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RDA - Riverina Projects
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RDA-Riverina
RDA-Riverina has completed its RDA-Riverina Regional plan. Feedback is welcome on the plan and information should be emailed to lhoust@rdariverina.org.au . The RDA-Riverina Regional Plan document can be downloaded by ClickingHere.
Regional Development Australia - Riverina
Regional Development Australia-Riverina (RDA-Riverina) is part of a national initiative based on building partnerships and ensuring that all governments and stakeholders are responsive to local priorities and needs. It is a conduit between government and local communities, and a provider of information.
RDA committees such as RDA-Riverina are non profit community-based organisations. Committees comprise committed members of the region and represent the community, business and local government. Each RDA committee has a broad and diverse skills base and demonstrated networks and alliances. Each RDA committee includes members from local government.
RDA committees will have 5 key roles which, collectively, ensure that they achieve the outcomes required by governments:-
• Consultation and Engagement with the Community
- • Informed Regional planning
- • Whole-of- Government Activities
- • Promotion of Government Programs
- • Community & Economic Development
Charter:
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a partnership between the Australian, state, territory and local governments to develop and strengthen the regional communities of Australia. It will have a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of Australia‟s regions. Regional Development Australia will work with all sectors of the community, including women, young people, Indigenous Australians and people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. A key focus of Regional Development Australia will be on the economic, social and environmental issues affecting communities. Regional Development Australia will be an important contributor to and driver of:
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Regional business growth plans and strategies, which will help support economic development, the creation of new jobs, skills development and business investment;
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Environmental solutions, which will support ongoing sustainability and the management of climate change (including the impact of drought, flood or bushfires); and
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Social inclusion strategies, which will bring together and support all members of the community.
Regional Development Australia, in consultation with the community, business, non profit organisations and all levels of government, will articulate local priorities, identify and align resources, engage stakeholders and promote solutions. In doing this, Regional Development Australia will support the growth and development of regional communities across the country. Regional Development Australia will support, promote and disseminate information on government policy initiatives for the benefit of local communities. To this end, Regional Development Australia committees and Chairs will have a strong understanding of federal, state and local government policies and initiatives, and the ways in which local communities can engage with them. Regional Development Australia will take a leadership role in bringing together organisations to take advantage of government programs, policies and initiatives.
Regional Development Australia will be an effective conduit between governments and regional communities. It will enable all communities to provide input to governments about the strengths and weaknesses of regional Australia.
Visit the national website www.rda.gov.au for more information on the whole network. Visit the new Regional Australia website for information in relation to Regional Australia, Regional Development & Local Government