Regional Development
Albury-Wodonga Corporation (AWC)
This website provides access to information about the activities, services and holdings of the Albury-Wodonga Corporation.
Area Consultative Committees (ACCs)
Area Consultative Committees, the Australian Government's Regional Development Network are non-profit, community-based organisations funded by the Australian Government under the Regional Partnerships programme. This site provides information about the ACC Network across Australia, what they are, members and how the ACCs operate.
Australian Government Regional Information Service (AGRIS)
Freecall 1800 026 222. The Australian Government Regional Information Service can help you find information about a comprehensive range of Australian Government programs, agencies and services for people living in rural, regional and remote Australia.
Development Assessment Forum
The Development Assessment Forum is a combined initiative of Federal, State, Territory and Local Governments, development industry and relevant professional bodies. Its purpose is to reach agreement across Australia on ways to improve the processes for development approval and cut red tape without sacrificing the quality of the decision making.
Interactive Social Atlas
The Interactive Social Atlas uses the information compiled for the Country Matters - Social Atlas of Rural and Regional Australia using the latest ABS Population and Housing Census data to focus on the people and communities of non-metropolitan Australia.
Regional (Regional Australia)
This index page links to the regional development information of the Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Includes links to information on Regional Partnerships, Regional & Rural Development, Regional Communities, Indigenous Communities, Funding Programs, Councils & Advisory Bodies, Regional Business Development Analysis and Information & Services.
Regional Partnerships
The Australian Government's approach to regional development is to work in partnership with communities, government and the private sector to foster the development of self-reliant communities and regions. Regional Partnerships brings together the Australian Government's key regional funding programmes administered by the Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
www.regionalpartnerships.gov.au
RIRDC Rural Women's Award
The RIRDC Rural Women's Award recognises women's vital contribution to rural Australia and encourages them to have a greater participation in its decision making.
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)
The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation is about managing and funding priority research and translating results into practical outcomes for industry development.
Rural Transaction Centres
General information about Rural Transaction Centres (RTC) Programme which provides funds to help small communities establish their own RTC to provide access to services.
www.regionalpartnerships.gov.au
Sustainable Regions Programme
The Sustainable Regions Program assists regional communities to address priority issues they have themselves identified. The Program offers a planned, integrated approach to regions facing economic, social and environmental change.
YARN.gov.au - Young Australian Rural Network
YARN.gov.au is an interactive web site designed for young people in rural industries. It is an Australian Government initiative which aims to provide people with a place to interact and share information with others around Australia.