Regional Development Australia (RDA)

Regional Development Australia is an Australian Government Initiative that aims to bring together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of regional Australia.

The four key functions for national RDA network are:

• Community and economic development
• Consultation and community engagement
• Regional planning
• Promoting whole of government programs policies and initiatives

Regional Development Australia - Tasmania

Regional Development Australia - Tasmania is part of the network of RDA committees and is a locally managed, non-profit, community based organisation funded by the Australian government.

Regional Development Australia - Tasmania have identified Six focus areas as being significant to our region over the medium to longer term. These are:

1. Regional Health;

2. Small Business and Emerging Industry;

3. Industry Transition;

4. Skills and Training;

5. Regional Economic Support and Renewal; and

6. Community Infrastructure and Services.

With respect to environmental issues, Local Government and infrastructure investment (including the National Broadband Network), RDA Tasmania recognise that the regional development opportunities and issues that exist within these areas cross over the identified focus areas.

In the short term, RDA Tasmania has defined seven key priorities:

P1) Expand the economic base of the Tasmanian economy.

P2) Maximise the potential and benefits of the National Broadband Network.

P3) Increase strategic collaboration and coordination across all levels of Government and the Tasmanian community.

P4) Improve literacy and numeracy levels within the Tasmanian community.

P5) Raise skill and education levels to improve workforce productivity and employment opportunities.

P6) Improve health outcomes across regional Tasmania

P7) Improve social inclusion,