Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tasmania is an organisation dedicated to driving economic, social, and environmental development across the state of Tasmania. 

Formed through a partnership between the Australian Government, the Tasmanian Government, and local governments, RDA Tasmania operates under a national charter to address regional development challenges and opportunities. The Strategic Regional Plan focuses on leveraging Tasmania's unique strengths and addressing key issues such as workforce development, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The plan emphasises community leadership, economic potential, social inclusion, and climate change adaptation to ensure balanced and sustainable regional development.

RDA Tasmania facilitates growth by:



  • Bringing people together and building strong relationships.

  • Enabling action by laying the groundwork needed for progress.

  • Influence by driving initiatives through collaboration.

  • Incubate and embed by leading projects and taking direct action when necessary.



This multifaceted approach ensures that RDA Tasmania can effectively support and enhance the state's regional communities in various capacities. 

Strategic Regional Plan for Tasmania 2023

This Strategic Regional Plan (SRP) has been prepared by Regional Development Australia Tasmania (RDAT). It is a Plan for Strategic Regional Priorities for Tasmania, and reflects the vision of the Australian Government, the Tasmanian State Government and Local Governments in Tasmania.

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The number and calibre of nominations for this year’s Regional Development Champions Awards has been incredible. A huge thank you to everyone who nominated a regional champion — it’s a true reflection of just how many Tasmanians are out there doing……

Our regional champions are the doers, the connectors, and the quiet achievers making wonderful things happen right across regional Tasmania. Sound like someone you know? They deserve recognition! Nominate them for the 2025 Tasmanian Regional……

The countdown is on — less than four weeks until Champs 2025! Tickets via the link in our bio 🥂✨ Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary people driving positive change across regional Tasmania — the leaders, innovators, collaborators, and quiet……

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month 🔒 A timely reminder for Tasmanian businesses and organisations to strengthen their cyber defences. 🧠 Try the Cyber Health Check Tool — a free and anonymous self-assessment developed by the Australian……

At the end of September, RDA Tas was one of six Ambassador Organisations that worked alongside young people in Burnie as part of the @abcaustralia ‘Takeover Burnie’ program. Over the course of 5 days, we worked with the young people to develop a……