The MDO seeks to develop programs and initiatives that respond to industry needs.  Through current funding relationships and partnering projects, the MDO receives advice from (but not limited to) the organisations and groups listed below.

• Adelaide Music Collective
• Carclew
• Five Four Entertainment
• Music Industry Council of South Australia
• MusicSA
• Musitec
• Northern Sound System
• Soundpond
• The Australia Council for the Arts