Regional
Around two thirds of Australia's export earnings come from regional industries such as agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing. Australia's regions are also integral to our values and sense of identity, which come from our unique and diverse culture, landscape, history and people.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by assisting regions to realise their potential and manage their own futures.
To do this, the Department works in partnership with regional, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
-
Better Regions provides funding for community infrastructure to enhance the liveabilty of regions. Further information is available on the Better Regions page.
-
The Office of Northern Australia will provide advice to the Government about priorities, strategies for development, and barriers impeding the development of significant initiatives in northern Australia
-
The Regional Partnership program has now closed for new and uncontracted projects.
-
The Sustainable Regions program has now closed for new and uncontracted projects.
-
Regional Communities Section has the lead role in working with women in regional Australia.
-
The department has a number of programs which have links to Indigenous issues.
-
This section contains information about other assistance available to Regional Australia.
-
Information and links to Regional Development Councils, Regional Development Organisations, Area Consultative Committees and the Regional Women's Advisory Council.
-
Information about government programs and services for individuals, families, communities, farms and businesses in rural, regional and remote Australia.
Forums, Consultations & Events
Links to reports, information forums and past and up coming events.
-
Statistical information about Australia's regions.
-
A collection of publications about Regional Australia including the latest edition of the Australian Government Regional Information Directory.