Go South – with our support
At the City of Onkaparinga, we know that business success doesn’t happen in isolation.
That’s why we work alongside you to remove barriers, open doors, and connect you with the right people, resources and opportunities.
Our dedicated support includes:
Business concierge
Single point of contact with Economic Growth & Tourism team members to help you navigate the support you need.
Funding support
Local grant programs and guidance to secure state and federal funding.
Mentoring
Access to experienced advisors through our Southern Business Mentoring Program.
Capability building
Practical learning opportunities covering topics from marketing to finance and digital skills.
Tourism support
Marketing, product development and growth opportunities through the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast brand, Visitor Centre located in McLaren Vale and regional collaboration with Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism.
Activation
Initiatives to drive visitation and vibrancy across our mainstreets, town centres and coastal precincts.
Supplier opportunities
Connect with council procurement and major projects supply chains.
Marketing support
Profile-raising opportunities through the Go South Go Local campaign and tourism marketing platforms.
Networks
Strong local business networks to support peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.
Small Business Friendly Council Charter initiative
Our commitment to creating a best practice business-friendly environment.
Industry collaboration
Close collaboration with universities, training providers, and industry groups to support workforce and innovation.
Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or a new investor, our role is to make your journey simpler, faster and more rewarding. Together, we can ensure your business not only grows but thrives in Onkaparinga.
Why talk to council first?
Successful investment starts with the right partnerships, and the City of Onkaparinga should be your first point of contact, not your last.
Engaging with council early helps investors and developers make informed decisions, identify opportunities, and navigate local planning and infrastructure requirements with confidence. We understand the region’s dynamics, from land availability and zoning to community expectations and development sequencing and can help streamline your investment journey from concept to completion.
When investors partner with us from the outset, projects are better aligned, community support is stronger, and outcomes are faster and more successful for everyone involved.