Regional Development Australia – Central West is part of a national network of 55 locally managed, not-for-profit incorporated associations and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. Our region extends from Lithgow in the east to Lake Cargelligo in the west and comprises the local government areas of Lithgow, Oberon, Bathurst, Blayney, Orange, Cabonne, Cowra, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin and Lachlan.
RDA Committees to help regions get NBN-ready
RDA Central West will receive $25,000 in funding from the Australian Government for a Connecting Communities in the Central West Project, one of 14 new initiatives being delivered across regional areas to capitalise on the advantages of the National Broadband Network (NBN). The Central West project is in response to NBN fixed wireless being rollout in the region. RDA Central West … Read more…
Search for Hidden Treasures in rural NSW
Nominating a rural woman for the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is a great way to celebrate rural women from across NSW who give so much of their time to improving our communities and neighbourhoods. You can nominate a friend, family member, colleague, community worker – any rural woman who you believe makes your community a better place to live. NSW … Read more…
HIPPY Its a learning journey for young children and their families
HIPPY support parents and carers so that they can take on the role of the child’s first teacher. Tutors, from the Community, support other parents and carers in their own home. The program runs for two years starting in the year before the child begins school. The program is expanding into 25 new sites in 2014, with an emphasis on … Read more…
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT – BUILDING STRONGER REGIONS – 14 MAY 2013
Joint Media Statement – Anthony Albanese Minister for Regional Development and Local Government – Catherine King Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories This year’s Budget delivers new investments in infrastructure to create faster and safer transport links, as well as measures to protect and grow jobs and support families in regional communities. Regional Australians will be big beneficiaries … Read more…
Save the date – CWESIC Meeting 28 May 2013
SAVE THE DATE Central West Education Skills and Industry Community Meeting Tuesday 28th May 2013 at 10am Yindyamarra room TAFE Forrest Road Orange RSVP to danica@rdacentralwest.org.au
Save the Date – Ageing Well Expo
Date: Wednesday 30 October 2013 Time: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Venue: Orange Function Centre More information and registration forms coming soon… Carewest – Orange City Council – Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre – NSW Government Heatlth Western NSW Local Health District
