Associations and Networks

Invest time in your business by cultivating relationships. Businesses in the Adelaide Hills have access to a range of business associations and networks that will support you to expand your business circle and grow your business. There are numerous options so it's just a matter of finding the ones that works for you and your business.

The Home Based Business Networking Group started in 2020 and hosts three Council facilitated networking events each year.

We are committed to supporting sustainable long-term economic growth through the retention of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses to the region. The Adelaide Hills region is a recognised lifestyle destination with a higher than average number of home-based businesses.

These events are an important part of Council's commitment to Small and Home-Based businesses. Each event endeavors to provide opportunities for business owners who operate fully or partially from their own homes to meet with others in a similar situation, build networks, and connect with business support services.

Have a look at the video below, which highlights our event. You'll hear from some of the businesses who attend and why they find these events beneficial.

The Home-Based Business Networking events seek to:

• Support businesses to connect with others who may have similar needs,
• Provide a means for home-based businesses to hear about business support services available in the region, and
• Help Council understand the needs of home-based businesses in order to be able to better support them.

Each event includes a short presentation from a local business owner combined with an opportunity to then network with other home-based businesses and business support providers.

You can download our past event notes below:

The group has now grown to include the Adelaide Hills Home Based Business Community Support Group as a membership owned Facebook community.

The group is an excellent way to network with fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals and brings together ambitious home-based workers, existing local business owners, and those looking to launch their venture from home.

With a mission to help grow and empower the business community of Adelaide Hills, the talented members provide local access to valuable resources, support and expertise to foster a thriving business hub.

Find more information and get involved with leadership initiatives, workshops & events via the Adelaide Hills Business Community Support Group Facebook page.

Adelaide Hills Tourism (AHT) contributes to a vibrant and sustainable tourism industry in the Adelaide Hills through leadership, representation, information sharing and strategic projects. AHT is an independent regional tourism organisation constituted as an Incorporated Association. Its committee meets monthly and comprises tourism industry representatives as well as representatives from the two councils and other related industry sectors. For more information please visit their website,

The Adelaide Hills Women's Network group is for anyone who wants to establish contact with other women in the Adelaide Hills area. It is a great forum for business women, community-minded people, newcomers to the area wanting to meet people, or established women wanting to welcome newcomers. More information is available on their website.

The Women in Business Regional Network Adelaide Hills aims to encourage networking among businesswomen in regional areas through get-togethers, interaction and access to quality training to aid both business and personal development. Visit their website for more details.

Business South Australia membership gives you access to specialist advice, events and information, which allows you to reclaim your time and resources so you can concentrate on building a bigger, brighter future for your business. Membership information is available on the Business SA website.

The Stirling Business Association currently has more than 150 members and businesses spanning a broad spectrum of retail, hospitality, health and professional services. Please contact them directly for further information.

Woodside Commerce Association was established in 1988 to promote businesses in and around Woodside and foster good relations and cooperation between local businesses and townspeople. Please contact them directly for further information.

Justice of the Peace services are available at some Council Service Centres and Libraries to assist with your business. No appointment is required.

Find more information about our Justice of the Peace services, please visit the Justice of the Peace page at the link below.