ABOUT US
Welcome to Regional Development Australia Pilbara
Regional Development Australia
Local people creating local opportunities
The Australian Government's vision for regional Australia is one of strong connected regions that shape economic growth and wellbeing; are resilient and responsive to economic shocks; 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 in the delivery of this vision and the successful implementation of the Regional Investment Framework: the Australian Government's approach to supporting strong and sustainable regions, which drives a coordinated approach to regional development, underpinned by local engagement.
The national network of 50 RDA committees represents a broad range of experiences including from local government, private sector, community and not-for-profit sectors.
The program is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. It is funded by state, territory and local governments in some jurisdictions.
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Vision
The Pilbara is an economically vibrant, socially equitable and liveable region.
Mission
To develop and strengthen Pilbara Communities.
Values
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Integrity - Transparency, Accountability
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Innovation
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Courageous Leadership
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Collaboration
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Equitable Action
Strategic Goal
By June 2027, the Pilbara will be better connected, better resourced and have taken significant measurable steps towards achieving a more diversified, liveable and prosperous region.
Regional Development Australia Charter
The Albanese Government's vision for regional Australia is one of strong, connected regions that shape our economic growth and wellbeing; are resilient and responsive to economic and environmental shocks; are inclusive, vibrant and diverse. Regions that our First Nations people have every opportunity to engage in and shape, and where people businesses and investments thrive.
RDA Committees are critical to the delivery of this vision, including supporting the successful implementation of the Australian Government's Regional Investment Framework (RIF), which will guide a more coordinated approach to regional development, underpinned by local engagement.
RDAs play a role in helping to drive economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in regions through facilitating investment in community, industry and the environment. RDAs assist to bridge the regional development gaps in regions by working with a broad range of stakeholders across sectors and supporting the delivery of identified Australian Government strategic priorities.
As representatives of their local communities, RDAs will:
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focus their activities and strategy on delivery of the RIF in their region, including investment in people, places, services and industries and local economies
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support regional stakeholders, including local government and the not-for-profit sector, to seek grant opportunities that advance strategic regional priorities
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support decarbonisation efforts and the transformation to a net zero economy and enable regional linkages between sectors to achieve these aims
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build the evidence for economic development, including innovation and diversification strategies
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facilitate meaningful engagement across the three levels of government to ensure investments deliver better outcomes for regions, and
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contribute relevant data and local intelligence to support the evidence base to inform regional development strategies, program design and policy responses.
RDAs use their local, cross-sector expertise and regional voice to:
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collaborate with integrity, transparency, respect and accountability
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engage with diverse communities, especially First Nations people
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support the Government's ambition of 'no one held back and no one left behind', and
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support gender equality opportunities in their regions.
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
28 July 2023