Who we are
Regional Development Australia Southern NSW and ACT (RDA Southern NSW and ACT) is part of a national network of 50 committees across Australia’s capital cities and regions, including the Indian Ocean Territories, Norfolk Island and Jervis Bay Territory. These committees are made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the development of regional Australia.
We are a Board of local leaders and staff, passionate about the communities we live in and committed to the RDASNA vision - that the Southern NSW and ACT region is the most desirable place to invest, work, live and play by 2025.
Our role is to support the LGA’s in the Southern NSW and ACT region, including Wingecarribee, Goulburn-Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan, Yass Valley, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley, plus the Australian Capital Territory.
RDA Southern NSW and ACT is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Communications and the Arts.
2024 Boundary Changes
Following a review in 2023 by the Hon Kristy McBain MP of Regional Development Australia (RDA) boundaries in NSW, the ACT and Jervis Bay Territory, RDA Southern NSW and ACT (RDASNA) has been formed combining the regions of RDA Southern Inland, ACT and two LGAs from Far South Coast.
The region now encompasses 9 NSW LGAs including, Wingecarribee, Goulburn-Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan, Yass Valley, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley, plus the Australian Capital Territory.
This diverse region spanning from the Snowy Mountains, across the Southern Tablelands and Highlands, to the Sapphire Coast includes a land mass of over 56,000km2 with a population of over 750,000.
We are proud to represent, a region with the most spectacular topography in NSW.
Our Vision
By 2025, Southern NSW and ACT is the most desirable region to invest, work, live and play.
Our Purpose
To drive economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in Southern NSW and ACT through collaboration, communication, advocacy, and the facilitation of regional projects.
Our Values
Integrity, Collaboration, Trust, Passion, Courage.
Strategic Focus
Workforce Development
We facilitate localised employment, education, and skills outcomes by delivering projects and working with partner agencies to build strong regional economies.
Business
We improve capability through education, collaboration, and communication by supporting the region’s business sector and promoting sustainability practices.
Digital Connectivity
We assists organisations to embrace the digital economy and advance ‘the great equalizer’ for regional and remote communities.
Infrastructure
We support local infrastructure investments by contributing to transport planning and working with partner agencies to improve transport infrastructure and delivery.
strategic planning
We ensure economic and social outcomes in our region are guided by the analysis of aligned strategic plans and we deliver key intelligence to all levels of government through targeted, evidence-based policy submissions.
Investing in People
By listening to local voices and partnering with communities – targeting investment in skills, education, training, and local leadership capacity.
Investing in Places
Supporting adaptive, accessible, sustainable, and liveable regions – delivering infrastructure where and when it is needed.
Investing in Services
Enhancing connectivity, accessibility, and equity of services – investment including across communications, health, water, and transport.
Investing in Industries and Local Economies
Investing to help activate economic and industry growth – supporting the conditions needed for regional industries to diversify and grow.
