Kimberley Economic Forum
The Derby Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce this year’s Kimberley Economic Forum. The forum will be held at the Derby Sportsmen’s Club Thursday 26th & Friday 27th September 2019, with welcome cocktail party on Wednesday 25th September. RDA Kimberley are proud sponsors of the Kimberley Economic Forum as an event that shines a
Northern Australia Economic Snapshot 2019
Information courtesy of Office of Northern Australia – March 2019 GDP10.7% of Australia’s GDP in 2016–17$187 billion of Australia’s GDP in 2016–17Source: Calculations by the Office of the Chief Economist based on various data sources. EMPLOYMENT 644,100 persons employed Source: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed INCOME$63 585 annual income – $1322 above Australian average Source: ABS, Estimates of Personal
In a Good Place National Grants Open
In a Good Place is a national grants program that provides support for community-driven initiatives that reduce social isolation, increase social participation and connectedness, and encourage people in rural, regional and remote communities who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues to seek help. There are three objectives for this program: Reduce
Winchester Foundation Scholarship Program
The Winchester Foundation is a Scholarship Program to assist needy regional children and young adults with their further education and to help them with additional costs, which of course are incurred by all country students. The John & Beryl Neilsen Winchester Foundation was established as a Public Foundation in 2011 by Mrs Beryl Neilsen. Assistance is
Energy Targets for Buildings Report
A new report supported by The Northern RDA Alliance including RDA Kimberley finds that strong energy targets for buildings could deliver emissions and power savings in Australia’s Top End. Energy Savings The report Built to Perform – An industry led pathway to a zero carbon ready building code developed by Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)
Defence Statement for Northern Australia
A strong north, makes for a more secure Australia Ministers endorsed a joint Defence Statement for Northern Australia. Defence is making infrastructure-related investments of approximately $28 billion over the next two decades in northern Australia. This investment will create jobs, expand the already skilled workforce and create a long term pipeline of infrastructure projects
Integrated Carer Support Service – Open for Application
UPDATE 14/2/2019: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Integrated Carer Support Service: Carer Gateway regional delivery partners are open for application The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open process to apply to deliver services under the Integrated Carer Support Services. This grant process will select a new network of Carer Gateway regional delivery partners across