South Australian Algal Bloom Community Forum-Port Lincoln

https://www.algalbloom.sa.gov.au/home/community-forums

Saturday 16 August 2025 5:30-7pm

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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.

Community Forums around coastal SA

Locations

• Victor Harbor on Tuesday, 12 August, 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Register here(external site).

• Minlaton on Thursday 14 August, 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Register here(external site).

• Port Lincoln on Saturday 16 August, 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Register here(external site).

• Hallett Cove on Tuesday 19 August, 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Register here(external site).

• Henley Beach on Wednesday 20 August, 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Register here(external site).

More details

• Free to attend.

• Registrations essential due to venue capacity.

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.