About Regional Development Australia
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a partnership between the Australian, state and territory and local governments to support the growth and development of Australia's regions.
A national network of 55 RDA committees has been established to provide a strategic framework for economic growth in each region.
The RDA committees work to:
- support informed regional planning
- consult and engage with the community on economic, social and environmental issues, solutions and priorities
- liaise with governments and local communities about government programs, services, grants and initiatives for regional development
- contribute to business growth plans and investment strategies, environmental solutions and social inclusion strategies in their region.
Regional Development Victoria is managing and co-coordinating the operation of RDA activities in Victoria. There are nine RDA committees in Victoria covering all parts of the state:
- Barwon South West
- Gippsland
- Grampians
- Hume
- Loddon Mallee
- Eastern Melbourne
- Northern Melbourne
- Southern Melbourne
- Western Melbourne
Each committee comprises local leaders with broad and diverse skills and experience, as well as demonstrated networks within their region. Committee members are individuals who understand the challenges, opportunities and priorities within their local community.
Appointments to RDA committees have been made by the:
- Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
- state government minister responsible for regional development.
These appointments have involved an open and public Expression of Interest process.
The Australian Government provides funding to support the establishment and operation of the committees. In Victoria, the State Government provide funding and other forms of support to the committees.
For further information, please email rda.vic@rda.gov.au
For more details on Regional Development Australia please visit www.rda.gov.au