South Australian algal bloom community forums

Coastal areas across South Australia have been impacted by an algal bloom.

To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting a series of community forums across regional and metropolitan locations.

These forums will provide updates on the response and recovery efforts, including the latest science, public health advice, and support measures for affected communities and industries.

What to expect

• Hear from government leaders including Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier Susan Close.
• Expert insights from Professor Mike Steer (SARDI), Chief Public Health Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier, and others.
• Presentations on algal bloom science, health safety, environmental impacts, and recovery efforts.
• Expert panel Q&A sessions.

Locations

• Minlaton on Thursday 14 August, 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Register here.
• Port Lincoln on Saturday 16 August, 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Register here.
• Hallett Cove on Tuesday 19 August, 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Register here.
• Henley Beach on Wednesday 20 August, 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Register here.

Past events

• Brighton on Tuesday, 5 August, 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
• Semaphore on Sunday 10 August, 2:00pm until 3:30pm.
• Victor Harbor on Tuesday, 12 August, 6:30pm until 8:00pm.

More events to come in regional and metro areas

• Fleurieu Peninsula, Coorong, Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula and Limestone Coast.
• Metropolitan beaches including Seacliff and Port Noarlunga.

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More details

• Free to attend.
• Registrations essential due to venue capacity.
• Community forum presentation.

These forums form part of the state and federal governments’ $28 million crisis response package to address the algal bloom impacting the South Australian coastline.