Activities and Projects
Workforce Development in the Grampians
Murray Darling Basin Plan
Other Agenda items
Workforce Development Study for the Grampians Region
A research study ‘Workforce Development in the Grampians Region’ released by RDA Grampians identifies the future workforce needs of business and industry in the region focusing on four key industries: Manufacturing, Health Care, Agriculture and Tourism.
A key challenge for business and industry, and tertiary education providers in the region was to identify, plan for and provide the workforce skills and knowledge that would be relevant in future years.
Research undertaken by the University of Ballarat, involved considerable literature search and synthesis as well as workshops with industry to ensure regionally specific, practical and meaningful findings and highlights that the changing structure of the economy and training market requires new levels of adaptability and improved links between employers and education providers.
Throughout this project, and in particular during stakeholder engagement, it became clear that there is a strong sense of place in the Grampians region and there is already great commitment and active engagement between industry, education and government. Despite the considerable size of the Grampians region, there are strong linkages and networks in each sub-region. As such, the region has a demonstrated ability to collaborate, build purposeful relationships, and strengthen networks and alliances to create a workforce infrastructure that assists its industries to grow and diversify.
In considering the national, state and regional trends, drivers and barriers across each industry a number of practical actions were proposed by stakeholders for consideration. These actions do not include the generation of more reports rather; they are offered as practical solutions and will for the basis for more detailed implementation planning in the future.
| Download the April 2012 Workforce Development Summary Report (PDF 1.4 MB) |
| Download the Workforce Development in the Grampians Region Final Report (PDF 1.9 MB) |
Murray Darling Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) released the proposed plan on Monday 28 November 2011. The Hume, Loddon Mallee and the Grampians Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees commissioned consultants to examine the impacts of the proposed plan on their communities and agricultural industries. A copy of the report is available below.
The RDA Committees are working with key local government, community and industry organisations to ensure concerns and pertinent information are effectively represented and communicated to the Murray Darling Basin Authority. For more information please visit the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
What’s on the agenda in 2012?
Some of the projects and initiatives that will take shape in 2012 include:
- Grampians Tourist Ring Road Scoping Study (joint project with RDA Barwon South West)
Scoping for the concept to develop a prominent and marketed ring road around the Grampians National Park. - Equine study
An audit and study of the industry across the Grampians region. - National Broadband Network preparedness
The two sub-regional ICT Studies to be implemented at a practical level. Information workshops will be held with stakeholders, including Council planners. - Sustainable energy future for the Grampians
An audit of existing energy-generation technologies and opportunities in the region and compile into a regional strategy. - Study of potential internet usage on Velocity trains
Determine potential usage and efficiencies if internet access was upgraded to full strength service on velocity trains in the region.
