Seeking Support

Funding available
Events South Australia's charter is to attract, develop and support special events in South Australia that generate substantial economic and social benefits for the State and promote the image and profile of Adelaide and South Australia to the rest of the country and the world.

Major events
Events South Australia proudly supports a variety of major events such as WOMADelaide, Adelaide Fringe, Australian Masters Games, World Bowls Championships, World Tennis Challenge and many more.

If you are seeking support for your next major event, please contact Events South Australia's Business Development Manager, Joanne Chadwick, or download the guideline document.

Joanne Chadwick
Business Development Manager
Phone +61 (8) 8463 4700
Email joanne.chadwick@tourism.sa.com

Regional Events and Festivals
Events South Australia provides funding through its Regional Events and Festivals Program to smaller events which promote South Australia and its regions as a tourism destination.

Events South Australia proudly supports events such as SALA, Melrose Fat Tyre Festival, Tunarama and Feast Festival through its Regional Events and Festivals Program.

For more information about the Regional Events and Festivals Program contact Events South Australia's Sponsored Events Coordinator or download the Application Information Form.
Please note the 2011/12 Regional Events and Festivals Program is now closed and will reopen again early 2012.

Kylie Wills
Sponsored Events Coordinator
Phone +61 (8) 8463 4697
Email kylie.wills @tourism.sa.com

Industry contacts
When planning an event, you will need the support of a number of stakeholders. Below is a list of useful contacts in South Australia:
Local Councils 
Venues 
Risk Management/Emergency response plan assistance – contact Events South Australia for more information on telephone 8463 4700

Helpful documents and templates
The South Australian Tourism Commission has a number of very useful documents on our corporate website.  You will find a business planning template, tips for creating a tourism package, advice on how to handle complaints, an international marketing checklist, information on sustainable tourism and much more.

Logos and images
The South Australian Media Gallery provides a range of photographs, video footage, editorial, maps and logos for use to media and the travel industry for the promotion of South Australia as a destination. Events sponsored by Events South Australia have access to our logo for inclusion on marketing collateral, signage etc. For information about how to access our logo please contact Events South Australia on 8463 4700.

Promoting your event
The South Australian Tourism Commission and Events South Australia invites you to promote your event online at no cost, by registering on our tourism database. We manage the South Australian arm of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, which can place your event in front of the growing number of people who use the internet to find holiday information. By completing and returning this event registration form, your event can be listed free of charge on the:
SA Tourism Commission website www.southaustralia.com
Australian Tourism Commission website www.australia.com
Your regional website where applicable, eg www.barossa.com
Other leading tourism websites that take their information from us.