Our Region
What is RDA Central West?
Regional Development Australia Central West is part of the network of committees and is a locally managed, non-profit, community based organisation jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Our region extends from the Lithgow Valley region out to Bland Shire. Central West area's also within our region include Bathurst, Blayney, Oberon, Orange, Cowra, Parkes, Forbes, Cabonne, Weddin and Lachlan Shire Councils.
Central West Education, Skills & Industry Roundtable 
Save the date for a very special event: a roundtable to discuss skills, education and employment in the Central West.
The Central West education, skills and industry roundtable will be held in Orange on 22 February 2012.
The aim is to bring together participants from across the education skills and industry communities. Together they will discuss issues facing their sectors in the Central West and begin to plan for the future.
• Together roundtable participants will identify the current and future regional skill needs.
• Together participants will learn more about the education, skills and employment trends for the Central West Region.
• Together they will facilitate the development of a regional education, skills and employment plan and whole-of-government approach to linking industry needs with education and training.
More details and invitations will be sent out in the coming weeks, however if you require more information or wish to register your interest then please contact Danica at Regional Development Australia Central West (02) 6369 1600 or danica@rdacentralwest.org.au
Are You Ready Digital TV?
Please follow link to our News page for information on the switch over to digital television.
What's Happening in our Region?
For all the latest news Local, State and Federal Government related news relevant to Central West NSW, please see our News page.
Latest news items include information on The Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) and recent news regarding the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
If you are interested in finding out about any of our upcoming or recently run workshops or forums, please see our Events page.
The RDA CW Regional Plan for 2010-2015 is also currently available for viewing from our Regional Plan page.
What We Do
Please see our Services page for information on current projects services we provide, including Indigenous Economic Development programs and funding, as well information on the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme.
