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In today’s digital-first world, your club’s online presence is just as important as the facilities you offer in person. Whether someone is looking for your opening hours, your function space, or just directions to your front door, chances are they’ll turn to Google first. That’s where Google Business comes in. What Is Google Business? Google […]

For many South Australian clubs, funding and grant opportunities provide vital resources to upgrade facilities, purchase equipment, run programs, and strengthen community connections. However, a surprising number of applications fall short – not because clubs aren’t deserving, but because small errors or missing information lead to them being overlooked. With so much work going into

In today’s digital world, strong governance isn’t just about meetings and finances – it’s also about protecting your club’s IT systems. Clubs hold valuable information, from member records and financial details to important historical documents. Without the right systems in place, this data can be lost or become difficult to access, especially as committees change

Thank You to Commissioner Brett Humphrey We sincerely thank Brett Humphrey, Commissioner for Consumer and Business Services, for his kind letter of support. His acknowledgement of the work being done to strengthen and grow South Australia’s clubs reinforces the vital role our sector plays in community life. We greatly value his recognition and encouragement as

Clubs SA Welcomes Vector Built as a Silver Partner! Clubs SA is delighted to welcome Vector Built as our newest Silver Partner. Vector Built is a specialist in commercial construction for hotels, clubs and sports centres, delivering both major and minor works across: Gaming Rooms Beer Gardens Bar Installations and Refurbishments Accommodation Change Rooms Toilets

Over the past few weeks, our Membership Operations Manager, Justin Liu, has been out visiting clubs across metro and regional South Australia – listening, learning, and celebrating the community spirit that makes our network so special. From the historic heart of Tailem Bend RSL and the friendly greens at Tailem Bend Bowling Club, to the

August 2025 It was a pleasure to recently join the SAASL (South Australian Amateur Soccer League) podcast to discuss my personal journey through club life – from my days on the pitch at West Adelaide and Adelaide Olympic, to now proudly serving as the CEO of Clubs SA. The conversation was a great reminder of

On 1 July 2025 the super guarantee percentage increased, and any super payments made from this date onwards now must be paid at the new 12% rate. Whilst this was the last of the scheduled legislated increases that has been occurring over the last few years, there was also other notable changes that took place

Rhys Braybrook, Clubs SA Workplace & Policy Manager I have spoken to a few members in the past who seemed to be unclear about probationary periods and the rules around them. Below is information for members that will hopefully clarify this. What is a probationary period? It is a set period of time specified in

Lodgement of 2024/25 Financial Year Return Last year changes came into effect that meant that not-for-profits (NFP’s) that have an active ABN and self-assess as being income tax exempt had to lodge an NFP self-review return with the ATO. The due date for the first return, that being the return for the 2023/24 financial year,