2026-27 Federal Budget Overview

Federal Government budget overview – Resilience and Reform
2026 imb bank Illawarra Business Awards

Entries are now open for the region’s most prestigious celebration of business excellence.
Community Wellbeing Grants Program

Council is proud to support local community, cultural, sporting, environmental and not‑for‑profit organisations through its Community Wellbeing Grants Program. Open until 11 May
Shoalhaven Business Awards

Shoalhaven’s Night of Nights is Back for 2026
Business Partnership Program 2025/26

Council would like to congratulate the successful applicants
New advisory service for small businesses

Have your say and help shape a new small business advisory service.
Quick tips for managing unexpected change

How to assess impacts, adapt products and processes, manage staff and communicate effectively.
DSSS Visitor Economy Symposium 2026

The Pavilion Kiama
Wednesday 27 May
Visitor Services Update – March 2026

The Visitor Information Services team has been busy getting ready for the upcoming Easter period and we wanted to share a few quick updates. Our staff have recently completed Inclusive Customer Service training, which reinforces our commitment to creating welcoming and accessible experiences for all visitors. As part of this, we encourage operators to make […]
Tourism Marketing Update – March 2026

Summer and shoulder season has been booming and Easter is on our doorstep. Forward bookings drop off in May and June, so we will be pushing out campaigns in autumn and winter and looking to work with Destination NSW for wider promotion. Across the region, a vibrant calendar of events is emerging to make the […]