Purpose-Driven Partnerships: How Argyle Group Training and Recruitment is Reshaping South Australia’s Workforce Founded on Kaurna Country in 2024, Argyle Group Training and Recruitment (Argyle) entered the employment landscape with a clear, essential mission: to create meaningful jobs while helping businesses build skilled, diverse, and sustainable workforces. As a 100% Aboriginal female-owned and operated business, Argyle identified a vital gap in South Australia’s labor mar

In two sentences, what do you do and what inspired you to start? I'm an AI educator, strategist and coach through my business, OnlineIQ. After selling my web development business, I moved into AI because I find it fascinating and I want to be part of the good side of AI. Why NWBA? What motivated you to join the Board and support the North West business community? I'm local, and after selling my business I had some extra time. Carol Crossley, who was Chair at the time, invited

Port River Cruises Port River Cruises are the winners of the 2026 Best Tourism Experience Nick Blight Award. Operating within the marine tourism sector, Port River Cruises has established itself as an economic driver for the local region, drawing thousands of customers to Port Adelaide over the past 12 months. By highlighting the area's rich maritime history and showcasing the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the business effectively fills a distinct gap in the local market while

Operating within the regional hospitality sector, The COLAC has established itself as a major driver of regional revitalisation and destination creation. The venue represents the realisation of a bold commercial vision: transforming the historic, dilapidated Colac Hotel - a building that had fallen into complete ruin after its closure in 2011 - into a vibrant, world-class hospitality precinct. This landmark redevelopment was deliberately executed to inject significant busines

A Q&A on Australia's 2026–2027 Opportunity with NWBA Board Member Wojtek Swietek Q1: Why is now considered a good time to look at aged care as a business opportunity? Australia's aged care system is going through its biggest overhaul since the original Aged Care Act was introduced almost three decades ago. The new Aged Care Act 2024 came into force on 1 November 2025, replacing a provider-centred model with a rights-based one and tightening oversight across the board. Wheneve

In two sentences, what do you do and what inspired you to start? To keep it brief, I provide hands-on business consulting and admin support that helps small businesses grow through tailored strategies, practical systems, and clear planning that builds confidence and long-term success through my business, Stone Business Consultancy. My inspiration draws on my time at my Cafe in Broken Hill, where I saw, time and time again, small business owners struggle with overwhelm, limite