Rapid Enterprise Development - RED

Here’s a possible opportunity for our Rapid Enterprise Development - RED community to have a go at testing changes to the NDIS Planning Framework. Details below (BTW: There’s possible payment for testers).

Help Test the New Way of Planning (NDIS)
The NDIA is inviting NDIS participants to help test a proposed new way of planning before it is introduced from April 2027. Testing will take place between July and December 2026 and is designed to help the NDIA understand what works well and what may need improvement.

Participants can choose to take part in activities such as a simulated support needs assessment and helping to train and accredit future NDIA assessors. Participation is voluntary, paid, and will not affect a participant’s current plan, future funding, eligibility or supports.

The NDIA is seeking participants with a range of disability types, support needs and lived experiences. Expressions of interest are open until 31 December 2026.

Learn more and express your interest via the NDIS Engage website:
https://engage.ndis.gov.au/projects/test-the-new-way-of-planning

The 50th annual NAIDOC Week starts tomorrow, and The RED Group acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Kaurna lands, upon which we work.

We also encourage everyone in our Rapid Enterprise Development - RED community to participate in an an activity that supports our First Australians. This could be watching a movie or other type of storytelling, attending a NAIDOC event or finding other ways to learn more about the cultures that existed for thousands of years before the arrival of Captain Cook.

50 Years of Deadly. 🖤💛❤️

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, 50 Years of Deadly, honours the stories, languages and leadership that have shaped the week for five decades.

It celebrates who First Nations peoples are today.

🖤 Grounded in culture.

💛 Strong in identity.

❤️ Sharing stories in their own way and on their own terms.

Still deadly. Always.

📷 Image: National NAIDOC

🎨 Artwork: Paralpi by Zaachariaha Fielding

Anyone seeking support for regional arts project? Yes? Then read on…

Project Grants Round open on July 6 💡

If you’re planning a creative project in regional South Australia, now’s the time to start preparing.

We’re running Grant Writing Workshops to help you build a strong application.

Online sessions
July 13 and August 3

In person sessions
Whyalla: July 23
Mt Gambier: July 30

Comment YES if you’re planning to apply or tag someone who should.

Stay tuned to our socials for more announcements, times and locations.
Image credit: Southern Eyre Arts, Our Place, Our Future - SALT Festival 2026
Watch the festival highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2iX_3Uvww

We’re excited to be preparing for our upcoming workshop series, where you’ll meet more of the passionate individuals who’ll support your journey. Curious about what goes on behind the scenes or want to know how we tailor our workshops to your needs? Drop your questions or thoughts below – we’d love to hear from you!

And don’t forget, our next workshop kicks off on July 21 at Welland. Register for free today at https://www.theredgroup.com.au/red-workshops-2026L and start shaping your entrepreneurial future with us.

Our differences drive our entrepreneurial traits 🤩👏😃

Neurodiversity Pride Day – 16 June
Today is Neurodiversity Pride Day—a global movement celebrating neurodivergent people and the unique strengths they bring to our communities.

This day highlights that every brain is different, and that diversity in thinking, learning and experiencing the world is something to be valued and respected.

Whether you identify as neurodivergent, are supporting someone, or are continuing to learn—today is about:
• Pride
• Belonging
• Self-acceptance
• Community

Everyone deserves to be seen, heard and supported to be themselves.
Take time today to celebrate neurodiversity and reflect on how we can create more inclusive spaces for all.
Find out more:
👉 https://neurodiversityprideday.com/