Wednesday, 15 July 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 Tailem Bend Town Hall, Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend
📲Save the event in your calendar: https://www.facebook.com/events/2134329390477898

This session is organised and presented by Firmus and is an opportunity for community members to hear directly from the company about its plans and ask questions.

30/06/2026

🎨✨ Looking for something fun to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? ✨🎨

We’re bringing children’s illustrator Dave Atze Illustration to the Coorong Libraries this Firstival for a series of super fun drawing workshops your kids will LOVE! 🐸🦄🖍️

Dave is known for his quirky, colourful characters and hilarious creatures – and in these sessions, kids will create their very own!

They’ll get to:
🖍️ Draw silly monsters and cool characters
🎭 Let their imagination run wild
😂 Have lots of laughs while they learn

No experience needed – just a big imagination and a love of drawing 💡✨

📍 Workshop Locations & Times:
🟡 Coomandook Library – Tuesday 7 July, 10am
🟢 Tintinara Library – Tuesday 7 July, 2pm
🔵 Meningie Library – Wednesday 8 July, 10am
🟣 Tailem Bend Library – Wednesday 8 July, 2pm

⚠️ Places are limited at each session, so be quick!

📞 Bookings essential – contact your local library:
Coomandook: 8573 3007
Tintinara: 8757 2120
Meningie: 8575 1681
Tailem Bend: 8572 3275

🎉 A perfect school holiday activity for creative kids to try something new and have a great time!