Regional Development Australia Riverina

⚡Australia’s largest energy transmission project, HumeLink, will get underway early next year after it received NSW and Australian Government approvals and the Final Investment Decision by Transgrid’s Board. The $4.89 billion project will reinforce the southern NSW electricity grid and enable the integration of new renewable generation, providing millions of Australians with access to cleaner and cheaper energy. Expected to deliver more than $1 billion in net benefits for Australian consumers, HumeLink will provide substantial opportunities for suppliers as well as jobs at both the regional and national levels. 👉Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wPvXL #renewables #energytransition #makingitpossible Brett Redman Nadine Lennie Craig Stallan Jennifer Hughes Gordon Taylor Marie Jordan Maryanne Graham Stephen McSweeney

RDA Riverina is seeking applications for the Committee Chair position. The RDA Committee Chair has overall responsibility for setting strategic direction and ensuring that objectives and outcomes of their RDA Committee are achieved. They appoint the Deputy Chair (following Ministerial agreement) and the members. The Chair has a hands-on role and is active in facilitating economic development opportunities for the region Applicants must meet the selection criteria: 1. Leadership and governance – experience in leading organisations including an understanding of the relevant governance and performance management principles as they relate to volunteer committees. 2. Delivery focus – experience in leading high performing organisations that have had success in achieving outcomes within tight timeframes and in a difficult and complex environment. 3. Stakeholder engagement – experience managing a broad range of stakeholders in a complex environment to achieve successful outcomes. 4. Representational skills – experience representing regional, business and/or industry interests, highly developed networks and networking skills, can collaborate with integrity, transparency, respect and accountability, and an ability to translate these into economic development opportunities. 5. Commitment to the region – have a clear and strong commitment to the region including an understanding of local/state issues and how the RDA(s) can broker solutions to these issues. Members of standalone Capital City RDAs should reside in the capital city, and/or have strong relationships with regional and capital city stakeholders. 6. Commitment to diversity – have a clear and strong commitment to diversity, including building strong relationships with diverse communities, especially First Nations people, and supporting gender equality opportunities. Applications close on Monday 23 December, 5pm local time. Successful applicants will commence in their role from 1 April 2025. Learn more and apply now: https://rda.gov.au/Chair

WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAYS The RDA Riverina office will be closed from 5.00pm Friday 20th December 2024, and will reopen at 9.00am Monday 13th January 2025. RDA Riverina staff wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will see you in 2025!

2024 REGIONAL WELLBEING SURVEY The 2024 Regional Wellbeing Survey aims to understand how the wellbeing of people living in rural, regional and urban areas of Australia is changing, and the things that are affecting quality of life (in good and bad ways) in different communities. You can participate by completing a survey online at https://lnkd.in/gdfCDTG or, if you prefer, completing a paper copy of the survey. If you wish to complete the survey on paper and don’t have a paper survey form, you can call and request a paper copy to be mailed to you by calling 1800 981 499, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. To complete the survey, visit: https://lnkd.in/dPeW3zqx Survey closes: 31 January 2025

Our fifth and final purpose-built worker accommodation camp for EnergyConnect near Hay, has opened its doors this week marking another milestone in Australia’s largest renewable energy transmission project, which will connect NSW, VIC, and SA. 👷♂️👷♂️The Cobb Highway camp will house up to 250 of our workers who are on the front line, assembling, erecting, and stringing this nation-critical transmission line. Benefits of the camp: • Relieves pressure on local housing and accommodation. 🏠 • Reduces travel time to construction sites, enhancing safety. 🚧 • Prioritises worker wellbeing with quality living amenities, including ensuite bedrooms, a full kitchen and dining space, gym, rec room, Wi-Fi, and more. 💻🍴 👉For more information about EnergyConnect, visit: https://lnkd.in/grCNAupR Elecnor Australia #EnergyConnect #cleanenergy #renewables #transmission #camplife #makingitpossible

📣 Meet the 2025 ABC Heywire Winners! 📣 From tales of becoming a world-class musician in outback Queensland, Fleeing war-torn Ukraine, surviving a rare childhood cancer, pursuing heptathlon Olympic dreams and raising awareness about climate issues the 38 ABC Heywire winners provide a window into the lives and communities of young Australians living in the regions. Check out their incredible stories here: https://lnkd.in/eZPYqUY

Congratulations Transgrid on the returning of hundreds of Aboriginal artefacts across the Project EnergyConnect construction footprint. This action is reflective of the values in our Regional Development Australia Charter https://lnkd.in/grD7DmvP

Three Rivers DRH offer a variety of scholarships and grants across a range of health disciplines for commencing and continuing Riverina students studying with CSU. To read more about these scholarships and many other GOO member scholarships, visit: https://lnkd.in/ghXW52gb

🏛️ Calling All Communities: Protect and Conserve Our War Memorials 🏛️ The Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) helps support the conservation, repair and protection of war memorials across New South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for communities to apply for grants to maintain and preserve the history and significance of our local war memorials. Funding Available: Up to $10,000 (excl. GST) per project, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances or state/nationally significant memorials. How to Apply: Applications are open during the two funding rounds: Round 1: Open Anzac Day Round 2: Open Remembrance Day Don't miss out – ensure your community's war memorials are protected for generations to come. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/g5zPjUkF

🏛️ Calling All Communities: Protect and Conserve Our War Memorials 🏛️ The Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) helps support the conservation, repair and protection of war memorials across New South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for communities to apply for grants to maintain and preserve the history and significance of our local war memorials. Funding Available: Up to $10,000 (excl. GST) per project, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances or state/nationally significant memorials. How to Apply: Applications are open during the two funding rounds: Round 1: Open Anzac Day Round 2: Open Remembrance Day Don't miss out – ensure your community's war memorials are protected for generations to come. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/g5zPjUkF