ECONOMIC   GARDENING

What is this thing called Economic   Gardening?

RDA Illawarra and Shellharbour City Council are focused on the development of high-growth SMEs to assist the sustainable growth of the Shellharbour economy.

Click Here for the most recent overview of the program

To go to the  Economic Gardening website         Click Here

 
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Illawarra Area Consultative Committee is pleased to announce that it will now operate as:

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA

ILLAWARRA

This exciting development was announced on 20 March 2008 by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP. 

Read the Minister's statement on the future role of Regional Development Australia on our Latest News page.  Further information will be provided as it is announced.

What is an RDA Committee? Regional Development Australia Committees are locally managed, non-profit, community-based organisations funded by the Australian Government.

There are currently 54 RDA Committees across Australia serving rural, regional, remote and metropolitan communities. The national network effectively covers the whole of Australia.

What is the purpose of RDA Illawarra? RDA Illawarra is a key facilitator for change and development in the Illawarra region. We work towards the growth of regional business, the creation of employment opportunities and the development of more sustainable communities. RDA Illawarra develops partnerships between the community, government and business to achieve important community goals.

The RDA Illawarra has a Board comprised of committed volunteers who are leaders of business and community organisations. The RDA Illawarra Board identifies priorities and opportunities for employment, economic and community development in our region. RDA Illawarra provides an important link between the Australian Government and the Illawarra region. The Board provides advice and feedback to the Minister for Infrastructure Transport  Regional Development and Local Government. Find out more at ‘About us

 

 

Illawarra Transport Infrastructure priorities 2008

Early in August 2008 the first Illawarra Transport Infrastructure Priorities Forum was co-ordinated by RDA Illawarra at the request of Sharon Bird MP and Jennie George MP. To read about the extensive discussions that took place and the consensus reached regarding priority projects, please go to our Latest News page.

Regional Engagement Reports 2008

In June 2008 the RDA network around Australia was asked by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese to undertake intensive community and business consultations. To read the two reports compiled as a consequence of the broad-ranging consultation process conducted by RDA Illawarra, please go to our Latest News page.

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Dee Kramer Photography
An Australian Government Initiative© 2008 Regional Development Australia Committee

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