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Drought Programs

Drought Communities Programme Extension (now closed)

On 19 August 2018, the former government announced it would extend the Drought Communities Programme. $297 million has been provided over four years from 2018-19 for the Drought Communities Programme Extension to support local infrastructure projects and other drought-relief activities in 180 Local Government Areas. The list of Eligible Councils is available here PDF: 494 KB.

Stronger Communities Programme

About the program

The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities.

The input of the community is a key element of the SCP. Projects are selected by Members of Parliament (MPs) and their community consultation committees, and are then submitted to the Government for assessment.

The SCP has committed funding to over 17,400 community–based projects across Australia.

Join us to celebrate Australia Day at the Christmas Island Cricket Club

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English PDF: 402 KB

Number: A7/2019

Relevant: Christmas Island

Date: 25 January 2019

Topic: Join us to celebrate Australia Day at the Christmas Island Cricket Club

Progress in Australian Regions—Yearbook 2015

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Progress in Australian Regions—Yearbook 2014

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Progress in Australian Regions—Yearbook 2016

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Australian Government response to Regions at the Ready

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Australian Government response to Regions at the Ready PDF: 623 KB

Recommendation 2

The Committee recommends that each Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee develop a coordinated regional strategic plan.

Regional publications

Following is a range of Regional related publications.

Australia's Regions: Investing in Their Future

Australia's Regions: Investing in Their Future is the final report of the Strategic Regional Growth Expert Panel (the Expert Panel).

RAIS—Information sources

The following links provide a range of data, evidence and resources which can be used to inform consideration of the regional impacts of policies.

Regional Australia Impact Statements

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) provides advice, assistance and feedback to departments and agencies on regional impact considerations for any new policy proposal, and advice on completing Regional Australia Impact Statements (RAIS) as part of the policy development and Cabinet Submission process.
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