Regions
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Thriving Regions Fund
The State Government committed $15 million annually to supports regional projects. These enable industries to grow jobs and strengthen regional communities.
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Investment in regions
Administering state funding for regional connectivity and Regional Development Australia initiatives, as aligned with Australian Government priorities.
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Partnerships
We work to strengthen partnerships between regional communities, business, and all tiers of government to benefit regional SA.
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Ag Town of the Year Award
This award recognises South Australian towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and growing their communities.
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AgriFutures Rural Women's Award
This award acknowledges and supports the essential role Australian women play in rural industries, businesses and communities.
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Principal Regional Advisors
Our regional advisors are located across South Australia, providing support and a local contact point for communities.
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South Australian regions
State Government departments and agencies use consistent boundaries to define 12 administrative regions in SA.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) divides the state into broader areas to coordinate regional development. These are classified as greater Adelaide and the following 8 country regions:
- Adelaide Hills
- Barossa, Light and Lower Light
- Eyre and Western
- Far North (Flinders Ranges, Outback, and APY Lands)
See our regional fun facts and statistics for SA (), including key attractions across the state.
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands
The traditional Aboriginal owners have freehold title and certain rights over more than 103,000 square kilometres in the Far North, known as the APY Lands. This allows descendants from Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, and Ngaanyatjarra to determine how the land is managed.
There are 7 main communities within the APY Lands and around 20 homelands. These support over 2,000 Anangu people who have a deep cultural and spiritual bond with their country.
