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Regional Development Australia is a national network of Committees made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the economic development of their regions.

The Australian Government's vision for regional Australia is strong connected regions that shape economic growth and wellbeing, are resilient and responsive to economic changes and are inclusive, vibrant and diverse. Regions that our First Nations people have every opportunity to engage in and shape, and where people, business and investments thrive.

The Regional Development Australia (RDA) program is critical to the delivery of this vision and the successful implementation of the government's Regional Investment Framework, which is delivering a coordinated approach to regional development, underpinned by local engagement.

The RDA program is an Australian Government initiative, administered by our department. It is funded by the Australian Government and by state, territory and local governments in some jurisdictions.

Regional Development Australia network

The RDA is a national network of 50 committees across Australia and represents a broad range of experiences including local government, private sector, community and not-for-profit sectors. RDA committee members are dedicated leaders who advise the government on critical regional development issues, opportunities and challenges in their regions.

In supporting their communities, RDA committees help to drive local economies, attract business opportunities and seek place-based solutions to make Australia's regions even better places to live, work and thrive.

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