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RDA Melbourne

RDA Melbourne supports place-based opportunities in regional Victoria. We're part of an Australian Government program that makes regions better places to live, work and thrive.

As a capital city RDA, we have a unique role supporting Victoria's five regional RDAs. Our committee comprises business, local government and industry leaders with extensive industry experience. We advocate for pro-regional policy, planning and decentralisation opportunities.

View RDA Melbourne Committee Members

Business plan

RDA Melbourne Business Plan 2025-26 (DOCX 26518.04 KB) DOCX icon

What we do

We work with the Australian and Victorian governments to help the regions grow.

Our goals are to:

  • create jobs and investment in regional areas.
  • promote government programs and policies that help local communities.
  • give advice to the government on regional issues.
  • help develop plans that align with the government’s goals for the region.

Learn about our committee's projects.

Who we work with

We work with the Victorian Government, especially through Regional Development Victoria (RDV) and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR).

We partner with Victoria's 5 RDA committees, government and business to help the regions grow.