Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government.
RDA aims to work with State and Local Government for the betterment of regional Australia and to provide a framework for reporting to Canberra the issues facing the regions. Key functions include:
RDA aims to work with State and Local Government for the betterment of regional Australia and to provide a framework for reporting to Canberra the issues facing the regions. Key functions include:
- provide advice on consultation and community engagement;
- contribute to regional planning and regional development and community initiatives;
- promote whole-of-Government programs, policies and initiatives; and
- establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including the WA Regional Development Commissions, neighbouring RDAs and local governments to promote regional development.
