Publications
Stay up-to-date with the latest publications from RDA Kimberley and our partners
Current Publications
Regional Blueprint
What are the future opportunities for the Kimberley region? Find out in the Kimberley Development Commission's Report (Large File - 30MB)
3 Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Learn more about the recently released 3 Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Climate Review 2019
Climate Outlook and Review - Northern Australia February 2019 (1MB)
Information on RDA Network
Learn more about the RDA Network in Western Australia, and how RDA Kimberley can help you.
Lithium Valley Full Report
Establishing the case for energy metals and battery manufacturing in Western Australia (6MB)
Lithium Valley Summary Report
Defence in Western Australia - an economic perspective (5MB)
Defence Strategy
Defence in Western Australia - an economic perspective (5MB)
NW Aged Care Strategy
How will we plan and provide for access to aged care in Australia's north west? Download the strategy (2MB).
RDAK 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 Report
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.