About Regional Development Victoria

Information about Regional Development Victoria and how it supports rural and regional Victoria

Bridge over the Murray River near Swan Hill

Initiatives

Cross Border Commissioner

Resolving issues impacting living, working and operating across state borders

Jobs

Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund

$500 million across four years for regional and rural development

Initiatives

Regional Infrastructure Development

Support and funding to key regional infrastructure projects

Collaboration

Regional Development Australia Committees (RDA)

Bringing federal, state and local government together

About Regional Development Victoria

Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government's lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria and is responsible to the Minister for Regional Development

A row of new townhouses with recently planted gardens and freshly painted exterior

HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Regional Housing

The Victorian Government has made significant investments in new homes and infrastructure, policy reform to increase access to housing, and in other programs to support more Victorians into homes

DISASTER RECOVERY

Economic Recovery

The Economic Recovery Unit has been key point of contact on services within the Victorian Government for individuals and communities affected disaster events such as bushfires and floods.

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Regional Partnerships

Victoria’s nine Regional Partnerships were established by the Victorian Government in 2016 recognising that local communities are in the best position to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by their region.