USING TRANSPORT IN REGIONAL COMMUNITIES TO ENABLE WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Delivery Partners
“Connecting People to Jobs in Regional SA“
ACTA, in partnership with Local Jobs (North West and Mid North) and Adelaide University, is progressing the project “Using Transport in Regional Communities to Enable Workforce Participation in South Australia.”
Across regional South Australia, employers are struggling to fill roles in key industries, while many individuals remain unemployed or underemployed. A critical barrier is the inability to physically access work, driven by:
- Limited transport options
- Driver licensing barriers
- Financial and administrative constraints
The result is a structurally disconnected labour market, where jobs and workers are not effectively aligned.
A Project Advisory Group comprising representatives from partner organisations, transport and driver training providers, education and training organisations and relevant government agencies supports implementation, oversight and co-design throughout the project lifecycle.
How will the project be delivered?
The project commenced in April 2026, bringing together an Advisory Group made up of organisations across government, transport, employment, education, and driver licensing services. Members include:
- Adelaide University
- Australian Community Transport Association
- Department for Infrastructure and Transport
- Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
- Department of Human Services
- Get Home Safe Foundation
- RAA
- Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance
- Uniting Country SA
- Workforce Australia – Local Jobs
The project will run through to November 2026 and conclude with a Final Report presented to the Advisory Group.
At the end of the seven-month project, partners and stakeholders will receive a comprehensive Final Report outlining key findings, evidence gathered, practical recommendations, and opportunities for future action.
The project will be delivered in three phases:
Advisory Group Meeting Dates:
- Project Kick-off Meeting: 1 April 2026
- 2nd Meeting: 4 May 2026
- 3rd Meeting: 3 June 2026
- 4th Meeting: 22 July 2026
- 5th Meeting: 10 September 2026
- Final Meeting: 24 November 2026
Dates from September to November are indicative only and may change over the course of the project.
Co-design workshop – 6 july 2026
This section contains the information pack distributed to participants of the Co-Design Workshop held on 6 July 2026 as part of the project Using Transport in Regional Communities to Enable Workforce Participation in South Australia. The materials provided participants with background information on the project, workshop objectives, discussion themes, agenda, venue details, and supporting resources to assist attendees in preparing for the workshop and contributing effectively to the co-design process.