Regional Development Australia is an Australian Government Initiative that aims to bring together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of regional Australia.
The four key functions for national RDA network are:
Community and economic development
Consultation and community engagement
Regional planning
Promoting whole of government programs policies and initiatives
More information on the RDA network is available at www.rda.gov.au
Regional Development Australia Central West (RDACW)
Regional Development Australia Central West replaces the former Commonwealth Central NSW Area Consultative Committee and the NSW Central West Regional Development Board.
Regional Development Australia Central West is part of the network of RDA committees and is a locally managed, non-profit, community based organisation jointly funded by the Australian and NSW government.
Regional Development Australia Central West will provide input to the Australian, State and Local governments on regional development issues and priorities, promote investment and regional prosperity and raise awareness of programs and services available to regional communities.
Regional Development Australia Central West will continue in the role previously undertaken by the Central Western Regional Development Board as a Regional Certifying Body for the Department of Immigration and Citizenships Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa.