Publications
Stay up-to-date with the latest publications from RDA Kimberley and our partners
RDA Kimberley
RDA Kimberley
Strategic Regional Plan 2022-2025
This Plan identifies our priorities and goals and provides the framework for economic development to benefit all who live and work in the Kimberley.
The RDA Kimberley Strategic Regional Plan 2022 -25 provides direction for RDA Kimberley to deliver
actions and initiatives that advance socio-economic outcomes for the Kimberley region.
RDA Kimberley
Annual Report
2020-2021
This report notes the achievements and outcomes of RDA Kimberley’s activities for 2020-21 in accordance with the funding agreement with the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (DITRDC).
RDA Kimberley
Business Plan 2021-2022
This Business Plan outlines how RDAK will focuse our resources and activity in 2021-22 to meet RDAK outcomes and Kimberley economic development priorities.
Information on RDA Network
Learn more about the RDA Network in Western Australia, and how RDA Kimberley can help you.
RDA Kimberley
Grant Writing Guide
Download our Grant Writing Guide 2018 for advice on preparing your grant application.
RDA Funding Proposal Guide
Download our Developing Funding Proposal Guide tailored to Building Better Regions Fund applications.
Business in the Kimberley
Executive Summary of Business in the Kimberley Report
Oultines the economic factors which halved our Regional Domestic Product since 2014 and created exceptionally challenging conditions for business.
Business in the Kimberley Report
Explores the challenges, the opportunities and recommendations for change required to underpin the regeneration of the local economy with a robust business sector while retaining a supportive community.
Industry Sectors
Aquaculture
The aquaculture industry contributes $34.4M1 to the GRP. Main industry sectors are pearling and barramundi farming in the west kimberley , with opportunity for large scale farmed prawns in the east Kimberley.
Construction Industry
The Kimberley construction industry is the top contributing sector for gross revenue to the Kimberley $630M per annum and employs 8% of the workforce.
Freight & Logistics
Efficient and reliable logistics is one of the most critical factors in determining the competitiveness of any region.
Indigenous Business
Outlines the state of Indigenous Business, its opportunities, and its challenges.
Mining, Oil, Gas
The mining and resource industry generates $506.63M1 or 9.84% GRP. It employs 644 people or 4.2% of jobs in the region, 16.6% of those people are Indigenous.
Pastoral Industry
The Kimberley pastoral industry is well established and contributes 20% of the GRP employing 530 people (some seasonally).
Small Business
Vital to the region’s economic and social wellbeing, the small business sector is the Kimberley’s largest employer. It keeps money close to home and supports communities by helping to create webs of financial interdependence that foster broad-based prosperity.
Tourism Industry
The Kimberley is an iconic holiday destination. The tourism industry represents 10% of gross revenue generated by 500 businesses and directly employs 12% of workforce, with many other indirect flow-on benefits across the region.
Other Publications
Our North, Our Future White Paper
Review current progress update from the Office of Northern Australia. Meeting measures on the Our North, Our Future White Paper on Developing Northern Australia.
3 Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Learn more about the 3 Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
Kimberley Regional Investment Blueprint
What are the future opportunities for the Kimberley region?
Find out in the Kimberley Development Commission's Report (Large File - 30MB).
North West Aged Care Strategy
How will we plan and provide for access to aged care in Australia's north west?
Defence Strategy
Defence in Western Australia - an economic perspective.
Climate Outlook Review - Northern Australia
Climate Outlook and Review - Northern Australia February 2019.
Lithium Valley
Full Report
Establishing the case for energy metals and battery manufacturing in Western Australia.
Lithium Valley
Summary Report
Summary of establishing the case for energy metals and battery manufacturing in Western Australia.