Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney

Shaping the Future of Inland NSW – 2025 Growth Summit! The Inland Growth Summit returns for its 7th year, bringing together local innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are driving growth, investment, and transformation across inland NSW. 📅 Thursday & Friday, 13–14 March 2025 📍 Lazy River Estate, Dubbo Over two dynamic days, attendees will: ✅ Hear from inspiring keynote speakers shaping the future of inland industries ✅ Engage with industry experts & mentors on the latest trends and opportunities ✅ Explore new ideas & pathways for business and economic growth ✅ Connect with like-minded professionals and build valuable partnerships. 🎤 Key Themes: 🏗 Workforce & Training – Building the talent pipeline for regional industries 🌾 Agriculture – Innovations driving productivity and sustainability 🌍 Tourism & Hospitality – Unlocking opportunities for regional tourism growth ⚡ Energy – Exploring the future of renewables and regional energy solutions 🏠 Housing & Construction – Addressing infrastructure and development challenges 🌟 Conference Dinner: A special evening to network, connect, and celebrate the people and ideas shaping inland NSW. 🔗 Discover more & register today: https://lnkd.in/g-2TsqwK If you’re passionate about regional innovation, economic development, and investment, this is an event you won’t want to miss. RDA Orana #InlandGrowthSummit #RegionalInnovation #DubboNSW #RDAOrana #FutureOfNSW #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #TourismNSW #SustainableAgriculture #RenewableEnergy #RegionalHousing #Networking #InvestmentOpportunities

Navigating Skilled Migration in 2025? We’ve Got You Covered! Are you a business, industry leader, or skilled worker looking to stay ahead of Australia’s evolving migration pathways? The 2025 NSW Skilled Migration Seminars are your chance to get first-hand insights from government and industry experts on the latest visa changes. 📢 Following major updates from the Department of Home Affairs, these free seminars will unpack: ✅ The new National Innovation Visa ✅ Updates to the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa ✅ Pathways for businesses to recruit skilled workers when local talent isn’t available. 🎤 Hear directly from: 🔹 The NSW Government on skilled migration and local workforce initiatives 🔹 The Department of Home Affairs (BIRO) on employer-sponsored and state-nominated visa options 🔹 The Migration Institute of Australia on professional guidance for businesses and migrants. 📍 Coming to 12 NSW locations + a webinar: 🔹 Wollongong – 4 March 🔹 Queanbeyan – 5 March 🔹 Albury – 6 March 🔹 Broken Hill – 11 March 🔹 Dubbo – 12 March 🔹 Orange – 13 March 🔹 Wagga Wagga – 14 March 🔹 Lismore – 18 March 🔹 Tamworth – 19 March 🔹 Newcastle – 20 March 🔹 Buronga – 24 March 🔹 Parramatta – 25 March 💻 Webinar – 1 April. ⏰ Sessions start at 10:00 AM (Buronga starts at 12:30 PM) ☕ Light refreshments provided 🔗 Secure your FREE spot today: https://lnkd.in/g4YvdVuy Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with experts, and plan for the future of skilled migration in NSW. Australian Department of Home Affairs Migration Institute of Australia #NSWMigration #SkilledMigration #BusinessGrowth #NSWGovernment #MigrationPathways #VisaUpdates #SkilledWorkers #AustraliaMigration #RegionalDevelopment #WorkforcePlanning #IndustryInsights #EconomicGrowth

Applications are now open for the 2025 Indigenous Apprenticeships Program This 12-month paid apprenticeship is your gateway to a career in the Australian Public Service (APS), offering hands-on experience and nationally recognised qualifications. 🔹 Gain a Certificate IV in Government (APS2) or a Diploma in Government (APS3) 🔹 Work across a range of government departments and agencies 🔹 Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from all backgrounds—school leavers, recent graduates, and career changers welcome! 🔹 Roles available in metro, regional, and remote locations across Australia. Applications close Sunday, 2 March 2025. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gJwqeP48 Services Australia #IndigenousCareers #APSJobs #GovernmentCareers #IndigenousApprenticeships #CareerOpportunities #DiversityAndInclusion #FutureLeaders

Backing Regional Aviation: $12M for NSW Airport Upgrades For many regional communities, airports are more than just travel hubs – they're lifelines. From emergency medical transport to boosting local tourism and industry, strong regional aviation keeps our communities connected. The Australian Government is delivering almost $12 million to upgrade key regional airports across NSW, supporting critical infrastructure like runway extensions, resurfacing, lighting, and drainage. These upgrades will: ✅ Enhance safety for passengers and emergency services ✅ Strengthen connections for regional businesses and tourism ✅ Support firefighting and aeromedical operations in times of crisis. Major projects include: 🛫 $3.8M for Merimbula Airport – Extending the runway for larger aircraft, including firefighting tankers and military transport. 🛫 $5M for Albury Airport – A full runway overlay to accommodate larger aircraft and emergency services. 🛫 Upgrades for Moruya, Moree, Griffith and Mudgee airports – Ensuring continued operations and emergency response capability. Investing in regional aviation means investing in safer, more connected communities. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gcuMiEjU Regional Development Australia - Southern NSW and ACT Regional Development Australia Murray Regional Development Australia Northern Inland Regional Development Australia Riverina RDA Orana #RegionalAustralia #Aviation #NSW #Infrastructure #RegionalDevelopment #Tourism #EmergencyServices #StrongerRegions

Help is on the way to finally ease Hunter bottlenecks!🚦 If you’ve ever been stuck in holiday traffic exiting the M1 Motorway at Newcastle (and who hasn’t?!), then this is a very good news story. The Australian and NSW governments are investing $15 million to progress planning for much-needed upgrades at the John Renshaw Drive, M1 Motorway, Weakleys Drive, and New England Highway intersection—one of the region’s worst traffic chokepoints. These upgrades will cut congestion, improve safety, and support freight movement, ensuring smoother journeys for locals, holidaymakers, and heavy vehicles connecting to the Port of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport. 🚧 Key improvements being explored: ✅ Upgrades to the M1 Motorway and Weakleys Drive intersection ✅ Lane duplication on Weakleys Drive between Enterprise Drive and Canavan Drive ✅ Better access from Weakleys Drive to the New England Highway. With this planning underway, relief is in sight for one of NSW’s fastest-growing regions. 📢 Read the full article for all the details: https://lnkd.in/gDYAkHnN Transport for NSW Regional Development Australia Hunter #Infrastructure #HunterRegion #JohnRenshawDrive #NSWGovernment #RoadUpgrades #Transport #RegionalGrowth #RDAHunter

Transporting goods in the bush presents unique challenges for businesses of all sizes. The Parkes Special Activation Precinct is paving the way for more efficient supply chains in Central West NSW. If you know a transport and logistics company looking to be part of this growth, Invest Regional NSW is now calling for expressions of interest! This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the region's logistics network.

Celebrating Local Government Innovation – Nominations Now Open! Australia’s councils are at the forefront of driving change, delivering projects that make a real impact in our communities. Now in its 39th year, the National Awards for Local Government are back to recognise the best and brightest in local government initiatives. This year, there are two new categories: 🏡 Affordable Housing – for councils tackling housing challenges with innovative solutions 🌏 Outstanding Rural and Remote Council – shining a spotlight on smaller councils making a big impact. With more than 12,000 votes cast last year, these awards are a powerful way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of local governments across Australia. 📅 Nominations close 17 March 2025 – so if your council is making a difference, don’t miss this chance to be recognised! 🔗 Read more and nominate today: https://lnkd.in/gDsZ_Z5K @infrastructureau #LocalGovernment #Innovation #CommunityLeadership #NationalAwards #AffordableHousing #RegionalAustralia #RDA Pictured: 2024 Career Starter category winner, Armidale Regional Council’s Girls in Civil program

History in the making for Norfolk Island! For the first time ever, Norfolk Island residents will have access to post-secondary education - right from their island home. 🌏 The Country Universities Centre Norfolk Island (CUCNI) is set to open in September 2025, offering locals access to any Australian university, vocational training, and even HSC support—without the need for an international flight or battling unreliable communications. Led by Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDA Mid North Coast) and supported by the Australian Government, this initiative is a game changer for the community. It means: ✅ University-level education without leaving home ✅ Opportunities for vocational training & career shifts ✅ A stronger local workforce, built from within. As CUCNI Chair David Buffett put it: "Once we've finished the fit-out of the CUCNI, all Norfolk Islanders can be educated in traineeships, trades or university right here on our island home.” This is more than just a study hub, it’s a transformational step for the future of Norfolk Island. 👏 🔗 Read more about this exciting development: https://lnkd.in/gXX7iYHj #EducationForAll #NorfolkIsland #RegionalDevelopment #HigherEducation #VocationalTraining #FutureSkills #RDAMNC #CUCNI #GameChange

NSW Businesses: Need a roadmap to net zero? Get up to $30,000 in grant funding! 🌱 With the Australian Sustainability Reporting System (ASRS) now in effect (as of 1 January 2025), businesses are facing increasing expectations to demonstrate their commitment to net zero. The Net Zero Planning Grant can help you take the next step - providing up to $30,000 to develop a strategic net zero action plan. 💡 What’s on offer? This NSW Government grant covers up to 75% of eligible project costs, helping businesses: ✅ Conduct a climate risk assessment & develop a net zero strategy ✅ Set emissions reduction targets ✅ Improve data collection & reporting ✅ Build internal capability & governance ✅ Access expert advice on financing & stakeholder engagement. 📍 Two key milestones: 🔹 Milestone 1: Up to $4,000 to identify key actions for your net zero journey 🔹 Milestone 2: Up to $26,000 for deeper analysis, including GHG inventories & action plans. Now is the time to future-proof your business and align with Australia’s sustainability goals. 🌏 🔗 Apply now or learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJwqeP48 Cathy Brown 100% Renewables #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BusinessGrowth #NSWBusiness #RegionalNSW #RDASydney #Grants #SustainableFuture #CarbonNeutral #RDANSW

Funding Opportunity for Regional NSW: Secure Water for the Future Water security is the backbone of thriving regional communities, supporting towns, agriculture and primary industries. Now, there’s a chance to secure co-funding of up to 50% for critical water infrastructure projects in regional and remote NSW through the National Water Grid funding. 🚰 Want to know how to apply? Join a free webinar to hear directly from NSW Government experts on the funding process and how your organisation can benefit. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025 🕙 Time: 10–11 am AEDT 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dk3FQf-F If you're a local council, water utility, irrigation body, First Nations organisation or private corporation, this is your chance to help shape the future of water security in NSW. #WaterSecurity #RegionalNSW #NationalWaterGrid #InfrastructureFunding #SustainableFuture