Grow Our Own update | February 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been busy as Grow Our Own industry liaison officers reconnect with careers advisors and workforce providers to firm up our collaborative Riverina calendars.
Leeton Shire Council and Hay Shire Council announced as successful applicants of the Growing Regions Program - Round 2
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts recently announced the New South Wales: Growing Regions Program – Round 2 projects. Leeton Shire Council and Hay Shire Council were among those successful applicants who will receive Commonwealth-approved funding as part of Growing Regions Program – Round 2.
RDA Riverina Strategic Priorities 2024/2025
RDA Riverina recently held their third board meeting for 2024 in Coolamon. Board members met on September 5th for strategic planning, followed by lunch and a town tour with Coolamon Shire Council.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FORUM | 6TH JUNE 2024, NARRANDERA
RDA Riverina in partnership with AusIndustry presented an update on economic development activities and trends across the Riverina at a recent Development Officer Forum in Narrandera.
The Grass is Greener with Griffith Connection
For 200+ new arrivals to Griffith since 2023, this sign has come in the shape of Griffith Connection; a series of social networking events that bring together new members of our community with locals to share the unique opportunities and quality liveability that our region has to offer.
Geared towards supporting new workers to find their footing here, Griffith Connection is a joint venture of the Griffith Business Chamber, Griffith City Council and Regional Development Australia Riverina.
Riverina Discovery Weekend and Country Change Expo 2024
We would like to extend a big thank you to organisations and individuals who supported the Riverina Discovery Weekend and Country Change Expo on the 20th and 21st April. The weather was perfect and the expo attracted a diverse crowd, with visitors from Sydney, other capital cities, and inquisitive locals engaging with employers and exploring various industry opportunities.
Country Change: Your Gateway to Discovering NSW’s Vibrant Riverina and Murray Regions
The Country Change program, a longstanding Riverina driven initiative, rebirthed by RDA Riverina in 2009, has undergone a full makeover beginning in 2023 and finalised with the launch of this website. This iteration incorporates a full rebrand, redeveloped website with new and updated information and images, and a new and improved version of the Country Change magazine (launched in February 2024), all made possible by RDA Riverina's Workforce Development Strategic Partnership with Transgrid.
Summer 2023-2024 Country Change Magazine Out Now!
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Riverina is excited to announce the launch of the latest edition of the Country Change magazine featuring a major rebrand. The branding update brings an expanded fresh new look and feel to the program.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FORUM | NOVEMBER 30TH, WAGGA WAGGA
Last Thursday (30th November 2023), RDA Riverina in partnership with AusIndustry and Charles Sturt University AgriPark presented an update on economic development activities and trends across the Riverina at a recent Development Officer Forum in Wagga Wagga.
NSW GROW Moving to the Riverina Flyer
RDA Riverina, in collaboration with the NSW Government Growing Regions of Welcome pilot program, has produced a flyer highlighting the benefits of moving to the Riverina.
Development Officer Forum | February 9th, Wagga Wagga
RDA Riverina in partnership with AusIndustry and Wagga Wagga City Council presented an update on economic development activities and trends across the Riverina at a recent Development Officer Forum in Wagga Wagga.
Skilled Migration | Regional Industry Meeting | 3 Feb 2023 Griffith
RDA Riverina, in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs, held a Regional Migration Industry Meeting on 3rd February in Griffith.
RDA NSW Housing Supply Workshop
The RDA NSW Housing Supply Workshop was held on the 12th October 2022 as Day 1 of the National Economic Development Conference (NEDC22).
$1.5 Million Partnership to Deliver Major Jobs and Skills Boost for Riverina
A new partnership will secure substantial economic, employment and education benefits for Riverina communities as part of critical clean energy infrastructure projects in the region.
2021-2022 Land Monitor Report Launch
RDA Riverina, Committee4Wagga and HIA Wagga Launched the 2021-2022 Land Monitor Report at the Wagga RSL Club on the 25th of November 2022.
Grow Our Own Steering Committee welcomes new members
The Grow Our Own Steering Committee has grown again! Industry Liaison Officer, Marg Couch welcomed new members Country Universities Centre Western Riverina , Intersales, ICI Industries Pty Ltd, Cater & Blumer Legal, Tocal College, Kurrajong and Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod to the table at Whitton Malt House.