What We Do

Connecting Region and Government

Our aim is to ensure our region and government will be well connected and informed to make the most of economic development opportunities.

Our aim:

To ensure our region and government will be well connected and informed to make the most of economic development opportunities.


What we will do:

REGIONAL ECONOMIC ADVICE

  • Provide information on our region’s activities and competitive advantages to all levels of government, industry, business and community sectors
  • Provide evidence-based advice and advocacy to the Australian Government on critical regional development issues positively and negatively affecting our region

Performance Measures

  • Inform federal and state agencies and bodies through forums, workshops, surveys, enquiries, submissions and ongoing engagement with members of parliament
  • Produce and maintain a Strategic Regional Plan
  • Collaborate with other South Australian RDA’s through RDA SA
  • Participate in industry and other regional forums

PROGRAM PROMOTION AND DELIVERY

  • Promote and disseminate information on Australian Government and Government of South Australia policies and programs to regional stakeholders including local government, industry, business and community sector
  • Assist in the delivery of Australian Government programs, where relevant and/or where requested

Performance Measures

  • Active and engaging website, newsletter and social media promoting government programs
  • Hosting of the Hills & Coast Grant Finder
  • Provision of grant program advice and application supports

Growing Regional
Productivity
Enhancing Regional Innovation
and Preparedness
Strengthening Our Most Competitive Industry Sectors